Archive for August, 2008
Intelligent Urbanism
I have begun to question whether Manhattan is the center of the universe. In honor of my 20th year here in NYC, I wanted to explore the phenomenon of modern urban flight. Gotham City has always been a revolving door. Especially for young artistically inclined folks on a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )the paradox of the popular
“That Zelig could be responsible for the behavior of each of the personalities he assumed means dozens of lawsuits. He is sued for bigamy, adultery, automobile accidents, plagiarism, household damages, negligence, property damages, and performing unnecessary dental extractions.” Zelig (1983)
I’ve started to evaluate my policy on self-monitoring. First, [...]
je ne regrette rien
User generated content is not a new phenomenon. The expression has recently gained traction in the media as ordinary people start to publish their own content in prominent places. The Internet has made us all capable of transmitting our innermost thoughts to a world wide audience. Exhibit A: [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The trend is not your friend.
If you can’t judge a book by it’s cover, what about a vintage record sleeve? One of the lost art forms of the twentieth century is LP cover art. As a visually aesthetic person, it is difficult for me to purchase a product that does not come in a beautiful package. And [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )a history of insubordinate behavior
I have always thought of myself as a rebel, a maverick and a non-conformist. I wouldn’t go so far as to say that I am an anarchist, but I do have an issue with authority figures. I have a long history of locking horns with stubborn bosses. It [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )killing time
“I didn’t know or talk to anyone. I would sit for hours by the fountains and read discarded newspapers, or spend hours browsing in bookstores. I would just wait for time to pass, minute by minute, hour by hour. I never had any problem hiding in my imagination, [...]
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