Survey 1: the EDGE District | survey1

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Probably the most annoying and possibly the most important question artists often ask themselves is, “who is my viewer?” For artists...

EDGE BLIGHT

During our last meeting in the Edge I notice that Sam Philiips Recording Studio was getting a face lift. It would be nice to see similiar...

The Edge of American Masculinity

What's the most significant symbol of American Masculinity? Is it grilling? Working out? Guns? Rock and Roll? Beer? Nope, none of the...

Rock Alley. Call now. What else...

Image: renderings of Rock Alley, by ....... The Memphis Heritage auction event did a fine job of bringing new eyes to the Edge and the...

"Turning every corner into a spot for civility, beauty and compassion"

This past week has been rather rough and grand excitement for research was on empty till I came accross a lovely story on NPR about Karim...

in·ter·sti·tial ˌin(t)ərˈstiSHəl/

adjective of, forming, or occupying interstices. "the interstitial space" ECOLOGY (of minute animals) living in the spaces between...

Opening up Sun Studios

Okay, this is the, "I Just Woke Up From a Dream and Have Crazy Ideas in my Head" Edition of Collaboratory Blogging. So I was thinking...

Zooming in on 421 Monroe Avenue

This building, it lingers in my mind. The dead birds, the leftover merchandise hanging on the walls, the hand-painted plywood sign, all...

Living on the edge, Apparently no one does

The question that we all have about this project is, "Where are the residents of Edge?" There are many businesses, and abandoned...

EDGE ASSETS

Along with its "ghosts", the edge has numerous assets. If given a little attention, these overlooked spots could become anchors in the...

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