Late post. Today I am home sick watching ANTM on DVR and a Wife Swap marathon. I don’t even have the strength to pretend I’m taking this time to make the world a better place. Hopefully you guys are being good doobies on my behalf.
I LEARNED THIS TODAY:
“The first known robot was created around 400-350 BC by the mathematician Archytas and was a steam powered pigeon.
Archytas, who coincidentally is known as the “father of mechanical engineering”, constructed his bird out of wood and used steam to power the movements of the robot. This bird was then suspended from a pivot bar and at one point the bird managed to fly as much as 200 meters before it ran out of steam. This is not only the first known robot, but was also one of the first recorded instances of a scientist doing research on how birds fly.”
Conclusion: FLUX. pigeons were around before the nativity scene.
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THIS IS HAPPENING TONIGHT:
Thirteen Under Thirty: Exhibition and Opening Reception
(2008 mural work of Autumn Ahn at Snowboard Underground)
Where: Rubin-Frankel Gallery at Boston University Hillel
213 Bay State Road, Boston MA 02215
How: Official Website
What/Why: On view until December 23, 2010 New art exhibition opening December 2nd! Showing a selection of works by Boston’s emerging artists, “Thirteen Under Thirty” will knock yer socks off.
Works by:
Autumn Ahn
Andrea Bergart
Leslie Condon
holland dieringer
Emily Garfield
DANIEL HARRIS
Emily Manning-Mingle
elizabeth menges
COURTNEY MOY
KRISTIE O’DONNELL
bevan weissman
ILYN WONG
Ben Zawalich
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Jason Polins Drop In Painting Session
Where: 86 Joy St Studio #51 Somerville, MA 02143
How: Official Website
What/Why: “There is a drop in session this Thursday from 6-9pm. We will have 1 pose for the whole 3 hours. Please no pastels! The cost is $15 per person, please bring cash. Parking at the buildings lot is free and anywhere is fine.”
If you are interested, please check out Jason’s site for contact info so you can get into the building and not freeze to death in the cold December air ;* Pompeii.
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Free Target Thursdays at ICA
(Scorched Earth , Mark Bradford)
Where: 100 Northern Avenue / Boston, MA 02210
How: Official Website
What/Why: Free 5-9PM this evening. Get access to the ICA’s comprehensive permanent collection of contemporary works, lurk the gift shop and check out Mark Bradford’s current exhibit.
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THIS IS HAPPENING TOMORROW:
Weekly Wrap-up and mastering a new level in Angry Birds Seasons edition.
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