The simple truths of the color wheel are dramatically upscaled in a new installation within the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in Clermont, Kentucky. Realized by Los Angelesbased office DOMM, it is part of L+A+N+D, a new dedicated area of the Bernheim site that supports large-scale, immersive land art. Bernheim was founded in 1929 and is fast approaching 100 years of active programming in alignment with a mission to connecting people with nature. The arboretum is unique in its robust focus on art: Each year, artists-in-residence are welcomed to create site-specific work inspired by the forest, and an open call for 2025 residents is now active. But there are also long-term installations throughout the park area, including Forest Giants, Acre, and L+A+N+D (Landscape + Art + Nature + Design). The latter is the newest initiative at Bernheim: Its a new area of the forest dedicated to immersive installations that visitors can discover.The electric-orange artwork wraps a trio of trees in stacked bands of netting. (Tag Christof)Currently on view in the L+A+N+D section is Within the Forest: Without the Forest, crafted by DOMM cofounders Raffy Mardirossian and Paul Matevosyan, is an electric-orange artwork that wraps a trio of trees in stacked bands of netting. When developing this project, we realized that theres a moment here where youre leaving the nature youre innot physically, but because youre seeing it through a different lens, Mardirossian said in a video about the installation. The orange layers act as a monumental filter, or photographers gel, that transforms the forest into a room. The scrim is PVC-coated debris netting. (Tag Christof)The scrim is PVC-coated debris netting, a familiar material for architects. This textile is commonly found in urban construction sites, but its hung so intentionally from the studios imaginatively assembled rigging equipment that it takes on a partition-like quality. Suspended on aircraft cable and accessible by ducking under the fabric, the forest room borrows influence from artists like Christo and Jeanne-Claude and Robert Irwin. Its an architectural tool that allows an enhanced and saturated experience to occur, Matevosyan explained.The fabric transforms the forest into a room. (Tag Christof)DOMM has envisioned how the room will change with the seasons. (Tag Christof)Of course, orange is also the opposite of green on the color wheel, ensuring that this wrapping is visible to Bernheim visitors from a distance, which no doubt draws them closer to appreciate its peaceful courtyard. Its easy to imagine how DOMMs room will change with the seasons, and even throughout the course of a day: The installation was photographed in a dusky light, showcasing how the neon orange cuts through the gloom of a quiet afternoon. But I also imagine how striking the piece will feel in the winter, surrounded either by snow or by a wholly different color palette off which to play.

When Cummins Technical Center opened in 1968, it elicited comparisons to Eero Saarinens General Motors Technical Center, and other midcentury corporate campuses overlooking serene artificial lakes and manicured grass lawns. This particular campus in Columbus, Indiana, hosts 1,200 Cummins employees. It was designed by Harry Weese and Associates and consists of two Brutalist buildings made of steel, glass, and pre-cast, modular concrete. Dan Kiley was the landscape architect. HOK recently renovated the 6-story tower at Cummins Engine Technical Center, adding significant upgrades to the interior while maintaining the fortresss Brutalist integrity.Cummins Engine Technical Center designed by Harry Weese Associates in 1968. (Library of Congress)The rehabilitation touched all 72,000 square feet of the midcentury modernist ensemble. Jennifer Rumsey, Cummins chair and CEO, said the renovation will help the lauded corporation research and develop our next-generation power solutions [that will] start right here in this very hub.Tim Frazier, Cummins vice president of research and technology, said the renovation helps bring the companys engineers, technical specialists, and innovations together again under the same roof working as a coordinated team, close to the technology and testing being executed here.There are new conference rooms and breakout spaces. (Courtesy HOK)The renovation modernized the tower while paying tribute to its important place in modern architectural history, designers from HOK noted. New features like a new staircase, two social hubs, and over 90 differently-sized conference rooms were interspersed throughout. The building also now has gender-neutral restrooms, nursing rooms, quiet spaces, and even treadmill desks. There are also integrated soft lab zones and more collaboration areas. Plus symbols on the walls ideated by HOK pay tribute to graphic designer Paul Rand. (Courtesy HOK)Our design respects Weeses modernist legacy while creating the dynamic, flexible workspace Cummins needs for innovation, Kelly Lott, practice leader for HOKs interiors group in St. Louis, said in a statement. The result maintains the buildings architectural integrity while supporting the collaborative culture essential to Cummins engineering teams.HOK further elaborated that branding elements within the rehab also acknowledge renowned graphic designer Paul Rand, who designed logos for Cummins. The upgraded spaces feature Rands memorable plus symbols he liked to use, embossing them on glazed partitions and as textured, decorative elements on a statement wall.The renovation added new stairs between floors, among other upgrades. (Courtesy HOK)Circular light fixtures nod to the Weese buildings midcentury past, albeit with a contemporary take. Light-colored materials were used throughout: Pale woods can be found on the railings and dividers, and glass panels form the staircase located in the center of the office. On each floor, oversized numbers indicate the level, making wayfinding very clear.The renovation started in 2021 and took three years to complete.

The Barcelona-based studios handling of topography and material detailing defines the architectural landscape ofthe Alfacs campsiteBajet Giram was shortlisted in the AR Emerging awards 2024. Read about the full shortlist herePau Bajet and Maria Giram believe architecture should perform as a catalyst for joyful and unexpected possibilities. Their work at Alfacs exemplifies this approach and their centring of wellbeing in methods and projects. Situated near the Spanish city of Alcanar, Tarragona, theholiday destination seeks tocharm visitors; communal facilities spill outdoors and overlook the sea, while a staggered plan allows views to the shores from throughout the site. First opened in the 1950s, the campsite grounds were gradually transformed to include 24 timber cabins, each with their own porch; shared showers and toilets; a building used as both reception and grocery shop; a restaurant; communal gardens; and a pool. Bajet Giram has collaborated with Manuel Juli of JAAS since 2016 on the sites openended process of renovation, working within tight spans of six months to allow the business to remain operational between construction phases.On their first visit, the team was struck by the cluttering of caravans along the shore; those not directly on the waterside had limited access to the beachfront. The design strategy was to push all bungalows towards the back and free up the seafront. Thinking about the layout and pacing across the site, the architects devised sinuous routes, incorporating stepped terraces that run parallel to the beach and creating pockets ofspace interspersed with planted areas.This artificial topography embraces the Mediterranean environment, and existing pine trees are preserved. Their shadows temper the hot air, while additional shade is provided by lighter architectural elements: steel rods form pergolas over which wicker mats can be unrolled, for example, creating acovered terrace for the restaurant. While Bajet and Giram understand joy as being beyond functionality, their work also finds joy in meeting the needs of a client.The architects use a lot of timber and earth at Alfacs, but revert to a more mineral palette when necessary. Concrete is used for elements in touch with the ground, such as the steps, square columns and cylindrical bases for porches. Compressed earth blocks are combined with structural concrete elements for the larger buildings; their more imposing presence, with tiled pitched roofs andsprouting towers, offers a permanence that contrasts with the temporality of the camping experience. The earth blocks high thermal mass also helps keep interiors cool.The architects describe the gradual process ofgrowing the Alfacs campsite as a stratification of components; the goal is to make it feel as rich as a city. In their opting for gradual ecologies of spaces rather than blanket design strategies, they have done just that, reintroducing vibrancy and warmth to the quotidian junctures of camping life.

This charming Shingle/Queen Anne style house is located on Sumner Street in Newton Centre, a street of fine suburban houses built for businessmen who commuted into Boston. This house was built in 1884 for Daniel Tufts Kidder (1852-1941), a glass dealer. Daniel got his start under the employ of Hills, Turner & Harmon, jobbers of plate, window and mirror glass, and manufacturers of mirrors, eventually working his way up to salesman and later as president of the consolidated company, Boston Plate and Window Glass Co. It is believed that Mr. Kidder used antique and imported glass in his home when it was built. The house remains well-preserved and characteristic example of the fanciful Victorian styles.

Formerly the Newton Centre Branch Library, this building was one of five branch libraries funded in Newton, Massachusetts by citizen subscription between 1926 and 1939 and turned over to the city. Like most of the others, the building is a small-scale, one story brick library of a Tudor Revival style. The building was designed by the firm of Ritchie, Parsons & Taylor and constructed in 1927. Architect James H. Ritchie was born and educated in Scotland, relocating to Boston and lived in Newton Centre, in two houses he built for his family. The Newton Centre Branch Library was one of the six branch libraries to close in 1991 when the main library opened, consolidating the neighborhood libraries under one roof; the remaining four closed in 2008 due to a budget cut. Today the Newton Centre branch library building serves as the Newton Health Department offices. Thanks to the Community Preservation Act, funds have been allocated to preserve and restore the building for another 100 years.

PlacesSignwriting-on-Sea: The Rich Craft Heritage of Hastings, East SussexCharlie Nelson on Hasting's signwriting history, and how the town continues to embrace the craft.Better LettersNov 14, 2024 6 min readThe Jolly Fisherman, lettered by Rob Finn, one of Hastings' active signwriters.In some parts of the world, painted signs have persisted as go-to for high street businesses. When it's widely employed in this way, sign painting lends a particular character to a location, and in the case of Hastings, East Sussex, this comes laced with history. Charlie Nelson has been peeling away the layers to learn more about the town's sign painters, past and present.Signwriting-on-Sea: The Rich Craft Heritage of HastingsBy Charlie NelsonRobert Tressell, as author of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, is arguably the UKs most famous sign painter. At the beginning of the twentieth century, he lived and worked in Hastings, East Sussex, where, 120 years later, the seaside towns embrace of all things hand-painted persists. This rich heritage is due to local sign painters that refused to put down their brushes in the face of technological change, and who continue to produce quality work for a tight-knit community that values it.Robert Tressell and his 1905 mural for St. Andrew's Church, restored in 1982.Hastings Sign Painting PastIn addition to his own work, Tressell was also employed for a time by the Adams & Jarrett firm. Like many companies from that era, they were a one-stop-shop for much more than just sign painting, as their one-time premises and a large gable-end mural sign testify.This gable end mural sign was painted by Robert Tressell for Adams & Jarrett.Adams & Jarrett's capabilities extended well beyond sign painting.While those Adams & Jarrett pieces can no longer be seen, there is plenty of vintage work to feast your eyes on in Hastings. The majority of this survives as ghost signs in the Old Town, and many are noteworthy for their quality of execution and relatively good condition.Ghost signs in Hastings Old Town at the site of the old Swan Hotel, and for the A.W. Foster piano and organ merchants.The Curious Case of T. NoakesOne of the towns better-known ghost signs is for T. Noakes. Just like Adams & Jarrett, Noakes offered plumbing and glazing services in addition to his sign painting and gilding work.The ghost of T. Noakes on Croft Road, Hastings. Photo: Mark Novotny / History of Advertising Trust Ghostsigns Archive.The sign likely dates from the late nineteenth or early twentieth century, so I was surprised to spot a T. Noakes signature on a sign painted in 2009. I began to wonder if there was perhaps a Noakes dynasty of Hastings sign painters...This sign on George Street, Hastings, was painted in 2009, and is a replica of a c.1830s trade card for the S. Roberts boot and shoe makers that once traded from the address.Enter Rob FinnMaking enquiries around town, one name kept cropping up with people I spoke to: Rob Finn. While his work is ever-present in Hastings these days, you wont find Finn anywhere online. Where you will find him is up a ladder in the Old Town, which is easily done in a small place like Hastings. It didnt take me long to track him down, and eventually we met so that he could share his knowledge of all things Noakes.It turns out that T. Noakes on the Croft Road ghost sign and T. Noakes that painted the S. Roberts sign are different people, and unrelated. Noakes is a fairly common name in East Sussex, and it's just a coincidence that these two share an initial and a trade. While Rob doesnt know a lot about the older Noakes, he was very close to his more contemporary namesake.Passing It OnTerry Noakes (19452014) was a sign painter from the old school, with painting and decorating also among his skillsets. He got started in the trade with the firm A.H. Dearing, specialists in lettering commercial vehicles, and worked in and around Hastings for his entire career.Terry Noakes painting a lorry in Clarendon-style letters with a layout that just consists of two horizontal lines and a few white chinagraph marks. The brush, selected to match the weight of the thin strokes, is doing all the work as it coats in one hit with some lead-heavy white.For many years, Terry shared a workspace with the graphic designer and sign painter Peter Thompsett. While they were technically competitors, Peter was more into graphic and pictorial work, while Terry was very much an old school letterman. Terry regularly worked late, churning through a hectic workload, and it was these evening shifts that provided Rob with the opportunity to learn the craft of sign painting.Fresh out of school in the 1980s, Rob had a day job at Wadley Keith Signs in nearby Eastbournecutting vinyl, silkscreening, and producing all types of fabricated signsbut he spent as much time as he could at Terrys shop, observing and helping out where he could. He watched and learned how to paint letter shapes, eventually reaching a point where he could go it alone and carry on the lineage of accomplished Hastings sign painters.These business cards from Rob Finns collection convey the character of those that he worked with and, in turn, those that they worked with. The Signwriters card with the cartoon character advertised the shared studio of Terry Noakes and Peter Thompsett.On the Shoulders of GiantsRob is aware of the legacy that he continues, and is utterly fascinated by it. He has spent many hours in Hastings Library looking through old trade directories and learning as much as he can about those that came before him. He has also compiled photo albums of work by many different local sign painters, which inform his own output through the study of letters, layouts and colours. This, and his years of dedication to the craft, have given him a confidence and a tightness of line achieved with just a yardstick, stabilo, and fine sable brush.In spite of all this, Rob remains humble, and somewhat baffled that there would be a contemporary audience for this kind of story. For him, its just his work, and tough work at that, with all the stresses and strains of being up and down a ladder, and dodging the rain and cold. His modesty masks Rob's own lasting entry into the sign painting history of this seaside town, which is now inspiring the next generation of local painters, myself and Jay Holland (@greateropacity) included.Written by Charlie Nelson / @fundi_signsSigns by Rob FinnMore HistoryMore Places

All images courtesy of Matthew Chambers, shared with permissionConcentric Forms Escape the Confines of the Ceramic Vessel in Matthew Chamberss SculpturesNovember 20, 2024ArtGrace EbertIts been almost exactly a decade since we first featured the concentric, ceramic vessels of Matthew Chambers on Colossal, and in that time, weve come to find his sculptures no less stupefying. From his studio in St. Lawrence on the Isle of Wight, Chambers continues to push the boundaries of the medium. The artist is known for nesting meticulously scaled forms inside slightly larger pieces, all of which are thrown on a wheel. Hypnotic and seemingly endless, the dynamic works appear like vast portals that descend into relatively small vessels.For his most recent pieces though, Chambers has switched his focus from inner to outer, as the aligned forms shift in position to swell outward and upward. Each sculpture is an opportunity to explore a particular pattern, he adds, and now, that process involves extrapolating motifs and the limits of the spherical shapes. After 18 months of back-to-back exhibitions, Chambers is now slowing down and returning to his studio to experiment and try new methods. His works will be on view with Cavaliero Finn at Collect Art Fair in February 2025, and until then, find more of his sculptures on his website and Instagram. Next article

All images courtesy of Hollie Chastain, shared with permissionHollie Chastain Lands a Playful Series of Collaged UFOsNovember 20, 2024ArtCraftKate MothesFrom paper, thread, and gouache, Chattanooga-based artist Hollie Chastain (previously) combines ephemera and found materials into vibrant collages. Strips of paper are cut, woven, and stitched into playful, abstract compositions.The artists recent extraterrestrial-inspired series emerged somewhat by accident. I was playing around with scraps and some abstract surface design,and it ended up vaguely UFO-shaped, so I ran with it, the artist tells Colossal.Green ValleyChastains playful series uses a limited palette of five colors, in addition to vintage printed matter and a thin maple veneer for visual warmth. Creating such a big collection with limited materials and colors is both challenging and extremely satisfying, Chastain says. I am not overwhelmed with options, yet have to stretch myself to make them each unique.Some of the pieces of more intentionally UFO-shaped than others, and Chastain titles each one after the name of a global city where UFO activity has been reported. I blame David Duchovny, she says.Chastain is currently working toward a solo exhibition in late 2025 at Townsend Atelier in Chattanooga. And if youre in Colorado, you can see her workincluding several of the UFOsin Moons Out, Goons Out at Ah Haa School for the Arts in Telluride through November 30. Find more on her website and Instagram.Previous articleNext article

By Fox News Staff Fox News Published November 20, 2024 12:21pm EST A Google Gemini user reported a shocking answer. (Tobias Schwarz/AFP/Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto/David Paul Morris/Getty Images) Welcome to Fox News Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.IN TODAYS NEWSLETTER:- Google AI chatbot tells user to 'please die'- Ben Affleck is confident AI cannot replace Hollywood movies for this reason- Donald Trump will be very good for AI: Jeff Sica'PLEASE DIE': Google's AI chatbot Gemini is at the center of another controversy after a user reported a shocking answer in a conversation about challenges aging adults face. A graduate student in Michigan was told "please die" by the artificial intelligence chatbot, CBS News first reported. (Marilla Sicilia/Archivio Marilla Sicilia/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)'LAST TO GO' Ben Affleck is getting a lot of attention for his views on artifical intelligence. Last week, the actor spoke at CNBC's Delivering Alpha 2024 investor summit, taking time to share his thoughts on how AI will affect the entertainment industry. "Movies will be one of the last things, if everything gets replaced, to be replaced by AI," he explained. (Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket/CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP)HERE COMES THE BOOM: Circle Squared Alternative Investments founder Jeff Sica explains how President-elect Donald Trump policies will aid the construction of A.I data centers on 'Varney & Co.' Forerunner K2 humanoid robot (Shanghai Kepler Robotics Co., Ltd)CHINESE STRENGTH: China's Shanghai Kepler Robotics is making waves in the world of humanoid robotics with its innovative Forerunner series. Its latest humanoid robot, the Forerunner K2, has quickly become a hot topic, showcasing Kepler's commitment to pushing the boundaries of what robots can do.FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIASIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERSDOWNLOAD OUR APPSWATCH FOX NEWS ONLINEFox News GoSTREAM FOX NATIONFox NationStay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox Newshere. This article was written by Fox News staff.

close CyberGuy shows how you can add ChatGPT to your browser Kurt Knutsson explains how ChatGPT's functions can help you in your day-to-day life. A browser is one of the most popular apps we use. It's the gateway between the internet and its users, translating raw code into something we perceive as a web page and allowing us to interact with the web. It's safe to say that anyone who uses the internet uses a web browser.But while this tool is extremely useful, it can also be equally dangerous. For example, clicking malicious links can redirect you to harmful websites that either steal personal information or infect your device with malware.If you use a search engine like Google through Chrome, it can collect data on your searches, browsing history and even your location (if location services are enabled). Most browsers also use cookies, small files that store information about your online behavior. Let's discuss the risks associated with web browsers and how to stay safe. A person conducting a Google search on their laptop (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)How a browser doubles as spywareBrowsers are much more than simple tools to navigate the web. They are, in many ways, tools for surveillance. While they help you access websites and services, they also track your every move online to feed the ever-hungry advertising industry.First off, most browsers collect data about your searches, browsing habits and even your location. This data isn't just stored to "improve your experience," it's used to create a detailed profile of you, which is then shared with advertisers who target you with personalized ads.Google Chrome, for example, is notorious for tracking your activity. As you browse, it feeds data to Googles advertising engine, allowing it to serve highly targeted ads based on your behavior. This includes everything from your search history to the websites you visit, even down to the smallest detail, like how long you stay on a page."Google may share information about you with advertisers, business partners, sponsors, and other third parties," Google boldlymentions on its privacy policy page.Browsers also use cookies to keep tabs on you. These cookies track your activity across different sites, even after you've left a site. This means that ads you saw on one website might follow you across others, creating a persistent digital footprint. And while cookies can be blocked or deleted, many websites rely on them to function, making it hard to escape this kind of tracking. Google browser (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Even Incognito mode isnt safeEven if you're using privacy-focused browsers or tools like Incognito mode, they dont really guarantee privacy. A2020 class-action lawsuit revealed that Google kept scraping searches by gathering data from users browsing in Incognito through ad tools used by websites, picking up "potentially embarrassing" searches from millions of people. Google then used that data to track web traffic and sell ads.Its not just Google. Your internet service provider, the websites you visit and even governments can monitor your browsing activity, even in Incognito mode. All it does is hide your activity from your local browser history.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? A person conducting a Google search on their laptop (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)How to protect your privacyAs you all know, web browsers are essential tools for accessing the internet, but many popular options compromise your privacy by collecting extensive data. While Google Chrome is widely used, it tracks significant amounts of user information to power targeted advertising. However, there areseveral privacy-focused browser alternatives that prioritize user data protection. Also, to enhance your online security and protect your personal information, consider implementing these essential cybersecurity practices.Keep software updated: Regularlyupdate your operating system, browsers and other software to patch security vulnerabilities. Enable automatic updates whenever possible to ensure you're always protected against the latest threats.Use strong, unique passwords: Create complex passwords for each of your accounts and avoid reusing them. Consider using apassword manager to generate and securely store strong passwords.Enable two-factor authentication (2FA): Activate2FA on all accounts that offer it. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification beyond your password.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREBe cautious with emails and links: Avoid opening suspicious emails or clicking on unknown links. These could be phishing attempts designed to steal your information or infect your device with malware. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.Get my picks for the best 2024 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.Use secure networks: When usingpublic Wi-Fi, connect through aVPN to encrypt your internet traffic. For sensitive transactions, stick to secure, private networks.Be mindful of social media sharing: Limit the personal information you share on social media platforms and adjust yourprivacy settings to control who can view your posts.VPN: Your first line of defense against browser spying:A VPN (virtual private network) encrypts your internet connection, making it difficult for anyone, including your browser, to track your online activities. By masking your IP address and routing your traffic through secure servers, a VPN not only protects your personal data from prying eyes but also helps you avoid targeted advertising and potential data breaches.Regardless of whether you are new to VPNs or not, youll want to choose trusted VPN providers known for robust encryption and no-log policies to ensure your privacy. Whether for sensitive tasks or everyday use, reputable VPN services will boost both your security and speed.By implementing these security practices and using privacy-focused browsers, you can significantly enhance your online safety and protect your personal data while browsing the web. Remember, cybersecurity is an ongoing process that requires vigilance and regular updates to your practices.Kurts key takeawayThe web browser is an essential tool for accessing the internet, but it also opens the door to a host of privacy and security risks. Whether its being tracked for ads, snooped on by your ISP or accidentally stumbling onto a malware-filled site, the risks are everywhere. Tools like Incognito mode or cookie-blocking can help a bit, but theyre not enough to truly protect you. If youre serious about staying private and secure, you need to up your game. 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