MODERNISM...WHERE?

With the content having created a debate amongst the critics, I'd say it's worth a read.

What Ever Happened to Modernism by Gabriel Josipovici.

Published by Yale University Press

MINIMALIST FASHION

A book on the field recently published and another on it's way in March 2011; says a lot about where fashion thinks it's heading so why do the streets show otherwise?  Work it out.

Less is More:  Minimalism in Fashion by Harriet Walker

Due for publication March 2011, Merrell Publishers

Minimalism and Fashion:  Reduction in the Postmodern Era by Elyssa Dimant

Out now, Collins Design

SOCIAL-NETWORKING FOR ARCHITECTS

Born of a four-piece partnership, Architizer is just one reaction, albeit a positive one, to the effects the economic slump has had on the architectural profession.  It's a social-networking site through which architects can swap news, showcase portfolios, and get their work out there.  Similar sites have been created for other design fields, but this one in particular stands out;  the site design, contents, as well as a certain respectful quality show through.  I'd say it's a pretty important tool.

Architizer

RIBA STERLING PRIZE 2010

This years shortlist includes buildings and developments from Rick Mather, Theis and Khan, Zaha Hadid, and a collaboration between David Chipperfield and Julian Harrap.

The winner will be announced tonight, live from The Roundhouse, London, on BBC Two's The Culture Show at 6:30pm.

I'm backing the Neues Museum to win.