Mark Favermann

Book Review: John Vassos — Shaping the Look of Modern Technology

John Vassos, Industrial Design for Modern Life is not only an essential book for designers, but for those who love the history of design.

In the hands of Rodin, the human form was shaped to tell an emotionally and psychologically complex story.

Membrane: Biology and Art is a wonderfully conceived and curated show.

Zaha Hadid’s futuristic designs will shape the imagination of generations to come.

In a period of radicalism and terrorism, this installation serves as a beacon for remembering the beauty of the best of Islamic creative culture.

Steve Jobs approached Sapper about heading up design for Apple. Politely, he declined the offer because he was too busy at the time.

Boston’s visual art ethos has been painfully safe and systemically non-experimental. Thankfully, that is beginning to change.

Curious Sound Objects showcases works that sit at the intersection of art and science as well as aesthetics and technology.

Theo Jansen’s kinetic sculptures delightfully blur the conventional lines that divide art, science, and storytelling.

Current Mayor Marty Walsh has justifiably called for better design for Boston’s new structures.

Paul November 26, 2021 at 7:41 pm on Film Commentary: “The Bishop’s Wife” — Realistic Christmas SentimentI always loved Grant's subtle acting, look at his facial expressions when Young takes his arm to cross the street....
Jonathan Blumhofer November 26, 2021 at 11:49 am on Concert Review: John Williams’s Violin Concerto no. 2 at TanglewoodHi Randy, Thanks for your comment. Believe me, I’m no blind admirer of Williams: I agree that much (if not...
Randy November 25, 2021 at 9:08 pm on Concert Review: John Williams’s Violin Concerto no. 2 at TanglewoodI appreciate Jonathan Blumhofer bending over backwards to give John Williams's new concerto the benefit of the doubt. I cannot...
Ed Symkus November 25, 2021 at 8:41 pm on Film Review: “Karen Dalton: In My Own Time” – (One-of-a-kind musical find)Hi, Dick -- Thanks for the correction. I re-watched part of the documentary to find out exactly what was said...
Vincent Czyz November 25, 2021 at 12:21 pm on Book Review: Samuel R. Delany’s “Dhalgren” — A Critical War of WordsThanks for that, Todd. It's incorrect in the book itself as well. I sent an email to the publisher. VCzyz...