Theme Magazine relauched their site with plenty of content to view through while waiting in the airport. Unfortunately the gallery page is not iPhone friendly, but the stories are pretty interesting.
Archive for the 'Art' Category
I’ve been a fan of Brandon Bird since I first saw his Lazy Sunday Afternoon; a painting of Christopher Walken building a robot. In the beginning of the month, he updated his site with new work you can purchase as the original piece or a digital print. Check out the piece What Nat Saw to see why I dig (actually the name is a pretty obvious giveaway).
!!! two rollerbladers that the exclusives™ have much love for are getting together to do something great for rollerblading. mr. arlo eisenberg himself just posted this teaser on the franco blog (buy some goods while you’re there too) and i am SO down. this is what rollerblading needs… more attention to art, design, and fostering relationships for NEW executions of our old ideas. other skate companies take note!
jj and arlo, please consider this my personal formal request for 1 pair whenever they are ready.
Off register is a traveling show exhibiting experimental printmaking and a show I have been waiting for for the past 3 weeks or so. I was fortunate to see the show which gave me some inspo to hit the school screen printing studio, which reminds me that I need to pay for that fee. Fuck, that means I can’t buy that Hecox print that I’ve been meaning to buy there. Hmm, rent money or a print? Anyway, I have the photos on my flickr page.
Booyah!…and for all you Chicagoans, make a trip out to West Town and check out some prints…even buy a print or two.
AV-Aerie
200 W. Fulton
Chicago
I can’t stress enough how much I jock McFetridge and this is one of the reasons why I wish I were back living in LA. Big G and the veteran Ed Fella are having a show at the Redcat Gallery entitled Two Lines Align, an exhibition about “the evolution of graphic design in the context of massive shifts in our visual culture“. The opening reception is this Wednesday and if you could make it out there and meet the artists (if they are there) I will award you the Lucky Bastard award. In fact, I will create you a “Lucky Bastard” 24 x 36 screen printed poster (this part I am serious).
via Cool Hunting
I can’t wait to see this film.
*edit
looks like their site is down. I found the trailer here, a bit small but still nice.
Just Planted is a video series brought to you in part by D-Structure SF. It showcases the a personal profile on the artist featured in the shop/gallery. The first episode interviews Bay Area artist Joshua Lawyer. Created by Jake Wiens.
A complete to-scale model of Bumblebee from the Transformers made out of paper. I can’t imagine how long something like this would take to build.
More here.
Check out this interview with photographer extraordinaire Lynnette Astaire right over here
One of my favorite artists gives a sample of his show, which looks amazing. If you’re in the Holland area, I would recommend checking this out.
via Design Guide
Awesome final student project from the Supinfocom School in France.
I liken it to Eric So/Michael Lau meets Kung Fu Hustle…or something like that.
A little more info at SiggJones.com
Recently Electrolychee updated their site starting their page with a desktop, so I thought I’d give this opportunity to mention other design firms that have been getting recognition straight from the Philippines.
I honestly don’t care to see Bjork myself, although having the tickets is a good chance to get you some ass, but is a fun contest.
We’re Rollin’,They’re Hatin’, is a large-scale contemporary art show that examines the role of Dungeons and Dragons, Escapism and Fantasy in contemporary art and culture. The exhibition is an art show and interactive platform to explore how artists are influenced by fantasy and role playing games. Over 30 artists will create work for the show and dozens more will perform. The show includes several elements and project rooms that will create an unforgettable, hopefully magical, experience for visitors and attendees.
For you Chicago cats, you best represent.
APRIL 20 - MAY 20, 2007
@ Co-Prosperity Sphere
3219 S. Morgan - Chicago
Gallery hours: Friday & Saturday 1-6
Another 25th anniversary for an influential sneaker. It’s been 25 years since the Reebok Freestyle came out and dominated the fitness scene back in the 80’s. RBK is re-issuing these with a twist.
Rent the movie “Perfect” with Jamie Lee Curtis and John Travolta to get a better appreciation for these shoes.
I’m not into comics, although I used to back when I was a youngin’, but David Choe’s representing with the rebirth of the Wu Tang Comic and this I might have to pick up.
Upper Playground’s finest Sam Flores just posted this piece up on his blog. Good tribute. Doubt a toy would come out with this, but how cool would that be.
At the last minute I decided to head out to Barcelona to check out Bread & Butter and the surrounding festivities, namely Dave White’s “The Court’s a Battlefield” exhibition. Unfortunately I was a bit too busy enjoying my trip to capture everything but thankfully the infamous BothanSpynet held down the extensive coverage. I’ve hijacked some of the relevant pics but you should check out thebothanspy.net for the full rundown.
