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Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

4:13 pm

Musee Herge

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Newly opened, the Musee Herge is dedicated to the famed Belgian artist and Tintin author. The building is situated in just outside of Louvain-la-Nueve, Belgium, the museum is capable of hosting a full suit of activities. Christian de Portzamparc is…

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2:41 pm

Museo Picasso Malaga

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Built atop the historic center of Malaga, the Museo Picasso celebrates the home town artist with an ambitious space. Designed by Gluckman Mayner Architects, the museum is formed by a fully restored 16th-century palace and six new buildings. These spaces…

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Monday, June 29th, 2009

10:49 pm

Fashion and Lace Museum, Calais

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Centuries of lace making in Normandy are celebrated in the new Fashion and Lace Museum located in Calais. The building itself meshes a contemporary facade with existing industrial space. On the contemporary side a curved glass wall takes inspiration from…

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Friday, June 26th, 2009

3:35 pm

Brazilian Sculpture Museum

Brazilian Sculpture Museum

0300tv.com produces simple videos that allow viewers entry into architectural space. This example, of the MuBE/Brazilian Sculpture Museum, shows full public use of the created environment. Really enjoyable.

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Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Made For Skate Book Signing Tour

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In the skateboard universe the evolution of riding technique, skateboard decks, graphics and art are well documented. Until now, however, skateboard shoes have received little attention. Made for Skate tells the story of skateboard footwear as seen through the eyes…

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Monday, February 16th, 2009

4:02 pm

Hermitage Museum, Amsterdam

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Hans Van Heeswijk architects is converting a home for the elderly into a home for Russian art. The Hermitage’s Amsterdam base will open June 20, 2009. Amstelhof housed some of Amsterdam’s elderly for 300 years prior to the transformation. (via…

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Monday, November 24th, 2008

4:57 pm

New on the National Mall | The Redesigned NMAH

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Last Friday the New York Times reviewed the newly redesigned National Museum of American History. One of the Smithsonian’s largest institutions, it can often look like its most mistreated. The new layout and design opens up the galleries, brings in…

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