Author: Marcus Trimble
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A Forest of Lines
Goodness me, I was there last week, and it certainly didn’t look like that… Pierre Huyghe installs a forest in the Sydney Opera House concert hall.
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Gehl in NYC
Jan Gehl is at it again, banalifying New York this time; creating outdoor dining areas in Times Square and of course structured bike lanes. The lasting impression I have of my visit to that city was of relentless car horns and it seems that if any city should be Gehl-proof, it ought to be New…
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Banksy Unmasked?
The Mail on Sunday is claiming to have revealed the identity of street artist Banksy as Robin Gunningham, a 34 year old former public school pupil. Via BBC.
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Piano Supports Changes to NYT Facade
Renzo Piano supports plans by the NYT to alter the facade of their new tower to prevent further climbers scaling the ceramic rods that sheathe the 52-story Manhattan tower. “I’m frankly quite worried about this new fashion of going up on buildings,” Piano said in the interview. “This is what I call an inappropriate use…
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Isamu Noguchi Exhibition
Alice Rawsthorn discusses a new Isamu Noguchi exhibition at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park that explores his life as an artist and designer. IHT Article. Slideshow.
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Ourousoff in Beijing
Nicolai Ouroussoff on the new architectural landmarks reshaping China’s national identity. NYT Article. Interactive Graphic.