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Graffiti Is Watching You…
The photographer who took these shots could tell you where the pictures were taken, but then she’d have to kill you. She’s been sworn to secrecy by the person who discovered the painter of these mind-blowing pieces – some of whose faces you might recognise. There is code of silence – and a code of honour – in the esoteric subculture of graffiti-spotting. Why? Well, for one thing it’s about respect.
Continue reading...Remarkable Images of Activism from the Last Fifty Years
Monday, May 25, 2009
Missiles may rain down overhead, water canons blast people back, tear gas choke throats and worse, but when people decide they’ve had enough, they’ve had enough. Many would argue that if ever there was proof that actions speak louder than words, mass protesting is it. Images of individuals taking to the streets have become etched in our minds, each one a remembrance of how people felt about the status quo.
Continue reading...This is What Happens When it Snows in Britain
Thursday, February 5, 2009
It’s not all that often it snows heavily throughout the UK, but when it does, boy do the Brits revel in it. Amidst all the disaster stories and tales of transport network chaos – talk about not being able to cope! – there is a brighter side to the good old cold stuff. Indeed, all the recent snowfall seems to have gone to people’s heads – and certainly brought out their, erm, creative sides if these pictures are anything to go by.
Continue reading...The Recycled Newspaper House
Monday, January 12, 2009
The Newspaper House is participatory art, community project and a statement on the environment all rolled up in one – literally! With the most recent incarnation boasting walls, floors and shingles of thousands upon thousands of rolled up old newspapers, Sumer Erek’s installation is a thought-provoking take on the place we call home.
Continue reading...Biggest Installation of Silent Urban-Styled Wind Turbines
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Keen to see the wind change in the way wind power is perceived on the street, Quietrevolution (QR) has done a makeover on the design of wind turbines, so they’ll look, sound, and work better in urban environments. No storms kicked up over them spoiling the view. No waking the neighbours with that ghastly noise. No worries getting the best out of wind in built-up areas.
Continue reading...Being Environmental Just Got Sexy
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
We’ve all become familiar with the fair trade ethos with our food buying, but one person is trying to bring the same values to a very different part of the retail industry. Sam Roddick’s Coco de Mer is a sex shop with an environmentally friendly ethos, selling everything from corsets to clitoris creams.
Continue reading...The Amazing Star-Shaped City of the Future
Friday, September 12, 2008
You’d be forgiven in thinking that MAD architects really have gone mad but, actually, they’re not just sane, they’re total creative geniuses. They have just revealed designs for a new-state-of-the-art Chinatown which will change how people view the normally crammed, restaurant-laden parts of town forever.
Continue reading...2090: London After the Flood
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
An astonishing new set of images depicts what life might be like in the capital after the flood comes, but could this apocalyptic event bring a touch of natural beauty to the urban canvas? The Thames barrier bursts and great tides wash over London, submerging much of the city as we know it beneath the murky depths. A layer of thick vegetation covers everything above water level; boats navigate their way above the once bustling streets; people dive into the vast pool of St. Paul's cathedral and Canary Wharf becomes a popular fishing spot.
Continue reading...Eco-Nightclub Launches: Dancers Generate Electricity
Friday, June 20, 2008
Image by Steve&Sara With a bouncing floor and a series of power generating blocks, the first eco-nightclub in Britain will open its gates on July 10, in London. The bar is supposedly powered by renewable energy and will serve organic spirits in polycarbon cups. It also has plans [...]
Continue reading...Mysterious Headless Corpses Found All Over London [pics]
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Image by Flickr user The Decapitator An anonymous graffiti artist has been attacking London advertisements, with a signature graffiti style.
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Monday, August 17, 2009
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