Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy

The weekend was the opening for Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy at the Nasher Sculpture Center. The exhibit combines 30 of Calder's works with the works of 7 contemporary artists influence by his work.

Exhibition on view through March 6, 2011.

Image from www.nashersculpturecenter.org

Do you know your MCM?

Test your MCM design knowledge here at the TLC mid century design quiz.

Hat tip to How About Orange where I saw the quiz.

4D Mapping on the Praetorian Building in Downtown Dallas

On Tuesday of this week The Joule Hotel and the Dallas Film Society used the Praetorian Building as the backdrop to show 4D mapping projection. The presentation also included a trailer for the movie, The Tourist. I hope more of these events continue to happen in downtown after dark. It will be a good way to get people back on the street and interacting with each other. Word on the street is that they will be running the movie/show again on Friday night.

Ranchero Brothers songs available for free download

The Ranchero Brothers are the side project of Rhett Miller and Murry Hammond of the Old 97s. You can listen and download (for free!) unreleased studio tracks and demos before the full band recorded Too Far Too Care. Thanks guys for the early Christmas present!

Listen and download them here.

Ju-Nel Home for Sale

This Ju-Nel home was on the White Rock Home Tour a few years ago. It can be yours for $355,000.00. The best part of this house is the outdoor spaces and wide expanses of glass. It is 3 bed, 2 bath in 1887 sq ft.

Check out more pictures and contact the realtor, Mark Milikan here.

Image from ebby.com.

What?

Mad Men's season may be over for now, but to tide you over here is a montage of Don saying "What."

Evil People in Modernist Homes in Popular Films

Have you ever watched a film and thought "Why do evil people always live in modern homes?" If you are me, I think "Where can I find a home like that to live in?!"

Ok, so maybe I am a little bit evil. If you are a bit evil and love modern homes, you should check out the zine Evil People in Modernist Homes in Popular Films by Yale graphic design student Ben Critton.

You can order a copy of the zine at Printed Matter.

Image: manystuff.org