By tumblingdumpling The Astrup Fearnley Museum — a name a good number of us should be familiar with following our learning journey a few weeks back. In this post, I will be commenting on trond_kirkevaag’s review of the museum. The first half provides us with information on the exhibitions at Astrup Fearnley, and explains the … More In response to “Astrup Fearnley Museum and Gilbert and George”

by tumblingdumpling Experiencing the Stedelijk Museum By tumblingdumpling Over a short weekend trip to Amsterdam, I had the opportunity to experience Amsterdam’s museum for modern and contemporary art and design — the Stedelijk Museum. Stepping through the museum’s large revolving glass doors, I was hit by a cacophony of clinking glasses and a bustling crowd. … More Experiencing the Stedelijk Museum

By tumblingdumpling Earlier, we discussed the case of Neonurture — where a brilliant design had gone to waste due to its failure to attach an economic value, and secure a steady stream of funding. But what happens when the reverse occurs? Some of you might have heard of the startup who was, up until just … More Chasing Dollars: When design lags behind

by tumblingdumpling I received my first pair of Converse shoes when I was 13. It was a black pair of low cut Converse with white laces, and I was absolutely elated. My friends had been wearing Converse models since we were 11, so I had eagerly awaited this day when I too, would hop on … More Converse — Design through the years

by tumblingdumpling After a month in Norway, one thing I could not help but notice was the smatterings of graffiti all over the city — tucked away under bridges, adorning the walls of storage houses, and even on the perimeters of private housing estates. Street art can be beautiful, there’s something about its tendency for loud, … More Street Art: Balancing Art, Commercialization and Legality