Conventional Wisdom by Arthur Drooker

An exclusive sneak peek at a new photo series about convention attendees

We’ve been following photographer Arthur Drooker‘s work since his 2010 American Ruins gallery show and book. The Mill Valley, California-based artist’s infrared imagery mystifies with its modern approach to capturing mythic, decayed structures. We caught up with him recently and he briefed us on his new project. This time, people are the focus of his lens for “Conventional Wisdom.” Drooker plans on attending conventions across …

Wood Architecture Now! Vol. 2

Taschen takes a look at the material's widespread use in contemporary architecture

As a global culture, our attitude towards architecture has relaxed in recent years, realizing that in most cases, it is not in fact permanent. With this, wood has experienced a resurgence in popularity for its adaptability and general sustainability—when acquired correctly. Advancements in technology and CNC milling have, of course, helped as well. Picking up where volume one left off, Taschen’s soon-to-publish Wood Architecture Now! …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Lou Reed on Yeezus, Ikea refugee shelters, blind photography and more in our look at the web this week

1. Ron Arad In Reverse Israel’s talented designer Ron Arad recently opened a new exhibit at the Design Museum Holon (which he also designed in 2010) called “In Reverse.” Inspired by his love for metal, the series explores the physical characteristics of automobiles—primarily Fiats—put under pressure. Arad explains this is about the shift of physical and digital states, but in reverse. Instead of turning one …