Wood Typography Engraving
What’s not to love about beautiful type engraved into old wine barrel lids? Would happily hang this in our studio. Nice work from Ben Johnston. Check out the SOURCE!
Awesome David Bowie Movie Poster Mash-Ups
Our friends over at Buzzfeed have compiled a selection of killer poster designs that feature the Thin White Duke in the lead role in, erm, everything. Saving Major Tom? Why the hell not. Check out the SOURCE!
FLABSLAB presents: Culture Crash by Mojoko & Eric Foenander @ White Canvas Gallery
EVENT-PRESS: ‘FLABSLAB introduces Culture Crash, a new exhibition by Mojoko and Eric Foenander. The collaboration between the two rising stars of Singapore’s underground art scene explores the mind-bending results of ancient tradition colliding with cartoon culture – everything from Peranakan Star Wars to Ming Dynasty action figures. The exhibition will feature a mix of one-off [...]
Radikal Forze Jam 2012 Official Promo
The Radikal Forze B-boy Jam is an annual International break-dancing competition that is held in collaboration with the anniversary of Radikal Forze Crew, the pioneers of the break-dancing culture in Singapore, & also part of the larger street & hiphop culture. Past years have seen attendance from regional & international dancers, b-boys & b-girls from [...]
David LaChapelle’s Unique Take on Baroque Still Life Paintings
In Earth Laughs In Flowers, David LaChapelle appropriates the traditional Baroque still life painting in order to explore contemporary vanity, vice, the transience of earthly possessions and, ultimately, the fragility of humanity. Expectations of the still life are satisfied through the inclusion of symbolic objects such as fruit, flowers and skulls, but also upended by the [...]
Barry McGee Retrospective
For those of you familiar with the work of Barry McGee (as you should be), you’ll undoubtedly be excited to know that California’s Berkley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive have been awarded a $100,000 grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation to put together a retrospective showing over two decades worth of his work. Catch it all in [...]
People I Want To Punch In The Face book
A must have for any serious hater, the People I Want To Punch In The Face hand-bound original book is created by 27th Street Press. Described as a ‘Useful, non-violent alternative to mayhem’, it fits perfectly in your pocket at only 5 x 3.5” and for the wonderful sum of just $10. For the true hater in [...]
Fluoresce at the NGV Studios in Melbourne
A bunch of hot chicks that are inspired by bright colours mesh together to create artworks during a one month residency at Melbourne’s NGV Studios from February 11. It will be good to see bright colours and female energy in the NGV Studios. Check out the SOURCE!
Modern skate park by Bang Architects
While many cities in the United States are choosing to cut funding to after-school activities and public recreation centers, more progressive and civilized countries such as France are hiring cutting-edge firms such as Bang Architects to designstate-of-the-art and beautiful skate parks for their kids. There are more photos! Look HERE.
The Skull Kitchen
White Antler is a lifestyle brand that specializes in handcrafted home decor ornaments made for Art Lovers, Collectors and Connoisseurs alike, their product is the result of pure passion of a combination of DIY, eclectic style and daring design. Conceptualize by Linda, founder of White Antler, The Skull Kitchen portrays a day in life for [...]
THE BONEYARD PROJECT
The Boneyard Project is an avation art project by Faile, Andrew Schoultz and Bast. Filmed by Jason Wawro, the short visual documentary bring us the backstory of the process in painting scrapped military aircraft that has been repurposed as canvas for contemporary artist.
Dumpster Pool
If it’s icy cold where you are right now, why not treat yourself to a warm mental escape and feast your eyes on Louisa Dawson‘s awesome mini-pool made from a repurposed dumpster? We’ve reported on dumpster pools popping up in the past, but this quirky little design takes a step back and offers a more private approach [...]
Andre x Moët & Chandon Rosé “Tag Your Love” Campaign
Moët & Chandon have enlisted the help of venerable artist Andre for their latest campaign dubbed “Tag Your Love.” Utilizing his iconic Mr. A character for a bubbly foray into the world of Rosé champagne, the result is a winning execution. As a spontaneous invitation to love, Rosé Impérial distinguishes itself by a radiant color, [...]
Sketches from descriptions of famous literary characters
Brian Joseph Davis has used law enforcement ‘photo-fit’ software to create composite sketches from descriptions of literary characters. ‘I started with my bookshelf, which seemed the obvious place’, Davis says. ‘Then I had to find writers who described their characters enough, which required either knowing books’ contents really, really well.’ Or scanning them and looking for [...]
Mat Brown
Mat Brown is one of those artists whose work is so ridiculously detailed you could stare at it for hours and still find things that had previously gone unnoticed. Thankfully, he’s working on compiling all his endeavors as a single work in book form. I’ll be impatiently waiting. Check out the SOURCE!
Natalia Fabia
Natalia Fabia is a Polish/American artist, raised and living in California. Her sultry oil paintings often reflect dark, but sparkly real life surroundings adorned with tattooed beauties and fish-net hookers. With an outstanding talent which seems to be reaching towards hyperrealism in some of her images, Fabia’s work is shocking, bright and original. Currently blowing [...]
Chris Crites Paints Mugshots on Brown Paper Bags
Incredibly detailed just using five colours or less, Chris Crites’ portraits of the seedier side of society are painted on brown paper bags. Mugshots from the past (including celebs Nick Nolte and Frank Sinatra) pinups, celebrities, nudes, and most recently, the faces of war. Check out the SOURCE.
Project : KLUNG!
CHASM Collective Presents Project: KLUNG! —————————————————- Contemporary Interpretations of Angklung. A collection of experiments in finding the identity of Angklung in today’s world through design, music and technology. Showcasing musical collaborations, projections, illustrations, sculptures, videos, documentaries, interactives and a traditional corner. ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆ OPENING NIGHT ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆ Friday 24th February, 6.00pm onwards LIVE performance by Audrey Tengkey [...]
alex garnett: skull lamps
Brutally stylish skull lamp by Alex Garnett. I’m pretty sure this wasn’t a pre-loved skull… If you know what I mean. Oh and don’t get any ideas. Check out the SOURCE!
The Official Star Wars Blog | Baby Star Wars Adidas Posters
Hong Kong artist Dorothy Tang created these whimsical posters to celebrate the launch of the Star Wars x adidas Originals Collection. It’s like a Hong Kong (cartoon) Cinema poster! And check out Master Yoda: —looking phat in Adidas! Check out the SOURCE!
Lego Art by Jeff Sia
Jeff Sia is launched his first solo show today at the ION Art Gallery. Jeff is a self-taught artist and after three years of intricate planning, eighteen works -mainly acrylic on canvas- were selected for a contemporary splashy Lego Art exhibition. The paintings blend the artist’s attraction to Lego with a reference to Pop Art. “Each [...]
“Ride on With Grafa” Interview with founder Irman Hilmi of KL
Irman Hilmi is a familiar name in the cooler side of things in Kuala Lumpur. Besides being known as a talented art director at both Freeform and advertising agency Dentsu, he has also been active in the music scene from being a part of Space Bar, Damage Digital, KLHPQ and recently started his own regular [...]
Unkl x Pink Girl Go Wild, T-Shirt Collaboration
Bandung based brand UNKL recently added a new collection to their T-shirt Artist Series, this time collaborating with artist, Pink Girl Go Wild (PGGW). PGGW is an artist known for the exploration of character and patterns, the previous work of art has been exhibited in the women surfing tournament International in Australia as part of [...]
My Home, My House, My Stilthouse
Best known for massive, vibrant wood canopies installed in metropolitan locations, Arne Quinze presents “My Home, My House, My Stilthouse“, a collection of smaller works that helps to explain his larger undertakings. On view now through 31 March 2012 at the Vicky David Gallery in NYC, the new pieces explore themes of escapism, order and voyeurism. The [...]
