Rodolfo Machado and Jorge Silvetti Pay Tribute to the Late Rafael Viñoly
The founders of Boston-based Machado Silvetti look back on their decades-spanning friendship with the celebrated Uruguayan architect.
Preview: Architectural Record – April 2023
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Music Concerts: Croatian Classical Guitarist Zoran Dukić In San Francisco
PROGRAM:
- Siciliana, BWV 1001 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)
- Invierno Porteño by Astor Piazzolla (1933-1990)
- Andante, BWV 1003 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)
- Adios Nonino by Astor Piazzolla (1933-1990)
- Largo, BWV 1005 by ohann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)
- La Muerte del Angel by Astor Piazzolla (1933-1990)
- Sarabanda, BWV 1004 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)
Events: ‘Il Ballo del Doge’ Masquerade Ball In Venice
Weather: Why Tornadoes Hit U.S. Midwest & South
Tornadoes develop from severe thunderstorms in warm, moist, unstable air along and ahead of cold fronts. Such thunderstorms also may generate large hail and damaging winds. When intense springtime storm systems produce large, persistent areas that support tornado development, major outbreaks can occur.
Small Town Nature: Red Squirrels Thriving In UK
Hosted by wildlife presenter Hannah Stitfall (@hannahstitfall via IG).
Sunday Morning: Stories From London And Zürich
April 2, 2023: Emma Nelson is joined by Enrico Franceschini, Vincent McAviney in Zürich and Tyler Brûlé in Tokyo.
Travel: A Walking Tour Of Hội An In Central Vietnam
Front Page: The New York Times – April 2, 2023
How Alvin Bragg Resurrected the Case Against Donald Trump
A year ago, the investigation into the former president appeared from the outside to be over. But a series of crucial turning points led to this week’s indictment.
Venice Is Saved! Woe Is Venice.
After centuries of flooding, Venice has at long last raised seawalls to save itself from high water.
China Draws Lessons From Russia’s Losses in Ukraine, and Its Gains
With an eye on a possible conflict over Taiwan, analysts have scrutinized the war for insights ranging from the importance of supply lines to the power of nuclear threats.
A Chicago Mayoral Hopeful Who Took on Hard-to-Fix Schools Faces a Political Shift
Paul Vallas has long been a supporter of charter schools. He is running against Brandon Johnson, an ex-teacher with a different approach.
New Art Exhibitions: ‘Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter’, The New York Met
Largely known today as the subject of The Met’s iconic portrait by Diego Velázquez, Pareja—who was born in Antequera, Spain—was enslaved in Velázquez’s studio for over two decades before becoming an artist in his own right. This presentation is the first to tell his story and examine the ways in which enslaved artisanal labor and a multiracial society are inextricably linked with the art and material culture of Spain’s “Golden Age.”
Diego Velázquez’s portrait of Juan de Pareja (ca. 1608–1670) has long been a landmark of European art, but this provocative study focuses on its subject: an enslaved man who went on to build his own successful career as an artist. This catalogue—the first scholarly monograph on Pareja— discusses the painter’s ties to the Madrid School of the 1660s and revises our understanding of artistic production during Spain’s Golden Age, with a focus on enslaved artists and artisans.
The authors illuminate the highly skilled labor within Seville’s multiracial society; the role of Black saints and confraternities in the promotion of Catholicism among enslaved populations; and early twentieth-century scholar Arturo Schomburg’s project to recover Pareja’s legacy.
The book also includes the first illustrated and annotated list of known works attributed to Pareja. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press
World Economic Forum: Top Stories- April 1, 2023
0:15 What happened in the Credit Suisse takeover – The Swiss government has brokered an emergency takeover of Credit Suisse by rival bank UBS. Experts are calling it the ‘most dramatic moment in global banking’ since the 2008 crisis. The deal was worth $3.2 billion, that’s 6% less than what Credit Suisse was worth last Friday and wiped out $17 billion in additional tier 1(AT1) bonds. So what are AT1 bonds? AT1 bonds were created after the 2008 financial crisis when the banking industry became more regulated. They are a type of hybrid debt issued by banks. AT1 bonds can offer high returns. Watch to learn more about how the AT1 bonds were related to the Credit Suisse crisis.
1:48 The world’s lightest paint – It was inspired by butterflies’ wings. It’s so light that you could coat a Boeing 747 with just 1.5 kg of paint, rather than the 500 kg of paint typically used. Its inventors say it’s light enough to make cars and planes more energy-efficient. It absorbs less heat than standard paint and keeps underlying surfaces up to 16˚C cooler. So it could help us cut down on energy used for air conditioning
3:05 Belgium’s Artificial Energy Island – Belgium is building a new island in the North Sea to transform offshore wind energy. Princess Elisabeth Island will be 45km off the coast and will serve as a hub for the Princess Elisabeth Zone, a planned 3.5GW offshore wind farm. This artificial wind energy island will be 6 hectares in size, equivalent to around 12 football pitches. It will collect all the electricity generated by turbines, then send it to the mainland through undersea cables. The artificial wind energy island will also host interconnectors from the UK and Denmark, which will, in turn, connect to other North Sea wind farms. Construction is set to begin next year, and the island is due to be fully operational by 2030. Watch to learn more about Belgium’s artificial wind energy island.
4:11 Switzerland’s Solar Railway – Start-up Sun-Ways has collaborated with the Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne for a pilot project testing the panels on a section of rail near Buttes in Western Switzerland. If rolled out to the country’s entire 5,000km rail network they could supply 2% of Switzerland’s electricity. Sun-Ways believes 50% of the world’s railways could be equipped with its system.
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