The Walker Art Center of Minneapolis is asking the public (Yes, that's YOU!) for your help!
Open Field is an experimental project of the Walker Art Center that invites the public to help transform our big, green backyard into a cultural commons. It’s a place to share experiences, interests, and talents and celebrate the creative assets and collective knowledge that abound in the Twin Cities.
We envision Open Field as a kind of intellectual, recreational, social, and artistic platform that we create with the public. We’re building an outdoor courtyard, a tool shed with equipment for relaxation and play, a weekly Drawing Club, projects with the artist collectives Red76 and Futurefarmers—two groups that are deeply engaged in the art of social engagement, collaboration, and the spirit of the commons—and a roster of conversations, workshops, and activities for all ages.
Record Tripping is an online turntabilist game developed by The Bells Brothers, Dan and John. By using your mouse's scroll-wheel, you need to solve several puzzles that were inspired by the book "Through the Looking Glass." What I like most about the game is the turntable scratch effects done with the narration of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Very cool and addictive game. Give it a go! [via andrewcharon & alisonbeattie]
This 3D animation was created over a period of 5 years. It documents the graffiti displayed on the wall outside of the home of Serge Gainsbourg. [via hapticdata]
Previously on BC:
MUTO, a stop-motion short film by BLU - Link
Cardboard Stop Animation - Link
Paul Bellis Jones left a one-use camera near the summit of Mount Tryfan. Along with the camera he left a note, which instructed hikers to take a picture and then leave it for the next hiker. Jones did this as an experiment to prove to his friend that people can be trusted. After four days, the camera filled with photos of over 30 hikers was returned to Jones by a National Park warden.
Even if you can't trust everyone, you can at least trust hikers.
We've posted about Human LCDs (or Jumbotrons) before on BlogCadre, but what I like about this video is that you are able to see, up-close, how the people move and use their clothing to create the images.
Now if they did more stuff like this at sporting events in the U.S., I may start to pay more attention.
Cardboard costumes I make for my son are very, VERY sad compared to this "Thanatos" mech costume a father made for his son for Halloween. I think I have failed as a parent.
Previously on BC:
Transformers costumes that transform - Link
Real transforming robot - Link
Readymech fun! - Link
Ride the City is an online tool that will help find you a safe bike route to your destination. How does it work? Enter your starting and ending address or drag the cyclist and stop sign icons onto the map. That's it!
Unfortunately, it's only available in New York City, Austin, Seattle, San Diego, Chicago and Louisville, but they are working on adding more cities. Be sure to check out the Ride the City blog for updates and additions.
Over 4000 Rubik's Cubes were used to recreate 'The Last Supper'. Although it was mentioned in the video that it took two months to make, I believe it took an equivalent of 10 hours to make over the period of two months. [via MeFi]
