Hurling Earth into parallel universe?
matter swallowing microscopic black holes, strangelets, & magnetic monopoles
The biggest experiment in particle physics, the Large Hadron Collider, starts this summer in Switzerland. The goal is to find signs of the Higgs boson particle (AKA the “God particle") as it may ultimately lead to a grand theory of the universe.[1] 200 feet underground, a proton does 17-mile laps at nearly the speed of light. Guided by powerful magnets, it zooms through a narrow, circular tunnel. Then a tiny adjustment in the magnetic field throws the proton into the path of another particle beam traveling just as fast in the opposite direction which happens 10 million times a second. Massive superconducting magnets cooled to near absolute zero by liquid helium will bend 20 micron-wide beams of protons into precise trajectories and crash them into each other.
The Higgs boson, the most elusive speck of matter in the universe. It’s supposed to be the key to explaining why matter has mass. Physicists believe that Higgs particles generate a kind of soupy ether through which other particles move, picking up drag that translates into mass on the macroscopic scale. The Higgs is the cornerstone of 21st-century physics; it simply has to be there, otherwise the standard model of the universe collapses.[2]
Could black holes be portals to other universes?
Some physicists have theorised that black holes might act as spacewarp wormhole portals into alternate universes.
The European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, the builders of the world’s largest particle collider are being sued in federal court over fears that the experiment might create globe-gobbling black holes or never-before-seen strains of matter that would destroy the planet. The LHC, is due for startup later this year at CERN’s headquarters on the French-Swiss border. Many new and exciting phenomena are expected to occur as a result of these very high energy collisions. It is hoped that some of them will be unpredicted and will point to new directions in our understanding of the structure of matter. At the same time it is legitimate to wonder whether any of these new phenomena may be potentially dangerous.[3]
[1] http://www.newsweek.com/id/128877
[2] http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/12.04/grid.html
[3] http://doc.cern.ch/yellowrep/2003/2003-001/p1.pdf
Posted on March 30, 2008 at 01:56 PM | Comment (2 comments)
[...]Beautiful Losers celebrates the spirit behind one of the most influential cultural movements of a generation. In the early 1990’s a loose-knit group of likeminded outsiders found common ground at a little NYC storefront gallery. Rooted in the DIY (do-it-yourself) subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip hop & graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Developing their craft with almost no influence from the “establishment” art world, this group, and the subcultures they sprang from, have now become a movement that has been transforming pop culture. Starring a selection of artists who are considered leaders within this culture, Beautiful Losers focuses on the telling of personal stories...speaking to themes of what happens when the outside becomes “in” as it explores the creative ethos connecting these artists and today’s youth.[...] via http://www.beautifullosers.com
[...]For over a decade, outsider sub-cultures have influenced the mainstream. Now, a feature documentary finally explores that creative ethos driving youth culture and popular art today. First a traveling museum exhibition and book, Beautiful Losers, is now an unique documentary celebrating the independent and D.I.Y. spirit that unified a loose-knit group of American artists who emerged from the underground worlds of skateboarding, graffiti, punk and hip hop.[...]
via Press Release
Posted on March 28, 2008 at 08:50 AM | Comment (0 comments)
Derek Lerner in “Connected Unconscious” group exhibition @ BAM
Connected Unconscious
Apr 17—May 11
Opening Reception: Thu, April 17, 6—8pm
BAM and brooklynartproject.com have teamed up to produce “Connected Unconscious,” an exclusive exhibition at BAM celebrating the creative possibilities of our web 2.0 connected world. The theme “Connected Unconscious” is a contemporary expression of the collective unconscious: a web 2.0 social network of artist exchanging ideas, work, process and inspiration. The exhibition is a tangible result of that connection. The work will reflect an aspect of this connected unconscious, exploring themes of connectivity, technology, consciousness and our common humanity.
The exhibition features original artwork from ten of Brooklyn Art Project’s rising stars along with five juried selections submitted from the BAP member community of 1000+ artists from over 22 countries.
Foon Foono — Singapore
Josh Heilaman — Oklahoma city, OK
Derek Lerner — New York, NY
Maya Bloch — Tel Aviv, Israel
Helene Mukhtar — Brooklyn, NY
James Cospito — Brooklyn, NY
Sarah Nicole Phillips — Brooklyn, NY
Stephan Fowlkes — Brooklyn, NY
Kim McCartrhy — Portland, OR
Jun-Jun Sta.Ana —Chicago, IL
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Peter Jay Sharp Building
30 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Posted on March 27, 2008 at 02:17 PM | Comment (0 comments)
listen @ Art Center in Second Life
Art Center presents:
listen
with DJ Astrud Sands
Sat 3.29.08
3-6pm PDT
virb.com/artcenter
astrudsands.blogspot.com
SLurl
Posted on March 27, 2008 at 01:01 PM | Comment (0 comments)
Nokia “Simple Machines” In-Store AV content
Creative & Art Direction: GH avisualagency
Director: GH avisualagency
Producer: GH avisualagency
Sound Design: Jon Philpot
DP: GH avisualagency
Casting: GH avisualagency
Posted on March 25, 2008 at 09:32 AM | Comment (0 comments)
Nokia “Alphabets” In-Store AV content
Creative & Art Direction: GH avisualagency & eight inc.
Concept: eight inc.
Director: GH avisualagency
Producer: GH avisualagency
Sound Design: Roberto Lange
DP: GH avisualagency
Casting: GH avisualagency
Posted on March 25, 2008 at 09:11 AM | Comment (1 comments)
Child-like intelligence created in Second Life
[...]Four-year-old Eddie might behave like a typical young boy. Outside of the Second Life virtual world, however, he is anything but.
The child is a product of logic-based artificial intelligence and complex modelling techniques, and operates on what has been said to be the most powerful university-based supercomputing system in the world.
A creation of researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Eddie has his own set of beliefs, and the ability to reason about his beliefs to draw conclusions in a manner that matches human children his age.[...]
via http://itnews.com.au/News/72057,childlike-intelligence-created-in-second-life.aspx
Posted on March 20, 2008 at 12:47 PM | Comment (0 comments)
It is the five-year anniversary of the invasion of Iraq this week. Thanks to Democracy Now!, last night I learned about Winter Soldier which took place in Silver Spring, Maryland this past weekend. it seems as if no major news networks covered this event so I would like to share.
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/3/14/hundreds_of_veterans_of_iraq_and
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/3/18/winter_soldier_contd_us_vets_active
[...]Cpl. Jon M. Turner's (3/8 Kilo Company, 1st Platoon, U.S. Marine Corps) testimony on March 15th, 2008 included these two videos of Turner's squad firing on Mosques unprovoked, a violation of international law.[...]
Thanks to The Real News Network for posting quite a few videos on YouTube.
Posted on March 18, 2008 at 10:21 AM | Comment (0 comments)
Derek Lerner in “Draw” group exhibition in London @ STOLENSPACE GALLERY, through Sunday, March 3
photos via Supertouch
http://www.supertouchblog.com/2008/03/13/londonstuntboythe-draw-show-at-stolen-space/
After an overwhelming response for the London debut of the DRAW exhibit, in which over 2000 people were in attendance, the exhibit has been extended for an additional week through Sunday, March 30th.
DRAW is the largest modern drawing exhibition to emerge out of New York. Curated by Erik Foss and Curse Mackey with guest curators by Jamie O’Shea, Tim Barber, Jacaeber Kastor, Damian Weinkrantz, Les Barany, Brendan Fowler, Mike Aho, Sto, Victoria Perez and D* Face.
This museum quality exhibition, features original drawings from over 300 artists in the urban, design, tattoo, animation, skateboard, illustration, music and New Contemporary art worlds. The show is a tribute to the often-underrated but fundamental building-block of visual and graphic art: the drawing. DRAW is currently on a six-country world tour.
Artists whose works are in the show include:
Adam Marnie, Adam Wallacavage, Alexander Juhanz, David Hochbaum, Word to Mother, Amanda Wachob, Amy Kosolowski, Andre Razo, Andrew Brown, Andy Moon Wilson, Annie Ok, Antony Edward Zito, Arik Roper, Athena Razo, Kat Von D, Bob Tyrrell, Bobby Gorman, Brandon Maldonado, Brenda Abbandandolo, Brendan Donnelly, Brian DeGraw, Brian Doran, Brigid Pearson, Carol Lee, Carrie Ann Baade, Chicken Head, Chloe Blackshire, Chris Dingwell, Chris Mendoza, Chris O’Donnell, David Walker, Chris Savido, Christian Fagerlund, Cliff Eisenhut, Clive Barker, Clive Barker, Kate Ruth, Cobrasnake, Colin Burns, Colin Christian, Conrad Keely, Curran Reynolds, Jo Harrison, Leonard Baron, Daniel Martin Diaz, Y Maria AKA Loretta Leu, David Aaron, David Ellis, David Hochbaum, David Schwartz, Daze, Derek Lerner, Doug Anson, Doze Green, Dr. Revolt, Elizabeth Huey, Eric White, David Hochbaum, Glenn Barr, Gregory Kramer, Hacula, Hal Robins, Harry Druzd, HR Giger, Isaac Lin, Ivory Serra, Aurelio Valley, J Penry, J Adam McGalliard, TAB, Shelter Serra, JASOR, James Tully, Jason D’Aquino, Jason D’Aquino, Jason Grabowski, Joy Coletti, Jean-Pierre Arboleda, Josh Goldberg, Jeff McMillan, Jennie Jieun Lee, Gerard Way, Jacaber Kastor, Filip Leu, Joe Capobianco, Mike Diana, Joe Heaps Nelson, Stk Mountain, Joey Remmers, John Andrew, John John Jesse, Julio Rodriguez, John Seabury, Jonathan Levine, Jonathan Weiner, Jordan Isip, Cliff Eisenhut, Joy Coletti, Jud Burgeron, Julia Marchand, Wim Wallace, Katy Horan, Kimberly Sheridan, Kris Chau, Kristen Schiele, Lance Bradley, Lee Conkin, FatBoy, SickBoy, Lesley Oliver, Leslie Sternberg, Lisa Lebofsky, Louie Cordero, Lucas Irwin, Lyndsea Cochrane, MaDora Frey, Mara Lea Brown, Marcus Burrowes, Maria Nielsen, Mark Bode, Mark Dean Veca, Mark Gonzales, Mary Raap, Melanie Vote, Melinda Beck, Michael Ponce, Brendan Fowler, Miran Kim, Gregory Kramer, Nalla Smith, Lance Bradley, Neke Carson, Nik Moore, Patrick Conlon, Paul Raven, Peter Thompson, Rachel Schmidhofer, Randall Sellers, Rich Jacobs, Rick Griffin, Rob Leecock, Ron English, Rostarr, Roy Miranda Jr, Ryan Skully, Scott Cambell, Sean Dack, Michael Manning, Jean-Pierre Roy, Gibby Haynes, Lucas Irwin, Stephan Jay Rayon, Stephanie Tamez, Steve De Bruyn, Steven Bliss, Tara McPherson, Thom Lessner, Tim Biskup, Tobin Yelland, Travis Louie, Andre Razo, Tristan McCormick, Van Arno, Vaughn Bode, Wes Lang, Lyn Z, Pamela Tait, Kristine Leone, Blake Bermel, Nathan Nordstrom, Zach McDonald, Kathy Grayson, Hank Williams III, Jason Schmidt, Jad Fair, Mike Krone, Goldmine Shithouse, Tara McPherson, Mike Aho, Nathan Gorman, JK5, David Foldvari, Damien Weinkratz, Vincent Castiglia, Chris Cycle, Derek Hess, Jesse Aldana, Ryan Scully, Word To Mother, Paper Monster, Mr. Andre, Aurel Schmidt, Kat Von D, John Royal, Chase Booker, Mark McCoy, Michael Ponce, Yuri Masnyj, Ben Cho, Annette Monnier, Mara Lea Brown, Carl Bennett, Corey Miller, Chris Johansen, Nate Loman, Orpheus, Leo Fitzpatrick, Con Trubkovich, Nate Loman and Aaron (The Don), Jennie Jieun Lee, Jethro Haynes, Kembra Pfahler, Matt Leines, Titine Leu, Tom Jennings, Gibby Haynes, JASOR, Matthew Rodriguez, Curse Mackey, D* Face, D*Face, Matt Damhave, Carol Lee, Dist, John Seabury, Nelson Loskamp, Oryca, Matt Johnstone, Jeff Ladouceur, Dianne Barcelowsky, Meryl Smith, Jason Butcher, Lyn Z, Nikole Lowe, Phil Kyle, Bob London, Jaret Penner, French, Sto, Normen Reddes, Oryca, Mary Raap, Mi Mi Leung, Abra Casandra, Maya Wild, Alex Binnie, Mark Giles, Hellovon, Ian Stevenson, Michael Manning, Nelson Loskamp, Jason Atomic, Andrew Kuo, Nicola Pecoraro, Kelly Tunstall, Andrew Brown, Alexis Trice, Will Ainley Page 36 -David Bray, Mark McCoy, Nathan Jensen, Sean Pierce, Angela Boatwright, David Stoupakis, and Brendan Fowler.
25 artists from the UK are debuting works. Their pieces will continue as part of the DRAW exhibit as it continues from London, on a six-country world tour that includes showings in Tokyo, Berlin, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
The exhibit debuted in October of 2006 at Fuse Gallery to phenomenal response from audience and press alike. It had an equally impressive showing during the SXSW 2007 Music and Interactive-Film Festival in Austin,Texas.
DRAW at StolenSpace is made possible by true support from Vice UK, Vans, Slam City Skates, MyToons, Action Arts Agency and Sosho.
STOLENSPACE GALLERY
Dray Walk, The Old Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane
London E1 6QL
United Kingdom
P: +44 (0) 207 247 2684
info[AT]stolenspace(D0t)com
Flickr
OPENING TIMES
Tuesday - Sunday
11:00am - 7:00pm
Nearest tube:
Liverpool Street or Aldgate East
Posted on March 16, 2008 at 08:14 PM | Comment (0 comments)
