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All Blog Posts Tagged 'Boston' (6)

Os Gemeos' Mural Covers Entire Building in Boston

On their recent trip to Boston’s Financial District, Brazilian twin brothers Os Gemeos put up this impressive 70x70 foot mural that covers the entire side of a building! The piece, which will be up for 18 months and can be seen at Dewey Square Park, is part of their first solo museum exhibition in the United States. The Institute of Contemporary Art show, featuring paintings, mixed media…

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Added by Eugene on August 3, 2012 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

Banksy Hits Boston

This is the first piece by Banksy to pop up in the home of my beloved Red Sox but I'm sure there is more to come. Am I the only one excited to see what this guy has planned when he gets to the Big Apple? I think it will be massive!

Added by Kevin on May 12, 2010 at 3:51pm — 6 Comments

Jessica Hische Illustrated Drop Caps



If you are a blogger and you want to beautify your blog, but don't really have the art skills to make things yourself, you can borrow elements from other sources, like these wonderful drop caps made by graphic designer and illustrator Jessica Hische. Jessica started a project called… Continue

Added by Inka Leoni on December 29, 2009 at 4:11am — 4 Comments

The Next President of the United States

In historic fashion yesterday, Senator Barack Obama became President-Elect of the United States of America with a 52% majority in the popular vote, and more than 349 electoral votes. John McCain conceded graciously at 11:20 pm eastern last night.

Added by Eugene on November 5, 2008 at 9:00am — 5 Comments

Hi-Def Pics - The Sun and All Its Glory (11 photos)

A sweeping prominence, a huge cloud of relatively cool dense plasma is seen suspended in the Sun's hot, thin corona. At times, promineces can erupt, escaping the Sun's atmosphere. Emission in this spectral line shows the upper chromosphere at a temperature of about 60,000 degrees K (over 100,000 degrees F). Every feature in the image traces magnetic field… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 13, 2008 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Kimpton hotels: Chic modern boutique hotels- Hotel Nine Zero in Boston-



I was recently in Boston on a business trip, and stayed at the Nine Zero Hotel. I'd never stayed at a Kimpton Hotel, but I will definitely look for them whenever I am traveling now. The hotel had great friendly staff, and awesome amenities for decent prices.

Located right on the freedom trail in Boston, the hotel is in a great location right across the street from the graveyard that holds not only Sam Adam's grave, but also the grave of the people killed in the Boston… Continue

Added by Kara on July 7, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

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