Category: xtra

A Mapless Map

This project is an interesting variation on the idea of making an image out of words only, here is a map that uses only the map labels for presentation. I like the way you can see oceans and seas via large voids on the macro level and long streets and boulevards on the micro one. Also reveals surprises in the way the labeling technology (google maps based) is implemented when changing zoom levels.

NYC 1905

Love love old stuff, this is 1905 nyc, from the top of
the times building in times square no less.

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Synchronized Dancing Robots

Just look at those amazing dancing robots! Dancing to Ravel’s Bolero no less.

<mini-rant> Is this the future of “live” performance? At first it’s amazing to watch all of these robots move in a synchronized fashion and I’m sure the effect is multiplied the more robots you would add, can you imagine a sea of thousands of them?

But after a while it becomes tedious to watch a machine go through the motions. They never tire, there is no discipline or hours of training and practice involved. As a performance I think it’s an interesting novelty but it lacks precisely the exact elements that make watching a live person perform so fascinating. I’m not saying robots have no future in performance but I don’t think this is it.</mini-rant>