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In 2004 researchers at Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay commissioned glass sculptures, based on an original design dating back to the 1930s, to study the hermit crabs internal workings without having to resort to damaging the crustacean’s outer shell.
Recently the University of Otago, New Zealand, reproduced the experiment working with their scientific glass blower.

From the Blue Reef aquarium
and the University of Otago Glass blowing unit

Posted 9 months ago — 76 notes
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This visual blog presents images and projects related to the WATERSHED+ art program. WATERSHED+ is a public art program hosted by City of Calgary's department of Utilities and Environment Protection.
WATERSHED+ aims to develop awareness and pleasure in the environment, not by changing water management practice, nor developing a uniform visual language, but rather by creating a climate of opportunity for water initiatives to build an emotional connection between people and the watershed.
WATERSHED+ presents a unique approach to public art by embedding artists and artistic practices within UEP core activities, participating as members on infrastructure design teams, contributing to project design, development of events, community education, etc.

You can visit us at: watershedplus.ca

This program was devised by Sans façon (Charles Blanc & Tristan Surtees) with a team composed of Matt Baker, Emlyn Firth, Yan Olivares of Yes Architectes, Eric Laurier and Bert van Duin.

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