Lafayette Anticipation associate curator Anna Colin talks to artist Tyler Coburn about Ergonomic Futures, a speculative project engaged with art, design, science, anthropology and writing. In this interview, Coburn discusses the research, production process and network of collaborators of a multilayered project ultimately concerned with the futures of humankind. Anna Colin: When one comes across your museum seats Ergonomic Futures (2016—) in contemporary art exhibitions—and soon in natural history, fine art, and anthropology museums—they look… [read more »]
街角景気☆Japan↑: The New Face of Abenomics
Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s economic plan may have its critics, but no one wants it to succeed more than Machikado Keiki Japan. Taking a page from George Taylor’s book, the girl group bases their concert looks on the Nikkei 255 index average: As it gets higher, they wear shorter and shorter skirts. Let’s take a look at the newest & most relevant trend: #ECONOMICSTYLE
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