Design and Architecture
Freedom sculpture, Henry Rollins, surfboards
The Fourth of July holiday is a great time to crank up the music and hit the beach. Henry Rollins likes his punk played on a perfect sound system, which he shows us on a tour of his home. And we hear about the enduring tradition of innovative surf design in Santa Barbara. We also mark Independence Day with a look at the new Freedom Sculpture in Century City. Designed by engineer-artist Cecil Balmond, it draws inspiration from the ancient Persian king Cyrus.
By Frances Anderton • • 28m ListenPhoto: A rendering of the ‘Freedom Sculpture’ designed by Cecil Balmond (Farhang Foundation)
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3 storiesCecil Balmond designs 'Freedom Sculpture' for Los Angeles
A rendering of the "Freedom Sculpture" designed by Cecil Balmond Courtesy of Farhang Foundation A new public artwork will be unveiled at a public festival this Fourth of July in Century City. The " Freedom Sculpture " is a stainless steel monument designed by renowned British engineer, artist and designer Cecil Balmond. Balmond was chosen by…
Read the story11 minA sonic tour of Henry Rollins' house
Tom Schnabel (L), with Frances Anderton and Henry Rollins Photo by Camellia Tse Henry Rollins is a long-time musician, host of a self-titled radio show on KCRW and an evangelical audiophile. He leads DnA's Frances Anderton and Rhythm Planet's Tom Schnabel on a sonic tour of his high fidelity audio-equipped home, and doesn't mince words about…
Read the story12 minThe legacy of surfboard shaping in Santa Barbara
30-year-old Ryan Lovelace at his studio along Haley Street in Santa Barbara. He shapes all his boards by hand rather than machine.
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