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Culture

Red and white training shoe

Posted on January 26, 2011 by accidentallyantique

I very nearly felt bad about posting later than usual, but then I remembered I have this stunning artifact to placate you all with. This remarkable piece of footwear was worn by American president Richard Nixon the day he was … Continue reading →

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RESCUED: Future Technology – Chappell recorded music library

Posted on January 25, 2011 by accidentallyantique

On first sight, this old CD would appear to be a simple library of “technology” sounds to be played as accompaniment to appalling low-budget films about “the future”, as perceived by annoying drama students marching around abandoned warehouses dressed in … Continue reading →

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Shrunken apple on saucer wearing hat

Posted on January 24, 2011 by accidentallyantique

This beautiful – if intrinsically temporary – work of contemporary art was created by an unknown artist from West London. It was created to represent the hours wasted by the artist waiting at bus stops in the freezing cold wastelands … Continue reading →

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