Flawed artwork at San Diego International Airport
San Diego International Airport has a new permanent art installation; and it’s flawed. Christie Beniston’s new piece, Time Interwoven, is in the elevator lobby of the Commuter Terminal. A grid measuring 8′ x 6′ x 15′, the work is designed to resemble a Native American weaving. A metaphor for time and travel, the piece is […]
Next time you go to the airport take zero baggage & zero cars
Here are two interesting ideas for travelers. One is still on the drawing board; the other is already in operation. Ever wish you could head to the airport with just a toothbrush and the clothes on your back? Sounds sort of freeing, doesn’t it? Well, according to this article that might be the wave of […]
Souvenir Sunday: surreal magnets from Prague Ruzyne Airport
Every Sunday at Stuck at the Airport is Souvenir Sunday, when we share some of the fun, often offbeat, “of that city” gifts that are for sale at airport shops for under $10. This week, while researching a trip to Prague (anyone have any tips?) I was remembering my favorite airport souvenirs from the last […]
Flying Toaster at Spokane International Airport
There was a little problem at lift off (something broke during installation) but a fun, new sculpture with a 14-foot wingspan, the Aer O Toaster, can now be seen inside the terminal at Spokane International Airport. Artist Ken Yuhasz says his toaster is based on the classic late ’30’s Sunbeam toaster – the ‘Flying Toaster’ […]
Indianapolis Airport auction big success
Looks like yesterday’s auction at the old Indianapolis International Airport terminal was a big success. According to this article, about 2,5000 people showed up and snatched up most all the “furniture, furnishings and fixtures” put on the auction block. (Photo courtesy Daniel Incandela) Evan Strange, who’s just finishing up his Communications & Marketing Internship at […]
LaGuardia Airport ready for National Aviation Week
To celebrate National Aviation Week, August 16-22, 2009, New York’s LaGuardia Airport is teaming up with The Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum to offer some special events and discounts. From August 19-22, The Food & Shops at LaGuardia Airport will host an exhibit featuring a replica of a fighter plane that previously flew from […]
Auction day at Indianapolis Int’l Airport
If you’re in the market for some concrete outdoor planters, aluminum and glass pedestrian shelters, a steel mezzanine, Shaker style seating areas, air compressors, pay phone or remote parking stations, and anything else that may have been used at an airport, then you’re in luck. All this and more, much more, is being auctioned off […]
Don’t eat the art at Austin-Bergstrom Airport
“To: Austin, From: Austin,” the new multi-media art exhibit on view at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), includes “spiraling stalks of glistening steel, free poured bronze sculpture in amorphous shapes and the gentle grace of a ceramic winged foot.” While the exhibit includes Austin-made works using traditional media such as metal, clay and wood, there’s […]
Souvenir Sunday:Chili from Cincinnati Airport
Happy Souvenir Sunday! Each Sunday here at Stuck at the Airport we feature fun airport souvenirs you can find for under $10. This week’s items come to us courtesy of my friend Roz Schatman, who travels the world to promote a certain type of chocolate. She stopped at Cincinnati -Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and […]