The Industrial Revolution and the Rise of the Arts

The Industrial Revolution and the Rise of the Arts

A new book claims to show how the Industrial Revolution changed the way we see the arts, with the result that the arts became more important to the lives of people.Industrialism: How the Transformation of the Industrial World Changed Everything by Andrew Gee, an associate professor of political science at the University of Minnesota, traces…

Which industrial loft is right for you?

Which industrial loft is right for you?

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a new guide for industrial loft buildings, recommending a mix of traditional and modern buildings.The latest update to the Institute’s Industrial Design Guidelines (IDG) was published today and comes with the caveat that “the best options for a given space may be different for different…

Blackhawk Industrial Bar Piercing

Blackhawk Industrial Bar Piercing

Polaris Industries, a premier industrial loft and bar piercing company based in Blackhawk, Iowa, is the latest company to jump on the industrial bar piercing trend.Blackhawk Industries recently launched its own industrial bar and grill bar with an impressive array of industrial accessories that include industrial lighting fixtures, lighting equipment, lighting fixtures and lighting fixtures…