Hong Kong Photos by Michael Wolf
Awesome collection of photos by Michael Wolf a German Photographer shooting Hong Kong. You can find his book here on Amazon, though looks like a pretty pricey buy. Check out more images over at Messynessy.
The Odd Beauty of Urban Sprawl
Ok, I lost that practice of putting a selfie in the post for the historical record. Here’s one from this morning at the office. Makes it look a bit like i’m in prison, but really it’s a lot cooler than that. Just rolling with that cinderblock aesthetic. So on to the post:
As the populations swell and return to urban centers, the sprawl begins. Some cities go out, some go up.
photo: Christoph Gielen
Check this article + Pictorial at Fast Company
AfriGadget
Awesome blog about:
AfriGadget is a website dedicated to showcasing African ingenuity. A team of bloggers and readers contribute their pictures, videos and stories from around the continent. The stories of innovation are inspiring. It is a testament to Africans bending the little they have to their will, using creativity to overcome life’s challenges.
Check out this video:
Digital Body Modification AR Faces
Perhaps the first wave of body modification will only be viewable by those that choose to see it. Check out this article in FastCo about artist Jenny Lee.
Let Them Come
Let Them Come: We Have Nothing to Fear From High Levels of Immigration
Stick with me here, this one is pretty academic, but the concept lies at the heart of the rise of mega-cities like Palomar. This is from the Intelligence Squared series, this from the British version.