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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.

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Aquarium Souvenir by Mark Jude Poirier

Aquarium Souvenir by Mark Jude Poirier

Shark and Seal Pens by Susanna Daniel

Shark and Seal Pens by Susanna Daniel

Yellow Bear by Kathryn Davis

Yellow Bear by Kathryn Davis

“Brass” Pitcher, part 4 by John Reichmuth

“Brass” Pitcher, part 4 by John Reichmuth

Bear Shaker by Annie Nocenti

Bear Shaker by Annie Nocenti

4-Tile by Toni Schlesinger

4-Tile by Toni Schlesinger

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