More anarchitecture

Posted by mitch on August 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment

‘House’ (1993 – 1994) by Rachel Whiteread. Check the photos from: John Davies. More info below (1:48).

Filed under Sculpture · Tagged with anarchitecture, architecture, Asphalt, concrete, London, urban space

Misplaced manhole covers

Posted by mitch on October 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

This is something for the advanced stroller. Look out for misplaced manhole covers. Part of the urban puzzle.

Filed under Sculpture · Tagged with Asphalt, cover, signs, street

Skateboarding in Uganda

Posted by mitch on October 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment

These kids from the Uganda Skateboard Union definitely feel asphalt. After building their own structures near Kampala/Uganda “the elder ones use this sport as a means of communication within their community to transmit values as respect and solidarity.” Quote from the ’Kitintale’ folder from Yann Gross. More photos of the spots and skateboarders here. Also go for the videos.

Filed under Bits n bobs, Print · Tagged with Asphalt, book, diy, skateboarding, Video

Searching for the miracolous

Posted by mitch on July 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Following his first movie about concrete DIY spots “Strongest of the strange” here comes “Searching for the miracolous”. The new video by Pontus Alv deals with his early footsteps into skateboarding and the loss of his father and grandparents.