Drake Passage Crossing | Antarctic Mission Log 03
My first true ocean voyage
David Byrne, American Utopia in Auckland
Oh wow, David Byrne American Utopia Tour, so impressive. Kimbra opened, note the cables to instruments. None of that for David Byrne; entire 12 piece band used wireless connections, danced complex choreography while playing, the whole performance. Just astonishing Set list from www.setlist.fm 1. I Zimbra (Talking Heads
One of these cars is a work of art
Guess which.. The Fiat 500 acquired by The Museum of Modern Art in New York - www.fiatpress.com
Jill Perrott Manukau to Muriwai Exhibition
Excuse the rubbish photo but good to see (in the window of the local orchard) my favourite Westie Artist has an exhibition coming up. She has an amazing ability to capture the essence of this dramatic landscape. April 29 - May 28, West Coast Gallery. Piha www.jill-perrott.co.nz
Parrs Park Evening
TEDx Auckland 2015 Victorious? | #TEDxAKL @TEDxAuckland
My notes & photos from TEDx Auckland 2015. I only took the phone (for both notes & photos) and was sitting right at the back of the hall so my shots are a bit ‘distant’. * The italics are the speaker profiles sent out by TEDx Auckland * The bullet points my
TEDx Auckland 2014, unexpected Himalayan cycle tour preparation!
When I saw TEDx Auckland 2014 announced I really wanted to go but was a bit torn. I loved the 2013 event but it meant a precious day of weekend gone. Weekends were crucial as I was trying to get fit for a rather demanding cycle tour in the Himalayas.
TEDx Auckland — 2013 remembered, bring on 2014!
While buying my ticket to TEDx Auckland 2014 remembered I’d never gotten around to writing a post about the 2013 event. Earlier this year there was some flack about TED, prompted it seems by some ‘dubious’ TEDx events. From my experience at TEDx Auckland it certainly wasn’t one
Radiolab Live: Apocalyptical and Amazing
I’ve heard all their podcasts—so expected the typical Radiolab brilliance—but this video of the Radiolab Live tour is amazing. I heard the audio version on Sunday and just watched the video. If you have any interest in science and/or art you must see this. Robert Krulwich
Vale Don Binney
I didn’t know Don Binney but his art, like “Swoop of the Kotare, Wainamu”, made my life better. Thanks and Farewell. Radio New Zealand : News : National : Artist Don Binney dies The artist Don Binney has died of a heart attack, aged 72. He was a professional artist, lecturer, and
Henderson Valley rail bridge art
Until recently this was a boring raw concrete bridge pylon seen from the bike path which connects Henderson to the Corban Estate Arts Centre. This is a collection of iPhone 3GS snapshots stitched together in a click by Microsoft Live Photo “Panorama” tool.
Phil Llewellin’s Finest Hour online thanks to #CAR50
Back in 2006 I blogged about a collection of articles by one of my favourite writers: Phil Llewellin on "The Road to Muckle Flugga"? - RobiNZ Personal Blog I referred to an article I still have: I think the finest piece is, the appropriately named, “Their Finest Hour”