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Sunday Sculptures i nsi de t h is m a rv e l l ous e di t ion:
And On The Seventh Day, He Cleaned The Apartment. Four meditations on entropy by Haig Walta & Wolfgang Philippi
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Sunday Sculptures By way of a n i n t roduc t ion:
Sunday. a day of rest, a day of spiritual introspection, but also a day of melancholy. At 5 pm on a Sunday evening, it is clear that the weekend is over, and that the working week is about to begin. It ’ s too late to start anything meaningful, and too early to go to bed. But there may still be a moment or two left for speculation and whimsy. There may still be time for a Sunday Sculpture ... Sunday Sculptures is published in association with SLAB Magazine. It is an electronic publication which appears several times a year at the following Uniform Resource Identifier:
Sunday Sculptures is curated and designed by Ian Warner, who is a partner at the design firm Blotto in Berlin, Germany. More information can be found here:
www.slab-mag.com/sundaysculptures
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Limited edition print versions of Sunday Sculptures will be available to participants at some point in the future. Participation is by invitation only. Enjoy.
bu t f i r st, An a dv e rt ise m e n t:
the arc hitec t’ s new c lothes s l a b - m a g . c o m / s t o r e
And on the s 足 eventh day, he cleaned the apartment by Haig Walta & Wolfgang Philippi
Commencing in the
The Hall
And on the s 足 eventh day, he cleaned the apartment by Haig Walta & Wolfgang Philippi
Moving on to the
The Bedroom
And on the s 足 eventh day, he cleaned the apartment by Haig Walta & Wolfgang Philippi
Dealing with the
The Fridge
And on the s 足 eventh day, he cleaned the apartment by Haig Walta & Wolfgang Philippi
Concluding with the
The Sink
a n a nnou nc e m e n t:
a h u morous quo tat ion by W. C. F i e l d s:
I once spent a year in Philadelphia, I think it was on a Sunday. Pl e a sa n t Va l l e y Su n day, a s ong by t h e mon k e e s: The local rock group down the street Is trying hard to learn their song, They serenade the weekend squire Who just came out to mow his lawn.
Creature comfort goals, they only numb my soul, And make it hard for me to see. Ahhh ... thoughts all seem to stray to places far away, I need a change of scenery.
Another pleasant valley Sunday, Charcoal burning everywhere, Rows of houses that are all the same, And no one seems to care.
Ta ta ta ta, ta ta ta ta ... (etc.)
See Mrs. Gray, she's proud today Because her roses are in bloom, And Mr. Green, he's so serene, He's got a TV in every room. Another pleasant valley Sunday, Here in Status Symbol Land, Mothers complain about how hard life is, And the kids just don't understand.
Another pleasant valley Sunday, Charcoal burning everywhere. Another pleasant valley Sunday, Here in Status Symbol Land. Another pleasant valley Sunday, (A pleasant valley Sunday) Another pleasant valley Sunday, (A pleasant valley Sunday) — Songwriters: Gerry Goffin & Carole King © SCREEN GEMS-EMI MUSIC INC
Su n day: a gr e at day t o c onsi de r w e a r i ng a t i e
I have seven ties in my wardrobe. None of them are worn regularly. As a schoolboy I wore a tie each weekday as part of my uniform. I neither liked nor disliked the tie. I have only bought three ties in my life; the rest were given to me, or were inherited. My collection is not yet ambitious. But in terms of ties, these are unambitious times. Maybe it is a question of context. Find the context, wear the tie. Do not wait for funerals. Visit a church. Take a walk in the park. Buy bread in smart attire. A broa d k ippe r no l a be l
“ H e r r von E de n”
This belonged to my maternal Grandfather. I heard a story that he bought it in the sales in Paris, but I have no idea when, or if this is true. Best worn with an ageing tan-coloured chorduroy jacket with a thick white shirt on an autumnal Su n day wa l k through the park with that special someone on your arm.
This tie belongs to a matching pink shirt which I bought together with an expensive brown suit from the same tailor. There is something a bit lewd about wearing a tie in the same colour and material as the shirt. Which is why it is done. It would be good to wear this at a l o ca l c off e e house, where one would order ten espressos a la Balzac, and look completely louche.
“ L a fay e t t e hom m e ”
“10 0 % Poly e st e r”
Is this one a classic? I have no idea. This tie I bought myself. Light blue is probably a safe bet for many occasions, but the shiny surface could fall victim to changing tastes. Worn at the funeral of my paternal Grandfather, it seemed dignified and respectful whilst avoiding gloominess. A sober choice of tie for a sobe r c h u rc h se rv ic e. Shake hands with the minister and smile at the old ladies.
M ade i n Wa le s
“ Va n H euse n” This was bought for the wedding of my cousin. The bright pink and the diagonal pattern seem to want to party. Worn loosened towards midnight with a large brandy at hand is what this tie seems to want most. After a de bauc h e d Su n day n igh t, it might be stylish to appear in the office still wearing this tie, at a rakish angle, on Monday morning.
Yet another tie from my maternal Grandfather. The lining is embroidered with the words La Crème, although there is nothing about this tie which could be described as creamy. Seeing as my grandparents lived in Wales for a lot of their lives, this was probably bought out of a sense of local pride. Wales is famous for its polyester.
H a n d wor k “ T h a i si l k 10 0 %” M ade i n T h a ila nd An unexpected present from my mother, who bought it whilst in Thailand, where there is a big silk industry. I saw no potential in this tie at first, but am beginning to understand how it might be worn to effect. Combined with eggshell-blue shorts and light brown loafers at a su m m e r fa i r, it might be a hit. We shall see.
“ Fa sh ion ti e ” i n wa sh a bl e poly e st e r
A h y po t h e tica l ti e for t h e f u t u r e
M ade i n Brit a i n
My tie collection is obviously lacking direction. This could have something to do with the city I live in. A tie worn in Paris could be stylish. A tie worn in London could be routine. But a tie worn in Berlin could be a minor fashion revolution. The hypothetical tie for the future shall be worn to a gentlemanly Su n day U prisi ng.
Another tie from the wardrobe of my late Grandfather. It comes from a time when polyester was a sign of progress and commitment to the future. This workhorse tie of the 1970s office environment is probably best left as a museum piece.
H i t h e rt o:
ISSUE N O 1
SUNDAY 22 ND MARCH 2009
Sunday Sculptures IN THIS ISSUE
“Fruit Sticks” by Ian Warner
“Neulich”
Is su e N o 1 Su n day 22 n d M a rch 20 0 9 Featuring the work F ru i t S t ic k s by Ian Warner and N e u l ic h by Clara Bahlsen and Johannes Siemer, all of whom live and work in the city of Berlin, Germany
by Clara Bahlsen & Johannes Siemer
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ISSUE NO 2 SUNDAY 12 TH APRIL 2009
Sunday Sculptures IN THIS ISSUE
“House Work” by Zoë Mitchell & Ewan Mitchell
“Jungle Balls” by Lydia Sperber
Is su e N o 2 Su n day 12 t h A pri l 20 0 9 Featuring the exhausting Hous e Wor k by Zo¨ e and Ewan Mitchell of Leeds in northern England, and also the peculiarly nutritious J u ngl e Ba l l s by Lydia Sperber who lives in Leipzig, Germany
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ISSUE N O 3 SUNDAY 14TH JUNE 2009
Sunday Sculptures WITHIN:
“O.T. #00001” Sebastian Bissinger
“Pneu”
matthieu David
“Casper” Ian Warner
“Heimkehr” & “The wurst is yet to come” Evi Chantzi
Is su e N o 3 Su n day 14 t h J u n e 20 0 9 Featuring the carefully named Va r ious Ob j e c t s On A Ta bl e Top by Sebastian Bissinger of Berlin; Pn e u by Matthieu David of Paris, France; the whispy Ca spe r by Ian Warner; and H e i m k e h r and T h e W u r s t I s Y e t To Com e by Evi Chantzi in Berlin, Germany.
PUBLISHED IN ASSOCIATION WITH SLAB MAGAZINE — WWW.SLAB-MAG.COM
IS SU E N O 4 SU N DAY 25 T H O C TO BER 20 0 9
SU N DAY SCU LPTU R E S WITHI N:
THE SQUID T ho ma s Ackerma nn
BECK’ S K ATZE & JA SO N KING Ma rk Sim mo nds
VARIOUS WO RK S Lauren Christia n sen, Ty ro ne Cha ng a nd Brad Troemel, a ka “J ogging ”
PU BLISH ED I N A S SO CIATIO N WITH S L A B M AGA ZI N E — W W W. S L A B -M AG.CO M
Is su e N o 4 Su n day 26 t h O ct obe r 20 0 9 Featuring a haunting installation called T h e S qu i d by Thomas Ackermann of Hamburg, Germany; the spindly-legged Be c k s K at z e and Ja s on K i ng by Mark Simmonds of London in England; and Va r ious Wor k s by Lauren Christiansen, Tyrone Chang and Brad Troemel of Jogging in the USA (thejogging. tumblr.com)
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