Monthly Archives: July 2011

Collaboration in the News No. 39

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Check out this intriguing NYT article about the “auteur theory of design,” comparing Apple’s strategy, in which Steve Jobs’ creative vision reigns supreme, to Google’s committee-based approach.  Like the “film director who both has a distinctive vision for a work … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Exquisite Corpse No. 41

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

An Exquisite Corpse is a method of collaborative work where words and images are assembled collectively to create new meaning. Drawing from the work in the most recent comment, respond in one line or image only via comments.  The first … Continue reading →

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“Untitled,” Ben Rose

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

In response to “Untitled” by Lauren Palmor. Untitled Ben Rose Splinters shatter and spoil the heat, their veins watching as slides reveal red bleeding orange and seething with waves, trapped beneath the weight of becoming. A room waits to be … Continue reading →

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Call No. 40

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Here’s this week’s call.  As always, we’re accepting rolling submissions for the web.  And if nothing strikes you this week, be sure to check out our past calls for some further inspiration. Vestigial, phlegmatic, lenticular “He could fancy, as in some old-world … Continue reading →

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Collaboration in the News No. 38

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Check out this neat profile of ‘Lectric Collective, a group of writers and artists “interested in orchestrating collisions between the language arts and other art forms”.  In addition to collaboratively writing poetry and plays, they’re currently touring the US, enticing … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Collaboration: Lonesome Gladiator

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

Using a stark image from Google Earth, Maxim T. Loskotoff has created a new exquisite corpse, and one we think you should check out.  Lonesome Gladiatortakes a simple image of a man dressed as a gladiator in front of an … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Exquisite Corpse No. 40

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

An Exquisite Corpse is a method of collaborative work where words and images are assembled collectively to create new meaning. Drawing from the work in the most recent comment, respond in one line or image only via comments.  The first … Continue reading →

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“Desert,” Ben Rose

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

In response to “Seismicity” by Lauren Palmor. Desert Ben Rose Bones break as sand shifts, twisting further the shy attempts at rising into something they never wanted “When you climb a rock, you climb a mountain.” Skin tingles like citrus … Continue reading →

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Call No. 39

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

Welcome to this week’s call.  As always, we’re accepting rolling submissions for the web.  And if nothing strikes you this week, be sure to check out our past calls for some further inspiration. “Second to the right and straight on til morning.” … Continue reading →

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Collaboration in the News No. 37

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

Over at The Millions, Bill Morris has a great article up called The Art and Science of Collaboration, which focuses on NeuWrite, a writing collective that pairs scientists with creative writers.  Thought it was initiated to help address the fact … Continue reading →

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