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Exploring a chapter not yet probed in the cultural history of the West, The Strait Gate demonstrates how doors, gates, and related technologies such as the key and the lock have shaped the way we perceive and navigate the domestic and urban spaces that surround us in our everyday lives.
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Exploring a chapter not yet probed in the cultural history of the West, The Strait Gate demonstrates how doors, gates, and related technologies such as the key and the lock have shaped the way we perceive and navigate the domestic and urban spaces that surround us in our everyday lives.
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The strait gate : thresholds and power in Western history
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Exploring a chapter not yet probed in the cultural history of the West, The Strait Gate demonstrates how doors, gates, and related technologies such as the key and the lock have shaped the way we perceive and navigate the domestic and urban spaces that surround us in our everyday lives.
The strait gate : thresholds and power in Western history
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Exploring a chapter not yet probed in the cultural history of the West, The Strait Gate demonstrates how doors, gates, and related technologies such as the key and the lock have shaped the way we perceive and navigate the domestic and urban spaces that surround us in our everyday lives.
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August 2015
August 2015
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History until 1900
History until 1900
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A fog of information and images has flooded the world: from advertising, television, radio, and film to the information glut produced by the new economy. With the rise of social networking, even our contemporaries, peers, and friends are all suddenly selling us the ultimate product: themselves. Here curator and critic Nato Thompson interrogates the implications of these(...)
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A fog of information and images has flooded the world: from advertising, television, radio, and film to the information glut produced by the new economy. With the rise of social networking, even our contemporaries, peers, and friends are all suddenly selling us the ultimate product: themselves. Here curator and critic Nato Thompson interrogates the implications of these(...)
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Seeing power: art and activism in the 21st century
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A fog of information and images has flooded the world: from advertising, television, radio, and film to the information glut produced by the new economy. With the rise of social networking, even our contemporaries, peers, and friends are all suddenly selling us the ultimate product: themselves. Here curator and critic Nato Thompson interrogates the implications of these developments for those dedicated to socially engaged art and activism. How can anyone find a voice and make change when the world is flooded with images and information? And what is one to make of the endless machine of consumer capitalism, which has appropriated much from the history of art and, in recent years, the methods of grassroots political organizing and social networking?
Seeing power: art and activism in the 21st century
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A fog of information and images has flooded the world: from advertising, television, radio, and film to the information glut produced by the new economy. With the rise of social networking, even our contemporaries, peers, and friends are all suddenly selling us the ultimate product: themselves. Here curator and critic Nato Thompson interrogates the implications of these developments for those dedicated to socially engaged art and activism. How can anyone find a voice and make change when the world is flooded with images and information? And what is one to make of the endless machine of consumer capitalism, which has appropriated much from the history of art and, in recent years, the methods of grassroots political organizing and social networking?
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December 2012
December 2012
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Art Theory
Art Theory
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De Zwarte Hond was founded 40 years ago in Groningen and has evolved from an established architectural practice into a multidisciplinary studio with more than 120 people. With offices in the Netherlands and Germany, the firm combines social commitment with high-quality architectural and urban design projects. Going beyond mere architecture and urbanism by taking(...)
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De Zwarte Hond was founded 40 years ago in Groningen and has evolved from an established architectural practice into a multidisciplinary studio with more than 120 people. With offices in the Netherlands and Germany, the firm combines social commitment with high-quality architectural and urban design projects. Going beyond mere architecture and urbanism by taking(...)
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Optimistic activism : Architecture, urbanism and the power of generosity
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De Zwarte Hond was founded 40 years ago in Groningen and has evolved from an established architectural practice into a multidisciplinary studio with more than 120 people. With offices in the Netherlands and Germany, the firm combines social commitment with high-quality architectural and urban design projects. Going beyond mere architecture and urbanism by taking responsibility for the quality of the built environment in a wider sense, the office considers itself more a movement rather than a traditional design office. Optimistic Activism is presented across two exhibition spaces: the HOW illustrates the collaborative way of working, where generosity shapes both the spatial and social approach. The WHAT showcases twelve projects through models, drawings and photographs, demonstrating how social engagement, design expertise and craftsmanship translate into built reality. Through their methods and projects, De Zwarte Hond generates optimistic impulses, creating places that bring people together and enrich community life.
Optimistic activism : Architecture, urbanism and the power of generosity
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De Zwarte Hond was founded 40 years ago in Groningen and has evolved from an established architectural practice into a multidisciplinary studio with more than 120 people. With offices in the Netherlands and Germany, the firm combines social commitment with high-quality architectural and urban design projects. Going beyond mere architecture and urbanism by taking responsibility for the quality of the built environment in a wider sense, the office considers itself more a movement rather than a traditional design office. Optimistic Activism is presented across two exhibition spaces: the HOW illustrates the collaborative way of working, where generosity shapes both the spatial and social approach. The WHAT showcases twelve projects through models, drawings and photographs, demonstrating how social engagement, design expertise and craftsmanship translate into built reality. Through their methods and projects, De Zwarte Hond generates optimistic impulses, creating places that bring people together and enrich community life.
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October 2025
October 2025
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Architecture Monographs
Architecture Monographs
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The indigenous imperative to honor nature is undermined by federal laws approving resource extraction through mining and drilling. Formal protections exist for Native American religious expression, but not for the places and natural resources integral to ceremonies. Under what conditions can traditional beliefs be best practiced? "Recovering the Sacred" features a(...)
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The indigenous imperative to honor nature is undermined by federal laws approving resource extraction through mining and drilling. Formal protections exist for Native American religious expression, but not for the places and natural resources integral to ceremonies. Under what conditions can traditional beliefs be best practiced? "Recovering the Sacred" features a(...)
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Recovering the sacred: The power of naiming and claiming
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The indigenous imperative to honor nature is undermined by federal laws approving resource extraction through mining and drilling. Formal protections exist for Native American religious expression, but not for the places and natural resources integral to ceremonies. Under what conditions can traditional beliefs be best practiced? "Recovering the Sacred" features a wealth of native research and hundreds of interviews with indigenous scholars and activists.
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The indigenous imperative to honor nature is undermined by federal laws approving resource extraction through mining and drilling. Formal protections exist for Native American religious expression, but not for the places and natural resources integral to ceremonies. Under what conditions can traditional beliefs be best practiced? "Recovering the Sacred" features a wealth of native research and hundreds of interviews with indigenous scholars and activists.
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March 2016
March 2016
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indigenous
indigenous
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One day, a yellow chair appears in a sunlit forest clearing — and nobody knows how it got there. Then another arrives, and another. As the clearing fills with creatures of every kind, a tender and joyful home takes shape, built on the simple pleasure of sharing a space with others. But when exclusionary signs begin to appear overnight, that spirit is put to the test —(...)
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One day, a yellow chair appears in a sunlit forest clearing — and nobody knows how it got there. Then another arrives, and another. As the clearing fills with creatures of every kind, a tender and joyful home takes shape, built on the simple pleasure of sharing a space with others. But when exclusionary signs begin to appear overnight, that spirit is put to the test —(...)
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The chairs: A story about the power of community
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One day, a yellow chair appears in a sunlit forest clearing — and nobody knows how it got there. Then another arrives, and another. As the clearing fills with creatures of every kind, a tender and joyful home takes shape, built on the simple pleasure of sharing a space with others. But when exclusionary signs begin to appear overnight, that spirit is put to the test — and the animals must find the strength to reclaim what they have built together. With her characteristic layered textures, glowing forest light, and richly populated scenes that reward slow looking, Teckentrup transforms a deceptively simple setting into a fully realized world where each creature has a face, a feeling, and a place to call its own.
The chairs: A story about the power of community
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One day, a yellow chair appears in a sunlit forest clearing — and nobody knows how it got there. Then another arrives, and another. As the clearing fills with creatures of every kind, a tender and joyful home takes shape, built on the simple pleasure of sharing a space with others. But when exclusionary signs begin to appear overnight, that spirit is put to the test — and the animals must find the strength to reclaim what they have built together. With her characteristic layered textures, glowing forest light, and richly populated scenes that reward slow looking, Teckentrup transforms a deceptively simple setting into a fully realized world where each creature has a face, a feeling, and a place to call its own.
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September 2026
September 2026
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Children's Books
Children's Books
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1 box (0.5 linear ft.) : ill. (some col.)
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1 box (0.5 linear ft.) : ill. (some col.)
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- Cormier, Ernest, 1885-1980.,
- Oil burners.,
- Renewable energy sources.,
- Water Purification.,
- Énergies renouvelables.,
- Eau Épuration.,
- Steel (alloy),
- Masonry.,
- Copper (metal),
- Pencils (drawing and writing equipment),
- Pens (drawing and writing),
- Drafting equipment.,
- Photocopying machines.,
- Power tools.,
- Photographic equipment.,
- Wall coverings.,
- Furniture.,
- Calculators.,
- Printers (output devices).,
- Insulation.,
- Aluminum (metal),
- Wood (plant material),
- Book cloth (textile material),
- Concrete.,
- Zinc.,
- Ink.,
- Paper (fiber product),
- Plastic (organic material).,
- Paving stone.,
- Cement (construction material),
- Plumbing fixtures.,
- Lighting.,
- Kitchenware.,
- Panic bolts (securing device components),
- Typefaces (type forms),
- Windows.,
- Fasteners.,
- Piping (plumbing system components),
- HVAC.,
- Electrical systems.,
- Fountains.,
- Lawns (landscaped grass),
- Security systems.,
- Product literature.,
- Trade catalogs.,
- Sample books.,
- Samples.,
- Price lists.,
- Publishers' prospectuses.,
- Manuals (instructional materials),
- Tables (documents),
- Canadian trade catalogs.
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Library of Ernest Cormier : product literature, 1930-1980.
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Library of Ernest Cormier : product literature, 1930-1980.
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- Cormier, Ernest, 1885-1980.,
- Oil burners.,
- Renewable energy sources.,
- Water Purification.,
- Énergies renouvelables.,
- Eau Épuration.,
- Steel (alloy),
- Masonry.,
- Copper (metal),
- Pencils (drawing and writing equipment),
- Pens (drawing and writing),
- Drafting equipment.,
- Photocopying machines.,
- Power tools.,
- Photographic equipment.,
- Wall coverings.,
- Furniture.,
- Calculators.,
- Printers (output devices).,
- Insulation.,
- Aluminum (metal),
- Wood (plant material),
- Book cloth (textile material),
- Concrete.,
- Zinc.,
- Ink.,
- Paper (fiber product),
- Plastic (organic material).,
- Paving stone.,
- Cement (construction material),
- Plumbing fixtures.,
- Lighting.,
- Kitchenware.,
- Panic bolts (securing device components),
- Typefaces (type forms),
- Windows.,
- Fasteners.,
- Piping (plumbing system components),
- HVAC.,
- Electrical systems.,
- Fountains.,
- Lawns (landscaped grass),
- Security systems.,
- Product literature.,
- Trade catalogs.,
- Sample books.,
- Samples.,
- Price lists.,
- Publishers' prospectuses.,
- Manuals (instructional materials),
- Tables (documents),
- Canadian trade catalogs.
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viii, 301 pages ; 24 cm.
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viii, 301 pages ; 24 cm.
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- Women Political activity Québec (Province) Montréal History 20th century.,
- Feminism Québec (Province) Montréal History 20th century.,
- Social movements Québec (Province) Montréal History 20th century.,
- Femmes Activité politique Québec (Province) Montréal Histoire 20e siècle.,
- Féminisme Québec (Province) Montréal Histoire 20e siècle.,
- Mouvements sociaux Québec (Province) Montréal Histoire 20e siècle.,
- SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies.,
- Feminism,
- Social movements,
- Women Political activity,
- Québec Montréal,
- History
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Montreal ; Kingston ; London ; Chicago : McGill-Queen's University Press, [2023], ©2023
Montreal ; Kingston ; London ; Chicago : McGill-Queen's University Press, [2023], ©2023
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Countercurrents : women's movements in postwar Montreal / Amanda Ricci.
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Countercurrents : women's movements in postwar Montreal / Amanda Ricci.
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Montreal ; Kingston ; London ; Chicago : McGill-Queen's University Press, [2023], ©2023
Montreal ; Kingston ; London ; Chicago : McGill-Queen's University Press, [2023], ©2023
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- Women Political activity Québec (Province) Montréal History 20th century.,
- Feminism Québec (Province) Montréal History 20th century.,
- Social movements Québec (Province) Montréal History 20th century.,
- Femmes Activité politique Québec (Province) Montréal Histoire 20e siècle.,
- Féminisme Québec (Province) Montréal Histoire 20e siècle.,
- Mouvements sociaux Québec (Province) Montréal Histoire 20e siècle.,
- SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies.,
- Feminism,
- Social movements,
- Women Political activity,
- Québec Montréal,
- History
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Omar Berrada.
Omar Berrada.
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[Place of publication not identified] : The Funambulist, 2020.
[Place of publication not identified] : The Funambulist, 2020.
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[Place of publication not identified] : The Funambulist, 2020.
[Place of publication not identified] : The Funambulist, 2020.
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Sternberg Press Academy of Fine Arts Vienna 2017
Sternberg Press Academy of Fine Arts Vienna 2017
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256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans ; 24 cm + 1 booklet (xvi pages ; 22 cm)
- Library main 300948 | BIB 242598 | Booklet and elastic band | Available
- Library main 296188 | BIB 242598 | Available
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256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans ; 24 cm + 1 booklet (xvi pages ; 22 cm)
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- Architecture Netherlands History 21st century Exhibitions.,
- Architecture Italy History 21st century Exhibitions.,
- Architectural design Netherlands Exhibitions.,
- Architectural design Italy Exhibitions.,
- Architecture Pays-Bas Histoire 21e siècle Expositions.,
- Architecture Italie Histoire 21e siècle Expositions.,
- Design architectural Pays-Bas Expositions.,
- Design architectural Italie Expositions.,
- Architectural design,
- Architecture,
- Italy,
- Netherlands,
- Exhibition publications.,
- Exhibition catalogs,
- History
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[Amsterdam] : Uitgeverij Duizend & Een, 2016.
[Amsterdam] : Uitgeverij Duizend & Een, 2016.
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SupraSensitivity in architecture / Maurice Nio.
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256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans ; 24 cm + 1 booklet (xvi pages ; 22 cm)
SupraSensitivity in architecture / Maurice Nio.
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256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans ; 24 cm + 1 booklet (xvi pages ; 22 cm)
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[Amsterdam] : Uitgeverij Duizend & Een, 2016.
[Amsterdam] : Uitgeverij Duizend & Een, 2016.
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- Architecture Netherlands History 21st century Exhibitions.,
- Architecture Italy History 21st century Exhibitions.,
- Architectural design Netherlands Exhibitions.,
- Architectural design Italy Exhibitions.,
- Architecture Pays-Bas Histoire 21e siècle Expositions.,
- Architecture Italie Histoire 21e siècle Expositions.,
- Design architectural Pays-Bas Expositions.,
- Design architectural Italie Expositions.,
- Architectural design,
- Architecture,
- Italy,
- Netherlands,
- Exhibition publications.,
- Exhibition catalogs,
- History
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