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Born in 1806 to his equally wonderfully named father, Marc Isambard Brunel, the greatest British engineer would be 203 years old today. Much of modern engineering is due to his genius and he is largely responsible for the creation of the railway system in Britain, appointed as chief engineer of the Great Western Railway.

His most important project was the Great Western steamship, the largest in the world at the time built. Such was the importance of shipping to the British Empire that his work in shipping has become one of his most important legacies. In fact, Brunel’s role in 19th Century British transport was hugely important in building the trade network that made Britain the richest country in the world.

For more information see BRUNEL — FATHER AND SON by John H. Lienhard...

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To celebrate the forthcoming centenary of the typeface Hobo, long-term fan John Caserta has set up hobo2010 as a place where people can view and contribute to a great collection of photos showing Hobo in action.

Created by Morris Fuller Benton, Hobo was just part of great portfolio of typefaces that included staple favorites such as Century Schoolbook, Cheltenham, Clearface, Franklin Gothic, News Gothic and Souvenir.

Have a browse through the collection, I always find it interesting when typefaces seem to end up slightly out of context. Right, I’m off Hobo-hunti…

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On my recent travels to Barcelona I visited the Joan Miro Foundation and saw an absolutely awesome exhibition. Not knowing anything about Kiki Smith or the exhibition it was like watching a film without the trailers, the surprise is incredible.

The exhibition, entitled Her Memory, explores the human life cycle, taking you on a journey through one woman’s acknowledgement of her own death and fading existence. I really hope this exhibition comes to the UK and would strongly recommend checking it out.

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