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Bollard Spotting

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Just came across a heavily street-wise book on the typology of bollards, posts and such: those meaningful obstacles which ensure flatland is used one way, not another. Author Helmut Höge presents his remarkable collection and observations which offer a striking new angle to the politics of space. A must read for retired leapfrog enthusiasts and [...]

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Booze Haulage In Style

Sunday, May 29, 2011

It’s Sunday, and this is something that might come in handy for the next the next 15 Sundays or so. Enjoy the upcoming (2-day) heatwave.

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Madness

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

A very, very old video clip indeed; yet I had to check it out again after seeing this recent b-sides clip (check 05:30 and, of course, 07:43 mins), also starting out with that MADNESS.

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80 Blocks From Tiffany’s – NYC 1979

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Back in the days, an excursion to the early urban gang.
“This 1979 documentary film focuses on gangs such as the savage skulls & nomads who occupied areas of the South Bronx. Perhaps even more compelling is considering that the backdrop and social conditions in this film are a ‘far cry’ from [...]

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SUBCONSCIOUS ART

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Great short film from 2002 by Matt McCormick, narrated by mono.kultur interviewee Miranda July. McCormick’s first feature film Some Days Are Better Than Others will be out this spring, featuring Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney and Wild Flag and James Mercer of the Shins and Broken Bells. I like the poster.

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ROBO RAINBOW

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Every now and then you come across things that are just, well, sweet. Thanks Akay. Thanks, Don Koi.

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