Small Talk

Hi. God, I hate small talk and I hate that it usually involves the weather but, hey, it is finally starting to feel like Fall here in Southern California and I like it. Unfortunately, I’ve been stuck indoors either at work or studying for school lately so I’m hoping to spend some time outside this weekend (even if it’s just on my front porch, reading). Anyway, here are some amazing art installations that imitate weather. I wish there were a cloud in the middle of my room that I could get lost in…

images via Flavorwire

1. Berndnaut Smilde, Nimbus II

2. Antony Gromley, Blind Light

3. Olafur Eliasson, Your Rainbow Panorama

Pablo and Lump

My favorite photo of Pablo Picasso and his dog Lump, in honor of the artist’s birthday.

image via flavorwire

See You Soon

Notes of New York by photographer Hiroyuki Ito. I hope I find some mementos like these while I’m in the city these next few days… Smell ya later, Cali.

via the new yorker

Slogans for the 21st Century

An analysis of contemporary cultural by Douglas Coupland.

images via coupland.com and nowness