♻️ Repurposing

• 🎨About complaining

  James Murphy reflects on the power of creativity in expressing dissatisfaction.

• 📷Street photography by Matt Stuart

  Matt Stewart's street photography captures witty moments and surprising juxtapositions that always leave a smile.

• 🎨Drawing Cash

  An interactive site allows users to contribute frames to a rotoscoped music video of Johnny Cash's "Ain't No Grave."

• 📚Open Air Library, Magdeburg, Germany

  A thoughtful architectural innovation transforms an unused space into a vibrant community library.

• 🗺️Map work by Shannon Rankin

  Exploring the captivating art of Shannon Rankin, who transforms cut-up maps into thought-provoking collages that challenge our perceptions of geography and connection.

• 🎨Even better than the real thing

  An exploration of how modern techniques of reproduction, as seen in Cameron Moll's Colosseo project, transform the concept of authenticity in art.

• 🎨Everything is Everything, by Koki Tanaka

  An exploration of inventive actions through everyday plastic items in Koki Tanaka's whimsical short film.

• 🧵Reap what you sew

  Michael Swaine brings art to life by offering free clothing repairs in San Francisco's Tenderloin district.

• 🏷️Significant objects

  An exploration of how invented narratives can transform thrift store finds into valuable treasures.

• 🛋️Grace between the cushions - A love letter to my college couch

  Reflecting on the whimsical experience of living with a couch, found in the trash, that became a focal point for creativity and nostalgia during college years.

• 🏚️The generative richness of ruins

  Exploring the intertwined nature of creation and destruction, Rebecca Solnit reflects on the cyclical history of San Francisco’s transformations.

• 🐋Shapeshifter, by Brian Jungen

  A fascinating exploration of modern artifacts reimagined in traditional forms by artist Brian Jungen.

• ⏳Consuming like it’s 2007

  A reflection on the advantages of embracing two-year-old media and technology for a more fulfilling lifestyle.

• ✝️St. Bartholomew’s Church, redesigned by Maxim Velcovsky

  Two Czech designers transformed St. Bartholomew's Church, revealing its historical layers while blending iconic design with religious elements.

• 🇱🇧Food flags

  A delightful exploration of national cuisines represented as flags, showcasing Lebanon's specialties among other global favorites.

• 🎨City, by Tony Fitzpatrick

  Explore the vibrant and intricate world of Tony Fitzpatrick, a Chicago-based artist whose evocative works combine humor and heartbreak.

• 🗑️garbage is spiritual

  A.R. Ammons reflects on the spiritual significance of garbage and its role in our lives.

• 📚Moby Dick, a book about computers

  Exploring the whimsical errors in Google Books' categorizations reveals unexpected connections in literature.

• 🌌Creative distance

  Exploring how psychological distance can enhance creativity reveals insights about our imaginative processes.

• 🌳Tapumes, by Henrique Oliveira

  Brazilian artist Henrique Oliveira transforms discarded wood into vibrant sculptures in his latest installation, _Tapumes_.

• 🥈They also ran

  Canadian photographer Sandy Nicholson documents the competitors who are forgotten about and under-celebrated — the second-place finishers.

• 📜The Lucca Choirbook

  An astonishing tale of cultural recycling and musical rediscovery, all thanks to musicologists like Reinhard Strohm.

• 🪞Choosing interesting enemies

  Bono reflects on the idea of enemies and internal struggles in the context of U2's music and philosophy.

• 🛍️Use, storage, and sale

  A significant move in Delhi as officials take a strong stance against plastic bags, following the footsteps of other countries like Rwanda and Bhutan. "Carry a plastic bag in Delhi and you could be imprisoned for five years..."

• 🍚Eating and absorbing a technological tradition

  This excerpt from Francesca Bray highlights how cultural objects and practices can embody profound meanings through the technologies involved in their production, particularly in the context of Japan's agricultural traditions.

• 🐬Culture-making, underwater edition!

  Exploring the fascinating behavior of dolphins who use sponges as tools reveals insights into their unique culture and social dynamics.

• 🌳The problem is, where I should be horrified I think, hey, cool!

  A look into sustainable timber harvesting and innovative machinery in rainforest conservation.

• 🚑Baby on board

  A compelling exploration of how innovative engineering methods can overcome the challenges of delivering effective medical equipment in the developing world.

• 🎥This old webcam

  Exploring how artisans can share their craft while attracting more work.

• 🏬Boxes of worship

  The idea of transforming defunct big-box stores into churches offers a unique and creative reuse of space.

• ♻️Philosophy of leftovers

  Reflecting on the value of overlooked and discarded things, Andy Warhol shares his philosophy on working with leftovers.

• 🏡Love throws a line

  The impact of technology on our expectations of laundry, contrasting high-tech solutions with simpler alternatives.

• 🌸Safety through beauty

  Women's Design Service critiques the reliance on surveillance and enforcement in urban safety, advocating for more inviting public spaces.

• 🩴Water bottle sandals, by Kinzénguélé

  This striking representation of resourcefulness comes from Kinzénguélé's water bottle sandals, blending art and practicality in a unique way.

• 🍽️The trayless cafeteria

  The removal of cafeteria trays at universities aims to reduce food waste and promote sustainability.

• 🔥Whiskey Devil, decor crew, Burning Man Center Camp

  Deep in the Nevada desert, Black Rock City prepares for Burning Man 2008 with the pre-Burn tradition of mini-Burning Man ceremonies.

• 🚰The real thing?

  A creative proposal to leverage Coca-Cola's distribution for lifesaving rehydration salts.

• ♻️How long before a new building represents a net energy savings?

  An embodied-energy argument against teardowns.