I spent the last two weeks in Minnesota, but I'll write about that later. It was what I needed.
I wish I hadn't already sent home all of my kitchen equipment. I have an overwhelming urge to bake.
Here are some links that I like a great deal.
Steven Pyke's photographs of philosophers.
Neche Collection Photographer Veronica Corzo-Duchardt writes, "Neche Collection (pronounced Ne Che) visually documents materials collected by my grandfather Neche Eugenio Hadad. A Cuban Exile of Lebanese descent, accountant, collector and sometimes thief. My grandfather greatly influenced my work as a artist/designer and passed on his obsession of printed matter and office supplies."
Oscar Ciutat's photographs of caged zoo animals
Isa Leshko's photographs of elderly animals
David Lynch's Interview Project Germany, which captures the stories of fifty different people encountered on a road trip across Germany. This one is from Karl of Buchenbach, which is just outside of Freiburg.
The documentary Marwencol from PBS's Independent Lens about Mark Hogancamp who, after being attacked and suffering severe brain and physical damange, creates a 1/6th scale WWII-era town in his backyard as a form of therapy. The town represents his family, friends, attackers, and enemies and he begins to come to terms with his attack and trauma while also redeveloping hand-eye coordination, stability, etc.
Watch the full episode. See more Independent Lens.
