We discovered Jim Denevan when his artwork used beach-coasts as a canvas. Now, we find him trekking to the far reaches of Siberia to create another massive installation. The Anthropologist traveled with Jim to document his work. As they describe it: “Jim Denevan is in pursuit of the impermanent. From the vanishing curl of a wave to sand briefly stilled between tides, nature’s fleeting moments are his stock-in-trade. The frozen surface of Siberia’s Lake Baikal presented a shifting, snow-blanketed canvas for Denevan’s specific brand of art: massive geometrical patterns carved into the earth, ever vulnerable to the elements.” Click Read More for additional information and photos.

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Barcelona is a beautiful city. The food, culture and people are among many reasons anyone would want to visit. We’re particularly drawn to the juxtaposition of traditional and modern architecture. A great example of this is Diagonal Barcelona, a hotel located near Agbar Tower. These two modern feats play handily against the more traditional stylings of old Barca. Diagonal, designed by Juli Capella and completed in 2004, has gained recognition for its chunky dimensions, eccentric lighting and overall strong service. Next time you’re in Barcelona, check it out.

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Wallpaper* Magazine has an excellent article on Brazil and the country’s architecture. The online feature entitled, Brasilia in Pictures: 50 great buildings, 50 Years, displays photos of the world’s most beautiful buildings. As they describe, “Brazil’s renowned capital was purpose-built in 1960, featuring a grand urban plan by Lúcio Costa, Oscar Niemeyer as its iconic principle architect and Roberto Burle Marx as the landscape designer, plus buildings from some of the country’s finest architects.” Wallpaper* also included a map plotting the location of each building. Check it out. The photos are stunning. Click Read More for additional information.

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It’s easy to fall in love with Barcelona’s market culture. One of the city’s standouts is Mercat Santa Caterina. The harmony of Caterina’s modern architecture mixed with its more traditional underpinnings make it a must see destination. Not to mention its array of fresh produce offered from a variety of vendors – you might find yourself stuck there for hours. The redevelopment of Santa Caterina didn’t come easy but it was worth it. After a serious investment of time and money, the talents of Enric Miralles (now deceased) and his wife Benedetta Tagliablue elevated the market back to prominence. Click Read More for additional information and photos.

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TRAVEL INSPIRATION.

All eyes are on Dubai. The ups, the downs, the issues, the luxury – it’s all covered. Countless images echo through the media displaying typical angles about business and buildings. But very few capture the ethereal beauty of the city like the ones featured here by Christopher Wilson. His thoughtful photography brings out another side of Dubai while still highlighting its most obvious features. Check out one of our favorite sites, FLYLYF for more photos.

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DESIGN: Every year we look forward to Wallpaper* Magazine’s Design Awards. This year they’ve partnered with HTC to bring together an allstar cast of judges to comment on the best in innovative design. Celebrating quiet brilliance, this year’s panel will evaluate everything from Dyson’s Air Muliplier to Up Street Furniture by Ewo and Norway Says. We’re excited to see the outcome.

2010’s judges include Paris-based fashion designer John Galliano, Belgian-born installation artist Carsten Holler, American interior designer Kelly Wearstler, British media executive James Murdoch, American architect Steven Holl and Spanish film director Pedro Almodovar. But they’re not the only ones evaluating the nominees, you can also vote in the reader’s choice award. Vote here. Also, click Read More for additional information.

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FILMS: Chris Rock once famously said that “a man is only as faithful as his options”. I don’t know how true that is but it makes you think. Why does it seem like infidelity is more likely, the more successful a man is?

Lukas Moodysson’s latest film, Mammoth, is a brilliant examination of modern love and marriage. It’s about the rippling effects of life’s smallest decisions. Leo and his wife Ellen lead a charmed life in New York with their daughter, Jackie. Ellen is a hardworking emergency surgeon and Leo is an entrepreneur. His website is doing extremely well and is generating a great deal of interest. When he travels to Thailand on business, he unknowingly sets off a chain of events that will have a dire impact on his family. Mammoth is currently available on DVD and Video On Demand. Click here to view the trailer.

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