FEBRUARY 18, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring 1980s Furniture Design Trends. Impact: If only Jeffrey Murphy had used his architectural genius to invent a time machine instead of quirky furniture, we might have avoided the entire 90's minimalist trend. Imagine a world where 'less is more' was never uttered!. Fact: Did you know that in the 1980s, people actually paid high prices for furniture that looked like it was made from leftover parts of a junkyard? Ah, the irony of 'artistic expression'!.
• Headline: CURRENTS: Art at Emory University. Impact: Michael Graves’ declaration led to an architectural revolution where buildings started competing with art for attention. Soon enough, we had art installations that were more popular than the museums housing them. Talk about a misplaced focus!. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'architecture should go to sleep' eventually led to the world's largest nap, resulting in a series of very confused architects wondering why their designs were so boring..
• Headline: Nature's Crafts: Functional Artistry. Impact: Uncle Burley's whimsical brushes may have inspired a generation of DIY enthusiasts who thought they could craft anything from their backyard junk. Thanks to this, we now have an entire industry devoted to semi-functional yard art.. Fact: Did you know that the rib cage of a cactus is actually a highly sought-after ingredient for artisanal broom-making? Only the finest cacti make the cut—literally!.
• Headline: CURRENTS; City Distractions, All in a Single Cube. Impact: Hani Rashid’s insights on the need for noise led to the invention of 'urban soundscapes.' Now, people pay for overpriced experiences that mimic city noise while they sip overpriced coffee in their eerily quiet apartments.. Fact: Ever wonder why New Yorkers are so obsessed with silence? It’s because they’ve been living in the perpetual symphony of sirens and car horns for too long. Irony, much?.
• Headline: In Europe, Howls of Protest Over Price of Bananas. Impact: The banana protests set a precedent for food pricing wars that continue today, making us wonder if any fruit is safe from tariffs. Who knew bananas could lead to such international drama? Next up: The Great Apple Rebellion!. Fact: Did you know that the price of bananas has sparked more protests than most political issues? Apparently, fruit lovers are more passionate than politicians. Who would have guessed?.