Day: May 20, 2011

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Can Energy be appropriated in Art? Find out at Beyond Entropy exhibition, AA school London

E&T magazine

Beyond Entropy: When Energy becomes Form, 3-28 May 2011 AA School, 36, Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3ES The Architectural Association School in London is currently hosting a thought-provoking exhibition, showcasing the work of eight trios of world-leading scientists, architects and artists brought together with the aim of translating energy into its artistic form. Beyond Entropy is part of an ambitious two year research project and features eight prototypes, each exploring a different type or aspect of energy. The exhibition comes to London after displays at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2010 and Societe de Lecture, Geneva. Works on display include a … Continue reading Can Energy be appropriated in Art? Find out at Beyond Entropy exhibition, AA school London

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The bicycle thief

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Like many Londoners, I’ve rediscovered the joy and practicality of cycling. I bought a Trek last year, but I didn’t realise that it was manufactured by Giant bicycles. They also make bikes for other well known brands such as Dahon. Visiting their factory and HQ in Taiwan was highly enjoyable – and educational. Rather unwisely, they allowed me to test ride one of their hybrid commuter bikes. Here I am puffing away trying to negotiate the traffic – really stretching The IET’s insurance liability and explaining some more info about Giant. Kris Sangani Continue reading The bicycle thief