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euromaxx: Highlights of the Week
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euromaxx: Highlights of the Week
In this edition: Photographer Peter Langenhahn and his composite pictures, designer Jeremy May transforms old books into jewelry, the new uses of 3D printers, pioneering architect Zeynep Fadillioglu and modern glass art from Murano in Italy.Photographer Peter LangenhahnGerman photographer Peter Langenhahn has specialized in capturing a particular aspect of sports events in a single photo collage. Langenhahn takes as many as three thousand pictures and then puts them together on his computer to create a single image. One of his compositions documented all the fouls in a football match.Jewelry Designer Jeremy MayJeremy May from Britain has developed a special technique to make rings and other jewelry accessories from the pages of a book. The resulting pieces formed from compressed paper are one of a kind and extremely robust. The idea came to May as an anniversary present for his wife.3D Printers Offer New Possibilities3D printers were developed to give engineers the ability to simulate the appearance and functionality of product prototypes. Nowadays 3-D printer materials and technology have advanced to the extent that they are becoming affordable for individual use.  We found out what interesting possibilities today’s 3D printers can offer.Architect Zeynep FadilliogluZeynep Fadillioglu is one of Turkey’s most accomplished interior designers. She became the first woman in the Muslim world to oversee the building of a mosque, the modern Sakirin Mosque in her hometown Istanbul. Fadillioglu has also outfitted top hotels and restaurants.Modern Glass Art from MuranoThe community of Murano outside Venice is famous for its glass industry. But to get away from producing tourist souvenirs, artisan Adriano Berengo has founded a studio dedicated to promoting modern-day art glass. Studio Berengo works with well-known contemporary artists and some of their works are displayed in a show that coincides with the Venice Biennale.
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Date Found: June 12, 2011
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