All Blog Posts Tagged with good
Break the set. Now what?
Posted on 05/21/09 11:51 PM
Recently, I took a trip with my good friend and architect, Vincent Martin Pinpin to Rebuilders Source in the Bronx. I'd been meaning to check this place out for months. His trip to the New York was the perfect excuse to source cheap building materials. We hopped on the 2 train to Jackson Avenue. It's about 5 blocks south and 5 blocks east of the subway stop...a bit of a haul, but fun nonetheless. $5 cans of paints, solid wood doors, light fixtures, cabinets...the list goes on.
We had a great time talking to the super-friendly staff. Thanks to Jerome and Sonya, especially for the yummy home-made bread. We'll be back.
Rebuilders Source is a green worker-owned cooperative. They are community based and self-sustaining. They work to create living wage jobs and alternatives to landfills and incinerators by selling used and surplus building materials. Donate materials and in return you'll get a tax deduction.
To schedule a donation, speak to LaVerne Cox at 718-617-7807.
They've also set up a Facebook page at Rebuilders Source.
Rebuilder Resource: 461 Timpson Place, Bronx, NY 10455 tel. 718-742-1111.
Timpson between 147th and 145th near Bruckner Blvd.
the face of advertising is changing
Posted on 06/05/09 02:09 PM
Yesterday, in the New York Times, there was a full-page ad for a Father's Day Sale. The ad features not an African-American father and son that might pass as Latino, but a dark black African-American father and son. Every time I see an ad like this (a lot more frequently since February), it makes me stop, smile and sigh. I think to myself...finally.
Compassionate Eye Foundation
Posted on 06/10/09 07:11 PM
Compassionate Eye Foundation funds philanthrophic projects through image licensing.
Check out their Summer Solstice 2009 project.
Free Arts
Posted on 09/28/09 07:31 PM
I just received an e-mail about a benefit for Free Arts NYC this Friday. Free Arts is an incredibly well run not-for-profit that runs arts programs for kids in the city. I was involved in their mentor program for a few years and I loved every minute of it. Their ability to organize and effectively communicate their programming objectives created an inclusive environment where volunteers are valued, making the experience that much more enjoyable. They are a great organization to work for and support! Check out the event information.
Camera with a mission
Posted on 11/04/09 10:04 PM
Here's what happens when a professor is inspired by a documentary film...
Alfredo Jaar - get them to talk
Posted on 11/04/09 10:38 PM
Recently, I was at a presentation by Alfredo Jaar. I was struck by his ability to make divergent parties engage in dialogue.
Here's an example:
The Skoghall Konsthall, 2000 ( once you get to his site, click the burning building image under "recent projects")
Climate change through design
Posted on 02/22/10 09:47 AM
Come up with ideas to address climate change through design...
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