The Land Of Giants
Making only minor alterations to well established steel-framed tower design, we have created a series of towers that are powerful, solemn and variable. These iconic pylon-figures will become monuments in the landscape. Seeing the pylon-figures will become an unforgettable experience, elevating the towers to something more than merely a functional design of necessity. Via choishine.com
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Nude Sydney
Sat, Aug 7 2010 06:42
| Photography, Art
American photographer Spencer Tunick, the unrivaled documentarian of staged public nudity, has had hordes of people undress for him around the world in order to capture what appear to be vast seas of flesh undulating across open spaces. His newest image, unveiled yesterday, is a record of an event, which he calls "The Base," staged during Sydney’s Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras festivities in March. It portrays a throng of over 5,000 naked bodies carpeting the space outside the Sydney Opera House. Via artinfo.com
The Vader Project
"This summer, The Vader Project launches the final chapter of its four-year art odyssey. The iconic collection features 100 Darth Vader Helmets re-imagined by today’s most notable artists. Completing its epic world tour, The Vader Project returns to Los Angeles in June for a special ten-day exhibition in Hollywood as a preview to the upcoming Freeman’s Auction in Philadelphia" Via thevaderproject.com
Inspiration: Barry McGee
Thu, Apr 15 2010 09:24
| Video, Art, Inspiration, Design
Nike Chase: Director’s Cut Video
Thu, Apr 15 2010 09:23
| Advertising, Video, Art, Design
Originally created as part of a campaign for Nike Japan with AKQA San Francisco, this is our director's cut of the ad.
The Mirror Man
Sun, Apr 11 2010 10:48
| Photography, Art
"I was in LA and this guy shows up in a suit from head to toe made of glass. I thought it was pretty cool. I asked him if I could take a picture from below. So this is me laying on the ground with a broken mirror above my head pointing. Pretty Cool! " Via silverskysolutions.
Inspiration: A Love Letter For You
Sun, Apr 4 2010 10:13
| Video, Art, Inspiration, Design
75 Years Of Fox
Sun, Apr 4 2010 09:59
| Advertising, Art, Movie, Culture, Design
For its 75th anniversary, 20th Century Fox is releasing its famous films throughout the year. These releases will include limited edition anniversary posters. Via fox75th.com
Inspiration: A Conversation with A-Trak
Mon, Mar 29 2010 10:52
| Music, Video, Art, Inspiration
"A-Trak is not an uncommon name in this crazy music industry. We all know this humble story of this Montreal-er - a multiple DMC Champion handpicked by Kanye West to be his touring DJ, co-founder of Fool’s Gold Records, a pioneer in this electro dance scene, an avid twitter-er, a renowned hotel reviewer and the list goes on. EIKNARF and Asian Dan in collaboration with Media Contender & KLOUD had the opportunity to be invited into Alain’s apartment/studio to get a candid view into how he got to where he is, what it took to get there and where he is going" Via djatrak.com
Inspiration: Mark Dean Veca
Sun, Mar 21 2010 07:16
| Video, Art, Inspiration, Design
Lady Gaga Barbie Dolls
Designer Lu Wei Kang, from Beijing, has spent months recreating Lady Gaga's wardrobe in miniature for his Barbie doll collection. The 29-year-old, from Beijing, China, now hopes to mass produce the clothes and sell them worldwide. Via telegraph.co.uk
Inspiration: Kimiko Yoshida
Wed, Mar 17 2010 08:30
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Amazing photography by Japanese born photographer Kimiko Yoshida who takes a stand against contemporary cliches of seduction, comes up with a testament to her own message.
Real Life Paintings
Wed, Mar 17 2010 08:18
| Photography, Art, Culture
"Alexa Meade's innovative use of paint on the three dimensional surfaces of found objects, live models, and architectural spaces has been incorporated into a series of installations that create a perceptual shift in how we experience and interpret spatial relationships." Via alexameade.com
The House Of Cards
"An American architect has broken his own Guinness World Record by building the largest house of free-standing playing cards. Bryan Berg used 218,792 cards to create a replica of the Venetian Macau, which is on display in its namesake luxury hotel and casino. Berg took 44 days and 4,051 decks of cards to complete his model inside the Venetian, which sits at the heart of Macau's Cotai Strip, the China-ruled city's version of Las Vegas' neon alley" Via www.dailymail.co.uk
Lamb Art
Created from personally selected mineral formations, each is a tantalizing work of sculpture. Truly beautiful art that would dimention and personality to your room. Via brendahouston.com
Real Life Buzz
Ever wondered what would Buzz Lightyear look life if he was a real person? Via Raoni Nery.
Melbourne The City of Art And Culture
Sun, Feb 21 2010 01:09
| Photography, Art
I took these photos on my recent trip to Melbourne, Australia. I love the city. Everything about it bursts with art and culture. I was also lucky enough to go to the Australian Ron Mueck exhibition, the man responsible for the amazing human like sculptures seen around the world. Check out more photos inside.
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Extremely Creative Bento Boxes
Bento if you don't know is a widely common Japanese takeout or home-packed lunch box. A traditional bento consists of rice, fish or meat, and vegetables. Although bento are readily available in many places throughout Japan it is still common for the Japanese to spend time and energy for their spouse, child, or themselves producing a carefully prepared lunch box. Cute!
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Inspiration: Paul Rberts Paintings
Sat, Feb 13 2010 10:49
| Art, Inspiration
Truly astonishing and inspiring paintings by the British painter and illustrator Paul Rberts.
Dave MacDowell Studios
Fri, Feb 12 2010 12:00
| Art
Canvas painter Dave MacDowell Studios has some really interesting illustrations most of which are celebrity focused. Needless to say his paintings speak a lot of talent.
Don’t Break My Heart!
This gorgeous piece is a fusion of color and creativity. Inspired by the many emotions of the heart, the Ventricle Vase intertwines passionate purple, loving red, ranges of moody blue, and pure white to create an artistic expression that is as complex and compelling as the human spirit itself. Made of glass – a material that is both delicate and enduring. Designed by eva milinkovic via tsunamiglassworks.com
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Consollection: An Online Museum Of Videogames
Consollection is a virtual museum of just about all of the videogame consoles that have ever been released.
Inspiration: Guido Daniele
Thu, Jan 28 2010 08:44
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
The Italian body paint artist Guido Daniele does body paint like no other. The details and perspective of these animal paintings are so beautiful and mesmerizing that its hard to believe that these paintings are on someones hand. Just amazing work!
What Killed The Superstar?
Tue, Jan 26 2010 08:12
| Art
Its no secret that a lot of celebrities have problems with using drugs. American artist Jason Mecier decided to address the problem by creating a number of celebrity mosaic portraits out of colored prescription pills.
David Graeme Baker
Sun, Jan 17 2010 01:32
| Art
Inspiration: Ansen Seale
Sat, Jan 16 2010 11:00
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Over the past 10 years, I have pursued a little-known genre called "slitscan photography. Far from being just a visual curiosity, it has become a substantial tool for the exploration of themes meaningful to me. I have found slitscan photography to be an excellent vehicle for ideas central to my work-- ideas about time and our place in its continuum." Via ansenseale.com Ron English x The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Episode
Ron English’s renowned pop art will be making an appearance on The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special entitled In 3-D! On Ice! The show looks to feature a painted variation of English’s Homer/Jackson Pollock motif, in 10 seconds. The Morgan Spurlock-directed episode airs this Sunday, January 10th via Fox.
CRYSTALLIZED!
Swarovski “CRYSTALLIZED Meets 12 Tokyo Brands”: visvim series. The project bedazzles a host of Visvim apparel in hundreds of coloured Swarovski rhinestones. there is potential future releases and exhibition. Via cadmusfamily.com
Inspiration: Hiroshi Sugimoto
Wed, Jan 6 2010 06:53
| Photography, Art, Inspiration, Design
Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto has always used his camera to explore unseen phenomena. His latest project, called Lightning Fields, the award-winning photographer traded optics for electricity. He wields a Van de Graaf generator to send up to 400,000 volts through film to a metal table. The resulting fractal branching, subtle feathering, and furry whorls call to mind vascular systems, geologic features, and trees. Although some of the effects happen by chance, the artist does try to exercise control. “I have a kitchen’s worth of utensils that produce sparks with different characteristics,” he says. “But there are many variables — weather, humidity, perhaps even what I had for breakfast — I’m never sure what influences the results.”
Worlds Smallest Snowman
While the creation, once magnified in a blue light, looks like the product of a child's imagination, it was put together using hi-tech gadgetry.Made of two tiny tin beads usually used to calibrate electron microscope lenses, the snowman was built by the National Physical Laboratory.Via dailymail.co.uk
Inspiration: Alberto Grillasca
Thu, Dec 10 2009 08:36
| Art, Inspiration, Design
Mexican artist Alberto Grillasca digs deep into his roots with the Seres Chulos portraits. Utilizing an ancient form of dot painting, used originally as a way of telling and recording Aboriginal ritual practices, Grillasca breathes new life in to the tradition by putting together a series of colored and non colored sketch like portraits and body pieces consisting entirely of dots. Via behance.net
Human Jewelry
All are handmade in Melbourne, with sterling silver. Artist Polly van der Glas makes these human hair and human teeth accessories from locally donated teeth and hair or sourced from India and China. Thats just creepy, but artful.
Basement Jaxx: My Turn
This is the new music video from Basement Jaxx featuring Lightspeed Champion. Tomek Ducki directed the new musc video ”My Turn” from their new album Scars.
Café Germain
Sat, Nov 14 2009 02:26
| Architecture, Art, Design
Previously being the well-known restaurant of the 80’s L’Arbuci, the café Germain offers today to its customers a mix of different elements and influences both in terms of its atmosphere and cuisine. The restaurant is spread into two floors whereas each of them serves a different function. Photos via Derek Hudson. Images Courtesy of Germain, Paris.
Inspiration: Guido Mocafico
Sat, Nov 14 2009 02:14
| Photography, Art
Italian descent, Guido Mocafico was born in Switzerland in 1962. A specialist in still life, he works regularly for international magazines like Paris Vogue and Wallpaper. He has also undertaken numerous advertising campaigns for Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Clinique, Shiseido, and Hermës. Over the past four years, Mocafico has been at work on a personal project related to architecture, and he continues to explore aesthetic and scientific themes in nature. He lives in Paris and also has piblished a book called Serpens.
Louis Vuitton Journeys Awards - Aurore
Sun, Nov 8 2009 10:24
| Advertising, Video, Fashion, Art, Design
A man travels through his senses, and through the other's body, discovers his own.
Acrylic Lexus
Transparent Lexus LFA made entirely for acrylic was presented at this years Tokyo Motor Show. Via autoblog.com
Inspiration: Jon Cattapan
Mon, Oct 19 2009 10:21
| Art, Inspiration, Design
Inspiration: Taryn Simon Photographs Secret Sites
Tue, Sep 29 2009 09:42
| Photography, Video, Art, Inspiration
A truly meaningful and inspiring talk comes from Taryn Simon of TED talks. A must see.
Inspiration: Kazuki Takamatsu
Thu, Sep 17 2009 08:29
| Art, Inspiration, Design
Heavy Rain!
Sony just released 25 new amazing and detailed screenshots of in game play for the highly anticipated Heavy Rain title releasing sometime in 2010. Images via vgchartz.com. Here is the E3 2009 trailer of the game.
Inspiration: Photographic Horror
Sat, Sep 12 2009 09:10
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Truly amazing but also creepy photos of doll like girls that take on a stament.
"In a broad sense, all of my works demonstrate a kind of oppression. If conditions allow, parents plan a future that they think will be good for their children. If they are not wealthy enough, they hope their children will have a skill and then they force them to develop it. As children grow up, their character is distorted by the inappropriate pressure of their parents and their schools. The appearances of my figures drift between real people and dolls. While the image is aesthetic, I also want to reinforce the strong sense of distortion." Via Zhang Peng.
Sydney International Food Festival
Wed, Sep 9 2009 06:47
| Art
It's a celebration of amazing food scene: from restaurant dinners to markets, street festivals and open-air eating, the best regional produce and the finest fine dining. And here is a collection of ads crafted specially for the occasion. Serving first of October 2009. Via stiff.com.au
Inspiration: Popup Calender!
Sat, Sep 5 2009 06:27
| Video, Art, Inspiration, Design
Truly amazing print production crafmanship to produce these calenders. Via faltjahr2010.
Inspiration: X-Ray Photography
Sun, Aug 30 2009 12:25
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Dirty Art
Sun, Aug 30 2009 11:47
| Art
Dirty cars don't mean they have to be ugly or unattractive. Check out a series of dust off "paintings" via Scott Wade.
Chrome!
Thu, Aug 27 2009 04:12
| Photography, Art
Inspiration: Monsters
Wed, Aug 26 2009 07:51
| Art, Inspiration
The Lost Levels
An amazing video by The Lost Levels band called The Early Sheets. The main character escapes the 2D realm into the 3D world.
Clay Art
An interesting 3D illustrations made with a clay like substance. Via Meredith Dittmar.
Inspiration: Drew Struzan
Sat, Aug 22 2009 02:23
| Art, Inspiration
Underwater Photography
Sat, Aug 22 2009 01:47
| Photography, Advertising, Art
Unusual photography done underwater. These shots have been heavily retouched for the ads but never the less they are surely stunning. via photographer Zena Holloway.
Tattood Portraits
Thu, Aug 20 2009 05:23
| Art
Thriller Fashion
Mon, Aug 17 2009 07:37
| Photography, Fashion, Art, Design
He is maybe gone, but his influence in fashion, music and art stays forever. A tribute to the King Of Pop via photographer Terry Richardson for Harpers Bazaar Magazine.
Human Motions
Mon, Aug 17 2009 07:26
| Art
Artist Peter Jansen uses shapes of the moving human body to create energetic spaces. The result is astonishing art.
Linnea Strid Paintings
Mon, Aug 17 2009 06:57
| Art
A lot of talent bursting through those ralistic canvas paintings from Swedish artist Linnea Strid.
Commerce Meets Art Pt.2
Sat, Aug 15 2009 02:23
| Advertising, Art
Another artist Alan Macdonald explores the commercial world with his paintings. Also in case you missed out my first post on the subject you can check it out here.
Humanthesizer: Human Music
A crazy cool innovative experiment called the "Humanthesizer" to create music through conductive body paint and some 15 bikini clad ladies. Checkout the demo video of "Ready for the Weekend" single. A project initiated by electronic musician Calvin Harris and Sony Music UK.
Commerce Meets Art
Wed, Aug 12 2009 07:49
| Art
Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture
Wed, Aug 12 2009 07:28
| Advertising, Fashion, Architecture, Art, Design
This book was announced earlier this year. It uncovers Louis Vuitton’s involvement in various sides of art, fashion and architecture. A must have for any Louis Vuitton fan. Checkout my earlier post about this book here.
In Love And War
Tue, Aug 11 2009 07:22
| Photography, Advertising, Art, Design
Cover and photography concepts for the upcoming Amerie album "In Love & War". A very unusual approach to the boring photography using uninspiring techniques like black and white. I'd like to see this type of thing more often used in promoting music artists. At least the artwork would be highly praised among the design community if the music didn't take off.
The Worlds Largest Bubble
Fri, Aug 7 2009 10:48
| Art
Samsam Bubbleman with what is thought to be the world's largest free-floating soap bubble. Via dailymail.co.uk
Inspiration: Justin Wood
Thu, Aug 6 2009 08:01
| Art, Inspiration, Design
Definitely a very unique and inspiring illustrations via 3D illustrator Justin Wood.
The Wonderful World Of Silicon
Thu, Jul 30 2009 07:49
| Photography, Art, Design
Truly astonishing silicon sculptures come from the artist Sam Jinks. It is quite frightening how detailed the sculptures are and how deep the look and human condition of his work can leave you.
Madame Peripetie Photography
Tue, Jul 28 2009 05:01
| Photography, Fashion, Art
Madame Peripetie's style is a mix between fashion and abstract. The result is outside the box ideas and photography.
Have You Seen My Sweater?
Tue, Jul 28 2009 04:45
| Art
Quite an interesting artform comes from the San Francisco based knit freak Sarah Moli Newton Applebaum. Her art is mostly inspired by nature and colorful patterns. Sarah uses colourful blankets and fabric to make her creations.
Inspiration: Ballpoint Pen Photographs
Sat, Jul 25 2009 12:34
| Art, Inspiration, Design
A truly amazing illustrations made with a single ballpoint pen. Artist Juan Francisco Casas started his work as a joke creating photo like illustrations to fool people into thinking that they were real photos. Today the Spanish artist who resides in Rome, has exhibitions from Chicago to England and sold his amazing 10ft artwork between 1,000 to 5,000 euros a piece. Check out more of his work in this post.
Inspiration: Strawberry Swing
Thu, Jul 23 2009 05:34
| Video, Art, Inspiration
A New Moon For Human Kind
The National Air and Space Museum is displaying precious Apollo mission artifacts for the 40th anniversary of the historic moon landing. On display in Washington DC.
Celebrity Wax
Louis Tussaud's Waxworks in Blackpool unveiled a life-size model of Barack Obama on the promenade of the Lancashire town to promote the latest entry to their 200-strong collection of celebrity lookalikes. Check out some of the celebrities who will be gracing the museum. I have to admit some of these are nothing like their real life siblings. Via Telegraph.co.uk
Levi's New Vintage
A while back I blogged about the world's oldest jeans from Levi's. Now Levi's is back with another limited edition pair which is an exact replica version of their 1920's original 501 denim discovered at Nevada mining town of Gold Hill. The jeans come with a vintage washed out finish, oxidized detailing and even button flaps. Available now for purchase from Levi's Japan.
Kings And Queens Of Dior
A stunning collection of jewelry comes from Dior Joaillerie by the name "Kings and Queens". This diamond studded collection is made out of opal, jade, quartz and obsidian. The design itself symbolizes eternity says designer Victoire de Castellane who came up with the collection "we are moving, but they remain" they were even given evocative names such as Queen of Jadelenie and King Opal.
Thrilling Toy Figures
A new figurines set comes from the amazing toy maker Hot Toys. The release is paying tribute to the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson. This has been in the works even before the tragedy. They will come in a 1/6 scale and the launch is set for December 09 with a suggested price of $250USD. This screams Limited Edition to me. Also check out their release of the MJ mini figurines in this post.
Inspiration: Thomas Lavezzari
Tue, Jul 14 2009 03:15
| Advertising, Art, Design
Via Italian CGI illustrator and CGI retoucher Thomas Lavezzari. Thomas had over 20 years of experience in the field and some of his work is mind blowing.
Origami City: Entirely Crafted From Paper
An origami artist from Japan, Wataru Ito, has spent four years crafting an incredible model city from paper - but now plans to burn it down. The entire piece - which measures 2.4m by 1.8m and is 1m high - has been crafted using only paper, which Wataru stuck together using craft glue, an art knife and holepuncher. Via telegraph.co.uk
Hello Kitty House
Sat, Jul 11 2009 11:09
| Architecture, Art, Design
The Design Genius of Charles + Ray Eames
Wed, Jul 8 2009 09:45
| Video, Art, Inspiration, Design
Virtual Tour: The Arcade Collection Of MJ
Wed, Jul 8 2009 09:28
| Art
A truly amazing collection of almost every blockbuster movie character out there in addition
to other collectables. Check out the pictures in this post but for a magnificent experience
you cant go past the Virtual Tour.
No Photos Please!
Here comes a very innovaive design of a bag that fires a stronger flash light upon
detecting a camera flash in the hopes of blocking the paparazzi. Via designer Adam Harvey.
MJ: Final Thoughts
Tue, Jul 7 2009 08:47
| Art
This post marks the final post of the MJ week I did on the blog here. Starting tomorrow the blog will return to posting design trends and so on. However I'd like to leave you with few thoughts. The Michael Jackson phenomena can only conclude that he was no ordinary man. In his professional life or otherwise. He touched millions of lives worldwide and inspired a lot of music and art today. He spoke to the human need inside all of us. The need to be loved. He didn't sing about the "bling", the "swag" or how good he was in bed. He had a universal message to all humanity. To respect and love each other regardless of colour or ethnicity. That's why his music transcended any boundaries and people from all corners of the world admired him. People loved the man who amused them when he danced and made them emotionally connected when he sang. When we lost him, it felt like we lost a messenger. Someone who gave the world hope and inspiration. Michael Jackson was a true visionary, he created music as we know it today and transformed our culture forever. You can share a memory and leave a message in remembrance at his official website. I hope we can all learn something from his life. R.I.P MJ.
Michael Jackson Pepsi Commercials
Tue, Jul 7 2009 07:57
| Advertising, Video, Art
MJ World
A collection of images looking into Michael Jackson's world of weird and astonishing
things which are on display to be auctioned in Las Vegas. Images via MSNBC.
MJ To Rest In Gold
The $25,000 14k gold plated solid bronze casket made by Batesville Casket Company
will be Michael Jackson's final home. A true throne made for a true king.
Inspiration: Dangerous Art
Thu, Jul 2 2009 06:50
| Art, Inspiration, Design
One of my own personal admired artists is the painter Mark Ryden which did the album
cover and promotion material for the "Dangerous" album and "In The Closet" single by
Michael Jackson. Mark also had contributed artwok to a number of musicians such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Michael Jackson Money
A hypothetical project to redesign the US bill. Many have submitted different designs
and among them were some including the King Of Pop to shed the light on the
relationship between fame and fortune. Via Richardsmith.
MJ Around The World
Tue, Jun 30 2009 07:23
| Photography, Art
The world reacts to the death of Michael Jackson. A collection of pics that tells a story.
Michael Jackson: Life In Pictures
Mon, Jun 29 2009 08:11
| Photography, Art
A good collection of pictures of the life of Michael Jackson. A legend that defined
a whole culture.
Eternal In Time
Mon, Jun 29 2009 08:03
| Photography, Art
Michael Jackson Week
Mon, Jun 29 2009 07:06
| Art
I've decided to dedicate all posts this week to the legend. So if you're a big fan,
make sure to check back here for more MJ posts.
Still King!
New Work has been added. Please view the full artwork I made in respect to the legend.
King Of Pop
Sat, Jun 27 2009 09:42
| Art
Giant Photography
Thu, Jun 25 2009 07:29
| Photography, Art
Chewed Gum Sculptures
Thu, Jun 25 2009 07:07
| Photography, Art
Crazy Photography
Wed, Jun 24 2009 07:06
| Photography, Art
Inspiration: The Art Of Alice
Tue, Jun 23 2009 08:39
| Art, Inspiration, Design
Very inspiring illustrations of Alice In Wonderland via British illustrator Arthur Rackham which
were published in 1907.
Alice In Fashionland
Tue, Jun 23 2009 08:39
| Photography, Fashion, Art
A very creative fashion editorial that was shot for the US Vogue Magazine back in
December 2003 with model Natalia Vodianova and photographer Annie Leibovitz.
First look: Alice In Wonderland
Tue, Jun 23 2009 07:59
| Photography, Art
Check out the just released promo pictures of the movie Alice in Wonderland.
I personally can't wait because it was one of the captivating story-lines/cartoons
to watch growing up. Releasing March 5, 2010. Via usatoday.
Hey Cupcake!
Sat, Jun 20 2009 05:04
| Photography, Fashion, Art
Hair Sculptures
Sat, Jun 20 2009 11:46
| Photography, Fashion, Art, Design
Its a Typo
Sat, Jun 20 2009 11:34
| Photography, Fashion, Art, Design
Inspiration: Ice Cream Fight
Thu, Jun 18 2009 09:03
| Video, Art, Inspiration
Out Of This World
Thu, Jun 18 2009 04:26
| Art
Fallen Princesses
Thu, Jun 18 2009 03:43
| Photography, Art
An ongoing project by the talented photographer Dina Goldstein placing fairy tale princess
in real life situation which tells the story that life doesn't always have a "Happily ever after"
Paper Faces
Thu, Jun 18 2009 03:38
| Photography, Art, Design
Inspiration: Creative Photography
Thu, Jun 18 2009 03:35
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
No Chewing Gum Please!
The reason bubble gum is pink is because when it was invented, pink was the
only dye left at the manufacturers. Ever since pink stuck as the official colour of the
widely chewed gum. Also good to note that the first ever product to have a bar code
scanned was Wrigley's gum in 1974. Gum has obviously come a long way and
deserves some kind of recognition. Here is a collection of arty goodness made
entirely from the humble bubble gum at the Italian museum Pastifciocerrere.
Human Like
Wed, Jun 17 2009 08:09
| Art, Inspiration, Design
A truly magnificent collection of artwork by French CGI artist Olivier Ponsonnet.
The Vegetable Museum
Sun, Jun 14 2009 09:57
| Photography, Art
Celebrity dolls
Sat, Jun 13 2009 04:34
| Photography, Art
Inspiration: Clay Art
Sat, Jun 13 2009 11:45
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Inspiration: Space Canvas
Sat, Jun 13 2009 11:03
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Its amazing to see what the Hubble Space Telescope has captured from over half a light year away from us. A truely inspiring master pieces where the human hand had nothing to do with. Images via telegraph.co.uk
Inspiration: Balloon sculptures
Fri, Jun 12 2009 07:34
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Artist Jason Hackenwerth is famous for making striking balloon sculptures that imitate microscopic or alien life.
Melon face
Where else but Japan do we get to see all the things weird and wonderful. Here comes a collection of shaped fruit created and patented to a bunch of Japanese students and are sold for a little more than your average melon (about $100 USD a melon). The idea originated that a aquare melon would fit better in the fridge, the down side to this was that the melons weren't too happy about their new shape so they stopped being sweet. The melons are available on sale for decorative purposes here. More picture of other shaped fruit inside...
The first chocolate bar
The British chocolate company "Fry's Chocolate Factory" which was located in
Bristol, England made the worlds first commercial chocolate bar in 1847. Today the
company is part of Cadbury's Chocolate history after the merge back in 1919.
Inspiration: The Art of Van Gogh
Tue, Jun 9 2009 08:18
| Art, Inspiration
Despite the less than moderate life Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh had. He enjoyed
painting during depression times, he was getting support from his brother. Van Gogh managed to officially sell one painting in his lifetime during an exhibition that displayed
"The Red Vineyard" painting for 400 Francs (equals about $1000 in today's money). That painting and most of his work is valued by the millions today and most importantly is an inspiration to a lot of artists and designers from all walks of life. Pictured is above is the
only art he sold in his lifetime, The Red Vineyard. More of his work inside..
The Nike Swoosh
The Nike swoosh was invented by freelance graphic designer Caroline Davidson while still studying at Portland State University back in 1971. She received $35 for making the swoosh. The first shoe with the swoosh was introduced in 1972. Today this very swoosh is a cultural icon admired and consumed by millions of people and a brand worth billions of dollars.
The Evolution of the Coca-Cola bottle
In 1915 Coca-Cola recognized the need to revamp its famous Contour bottle so it launced a design compitition amog glass manufacturers to come up with a design distinctive enough to be recognized in the dark or if it was broken and shattered. Root Glass Company won the competition by designer Earl R. Dean who sketched the design in pencil. After few design modifications by Dean the timeless Contour Coca-Cola bottle was born. There is only 2 original bottles in existance today. Pictured above with the original sketch...
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Inspiration
Sat, Jun 6 2009 04:14
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
The unusual Architecture of Brazilia
Sat, Jun 6 2009 03:29
| Architecture, Art, Design
Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture
Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture offers a richly illustrated anthology for the first time
in the luxury brand's history. Written by international critics from the world of art, fashion and architecture, stretching over 400 pages and illustrated with 400 colour documents, will be released in three languages – French, English and Italian – and will be available in bookshops, published respectively by de La Martinière, Rizzoli NY and Rizzoli Italia. It will be for sale in Louis Vuitton stores and on www.louisvuitton.com from September 1st 2009. Images and info courtesy of louisvuitton.com
Levis lives on
The oldest pair of Levi's Jeans stll preserved till today were made around the 1890's
and are on display at Strauss & Co. in San Francisco.
Images and full story courtesy of sfgate.com
Inspiration
Thu, Jun 4 2009 07:23
| Art, Inspiration, Design
Charles Frederick Worth
The first fashion house to be set up was in 1858 by Englishman Charles Worth.
He opened "The house of Worth" store in Paris with the idea of having pre-made
gowns presented on models to his customers. Died 10th March 1895 at the age of 69.
Inspiring illustrated album covers
There is no doubt that album cover design plays a big role in album sales and the
statement it makes about the artist, album content and the record company it comes from. In the recent years I've seen a decline in inspiring art for music due to a number of reasons. However, there's been a good number of album art to come out of the haystack. Here is some of the most inspiring ones...
Inspiration
Tue, Jun 2 2009 08:49
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Inspiration
Tue, Jun 2 2009 07:37
| Art, Inspiration, Design
