The Greek scholar Proclus is reputed to have said that “the circle is the first, the simplest and most perfect form.” I think he’s right. There is no doubt that circles are an extremely pleasing shape to the eye.
So when I saw this grand, circular scale at the loading dock adjacent to the Dinin’ Hall eating area — a scale that boldly promises to give “honest weight” while weighing items that tip the scales at up to 2000 pounds — I had to take a picture. The circle takes what would have been a humdrum piece of machinery and turns it into a work of industrial art.
A reminder for our friends in the NYC area: today is the opening day for 
Russell and his friend Jonathan Donaldson (or JonDon, as Kish likes to call him) will present their show Space Camp
Russell and his friend Jon will be participating in the Bushwick Open Studios free form art show that weekend. The concept of 
This fall he’ll be going to the 
The Museum of Old and New Art, or MONA, breaks just about every rule we associate with museums. Instead of an imposing marble structure, it’s housed in a curious building. Rather than ascending broad steps, you descend several flights of stairs to get to the exhibit floors. There are no labels or informational signs prepared by curators on the walls of the museum; visitors get an iPod crammed with information about the exhibits and are asked whether they “love” or “hate” each piece. And the museum has an on-site brewery and vineyard, too.
