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'Sometimes Making Something Leads To Nothing' — Francis Alÿs

A 1997 piece in which the artist spent a day pushing a giant block of ice through Mexico City.

Here's a wonderful article about the artist.

Here, a description of his 2011 retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Matterhorn v Toblerone: Two enter, one leaves

Sic transit gloria Matterhorn.

Long story short: because of a "Swissness" law, Toblerone is no longer allowed to picture the Matterhorn on its iconic chocolate bar package for products made outside Switzerland.

Deep Dive Glasses

Each one is 4.3" tall.

Made of glass.

Take the plunge.

 

Set of 3: $10.36.