Put your money where your mouse is.
Well, not precisely. Dolores Umbridge forces Harry Potter to write “I must not tell lies” as a form of punishment, while this tattoo is completely voluntary. It will allow your phone to tell your skin that you have voicemail or a text message. Tattoos are art, and live performance is art, so I’m going to call this art as well, at least until it becomes mandatorily cool. (It’s a word now.)
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Posted in Art Tech.
A terrific deployment of a traditional design element.
“The design concept derives from traditional Islamic patterns and includes a diaphanous ‘mashrabiya’ which will protect the most severely exposed parts of the building, contributing to a projected 20% reduction in the cooling load to ensure a sustainable and efficient building. The ‘mashrabiya’ (مشربية or شناشيل) has been conceived as a dynamic façade which will open and close in response to the sun’s path….” (desMena)
“The exterior is covered in a crystalline honeycomb facade that serves to temper heat gain from the sun. The pattern was generated by a mathematically pre-rationalized form which was derived from Islamic designs – it acts as a dynamic ‘Mashrabiya’ that opens and closes in accordance with the sun’s path. Estimates indicated that the screen will reduce cooling loads by 25%. Each tower will feature a double-height space at the top of the tower for receptions that features asoutherly sloping roof. Both roofs are equipped with photovoltaic systems that will generate around 5% of their total energy demand.” (Inhabitat.com)
Posted in Tech that looks like art installations.
First I’ve heard of this technology. I suppose I can imagine taking photos for 3D reproduction on a screen. It’s harder to think of how it will print. If possible, it seems like a great technology for photographers who like to experiment with first-gen technology. If you can deform the 3D image in a 3D way, even better.
Minox PX3D concept camera squib by Engadget
Posted in Art Tech.
It’s a thin line between art and arson. And arse.
Posted in Art Tech.
A new California state bill going through the legislature endangers representations of especially public figures. The bill is sponsored by State Senator Joe Simitian, pictured here:
Posted in News.
Engadget gets it right:
“Is it possible for something to scamper into our heart and our nightmares simultaneously?” Watch it scamper.
Posted in Tech that looks like art installations.
A working calculator
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Article at Wired.com
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The picture is of a planned redesign of the pylons that carry electricity wires. Don’t know when they’ll be built, but the concept is stunning.
Gizmodo article
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