Author Archives: Joshua Berger

Racial Profiling

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Joshua Berger

Lords of apathy has posted this logo and is encouraging people to use it freely. Help get the message out and give McCain the finger. — plazm blog has moved to http://blog.plazm.com — — plazm design studio: www.plazm.com — — … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Line: Free D-Crit Conference

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Joshua Berger

The School of Visual Arts MFA Design Criticism Department presents “Crossing the Line: The 2010 D-Crit Conference,” organized by D-Crit students. Moderated by D-Crit faculty member and “Studio 360” host Kurt Andersen, this inaugural event will feature thesis presentations by … Continue reading →

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Spend to Save: Privacy at the Expense of Coupons?

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Joshua Berger

An article on digital coupons appeared in Friday’s New York Times detailing some of the data that is embedded in the coupons one might download from online retailers. The coupons look normal enough but their bar codes can contain large … Continue reading →

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NYCamo

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Joshua Berger

Please join me in helping “camouflage” a dingy stretch of Queens Boulevard one third of a mile long. Over a three day period, between 150-250 volunteers are needed to stencil and paint a design along a pedestrian walkway and bike … Continue reading →

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ch-ch-ch-cherry bomb! Monday premier of The Runaways featuring Cherie Currie benefits the Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Joshua Berger

The Runaways Portland Premiere & Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girl’s Benefit featuring Cherie Currie Monday, April 5th, 2010, 7:00pm Hollywood Theatre 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 97212 Tickets $15 (all sales benefit the RnRC4G) Limited seating, tickets available … Continue reading →

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Artist Talk Series

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Joshua Berger

The second Thursday of each month offers the unique opportunity to casually explore pieces inPortland Art Museum’s permanent collection through the inspired lens of a local artist. Each artistselects a work from the museum’s permanent collection, talks about the piece … Continue reading →

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Portland 2010 Opens Tonight

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Joshua Berger

Portland 2010: a Biennial of Contemporary Art is opening tonight at Disjecta and BoxRocks.This is the first biennial in the region since the Portland Art Museum decided to move to the Contemporary Northwest Art Award format. Plazm is an event … Continue reading →

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and speaking of Dylan portraits…

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Joshua Berger

Congratulations to Milton Glaser (who designed the cover of #28), he was one of 12 artists to receive the 2009 Medal of Arts from President Barrack Obama, and the first graphic designer ever to do so. — plazm blog has … Continue reading →

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Create Don’t Hate

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Joshua Berger

Throughout the city of Portland, billboards designed by teenagers will be replacing advertisements with messages of tolerance. This project is titled “Create, Don’t Hate!” and gives students the opportunity to work with design professionals to create meaningful communication in their … Continue reading →

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Fight the Power

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Joshua Berger

For skateboarders in New York City, the Brooklyn Banks beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, has been the marquee boarding spot since the 70s. The city recently announced plans to paint the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge and wants to take over … Continue reading →

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