Awesome Bridge Files - Henderson Waves Bridge

Of the two cities in the world that I see investing heavily in striking, world-class, creative architecture - Dubai and Singapore - I find myself more drawn to the organic creativity of Singapore.

I posted some shots of the Helix Bridge in Singapore last year, the Henderson Waves bridge would be more striking (in my opinion) if the scenic treatment hadn't been just a facade. I found myself disappointed when I realized that the "waves" were only on one side. This would have been much cooler if the waves were little tunnels you passed through.

Henderson Waves Bridge - Singapore

Henderson Waves Bridge - Singapore

Henderson Waves Bridge - Singapore

Henderson Waves Bridge - Singapore

Henderson Waves Bridge - Singapore

Fairies of the Forest - Art Photography by Yume Cyan

I found this via a new favorite blog, Laughingsquid.

I had never seen Fireflies until I moved to New York as an adult (Fireflies don't appreciate Alaska!) I remember being out on a date one late summer night near the edge of a forest and being enchanted by seeing them for the first time. So, this series of long exposure photographs by Yume Cyan brought back a smile and a fond memory.

I hope it does for you as well.

Fairies of the Forest by Photographer Yume Cyan

Fairies of the Forest by Photographer Yume Cyan

Fairies of the Forest by Photographer Yume Cyan

Fairies of the Forest by Photographer Yume Cyan

Art Nouveau Lighting Fixtures

I am seriously challenged with getting back to regular blogging after having had my life eaten by three months going through The Founder Institute.

While I'm getting my groove back on, let's ogle some Art Nouveau lighting fixtures - many of which are probably more expensive than your rent/mortgage payment - but that's just how we roll here.

I'm thinking I should create a new label category called "things I want but can't afford."

Art Nouveau Light by Hector Guimard

Art Nouveau Chandelier by Hector Guimard

Art Nouveau Floor Lamp from Lampadani

Art Nouveau Sconce by Hector Guimard

Art Nouveau Sconce from 1stDibs

Art Nouveau Sconce from 1stDibs

Listening to Wikipedia

Oh, the cleverness. 

Coders Mahmoud Hashemi and Stephen LaPorte have created this very cool little application that virtualizes an orchestra based on edits to Wikipedia. Every Wikipedia edit creates a sound, the higher the pitch, the smaller the edit. 

Check it out here http://listen.hatnote.com/

Calabarte Art Lamps

My fetish for expensive and gorgeous lighting fixtures continues!

When I saw these amazing carved gourd lamps from Calabarte I literally stopped breathing for a few seconds as the word "WANT" echoed through my head.

Followed shortly by "MUST HAVE" and "DANG, THOSE ARE NOT CHEAP."

These lovelies are by Polish artist Przemek Krawczyński and each one is carved by hand.

Gourd Lamp by Calabarte

Gourd Lamp by Calabarte

Gourd Lamp by Calabarte

Gourd Lamp by Calabarte

Art Nouveau House in Los Angeles - the O'Neill House

I was stunned recently to discover this TREASURE right in my own back yard! Right here in Los Angeles, a piece of whimsical Art Nouveau architecture that could only have been built by someone brave enough to say "damn the neighbors, full speed ahead!"

I love that.

And bravo!  I may need to take a drive by sometime soon :)

I couldn't find too much info on the house other than this, from I am Not a Stalker.

"In 1978, an art dealer named Don O’Neill and his wife, Sandy, decided to remodel the guest home of their traditional residence in the Art Nouveau-style of Don’s favorite architect, Antoni Gaudi.  That guest house is pictured below and is actually the most famous portion of the property."

Art Nouveau O'Neill House - Los Angeles

Art Nouveau O'Neill House - Los Angeles

Art Nouveau O'Neill House - Los Angeles

Art Nouveau O'Neill House - Los Angeles

Art Nouveau O'Neill House - Los Angeles

Chimecco Interactive Chime by Mark Nixon

I was thinking the other day about content sharing and why I started this blog. There are so many amazing things out in the world that ingenious artists have created that aren't hanging on walls somewhere behind glass barriers or velvet ropes. 

Art that you can interact with, touch and listen to is so much more important. It becomes part of your life, part of your world. Remembered long after you've forgotten the piece of art you couldn't touch or interact with. 

Chimecco by architect/artist Mark Nixon is a perfect example - an interactive wind chime that can be played by walkers on the bridge above. Wind will also create sounds naturally (similar to the Aeolus Wind Pavilion.) 

Go make something today and change the world.....

Chimecco by Mark Nixon

Chimecco by Mark Nixon

Chimecco by Mark Nixon

Chimecco by Mark Nixon