Month: June 2012
+ Art, Fashion, Uncategorized
Creativity of fashion designers magnified
What I’m going to argue today is that because there’s no copyright protection in the fashion industry, fashion designers have actually been able to elevate utilitarian design, things to cover our naked bodies, into something that we consider art. Because there’s no copyright protection in this industry, there’s a very open and creative ecology of creativity. — Johanna Blakley Blakley’s discourse shows the fascinating response of designers in an industry that is both practical … Read More Creativity of fashion designers magnified
+ Art, Events, Exhibitions, Living
World Press Photo Exhibition at Brisbane’s Powerhouse
I always make the effort to see the World Press Photo when it comes to Brisbane. It has been at the Brisbane Powerhouse since the 2 June 2012 and finished this Sunday. I’m not sure where it heads next – but if it’s in your city it’s worth your time. The exhibition has been showcasing and profiling the worlds best press photo’s for 55 … Read More World Press Photo Exhibition at Brisbane’s Powerhouse
Resilience
Cancer’s only one page in my life, and I will not allow this page to impact the rest of my life.” (Ananda Shankar Jayant) Truly inspirational TED clip where classical Indian dancer, Ananda Shankar Jayant, shares her experiences conquering cancer.
+ Living
Relocation, relocation, relocation
Hello Highgate Hill! After a ridiculously long time in the one place I have now successfully relocated. I love the feeling of freshness that comes from moving but as much as I love the opportunity there’s something quite unsettling about moving. Don’t get me wrong, my fab new apartment is just ripe with potential and everything went terribly smoothly! I love the wives-tale of buttering … Read More Relocation, relocation, relocation