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Jefferson’s Work/Life Balance

June 30, 2009

in History,Place,Storytelling

Thomas Jefferson designed his own house, and constantly fiddled with it — and yet his bed was in the wall between his office and bedroom:

Jefferson's Bed (by Maira Kalman)

Jefferson's Bed (by Maira Kalman)

From “Time Wastes Too Fast“, a narrative and series of images by Maira Kalman based on a visit to Monticello.

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Monochromatic

April 16, 2009

in Image,Place

Architect Peter Kaschnig decided to paint every aspect of his home blue:

Peter Kaschnig's Blue Abode

Peter Kaschnig's Blue Abode

From the Mirror:

Peter reckons the lack of contrast gives everything an exciting 3D effect. “It’s more vivid than any computer animation,” he says.

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