Monthly Archives: January 2009

Love not Money: Materials

Posted on January 26, 2009 by jerry

Some materials i’ve been working on:

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Love Not Money

Posted on January 26, 2009 by jerry

Based on a scenario where social relations are already affected by the uncontrollable forces of capitalism: Am i subject to melt down too? Can i bailout myself when i crash? Do i trade feelings, like assets? How speculation works on my yet- unkown emotional stock market ? How do i assign value to my people, my feelings, my dreams? Are my feelings already commodified? Continue reading →

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Board game proposal

Posted on January 24, 2009 by mary button

Since I missed the first week, I am just now posting my original prosal: As soon as a child can count in America they are indoctrinated into a world that prioritizes possessions above all else. I am never more reminded … Continue reading →

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Story of Stuff

Posted on January 24, 2009 by hanna

Here’s a link for piece about our economy and “stuff”. It may well be that you’ve all seen it already: http://www.storyofstuff.com/

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A New Deal, Art and Currency : Rotunda Gallery, Jan 21 – Mar 7, 2009

Posted on January 22, 2009 by vandana

Apparently money is all the rage these days! Check out this show if you are in the neighborhood. I’ll bring the brochure by on Sunday. _____________________________________________________________ Rotunda Gallery 33 Clinton Street between Pierrepont & Cadman Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201 718.875.4047 … Continue reading →

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foreclosure block quilt

Posted on January 22, 2009 by michelle l

Hi ladies, just to give you an update… i have been consulting this week. I have decided to make a quilt which i have never done before. In the quilt blocks will be digital images with needlework of foreclosed homes … Continue reading →

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homemade currency and family trees

Posted on January 21, 2009 by holly

Hi Wonder Ladies, This week I’ve purchase a cell phone recorder microphone, which I can just plug into my computer and (I think) use garage band to record my “interviews” with my family members. In the interim until I get … Continue reading →

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foreign currency update

Posted on January 20, 2009 by hanna

First off, thanks everyone for being so understanding on sunday. I’ve found a good site to purchase foreign currency from. Just wavering whether to take the plunge and invest, or think through the project a little further. Some ideas are percolating.  Maybe I’ll … Continue reading →

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worm composting update-is money poisonous?

Posted on January 20, 2009 by christina

I’m attending a free worm composting workshop on saturday from 1-3. It’s given by the Lower East Side Ecology Center this is their website if anyone is intersted: http://www.lesecologycenter.org/ I’m planning to set up my bin this weekend and document … Continue reading →

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Chapter 8: The Bond — from The Gift by Lewis Hyde

Posted on January 18, 2009 by vandana

Hi Everyone, There were a few excerpts from this book that I wanted to share, but I decided to start with this one because it talk a bit about the differences between gift economy and capitalism. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading →

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