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Cube distance contest

How far can your cube go? Your cube is in a contest with 9 other cubes to go the furthest distance from the Art Institute by January 31, 2010. You may pass your cube on to anyone who can help, and your cube can travel by any available method. Document its travels along the way with words and photos (making sure something is identifiable in the background). Your contribution may appear in a special display at the Art Institute.

#1 Daniel Teafoe completed the task.

i found a cube today...oh boy! the journey begins. (a work in progress.)

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#2 Daniel Teafoe commented on 12/4/2009

finding the red cube.

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#3 Daniel Teafoe commented on 12/6/2009

location: 5800 block, north Broadway

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#4 Daniel Teafoe commented on 12/8/2009

red cube #194 has departed.

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#5 DanielTeafoe commented on 12/14/2009

finding red cube #194, reposted.

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#6 Daniel commented on 12/19/2009

the train arrives.
red cube takes a quick trip downtown before departing on his long distance journey.

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#7 Daniel commented on 12/19/2009

at daley plaza

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#8 Daniel commented on 12/19/2009

doing a bit of last minute shopping in the big department store

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#9 Daniel commented on 12/19/2009

reflecting at cloud gate in millenium park

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#10 Daniel commented on 12/19/2009

at the jay pritzer pavilion

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#11 Daniel commented on 12/19/2009

more reflection at the crown fountain

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#12 Daniel commented on 12/19/2009

at the entrance of the new modern wing of the art institute

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#13 Daniel commented on 12/19/2009

in front of the art institute

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#14 Heather B commented on 12/21/2009

These pictures are great! What a fun day the Red Cube had!

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#15 Lindsey K commented on 12/21/2009

brilliant photos! love it!

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#16 Scott commented on 1/2/2010

194/500 kind of a plain little box. Not near the front, not near the back. But inconspicuously in the middle. No razzle dazzle being the same front way and back like 005/500. Oh, but what a lucky box! Not because of your shape, your color, or your size, but rather due to who has found you!

Just look at the beauty you have seen in one brief day, your first day found. Being a low class box from a high class place there is not much expected of you, but oh the luck that has befallen you. Just think, you may see the Rolling Stones, a Beatle, or U2. Or travel London, Paris, Rome. You may be picked up by a knight.

But let’s not fathom what may happen to you little box; let’s just reflect on the hands that have found you…an artist (oh how lucky being from an art institute), a world traveler (what a match since your destiny is to travel the world), a photographer (just look how you shine with such beautiful backdrops), an innovator (how wonderful you will look in 3-D), an actor (you missed Grease and The Beast, but think of where you may pop up next), a friend (it is great to get together little box), but most importantly family (you’re in good hands little box if you are considered in this family).

Good luck little box and 3DT!

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#17 Pina commented on 1/4/2010

Not a knight but a lady will take you, little red box, back on the ancient times.

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#18 Marie commented on 1/14/2010

Yes #194, you are a lucky little box to have Daniel be your tour guide! I've had the pleasure of traveling with him to 3 fabulous cities and he is quite the guide! Have fun on your journeys! xxoo

Good luck brother!

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#19 Daniel commented on 1/21/2010

red cube #194 has returned to chicago from naples, italy, after a wonderful long distance round-trip journey of over 9800 miles. more photos to follow...

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#20 Eric commented on 1/26/2010

red cube #194 spent a whirlwind day traveling the beautiful island of O'ahu, smelling the salty sea air, tasting delicious shave ice, sampling some oh-so-sweet pineapple and finally making it down to dazzling Waikiki. what awaits red cube #194 tomorrow?

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#21 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/27/2010

Day 2 of the O'ahu Tour. Spent the day checking out the sights in Honolulu. This shot is of Cody in front of the Apple Store in Waikiki, HI. Its slightly modified but I think looks way better than the original.

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#22 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/27/2010

We visited the Hawaii State Art Museum today. I was told, "Pictures no can!". I said, "WHUT, no way brah!" So instead of taking pictures of traditional Hawaiian 'kine art I took pictures of jus' da cube, I swear!

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#23 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/27/2010

"Shave Ice", not SHAVED ICE, or snowcone or ICEE, nothing like that, just plain old "Shave Ice". Its like the others only bigger, much bigger, and it comes covered in a single flavor of syrup or covered in a couple of delicious flavors. I get it with pina colada syrup, my fav. Anyway, the picture is supposed to tell the story, not me.

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#24 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/27/2010

You can't ever go wrong with a nostalgic Hula girl lamp. How classic is this? I love the North Shore shops up along the old Kam Hwy in Haleiwa, HI.

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#25 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/27/2010

Would you believe they even have hotdog vendors in Honolulu? The girl working the stand didn't want her picture taken so this was the best I could do. I did have a dog slathered in mustard and onions for lunch, though. Delicious. Found the stand just down from the state judicial office.

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#26 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/27/2010

I called the Cube "Wilson" for this shot. For some reason the sad little palm tree made me think of the movie Cast Away.

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#27 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/27/2010

Had to stop in the Zumiez Skate Shop while in Waikiki. I saw this opening where a shoe should have been and thought what a great spot for a Cube. It fit perfectly and the rest is history.

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#28 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/27/2010

This is King Kamehamea I. The original statue is on the Big Island. Though only a replica, this one stands in front of the state judiciary building not far from the rest of the state capitol office buildings in Honolulu. The judiciary building, built by Kamehamea V is called Ali'iolani hale or "House of Heavenly Chiefs"

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#29 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/27/2010

The Wyland Gallery in Haleiwa, HI is incredible. The art is beauteafoe (thanks uncle d) and the ladies working the gallery were very kind for letting me take a few pics. This is of a sting ray or mata ray, not sure which, but it is amazing. The Cube, I think, makes the whole thing come together very nicely, don't you?

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#30 Daniel commented on 1/27/2010

as photos of #194's long distance journeys keep coming in, here's a look at the red cube in the piazza del plebiscito in naples, italy.

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#31 Daniel commented on 1/27/2010

participating in the cube distance contest, #194's first journey was to naples, italy, where the red cube was entertained by my dear friend pina russo, who's vocation is in theatrical design and architecture.
here are her photos of the cube's visit to naples, (napoli) and commentary. (with a little help from her friend with the translation.)
this is our second project together.

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#32 Pina Russo commented on 1/27/2010

Oh Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree... The Red Cube is waiting for the midnight present, visiting a Neopolitan home for Christmas.

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#33 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

Pulcinella: "Do you like a pizza with pummarola e muzzarella (tomato and cheese)?
Red Cube: "Only the Neapolitan one!"

Pulcinella is the original Neapolitan mask of classic Italian theatre. He is a comic servant who knows how to deceive rich men.

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#34 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

In Naples, at the base of the Immacolata Spire. In the background is the yellow stone of the Santa Chiara Monastery.

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#35 PIna commented on 1/27/2010

Golden splendor.
The Red Cube is amazed by the golden baroque decorations of the dome of Cappella San Francesco, in the monastery.

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#36 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

Touching history.
On the balcony of the San Paolo Maggiore Basilica, overlooking the statue of San Gaetano, by Cosimo Fanzago. The statue was created in 1657, in honor of the saint who saved the city from fever and the plague.
It is in the ancient forum of the city, where Roman emperors were received. During the Angioin reign, wars and the destiny of the reign were decided there.

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#37 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

The Guardian Angel, by Domenico Vaccarro, a leading Italian Baroque artist. The legend is that the angel had a special message of love and prayer, and he also stopped hungry people who wanted to loot the church. And for this reason, the statue is in his honor.

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#38 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

On the marble floor of the 17th century San Paolo Maggiore Basilica.
The basilica was built on the site of the Dioscuri Temple, dating back to the 1st century. The Dioscuri were Castore and Polluce, Zeus' children.

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#39 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

"Just singing in the rain!"
Admiring a modern installation of umbrellas in the antique center of Naples.

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#40 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

#194 is the King of Naples! At the Maschio Angioino Castle, built in 1279 by Carlo I D'Angio. The legend tells of Queen Giovanna II, who, for her pleasure, had all of her young lovers killed by crocodiles hidden in the dark cellars.

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#41 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

Naples, the City of Acceptance and 1000 cultures.
A clochard holds #194 in front of the San Carlo Theatre, the oldest in Europe. It was built in 1737, by King Carlo of Borbone.

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#42 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

In the Piazza Plebiscito, in the heart of the city, by Gioacchino Murat.
At the center background is the San Francesco da Paolo Basilica and Canova's horses. (Red Cube redux by Daniel.)

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#43 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

#194 in the hands of a Venetian tourist. He liked very much the idea of the international traveling Red Cube and wanted to participate.

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#44 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

Gazing upon the snow-capped Mt. Vesuvius, the volcano that buried Pompeii and Ercolano in 79 AD. "Flammae et odor sulphuris,
praenuntius flammarum, alios in fugam vertunt" (Plinius, 1st century AD.)

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#45 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

Red Cube feeds his hunger with a stop at the pasta shop.

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#46 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

Here's the photo.

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#47 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

In the Neapolitan Piazza Dante underground stop, resting on
Jannis Kounnellis' untitled work. The shoes represent the thousands of people who go on the train everyday, under the city floor.

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#48 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

Down in the underground - Nicola De Maria's work, Universe with No Bombs, Flowers Reign, Seven Red Angels.
... a piece of the universe in the dark of the earth.

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#49 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

A tourist waiting for the metro and the Red Cube spoke with him about how happy he was to be in Napoli!

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#50 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

And now...cuddles!
My cat Masha was falling in love with the Red Cube. And it seemed to like cuddles very much. Do you think #194 is blushing?

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#51 Pina commented on 1/27/2010

Carmen, my little cousin, poses with #194.

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#52 Daniel commented on 1/27/2010

grazie, pina. magnifico!
red cube #194 had a wonderful time in naples. your hospitality was overwhelming. xo

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#53 Sean commented on 1/27/2010

I want to die and be reincarnated as Cube #194. It has take n better vacations than I have.

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#54 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/30/2010

My awesome Uncle Dan emailed me asking if I'd like to participate in the Red Cube project, and of course I said yes. I anxiously awaited the arrival of Cube #194. When it finally arrived last Monday, I had to take a pic of me and #194 as I unwrapped the packing to start the Hawaii leg of #194's World Tour '10.

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#55 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/30/2010

This is Diesel, my American Bulldog, and Cube #194 playing together on the floor. As I was unwrapping #194, Diesel was right there next to me, almost as excited as I to see what was in the box. I had to let them get to know each other since #194 was staying in my home for a few days. They got along brilliantly!

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#56 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/30/2010

The North Shore of O'ahu, specifically the quaint town of Hale'iwa, has some really awesome shopping. Here, Cube #194 is seen hanging out with a group of surfboards at Tropical Rush Surf Co.

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#57 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/30/2010

A must see on O'ahu, the USS Bowfin (SS-287) is a fleet attack submarine that fought in the Pacific during WWII, and helped to make famous the term, “Silent Service.” Bowfin was launched on 7 December 1942, exactly one year to the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. She was nicknamed the Pearl Harbor Avenger. On this day, Cube #194 payed its respects to all the fallen seamen.

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#58 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/30/2010

The Kaiten or Human Torpedo was used by the Japanese during WWII. The most successful attack was the sinking of the fleet tanker Mississinewa in Ulithi anchorage on 20 November 1944; the destroyer escort Underhill was also sunk on 24 July 1945. A few other ships were damaged. In the Japanese human torpedo program, eight mother submarines and almost 900 lives were lost. Here, Cube #194 sits on the tail near the propeller of a Kaiten at the USS Bowfin Memorial, Pearl Harbor, HI

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#59 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/30/2010

After a long day of siteseeing around O'ahu, #194 just needed a break. As #194 was tanning on a coral beach near Waikiki, I couldn't resist taking this shot. Looks like #194 may have spent a little too much time in the sun though...got a little red.

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#60 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/30/2010

The most famous volcanic crater in the world sits at the south east end of O'ahu. Originally named Laeahi, meaning "brow of the tuna", by the ancient Hawaiians, it is now known around the world as simply, Diamond Head. Here, opposite Diamond Head, Cube #194 sits atop a fallen tree overlooking the ocean.

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#61 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/30/2010

Hawaii is famous for its Gecko's. The locals proclaim they bring good luck if in the home. I don't know about good luck, but they do eat the insects that get inside. This particular Gecko is a sculpture outside the entrance to the Hawaii Start Art Museum in Honolulu. Look close and you'll appreciate the red flowing lava, faces of beautiful women, several islands and more. As a lover of art itself, Cube #194 had to get close for a picture.

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#62 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/30/2010

Like a kid in a candy store, Cube #194 became giddy when we stumbled upon the Ferrari Store in downtown Waikiki. Who can resist really fast cars and that famous Ferrari logo. In this photo, my son Cody is holding #194 because he was a little too excited to actually sit in the car.

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#63 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/30/2010

As a 25th Infantry Division Soldier myself, stationed at Schofield Barracks, HI I felt compelled to take Cube #194 to the Fallen Soldier Memorial near the 25th Infantry Division Headquarters. The memorial depicts Soldiers from all the past and present conflicts paying their final respect to the fallen, represented by the helmet, rifle and boots.

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#64 Daniel commented on 1/30/2010

thank you, eric, for your outstanding contribution to the red cube project. you went above and beyond the call of duty.
you and cody rock!

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#65 Daniel commented on 1/30/2010

red cube #194 returned from the last segment of his long distance journeys on friday afternoon, the 29th. later that evening, undeterred by jet-lag, the cube headed downtown to the 'after dark' party, in the art institute's modern wing, to celebrate his homecoming in style.

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#66 Daniel commented on 1/30/2010

at the guest services table, institute staffers jocelin, katie, candice, and carla were thrilled to meet a cube! and a well traveled one, at that. they were most kind and complimentary.

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#67 Daniel commented on 1/30/2010

getting the vip treatment from the guys on the door.

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#68 Daniel commented on 1/30/2010

"cube 194 is in da house!", says steph.

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#69 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/30/2010

I am so jealous, Cube #194 has become a such a celebrity. We take the photos and he gets all the accolades! Next thing you know he'll be rubbing elbows with Holloywood stars, staying out partying all night and all the while trying to ditch the paparazzi

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#70 Daniel commented on 1/30/2010

"care for a bit of cube?", asks katie.

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#71 Daniel commented on 1/30/2010

antonio and sarah, from collaboraction theater company, are ready , along with the cube, to entertain you, and stimulate your brain.

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#72 Daniel commented on 1/30/2010

ivan and edgar are intrigued by the cube.

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#73 Daniel commented on 1/30/2010

... as are jessie and cara.

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#74 Daniel commented on 1/30/2010

194 is in the hands of another cube curious person at the 'after dark' happening.

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#75 Daniel commented on 1/30/2010

but it's time to call it a night.

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#76 sister denise commented on 1/31/2010

that was absolutely fabulous....the real treasures are friends and family! The pictorial tour was educational, thoughtful, inspiring, and makes my heart smile. Thank you! I love you!

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#77 Daniel commented on 1/31/2010

194 has been busy up until the last minute. as pina and eric have included photos of their pets and the cube, here are the two that rule the roost in our household. there's a green conyer and a miniature african hedgehog.

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#78 Daniel commented on 1/31/2010

Babs

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#79 Daniel commented on 1/31/2010

Thistle

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#80 Daniel commented on 1/31/2010

task completed!
to celebrate our participation in the cube distance contest, 194
visits a '500 ways' poster on the southbound platform of the loyola L stop. the text was later added, to announce the completion of the task.
my thanks to pina and eric for collaborationg with me on this fun project. and to the art institute of chicago for making this creative endeavor possible. and to my barber, pete, as i was on my way to get a haircut when i found the red cube.
#194 traveled over 18,000 miles!

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#81 Eric Teafoe commented on 1/31/2010

thanks for thinking of me for this project. cody and i had a really good time walking around waikiki, honolulu, hale'iwa and other points along the way. your last photo is brilliant, i love it! thanks again, uncle d.

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#82 Julie (Peanut) commented on 2/2/2010

Wow....just wow. I too am a little jealous and #194 is quite charismatic! This whole adventurous project is Cubalactic!! I very much enjoyed it, thank you all for sharing with us!

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#83 Brad Bretz commented on 2/2/2010

Great job on your project! I wish I could have traveled along. Lucky cube!

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#84 Daniel commented on 3/2/2010

what a honor for us to be included in the exhibit,
and to be in the company of so many talented and creative fellow 'cubists'!

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#85 Daniel commented on 3/2/2010

here's another photo from the most excellent red cube project exhibition.

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