On occasion of Artissima 2009, Turin’s international contemporary art fair, The Norma Mangione Gallery hosts an exhibition, curated by Simone Menegoi, showcasing two British artists Nick Laessing, and Kit Craig running from November 7 to December 19 2009.

Nick Laessing and John Bedini’s drawing of his ‘Free Machine’, courtesy The Norma Mangione Gallery
Nick Laessing born in [...]

With/Without – essential reading on the social make-up, design and architecture of Middle Eastern Cities.
The dramtic transformation of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other Qatar cities over recent years has become a popular discussion topics between planners, architects and developers and real estate agents. While the Gulf countries: UAE, Qatar and KSA make the shift from [...]

Sandesh
an exhibition at the St-Etienne Intl Design Biennale, France, Nov. 2008
SANDESH: A DESIGN JOURNEY
The design journey began at the International St-Etienne Design Biennale in France : the exhibition INDIA IN FLUX > took place in the French city, exploring “Sandesh” as its initial theme. “Sandesh” was its main metaphor. Sandesh has several meanings ‘sweet food’ [...]

An anatomical park rises from the postindustrial landscape of Boxberg, Germany, as a symbol of healing.
Originally published on Metropolis, written by Cathryn Drake, reblogged by Cluster

An aerial photo taken during construction (pictured) shows just how close to Kozakiewicz’s original rendering the structure is. Courtesy Jarosław Kozakiewicz.
A giant human ear has sprung up in the blighted [...]