Ole Scheeren: A Beijing Essay

Ole Scheeren: A Beijing Essay on Nowness.com “This city is strong, robust, self-assured,” says Ole Scheeren of Beijing, where he has lived and worked since the early 2000’s, when he came to oversee the construction of the iconic Chinese Central Television (CCTV) Headquarters as Director and Partner of Rem Koolhaas’ Dutch firm, OMA. “Even though […]

9/22 Travel: Cherry Blossom Walk, Washington D. C.

When Everything Happens NOW: The Interplay of Time, Timing and Technology

Via High Existence M-i-s-s-i-s-s-i-p-p-i. Tick. M-i-s-s-i-s-s-i-p-p-i. Tock. And on and on… and on and on it goes. Time. It’s linear, chronological and calendrical. It used to have its own tower, then moved to our wrists, and since the middle of the 20th century has been digitally scored by our tools. It’s whole existence obeys a precise sequentiality […]

Mantra Music: Ong Namo by Snatam Kaur

Ong Namo -I bow to the subtle divine wisdom. Guru Dev Namo – I bow to the divine teacher within.   I have no idea why today I sit in front of a computer, but I trust that this is where I am supposed to be. In this moment, we are blessed. Wherever you are, […]