shapeshifter ericpoe

Heavy Metal in Dubai?

ericpoe — mon, 11 aug 2008 15:58:20 +0200

I just came across this amazing article in the book review section of the New York Times. It´s about the book "Heavy Metal Islam - Rock, Resistance and the Struggle for the Soul of Islam" and describes music subcultures in places of the world where one would definitely not expect them to happen. If you interested in the idea that music can be a global language of communication taking us beyond the stereotypical perceptions of each other this is probably a source of inspiration. Here is the NYT article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/20/books/review/Hampton-t.htm...

Muji searches for timeless design

ericpoe — fri, 18 jul 2008 18:16:28 +0200

Muji Award is an International Design Competition that was founded almost 30 years ago in Japan. The entry period of the actual Muji Award ends on July 31, 2008. Look at http://www.muji.net/award

This is what the organizers have to say: "Muji involves taking a view of the world, learning from the wisdom of predecessors, discovering the benefits of something that has been used for a long period of time and translating these ideas into the design of products that are consistent with our current lifestyle."

The History & Future of Prefabricated Houses

ericpoe — thu, 17 jul 2008 22:28:51 +0200

Just heard about "Home Delivery" - an exhibition that will open on July 20 at MOMA in New York. Seems that Prefab Houses are making history at least.
Here is more: http://www.moma.org/homedelivery

There is also a video that the fabolous people at ScribeMedia did:
http://www.scribemedia.org/2008/07/31/home-delivery/

Fashionable Technology Book

ericpoe — fri, 13 jun 2008 09:36:14 +0200

There is a brand new book that I would like to recommend everyone who is interested in the subject of wearable technology. Sabine Seymour, based in New York and Vienna, is one of the leading figures and a highly renowned researcher in this field. Her book (which is almost an encyclopedia) gives a great overview of what is going in this fascinating sector at the moment. It´s called "Fashionable Technology: The Intersection of Design, Fashion, Science and Technology". Lot´s of references, great artwork, absolutely inpsiring. Here is a link to Sabine´s website: http://www.moondial.com

An Art Buyers Paradise

ericpoe — wed, 14 may 2008 18:39:15 +0200

I have just been visiting http://www.tokyu-hands.co.jp/shibuya in Tokyo and I need to tell you more about it: This place is an art buyers paradise. I have found the most amazing materials, inspirations and squirky stuff there. I highly recommend floor 1C (party supplies), floor B1A (packing supplies) and floor 5C (sign boards). You will not forget this...even though it is "just" a DIY heaven.

Being an Extra in Bollywood

ericpoe — wed, 23 apr 2008 15:12:28 +0200

Just in case you plan to visit Mumbai from abroad here is how you might become an extra at a Bollywood production. Stroll down Colaba Causeway and chances are you will be approached by a local casting agent who is trying to find foreign models for a current production. I was an extra yesterday and really enjoyed the experience with other people from Finland, Uzbekhistan, USA, Canada, South Africa, Belgium, Turkey, Iran. It was hard work though: 15 hours hanging around on the set - but eventually we had our appearance. So watch out for the musical "Yuvraaj" with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Ah yes, I am the one at the table at the left with the glitter suit and red tie enjoying the dance show in the party scene.

All African Image Library

ericpoe — mon, 31 mar 2008 00:10:34 +0200

http://www.africanpictures.net is the only online marketplace I know of that features exclusively African photographers. I have found amazing work on their site. Here is what they say about themselves in their mission statement: "AfricanPictures has a vision to enable picture buyers and photographers to have access to each other so that African photographers can tell Africa´s story on the international stage."

Location Scout in NYC

ericpoe — sun, 30 mar 2008 23:59:32 +0200

Carla Houde is a location scout in New York. This is her US phone number just in case you need local help to find amazing places:+1 917 749 1599. I got to know her as a great photographer and do know that she has great spaces in her portfolio.

Intellectual Property Advice

ericpoe — sun, 02 mar 2008 21:33:52 +0100

I´d like to recommend Own-it. Is a great online resource center for professional creatives. The site offers free intellectual property advice including contract templates, factsheets, directories, etc. Check out http://www.own-it.org and you´ll find a lot of practical hints on "how not to get ripped off in the creative industries".

PR for architects needed

ericpoe — mon, 11 feb 2008 18:26:11 +0100

I need urgent help. Can anyone recommend PR agents or PR agencies that are specialized on architecture and well connected internationally. Every hint is highly appreciated. Thank you.

Agency for Fictional Artefacts

ericpoe — mon, 26 nov 2007 18:45:12 +0100

I just came across this fascinating agency in Berlin: http://www.schein-berlin.de
These guys create all sorts of fictional artefacts: e.g. packaging of products that never really existed, newspapers for film productions, fictional stamps and labels, everything. Amongst many other productions and projects I found out they had been working e.g. for "Bourne Supremacy". I like their work because it is such a special synthesis of Art and Graphic Design. Highly recommended. Unfortunately their website is only in German (yet).

Furious Filmmaking

ericpoe — sun, 14 oct 2007 15:27:26 +0200

A good friend from New Zealand pointed me towards this extraordinary address: http://www.48hours.co.nz. 48 hours is New Zealands largest film competition. Over 400 teams take part in what the organizers call "the most intense film school on the planet". This is how it works: Every team has exactly 48 hours to create an entire short film - including writing, shooting and editing! These shorts can be seen in cinemas and are judged be the audience right away. The best ones compete in a live TV final. I have to see this once I go back to Auckland.

Living rooms as concert venues

ericpoe — sun, 05 aug 2007 10:09:47 +0200

Recently on a bus to Los Angeles Intl. Airport I met Rachel, a musician from San Francisco http://www.rachelefron.com. Rachel mentioned that she is currently planning a West Coast live tour - and it will be a houseconcert tour. In other words she will be performing in private homes, backyards and small community meeting rooms. Check out http://www.houseconcerts.com/about.html for more.
I am aware that a lot of musicians in the US might know about all this already. Nevertheless I am sharing this information on Shapeshifters for all those who are looking for new opportunities to reach a small but appreciative audience out there.

Amazing Chocolate Historian

ericpoe — fri, 08 jun 2007 18:50:50 +0200

You think you know everything about chocolate? Well, think again. Just recently
I met Mark J. Sciscenti from http://www.kakawachocolates.com at a reception in Santa Fe and got a taste of the most amazing chocolate buffet one can imagine.

These guys are specialized on hand-crafted historic European and Mesoamerican Aztec drinking chocolate and I wish I could describe you how amazing these elixirs taste. What I also like about Kakawa Chocolate House is their cultural approach to chocolate. They organize Chocolate tours and presentations that reach far beyond the taste of sweetness. I can highly recommend Kakawa as a customer.

Mark also told me that he would like to go abroad with this product and that he his on the lookout for potential partners e.g. in other parts of the world.

eric

New Adventures in Sound Art

ericpoe — wed, 25 apr 2007 02:15:58 +0200

This is an address I found walking the streets of Toronto: http://www.naisa.ca

New Adventures in Sound Art "produces performances and installations spanning the entire spectrum of electroacustic and experimental sound art." They offer Satellite performances, a Festival of Sound featuring interactive sound sculptures, radio and transmission art, etc. I have not met any of the organizers in person so
I am not going to introduce them as a recommondation rigt away. But I definitely liked their inspiring work. I hope this information is of help for someone out there.