Horizons of the Future

Posted on September 16, 2013 by silvermic

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TED is a confluence of thinkers in the technology, engineering and design fields.   It’s also a nonprofit, dedicated to spreading new ideas that can change the world.

That’s exactly what’s about to happen at “TEDxPCC”.

For the first time, this November Pasadena City College will be hosting its own “TED Talks”.   This is an independently-organized program, licensed by TED, with the theme, “Expanding Horizons of Understanding.”

It’s also one of the first TED Talks–if not the first–organized by students.

Renee Shaw and Eric Espinosa are currently coordinating “TEDxPCC”,  which is scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd, at Arcadia High School’s new Performing Arts Center.    They talked about the experience of coordinating this special event, and made the first announcement of some of their scheduled speakers, live on Lancer Radio!

Tickets for TEDxPCC will be available on Monday, September 23rd.

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Renee Shaw and Eric Espinosa, Part Two

Posted on September 16, 2013 by silvermic

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Renee Shaw and Eric Espinosa, Part Three

Posted on September 16, 2013 by silvermic

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When the Dogs Are Gone

Posted on August 15, 2013 by silvermic

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After hosting an exhibit that appeals to everybody and his dog–literally–what’s next?

The Long Beach Museum of Art has several answers to that question.

Their current exhibit, “Architecture For Dogs”, closes on September 1 and heads for Tokyo.   But “TREE”, examining the symbolism of trees and their meaning to artists around the world, continues from now through January 12, 2014.

Want to see more about animals, and our relationship to them?  The “Museum Menagerie” exhibit continues from now through November 3, 2013.

Long Beach Museum of Art Executive Director Ron Nelson talked about these two  current exhibits–and one starting in September that promises to be controversial, adult-oriented–and fun.

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Creativity, Unleashed

Posted on August 15, 2013 by silvermic

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“Architecture For Dogs” is an imaginative and functional exhibit, conceived by architect/designer Kenya Hara.  It attracted worldwide attention, both when it first appeared in Miami last fall and during its West Coast premiere at the Long Beach Museum of Art this summer.

In September, the exhibit’s headed for Tokyo–as the next leg of its world tour.  Long Beach Museum of Art Executive Director Ron Nelson says the “Architecture for Dogs” exhibit has the potential to grow and evolve–and offered a look at some of its planned future directions.

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An Exhibit With “Legs”

Posted on August 15, 2013 by silvermic

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Have you thought about your relationship–with your dog?

No, that’s not a joke.

That question, frivolous as it may seem, is the core concept of a thoughtful, and interactive, exhibit at the Long Beach Museum of Art.

“Architecture for Dogs”  opened at LBMA in June, and will be continuing its world tour in Tokyo this fall.  The exhibit is the inspiration of noted architect/designer Kenya Hara, who used his talents to look at the world from a dog’s perspective. Continue reading →

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