Save perhaps lawyers, what is more ubiquitous in modern society than advertising? We are used to guerilla advertisements that promote a product or service for profit or subvert the status quo but many organizations, individuals and guerilla artists have begun putting a unique spin on guerilla action by advocating for important local and global issues. […]
Posted by Urbanist February 5th, 2008
Guerilla Marketing, Urban, Urban Images, Various
Comments: 18
[Note on the above: Just a screenshot, not for real!]
There are amazing abandonments in America but the former Soviet Union has some of the most interesting, unique and strange abandoned buildings. The complex political, military and social history of the country has led to everything from almost-finished buildings abandoned before actual use and entire abandoned […]
Posted by Urbanist January 27th, 2008
7 Wonders, Abandonments, Architecture, Urban Images, Urbex
Comments: 80
[Above: flat pack book case design by Jeremy Grove]
Flat pack furniture is exactly what it sounds like: furniture that starts out entirely as sheets of wood, metal or even cardboard. In addition to being clever and simply aesthetically awesome, flat pack furniture is also eco-friendly and highly creative. Without further ado, here are 20 […]
Posted by Urbanist January 13th, 2008
Architecture, Urban, Urban Art, Urban Furniture, Urban Images, Various
Comments: 40
(Above [Citation Needed] Wikipedia Graffiti from Flickr via Snarfd)
What makes great graffiti into geek graffiti? It can be the approach, using nifty computer equipment to generate graffiti (for example). It can also be the content, as in the case of pixelated, projected or or even “physically hyperlinked” street art. The following examples span the spectrum […]
Posted by Urbanist January 9th, 2008
Graffiti, Guerilla Action, Street Art, Urban, Urban Images, Urban Videos, Web 2.0
Comments: 30
Imagine entire islands and vast building complexes eerily abandoned virtually in your own back yard. This seemingly far-fetched scenario might be more real than you realize. Complexes of more than 150 buildings and even small islands are located near the heart of major cities such as Houston and Washington DC. You may know these 70 […]
Posted by Urbanist January 6th, 2008
7 Wonders, Abandonments, Architecture, Travel, Urban Images, Urbex
Comments: 42
