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#2 - Creative Space Experiment

We actually have no idea what is going on in this clip, but it looks pretty cool and the name sounds fitting. If you can do this, or if your room can, please let us know right now!! more

The dancing draughtswoman: Beci Ward

She is a dancer, a draughtswoman, a helper, a model, a humorous person and lives in London. What all this has to do with her art? Beci explains it right here in the portfolio of the week... more

What’s next…on MINI Space 2009?

We jump right into action this year and start with one of the most creative events in the fashion world: the Bread & Butter in Barcelona.
MINI Space Team will be on sight and you can come with us!
Stay tuned for our ticket-give away for the Bread&Butter. Until it starts, just check out this video and you know why you want to be there.... more

#3- Sand art at its best

An overhead projector covered with sand is not something you would normally associate with a painting performance. Think again. Or, at least, have a look at this clip - Sand Art. more

#4 - Human Tetris

If you love Tetris (like us), but sometimes feel a little constrained sitting at home with your Gameboy (us again), here's an idea: Rent a nearby church, dress up 60 of your friends in colored t-shirts and you're on your way! Creative use of space for the megalomaniac mind! more

Best of MINI Space 2008

Since MINISpace Kick-Off in July we certainly put a lot into the last 5 months:

We built a Rooftop in NYC, hosted a 10 day festival on this roof, went to Venice for the Architecture Biennale and to Rome for the CINEMA Rome Film Festival. We organized more than 4 design competitions, launched the MINI E at the LA Auto show, and featured the Check in Architecture project, the MINI Design Award, the ITS# Photoweb, the young directors project.... more

Top 5 - Best of Creative Use of Space Videos - #5

Alright, we admit it. While we're usually busy working on MINI Space, writing the blog and researching creative people and events, we do sometimes spend time watching clips on youtube.

So we figured: Maybe we should let you guys know about it! We set up a list of our favourite clips that we think best reflect the idea of Creative Use of Space. Have a look and don't forget to let us know which one is your favourite!

So may we present to you: Our #5 - Inflatable Bag Monsters more

Giant interactive Advent Calendar

While some towns just use Christmas lights and a tree to signal the festive season, other artists are electrifying their cities in a different way altogether. This year, Federation Square in Melbourne has a giant interactive advents calendar on its outdoor screen making it a public christmas event. more

Interview with Kazutaka Nagashima

Kazutaka Nagashima is a young photographic talent from Tokyo who, as the winner of the 2008 ITS Fotografica Competition, recently got to spend a day taking pictures in Italy with famed photographer Sarah Moon. Luckily for us, he was kind enough to answer some questions for MINISpace.

Here is what the 25 year old alum of Tokyo Polytechnic University had to say... more

The world's craziest Christmas lights!

Christmas lights programmed to a metal song? Christmas trees jumping around in front of a house? It may sound too weird to be true. The truth is, it's just crazy enough to be hilarious. more

Portfolio of the week: Artistas de España

What is it that brings an artist from New Zealand to found a collective of artists whose life and work are based in Spain? This week's portfolio features Charles Olsen, the creator of the Artistas de España, an artists' collective that now boasts more than 115 members. And this is how he describes it. more

MINIInternational: People Video Ruhr

From underground theater performers in old coal mines to designers using industrial structures, the Ruhr Metropolis is a hub for creative networkers with the "Ruhr Spirit". more

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