Bonnie Alter
Bonnie Alter is a Canadian living in London. In Toronto she had several different careers--as a city planner, a trade union advisor, and an arts administrator.
Since moving to London she has been enjoying all the pleasures of the city, including becoming an avid country walker, a culture vulture and garden lover. As a result of her endless wanderings she has developed an extensive knowledge of the London bus system.
Latest Stories from Bonnie Alter - Page 11
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Old Stuffed Animals are Made into New-ish Ones
Teddy bear alert: Atelier Volvix is looking for old stuffed animals to make into new.
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Queen of England Celebrates 60 Years on the Throne With 60 Mile Walkway
London's Jubilee Walkway for both pedestrians and bikes celebrates 60 years of the Queen's reign.
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Artist's Snow Drawings are Transient but Beautiful
Look fast because soon these snow drawings by Sonja Hinrichsen will be gone...or trampled.
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The Design Award-Winning Mu Plug is Sleek and Collapsible
From being the winner of the 2010 Design Award, the Mu has finally hit the shops.
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Lace Etched Chairs Made with a Secret Process
A secret process is used to make these lacey recycled pieces of furniture.
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London's Stockwell Studios Gardens are Fertile Ground for Plants and Artists
This hidden haven is a garden-in-the-works and artists' inspiration.
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Golden Tree of Life to Adorn London Art Gallery
It's a gold leaf tree of life, set to adorn the front entrance to Whitechapel Art Gallery in London.
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A Visit to the Breathtaking Olympic Aquatics Centre by Zaha Hadid
Finally, a chance to see the controversial Olympic Aquatics Centre: some first hand shots.
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New Hiut Jeans are Getting a Welsh Town Back to Work
If you loved Howie's eco tee-shirts, you will love these jeans even more.
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London Fashion Week: Eccentric British Clothing at the Estethica Show (Photos)
From hand-woven lingerie to Panama straw hats and upcycled clothing, the eclectic fashion event showcased unique items for the fashion-forward.
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A Visit to London's Inspiring Olympic Velodrome
London's Velodrome is an environmental and architectural treat and here are some first-hand, on the ground photos to prove it.
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Hoarding as Art? Artist Exhibits 10,000 Items Collected By His Mom
You thought you were a hoarder? This Chinese artist, exhibiting in London, doesn't think you can top his mom.
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The Simpsons Go Off-Grid, Meet WikiLeaks Founder for 500th Episode
After being kicked out of town, the Simpsons head to the wilderness and encounter Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks along the way.
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8 of the Most Intriguing Nominees for London's Design Museum "Design of the Year" Prize
From a vacuum cleaner the size of a soccer ball to the most fashionable bike helmet ever, this year's selections cover a mish-mash of categories.
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Priority Box Project Spreads Peace One Box at a Time
Artist Franck de Las Mercedes has been sending these motivational boxes of ideas around the world since 2007.
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Graffiti Grannys Yarn Bomb the English Countryside
The Graffiti Grannys (their spelling) aren't young, but they sure are energetic.
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Nowhere Island is a New Nation on a Newly Discovered Island, Just for the Olympics
Nowhere Island is Olympic art heading to England that really needs some concentration to figure out...
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With London Monuments, Artist Shows Just How High Sea Levels Will be in 3012
Help! This is what rising oceans, due to climate change, will make London look like. Send lifeboats.
