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Paolo Soleri Lives!

February 17, 2007 · Leave a Comment

DAILY MUSE | via a kugel | Paolo Soleri strived to unite architecture and ecology in an architectural philosophy called “Arcology”. He theorized entire cities as Arcologies, developing elaborate designs which remained largely unbuilt. His own home, Arcosanti (his living laboratory in the Arizona desert) was the closest he came to making his philosoply real. While some may think that his architectural philosphy died, others, particularly the Japanese with the overpopulation problem, are taking another look. Check out a kugel’s blog for more…

Categories: ART · Architecture · CREATIVITY · Culture · DESIGN · Innovation · Life · News · Paolo Soleri

Creative Beat Boxing

February 17, 2007 · 1 Comment

DAILY MUSE | This one is via burstblog… a beat boxing flautist.

And an amusing one making break beat for breakfast…

UPDATE | More info on this fellow via xraytech‘ blog Cup’O joe

Categories: ART · Beat Boxing · CREATIVITY · Culture · Innovation · Life · Music · Performance · Video

Watch an Architectural Double Header

February 17, 2007 · Leave a Comment

DAILY MUSE | Charlie Rose conducts engaging interviews with artists and creators. Here are two with prominent architects (and favorites of mine) Richard Rodgers and Steven Holl. (Click on any of the photos to go to the interview.)

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Categories: ART · Architecture · CREATIVITY · Culture · DESIGN · Interview · Life · Richard Rodgers · Steven Holl