friday roundup, 6.10.11

(Bob O’ Connor)

A paper pinhole camera that works: this rendition of the Leica M3 takes 35mm film, and looks much like the original!

In response to the international controversy surrounding Ai Weiwei, this authors begs the question – should museums be political?

“Compliments from others on your looks only reflect what the person looking at you can physically see. Compliments from others on intangible things reflect something more profound.” From: The Importance of Unusual Compliments.

33 Ways to Stay Creative.

One writer’s report from on housing demolitions in Detroit: “Destroying Detroit (in Order to Save It)”

(Cakespy)

This article explains sugar’s effect on the brain and body in a comprehensive, informative way. Lifehacker has related posts on caffeine and alcohol, too. (Thanks Lauren!)

Fashion Fabrics dives into the archives of high fashion advertisements.

John C. Jay, the Executive Director of the iconic agency Wieden+Kennedy, offers 10 ideas to sustain creativity. Or, alternatively, rules to live by.

I only recently saw this illustrative Chanel video – via swissmiss.