Relaxing

Posted on February 4, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged architecture, art, chilling, design, femalephotographers, femlens, firenze, florence, lifestyle, relax, relaxing, style, urbanLeave a comment

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Florence 2017

The history of graffiti spans thousands of years, evolving from ancient cave paintings to a modern urban art form. Graffiti, derived from the Italian word “graffiato” meaning scratched, encompasses a wide range of artistic expressions, from simple tags to intricate murals.

In ancient civilizations such as Rome and Pompeii, graffiti served as a means of political and social commentary. Citizens would inscribe messages on walls, expressing dissent, admiration, or simply leaving their mark. The preserved ruins of Pompeii reveal a rich tapestry of ancient graffiti that provides insight into the daily lives of its inhabitants.

Today, graffiti continues to be a powerful form of expression, addressing social issues, cultural identity, and personal narratives. It has evolved from its humble beginnings in ancient caves to a dynamic, influential art form that resonates across the globe, leaving an indelible mark on the history of human creativity.

Bricks

Posted on January 14, 2024January 19, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged 19thcentury, 20thcentury, architecture, brick, brickstone, building, design, femalephotographers, femlens, igersvienna, revival, secession, style, tradition, Vienna, wienLeave a comment

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Vienna 2023

The use of brickstone has quite a notable tradition in Vienna. It dates back to Roman times when it was a prominent building material. However, the brickstone building tradition in Vienna experienced a significant revival during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

During this period, the Secession movement, which aimed to break away from historical architectural styles and embrace a more modern and innovative approach, played a key role in promoting the use of brickstone. Architects such as Otto Wagner and Josef Hoffmann were instrumental in incorporating this material into their designs.

Kaleidoscope

Posted on January 13, 2024January 13, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged caleidoscope, design, femalephotographers, femlens, graffiti, igersaustria, igersvienna, mural, streetart, style, Vienna, wienLeave a comment

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Vienna 2016

A kaleidoscope is a cylindrical optical instrument that typically contains two or more reflecting surfaces tilted to each other at an angle, usually 60 degrees. Inside the tube, there are colorful objects, such as glass beads or bits of colored glass, and mirrors that create a symmetrical pattern when viewed through the eyepiece.

When you look into the eyepiece and rotate the kaleidoscope, the colored objects inside reflect off the mirrors, creating intricate and constantly changing patterns. The word “kaleidoscope” is derived from the Greek words “kalos,” meaning beautiful, “eidos,” meaning form, and “skopeo,” meaning to look at. Thus, a kaleidoscope provides a visually stunning and ever-changing display of beautiful patterns.

Tetris

Posted on January 6, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged architecture, art, constructivist, cubism, cubist, design, femalephotographers, femlens, history, igersaustria, igersvienna, Photography, poetry, sonnwendviertel, style, tetris, Vienna, wienLeave a comment

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Vienna 2022

The Metropolitan is a residential tower located in the Sonnwendviertel district of Vienna, Austria. The building was designed by the architectural firm DMAA and completed in 2021. The building is a standalone structure and has become a part of the new skyline of Vienna. The Sonnwendviertel district comprises around 5,500 apartments for about 13,000 residents, 20,000 jobs, a school campus, office buildings, and numerous stores as well as a park of about 7 hectares.

Cubist architecture emerged in the early 20th century, inspired by the Cubist art movement1. The leading Cubist architects were Pavel Janák, Josef Gočár, Vlastislav Hofman, Emil Králíček, and Josef Chochol.

This kind of architecture is characterized by the use of geometric shapes, sharp lines, and cubic, unaligned windows. The architects of the movement borrowed heavily from cubist art regarding geometric forms and shapes, diverse elements could be superimposed, made transparent, or penetrate one another. The style was a rebellion against realism and art, and served as a contradiction to what architecture was supposed to look like.