Category Archives: Development

Victimless Leather

Victimless Leather – a prototype of a stitch-less jacket, grown from cell cultures into a layer of tissue supported by a coat shaped polymer layer. This is a sub-project of the Tissue Culture & Art Project where the artists are growing a leather jacket without killing any animals. Growing the victimless leather problematizes the concept of garment by making it semi-living. This artistic grown garment is intended to confront people with the moral implications of wearing parts of dead animals for protective and aesthetic reasons and confronts notions of relationships with manipulated living systems. Tissue Culture & Art Project The SymbioticA website explains what it is, “an artistic laboratory dedicated to the research, learning, critique and hands-on engagement with the life sciences.”. The artists work with tissue, constructing and growing complex organisms that can live outside the body, making the new objects semi-living. Their projects are meant to question life,…

Urban art

Urban art is a style of art that relates to cities and city life often done by artists who live in or have a passion for city life. In that way urban art combines street art and graffiti and is often used to summarize all visual art forms arising in urban areas, being inspired by urban architecture or present urban lifestyle. Because the urban arts are characterized by existing in the public space, they are often viewed as vandalism and destruction of private property. Although urban art started at the neighborhood level, where a lot of people of different cultures live together, it is an international art form with an unlimited number of uses nowadays. Many urban artists travel from city to city and have social contacts all over the world. The notion of ‘Urban Art’ developed from street art which is primarily concerned with graffiti culture. Urban art represents…

Sustainable art

The expression sustainable art has been promoted recently as an art term that can be distinguished from environmental art that is in harmony with the key principles of sustainability, which include ecology, social justice, non-violence and grassroots democracy. Sustainable art may also be understood as art that is produced with consideration for the wider impact of the work and its reception in relationship to its environments (social, economic, biophysical, historical and cultural). History According to the contemporary art historians and curators Maja and Reuben Fowkes, the origins of sustainable art can be traced to the conceptual art of the late 1960s and early 1970s, with its stress on dematerialisation and questioning of the functioning of the art system. They also connect the rise of the concept of sustainability to the ending of the Cold War in 1989 and the emergence of a new awareness of the global character of ecological…

Postdigital

Postdigital is a term which came into use in the discourse of digital artistic practice at the start of the twenty-first century. This term points significantly to our rapidly changed and changing relationships with digital technologies and art forms. It points to an attitude that is more concerned with being human, than with being digital. If one examines the textual paradigm of consensus, one is faced with a choice: either the “postdigital” society has intrinsic meaning, or it is contextualised into a paradigm of consensus that includes art as a totality. Either way, Roy Ascott has clearly demonstrated that the distinction between the digital and the “postdigital” is part of the economy of reality. Theory Giorgio Agamben (2002) describes paradigms as things what we think with, rather than things we think about. Like the computer age, the postdigital is also a paradigm, but as with post-humanism for example, an understanding…

Origomu

Origomu (Japanese: オリゴム) is a movement originated in New York City by Chilean artist Tatiana Pagés in 2009. It is the practice of recycling plastic waste into wearable art. Artwear that inspires both creative thought and a greater sense of stewardship toward our planet. Origomu comes from the Japanese ori, meaning “folding”, and gomu, meaning “rubber”. Every year, thousands pieces of plastic and debris threaten the lives of shore birds and marine animals, harming our environment. Origomu can make a difference – no matter how far you are from the nearest shore. The Origomu movement advise people to cherish the environment, transform waste into beautiful artwear. Origomu go beyond environmental awareness. We need to inspire people to create solutions, such as a biodegradable plastic, or one that could rapidly break down without harming the natural environment. For example of the 6-pack carrier, whose company put an end to the environmental…

Renewable energy sculpture

A renewable energy sculpture is a sculpture that produces power from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric or tidal. Renewable energy sculpture is a flow in the environmental art, combining a sculpture, which produce energy from renewable sources (solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric or tidal). Inspired by the folks at Land Art Generator Initiative who are leading the charge, renewable energy art is renewable energy manifests itself in art or as art, most of the examples found are public art pieces. Features of the current The main feature of the sculpture of renewable energy is that the artists of this trend are developing solutions that combine the aesthetics with the functional properties of energy production and saving. Practitioners in this growing field often work according to Ecodesign criteria. Renewable energy sculpture was first proposed by artists such as Patrice Stellest, Sarah Hall, Julian H. Scuff, Patrick Marold, Elena Parucheva,…

New media art

New media art is a form of art, which refers to the works created or that incorporates the use of new technologies. New media art refers to artworks created with new media technologies, including digital art, computer graphics, computer animation, virtual art, Internet art, interactive art, video games, computer robotics, 3D printing, cyborg art and art as biotechnology. The term differentiates itself by its resulting cultural objects and social events, which can be seen in opposition to those deriving from old visual arts (i.e. traditional painting, sculpture, etc.). This concern with medium is a key feature of much contemporary art and indeed many art schools and major universities now offer majors in “New Genres” or “New Media” and a growing number of graduate programs have emerged internationally. New media art often involves interaction between artist and observer or between observers and the artwork, which responds to them. New Media concerns…

New Aesthetic

The New Aesthetic is a term refer to the increasing appearance of the visual language of digital technology and the Internet in the physical world, and the blending of virtual and physical. The New Aesthetic is an art movement obsessed with the otherness of computer vision and information processing. New Aesthetic can be understand as those possibility dreamliner to contemplate objectively refreshingly humble with the new digital technology. The phenomenon has been around for a long time but James Bridle articulated the notion through a series of talks and observations. The New Aesthetic is an artistic movement. It is sometimes described as physical versus virtual, or the tension between humans and machines. Its major visual emblems include pixelated images, Photoshop glitches, gradients, render ghosts, and, yes, animated GIFs. Data visualization, like an elaborate Venn diagram, can fall under the New Aesthetic umbrella, as can graphic information, like a Google Maps…

Environmental sculpture

Environmental sculpture is sculpture that creates or alters the environment for the viewer, as opposed to presenting itself figurally or monumentally before the viewer. A frequent trait of larger environmental sculptures is that one can actually enter or pass through the sculpture and be partially or completely surrounded by it. Also, in the same spirit, it may be designed to generate shadows or reflections, or to color the light in the surrounding area. Environmental sculpture, 20th-century art form intended to involve or encompass the spectators rather than merely to face them; the form developed as part of a larger artistic current that sought to break down the historical dichotomy between life and art. The environmental sculptor can utilize virtually any medium, from mud and stone to light and sound. Environmental sculpture with a somewhat different emphasis, is sculpture created for a particular set of surroundings. Thus, contemporary sculptor Beth Galston…

Environmental art

Environmental art is a range of artistic practices encompassing both historical approaches to nature in art and more recent ecological and politically motivated types of works. Environmental art has evolved away from formal concerns, worked out with earth as a sculptural material, towards a deeper relationship to systems, processes and phenomena in relationship to social concerns. Integrated social and ecological approaches developed as an ethical, restorative stance emerged in the 1990s. Over the past ten years environmental art has become a focal point of exhibitions around the world as the social and cultural aspects of climate change come to the forefront. In a growing world, the number of artists who create, focusing on systems and interactions within our environment, are ecological, geographic, political, cultural and biological. Many of the works in this art are composed of two-dimensional and three-dimensional elements, in which visual and vocal effects may be integrated into…

Ecological art

Ecological art is an art genre and artistic practice that seeks to preserve, remediate and/or vitalize the life forms, resources and ecology of Earth, by applying the principles of ecosystems to living species and their habitats throughout the lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere, including wilderness, rural, suburban and urban locations. It is a distinct genre from Environmental art in that it involves functional ecological systems-restoration, as well as socially engaged, activist, community-based interventions. Ecological art also addresses politics, culture, economics, ethics and aesthetics as they impact the conditions of ecosystems. Ecological art practitioners include artists, scientists, philosophers and activists who often collaborate on restoration, remediation and public awareness projects. Ecological art is a genre in the field of contemporary art that presents artistic activity that began in response to the global environmental crisis. This art merges an aesthetic, informative and educational art that strives to promote environmental awareness and community…

Cityscape art

In the visual arts a cityscape (urban landscape) is an artistic representation, such as a painting, drawing, print or photograph, of the physical aspects of a city or urban area. It is the urban equivalent of a landscape. Townscape is roughly synonymous with cityscape, though it implies the same difference in urban size and density (and even modernity) implicit in the difference between the words city and town. In urban design the terms refer to the configuration of built forms and interstitial space. The term ‘cityscape’ as an indication of a genre in painting originated only around 1800. For that purpose terms were used as ‘konterfeitsel’, which means ‘portrait’, or simply ‘image’. The term ‘landscape’ was also used, certainly in those cases in which the city was depicted from a distance and other parts of the painting seemed to dominate, as is the case with Jacob van Ruisdael’s ‘View of…

Travel guide of Mauritania, between the Sahara Desert and the Atlantic Ocean

Mauritania constitutes a junction point between the Arab world and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is well known to offer a unique landscape at the intersection of desert and ocean. It is distinguished by its unique cultural heritage and the diversity and charm of its landscapes. Its desert offers great opportunities for adventure sports and hunting parties. Mountainous landscapes, clear beaches, natural parks as well as valleys and oases that can be found in various parts of the Mauritanian desert, are great sources of attraction for tourists. The cultural diversity of the country, combining authentic Arab values and African traditions is also one of the strengths of tourism in Mauritania. The Mauritanian Sahara offers landscapes that are unique in the world, with its ergs, its gigantic monoliths so dear to Théodore Monod, its thousand-year-old oases and the legendary town of Chinguetti, with its ancestral library and exceptional manuscripts. Mauritania is an Islamic…

Urban leisure Tourism Guide in Hauts-de-Seine, Historical and cultural tour of Île-de-France

Hauts-de-Seine is one of the wealthiest departments in France, It extends along the entire western edge of Paris, making up part of the inner suburbs. Highly identified by its economic activity, the Hauts-de-Seine department also has significant tourism and leisure potential in Greater Paris, and even in Ile-de-France. Hauts-de-Seine is best known for containing the modern office, cinema and shopping complex La Défense, one of Grand Paris’s main economic centres and one of Europe’s major business districts. A few steps from Paris, the Hauts de Seine department is part, with Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-de-Marne, of the “little crown” which surrounds Paris. With a rich history, Hauts-de-Seine has a varied cultural, heritage and artistic offering. Discover the main themes of the numerous visits to sites and monuments that await you from the north to the south of the department. The Île-de-France region remains the world’s leading tourist destination, Hauts-de-Seine emerge as “a…

Lifestyle and Culture of Faroe Islands, the untold stories from the edge of the world

The Faroe Islands are 18 islands in the North East Atlantic. Located in the Northeast Atlantic, the Faroe Islands characterised by steep cliffs, tall mountains, narrow fjords – and a population of 50,000. The beautiful green islands are a self-governing part of the the Danish Realm. Many Faroese fish products are renowned for their quality. Among the Faroe Islands’ other important economic activities are financial services, energy-related businesses, shipping, manufacturing for the maritime sector, IT and telecommunication, tourism and creative industries. Located in the Northeast Atlantic, the Faroe Islands’s terrain is rugged, and the subpolar oceanic climate is windy, wet, cloudy, and cool. Through the centuries, the Faroese have defied the harsh nature and living conditions. Enduring today is a nation in which the living standard is one of the highest in the world. A highly industrial economy mainly based on fisheries and aquaculture continues to flourish, while a Nordic…

Danish Bicycle Culture, the Carbon free Cycling Tour in Denmark

Cycling in Denmark is both a common and popular recreational and utilitarian activity. The bike is a Dane’s best friend, as a unique icon, the Danish cycling culture forms a collective coherence and is a unique part of shared identity. In Denmark, bicycling is one of the primary forms of transportation, people bicycle in all types of weather and at all times of day. Bicycles are used for pleasure, commuting, transport of goods, and family travel. Denmark has a long tradition for riding the bike, and the Danish cycling culture is well known and increasingly in demand and envied in many parts of the world. Denmark have a unique cycling culture, which is more than a way of transport, the bike established the present day society. The cycling culture is an imprint of democracy, equality and solidarity, also highlight how the welfare society was made possible. Denmark is a perfect…

Offshore Engineering in Denmark, examples of island construction solutions against urban sprawl, climate change, harsh environments or energy crises

Denmark is a North Sea country with a long coastline and more than 400 beautiful islands. Although the country with the highest happiness index is not facing an imminent crisis, Denmark is already planning for the future. In the face of many environmental and social problems, such as climate change, sea level rise, and energy crisis, Denmark will inevitably link the solution with the rational use of marine resources. Denmark was a society based on agriculture and fishing, and Danes still feel closely tied to the land and the water around them. This respect for nature is why Denmark is a pioneer in promoting sustainability. With the looming threat of climate change, Denmark are turning to more environmentally-friendly urban planning solutions. Copenhagen is a global leader against the climate change, and the city has developed and implemented highly effective sustainable development strategies. In addition to the most well-known complete carbon…

Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Smart City Solution of Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is a global leader against the climate change, and the city has developed and implemented highly effective sustainable development strategies. In 2022, Copenhagen’s CO2 emissions have been reduced by 80 percent compared to 2009, and has become an excellent example of green environmental protection. Although affected by the recent fluctuations in the energy environment, the city has recently given up its goal of achieving full carbon neutrality by 2025. However, more efficient solutions to the problem of carbon production and capture have been introduced. Copenhagen has a richer and more humane environment smart city design, once again guarantees the direction to became the most sustainable city. Copenhagen is recognised as one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world. As a result of its commitment to high environmental standards, Copenhagen has been praised for its green economy, ranked as the top green city for the second time in…

Swiss Rural Tourism, Guide Tour of small towns and villages in Switzerland

Switzerland is one great big picture postcard, while the towns in Switzerland offer a compelling mix of cultural diversity and influence, Switzerland’s magical villages is a paradise of breathtaking scenery and epic natural beauty, from snow-capped mountains and pristine lakes to flower meadows and fairytale castles, its alpine and lakeside villages are the very definition of postcard-perfect. The best places to go Swiss are its charming villages, with gorgeous rugged mountain views punctuated with picturesque villages hugging valley floors. These small towns are gateways to this alpine paradise for hikers in the summer and skiers in the winter. The Swiss have always maintained and nurtured their own local customs, during a rural tour of Switzerland, discover enormous wealth of Swiss cultural activity and living tradition. First-class travel destinations such as Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland, Verbier in the Valais, the Titlis in central Switzerland and the Bernina region in the…

Lifestyle and Culture of Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich is Switzerland’s centre of economic life and education. Zurich has for years ranked among the world’s top cities in terms of quality of life. Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich. Zurich has a unique position in Switzerland. It is the country’s largest city and home to an internationally reputed financial centre as well as being the focus of an economic region which acts as the motor of Switzerland, and along with Geneva is the most important gateway to the country. It is located in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zürich. Zurich is the capital of the canton of the same name and the centre of a number of regions which together have some 1.9 million inhabitants. It is famous for its lakeside location and green, densely wooded chain of hills which run through the city from north…

Guide of Paris Metro system, France

The Paris Metro system is the best way to get around Paris, with 16 metro lines and more than 300 metro stops that can take you anywhere in Paris in the most convenient way. Having become one of the symbols of Paris, it is characterized by the density of its network in the heart of the city and by its homogeneous architectural style influenced by Art Nouveau. The subway system directly connects train stations and airports, allowing travelers to arrive any corner in Paris without transfer to other traffic systems. The Paris Metro is one of the public transport systems serving the city of Paris and its metropolitan area, offers a wealth of great choices for getting around the city. Paris Metro has sixteen mainly underground lines, totaling 226.9 kilometers and 308 stations, a extensive systems so that from almost anywhere in Paris it’s only a short walk to the…

Urban adventure guide of the hidden treasure of the Paris Underground, France

The Underground of Paris is a shadow of the City of Light itself, which is just as vast and less well known. The most well-known Paris Metro and the Paris Catacombs only form part of the Parisian underground world. The expression “Underground Paris” (or sometimes Les Dessous de Paris ) included the elements of the Parisian underground: quarries, catacombs, basements of buildings, sewers, technical galleries and underground routes (metro and RER, road tunnels). It also includes the organisms and ecosystem that live here, including mushroom farms, as well as the Aboriginal: rats, bugs, and microbes. Paris is a tale of two cities. There is the City of Light, above ground, with its beloved Eiffel Tower or the Louvre Museum. But there is also a Paris underground city, the invisible city beneath paris, lesser-known by visitors and locals. There are at least 130 kilometers of Paris underground tunnels and secret places,…

Guide Tour of Paris Orly Airport, France

Aéroport de Paris-Orly is an international airport located partially in Orly and partially in Villeneuve-le-Roi, 13 km (8.1 mi) south of Paris, France. The airport, its terminals and its runways are spread across the departments of Essonne and Val-de-Marne. It is placed under the authority of the Prefect of Police of Paris. Orly Airport is the second major airport in France and the 10th in Europe. It serves as a secondary hub for domestic and overseas territories flights of Air France and as the homebase for Transavia France. Flights operate to destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean and North America. Many companies such as Air Algérie, Air Caraïbes, Air Corsica, Air France, Corsair, EasyJet, French Bee, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, TAP, Transavia, Tunisair or Vueling operate at Orly airport. Before the opening of Charles de Gaulle Airport in 1974, Orly was the main airport of Paris. Even…

Guide of the Parisian Markets, Paris, France

Paris is home to many markets, these small, flexible outlets scattered across the city supplying fresh food to more than two million Parisians. Since the redevelopment of Halles, the largest all-market market in Paris in the 1970s, the large food market has moved out of Paris and relocated to the town of Rungis. With the changing times, department stores, supermarkets and grocery stores have gradually replaced the function of food markets. In addition, Paris has several well-known flea markets, as well as farmers’ markets that are only open at certain times of the week, as well as seasonal summer markets and the better-known Christmas market. The markets, which have always been places of exchange of goods but also of ideas, have multiplied over the centuries, structuring the territory and animating the social life of the capital. The markets, at the heart of the life of Paris, have multiplied and diversified…