Palefacepossums's Blog

If you’re planning a trip to NY, Seattle, Portland, or Palm Springs, do yourself a favor and book a room in Ace Hotel.  Browse the website and check out the rooms!  Having stayed in a many-a-hostel around Europe, I have a sincere appreciation for the cleverly simple, pleasantly artistic style exuded in many of these places.  I have yet to stay at Ace Hotel, so I cannot give a full review, but from what I’ve seen so far, it has definitely piqued my interest.

(Thanks to Peach for finding this one).

Ace Hotel - NY

~ Matt

It’s always nice to see clever, bold artwork incorporated into everyday life:

http://www.moillusions.com/2008/08/eureka-tower-carpark-3d-chalk-drawings.html

~Matt

Chris Jordan is a photographer, and his exhibit entitled “Running The Numbers: An American self-portrait” consists of photos that depict staggering statistics about America.  It’s one thing to read a statistic as a number, but to see it depicted in a photograph is a shockingly different experience.

Follow this link to view the exhibit:

http://www.chrisjordan.com/current_set2.php

~Matt

This artist creates 3-dimensional, plastic-bag sculptures that are attached to subway vents on the side-walk.  They take their shape each time a draft is blown upwards from the tunnels below.  It is fascinating to watch!

~Matt