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"Modding", for the noncognicenti (of which I count myself one), is making everyday objects into works of art that fit into some genre. Steampunk is where I've come across this at, in my opinion, its most inventive. As an example at random, here's an X-Box unit cleverly modded to reflect a 19th Century steam-powered contraption,... Continue Reading →
A few years ago I was fortunate enough to be asked to give a talk at the 95th birthday of Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer. Anybody who isn't a science geek could be forgiven for not knowing who she was. Let's say it would be like a budding fashion designer being asked to give the keynote speech at... Continue Reading →
This post was catalysed by my friend Dale, who sent me a web link for BrewDog Beer, featuring a pair of taxidermied animals fashioned as beer bottle covers. The point they're making with the bottles is that they're beer is so finally crafted (and presumably unique) that they can afford to create these one-offs to... Continue Reading →
ERIC DORFMAN 