Monthly Archives: November 2006

Sinister, yet surprisingly perky

Posted on November 14, 2006 by cicada

Ah, the mix cd. Its jacket, bland and functional, begs for artistic redemption. In junior high, we collaged magazine photos and doodled on our mix tapes. In high school, I coaxed the primitive tools of a Mac SE to create … Continue reading →

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Rosamond Purcell: From Fins to Bookworms

Posted on November 11, 2006 by cicada

Squirrel Monkey Rosamond Purcell National Geographic Magazine, 2006 From Fins to Wings @ National Geographic Magazine A very accessible and beautifully illustrated article on my favorite subject in biology: developmental evidence for deep evolutionary homologies. The companion photography is by … Continue reading →

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I do call it “pop”!

Posted on November 10, 2006 by cicada

But people usually think my accent is Canadian. . . What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Inland North You may think you speak “Standard English straight out of the dictionary” but when you step away from the … Continue reading →

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Eduardo Recife’s Misprinted Type

Posted on November 10, 2006 by cicada

One of my favorite experimental artists and designers, Eduardo Recife, just got his commercial portfolio up and running over at eduardorecife.com. You’ve probably seen his work already and not known it, because his work (and work derivative of his) is … Continue reading →

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History: Fiction or Science?

Posted on November 9, 2006 by cicada

A remarkable video ad for a book claiming that the medieval and classical periods didn’t really happen. I guess my BA in English (emphasis: medieval literature) is even more useless than I thought! This little infomercial is repetitive; you should … Continue reading →

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So Go Vote

Posted on November 7, 2006 by cicada

Scientists and Engineers for America: Questions for Your Candidate I don’t see much point in voting today, since the results for my state are demographically preordained. But this has still been an interesting election cycle for me as a scientist. … Continue reading →

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Alessandra Sanguinetti’s On the Sixth Day

Posted on November 6, 2006 by cicada

Hungry Hyaena: Alessandra Sanguinetti at Yossi Milo Gallery I saw a selection of photos from Sanguinetti’s series, On the Sixth Day, when I visited New York last month. The exhibition had a powerful emotional impact, but since we were doing … Continue reading →

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Aposematism

Posted on November 4, 2006 by cicada

Aposematism, 2006. Watercolor on illustration board “Aposematism” is a type of protective signalling mechanism, usually but not always involving bright coloration, that draws the attention of predators. It might seem counterintuitive that potential prey would make themselves more conspicuous, but … Continue reading →

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Mike Libby’s tech insects

Posted on November 3, 2006 by cicada

Mike Libby – Insect Lab I love insects and I love clockworks. How can I not adore this guy’s work? Look at his beetles first. Not only are they beautiful, but this could be a great way to give your … Continue reading →

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Art in the closet

Posted on November 1, 2006 by cicada

Ok, I don’t have any art in my closet. But I would, if I bought these delicious Gustav Klimt-inspired shoes, from Hollywould.com. They’re even on sale!

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