Woohoo! Thanks to Charlie over at SpecialOpsMedia, 1800Tequila sent me a sample with artwork by Mexico City based, pop illustrator Jorge Alderete.
See my original post and SpecialOpsMedaBlog.
…on the first weekend of each month! From Bank of America’s Museum’s on Us
This weekend I saw Boston’s MFA exhibit on Imperishable Beauty: Art Nouveau Jewelry. Dazzling to say the least.
Tonight I went to Boston Public Library to listen to Suzanne Thorin, University Librarian and Dean of Libraries of Syracuse University (my alma mater!), speak about SU’s treasured artifacts and special collections. And what an incredible collection it is! Of course, as always, I wish I knew about it sooner- when I was a student less than 2 years ago. Although there were only a handful of items presented, all had an impact that I wish I had known about- particularly during freshman art history class. I had no idea that SU had nearly 80% of Marcel Breuer’s original architectural design sketches or Margaret Burke-White’s original camera equipment and photography prints and negatives. It truly brings history to life to be able to see first hand the thought process of writers and artists or to appreciate artwork close up!
I was able to snap a few photographs of some artifacts:
It’s not just the sound of “Thomas Edison’s Blue Amber Record,” but the packaging that is significant. Package on right LEFT uses less material and 1 less color- saves on cost, production, and materials! A genius Edison was.
“Illuminated Manuscript,” significant in its use of vellum paper and Gutenberg’s Printing Press over woodblock typography setting. Gorgeous.
The Special Collection (6th floor, Bird Library) is constantly in search of ways to better itself for the use of Syracuse University’s faculty and students. I can’t wait to hear more about the Plastics Collection of the 1940’s-50’s that came from Leominster, MA! This will certainly be a great resource for ID students in Smith Hall 
Thanks for the educational evening! Learn more about Syracuse University’s Library here.
I didn’t have the best of days today and coincidently heard a short report about Sarah’s Smash Shack on the radio during my drive home this evening! Too bad it’s all the way out in San Diego, CA. But what a great business concept! Choose from a “menu” of breakables and go into the “Break room” to express your emotions, whatever they may be or just go in to have some fun that you wouldn’t at home Plus broken glass and ceramic is donated to local mosaic artists.
aah, knowing that this place exists makes me feel better already!
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One of the many great photos I took. It’s like my very own postcard!
Labor day weekend I became a bit of a tourist in Boston- the city I grew up in. As a local or a tourist, I would definitely recommend taking a PhotoWalks tour to get a different perspective of the city (both the story of the city and through the camera lens). Not only did I learn a bit of Boston history, but I learned some great reinforcing tips on composition and camera angles. It really is fun and interesting for beginners or photo-hobbyists. The 1-1/2 hour tour really went quick and I’m sure I’ll be back for another. Thanks Saba for the tour of Beacon Hill!
Labor Day weekend has just passed, the unofficial last weekend of summer..
Above is from an event that’s passed, but I just liked the image
via It’sNiceThat
An interesting way to turn product packaging into a souvenir:
This is really quite smart.
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Read more about this campaign via InventorSpot
I was shopping at the Natick Collection this weekend and was surprised by an art display right in the middle of the mall. The venue of The Dress Project is an interesting choice. The first thing that came to my mind was the mall environment, which brings attention to the commercialization of fashion meeting the expression of art through fashion. More interesting is the artist’s inspiration, drive, and thought provoking message of femininity within today’s society with the medium of found materials. On the other hand, these dresses were just awesome to see.
