arm-chair coaching or ARG:GER

I realise that this speculation is a little behind in coming, but we watched the final match at a Public-Viewing in Rovinj while on vacation, and I continued to be fascinated by the fact the tense stand-off, also being followed by two living Popes, who happened to hail from the countries of the opposing teams, and how such a coincidence of events will never occur again. The Argentine pope had earlier pledged neutrality, asking for no divine intervention, but I don't know what the thoughts of the Pope-Emeritus from Germany were on that subject. They may have watched the game together, though their minders suggested that play started well past their bedtimes.

francofollies

Here, this fanciful Italian regional wine-map, is but one of the several outstanding examples from a fantastic collection of the repertoire of French graphic artist Antoine Corbineau. The website features more wonderful designs, which include more maps and promotional materials for shows and conventions, and information about commission and purchase.

kettling

Laughing Squid shares the opening of a special, long-running exhibit in the Victoria and Albert Museum on the history of so called Disobedient Objects, providing a virtual tour that includes instructions on how to make (hack) ones own gear of resistance, a bit ironic (or appeasing) for Her Majesty's Constabulary. The special-showing addresses social movements, protests and uprising through the artefacts of shanks, propaganda, personal protective equipment and other make-shift items from all over the world.

insatsu bunka

Previously on PfRC, we shared a gallery of art deco style Japanese advertising posters curated by Collectors' Weekly. Recently I came across this exhibit from the serendipitously exquisite BibliOdysessey (always an intrepid explorer) that features examples of artwork from the earlier Taishō Era, which more or less corresponds to the Western transitional period from Art Nouveau to the Secessionist period but seem more on the modern edge of the style. Please visit the website for more information about this movement and links to larger collections.

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