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Warm

12 Oct 2011
In: Cultural Norms, Kangding
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Irony not lost – a number of Chinese hotels outside of the Tier 1 or 2 cities will cold-call the room of male guests after …
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Raise the Red Lantern

22 Nov 2009
In: Design Inspiration, Locations, Oman
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You’re barreling along a sparse Oman highway late at night and reach a roundabout with a cluster of shops, restaurants and a brothel. The use …
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The Freshness of Contact Information II

20 Jan 2008
In: Tokyo
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The replacement cycle of sex-trade advertising in a public phone box in London. Compare to the Yellow Arrow sticker (previous entry) to what extent can …
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Night Walker

14 Oct 2007
In: Cultural Norms, Meguro
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Booklet advertising sex-services posted on pedestrian route frequently used by office workers. In many cultures phone booths are the advertising battleground for sex service advertsing – …
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Placement

06 Jul 2006
In: Cultural Norms, Perdizes
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Why are the stickers advertising the services of Mika, Karla, Pati, Juliana, Kakau and Sheilinha (and/or their pimp) placed on the phone body and handset …
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