The small Bavarian town of Straubing has been invaded by 1,250 fascist garden gnomes with their stubby right arms raised in a Hitler salute – all in the name of art.
Artist Ottmar Hörl, who has already displayed his provocative gnomes in Belgium and Italy, said it was the first public display in Germany. “It [...]
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Fascist Garden Gnomes
Posted in Art, Europe, Germany, Nurnberg on October 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My Pocket Watch
Posted in Art, Europe, Faith, Germany, Life, Nurnberg, Short Story, Travel on July 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Invented in Nürnberg by Peter Henlein around 1504, the Pocket Watch made time portable for every man. No longer dictated by the ringing bells of the city’s cathedrals or tall towers, the important people of the day could take Time with them in their pockets, to manage, control, and organize.
When I was 17, traveling through [...]
Anathallo in Nürnberg
Posted in Art, Europe, Germany, Music, Nurnberg, Travel, tagged anathallo on May 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Saw these guys (anathallo) tonight with Carolyn and Stefan. They played a strong set, shuffling around a small stage, exchanging instruments with one another like children standing before a mirror, unsuccessfully trying to choose the right Sunday outfit. The fact of the matter was that regardless of the combination, their music was enchanting, explosive, and [...]
Artsy
Posted in Art on July 3, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Just thought I’d post this piece of art that Nick and I put together last month. I’m really proud of it and am hoping to finally mount it up on the wall sometime this weekend.
