Archive for January, 2006

kumbham: artisan community

Wednesday, January 18th, 2006

This is an interesting story of the economic and cultural revitalization of a village in Kerala, India. ” kumbham (meaning clay pots) presents the story of an artisan village recapturing the craft they had all but lost, and redefining it to the contemporary world. kumbham presents the story of an artisan village recapturing the craft [...]

my beautiful garden

Wednesday, January 18th, 2006

arts in society conference

Tuesday, January 17th, 2006

an interesting conference in edinburgh visit the conference site for more information

BBC NEWS | African first for Liberian leader

Monday, January 16th, 2006

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has been sworn in as Liberia’s president, making her Africa’s first elected female leader. Loud cheers greeted her inauguration, with US First Lady Laura Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice among those at the ceremony. Mrs Johnson-Sirleaf says her top challenge is to maintain peace, law and order after 14 years of [...]

50 Coolest Websites 2005

Saturday, January 14th, 2006

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Pittsburgh Signs: an exhibition of street signage

Saturday, January 14th, 2006

pittsburgh signs

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