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The Hypothetical Development project

By Rob Walker | September 21, 2010
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S.O. friends and readers, this may interest you: With collaborators Ellen Susan and G.K. Darby, I’ve launched a new side project: Signage depicting imaginary building uses in New Orleans. In a nutshell: We’ve identified a number of buildings around New … Continue reading →

The work of Berit Kalmer …

By Significant Objects | May 14, 2010
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… is examined by Matt Brown on Core77: Berit Kalmar is one of a kind. One of those people that will be part of a shuttle launch on Monday and eating hot dogs with hobos on the tracks on Saturday. … Continue reading →

Significant Objects Meme (6)

By Joshua Glenn | March 29, 2010
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Tila Tequila’s garage sale — very telling. Here’s a person who obviously has never invested any object with narrative significance.

Some Objects

Bowling Bag Salt Shaker by Lydia Millet

Bowling Bag Salt Shaker by Lydia Millet

Meat Tenderizer by Patrick Cates

Meat Tenderizer by Patrick Cates

“Memories” Trivet by Gabe Levinson

“Memories” Trivet by Gabe Levinson

BBQ Sauce Jar by Matthew J. Wells

BBQ Sauce Jar by Matthew J. Wells

Jar of Marbles by Ben Ehrenreich

Jar of Marbles by Ben Ehrenreich

Geisha Bobblehead by Edward Champion

Geisha Bobblehead by Edward Champion

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