I’m a big fan of LEGO art (see past sculpture post here and Tupac portrait here), so I was really happy to see this new PBS Off Book series video on this topic. Most of us have fond memories of putting these toys together as kids. It’s so exciting to see these artists take this form to a whole new [...]
If you live in NY or will be visiting at all this summer you should check out the Graphic Design—Now in Production exhibit on Governors Island. Co-organized by Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum and the Walker Art Center, the exhibit explores some of the most vibrant sectors and genres of graphic design today. It runs from May 26, 2012 – [...]
Underwater dining anyone? Located on Rangali Island off the southern coast of India, the Ithaa Underwater Restaurant is sunk about 16 feet below sea level at the Hilton Maldives Resort and Spa. The design of the restaurant was completed by New Zealand design consultancy firm MJ Murphy Ltd. Restaurant prices start at $120 for lunch and go [...]
Diggin’ this artwork from Miami based Alvaro Ilizarbe a.k.a. Freegums. Freegums is one of six artists who chosen to work with Beck’s on their Live Beyond Labels campaign. Each artist designed a limited edition label which is currently on sale. Artists include London musician M.I.A, LA based graphic design and artist Geoff McFetridge, NY based designer-calligrapher Aerosyn-Lex, and LA Performance artist Bert Rodriguez and Chicago scientific-sculptor Willy [...]
Awesome portrait of hip-hop’s latest sweetheart Azealia Banks by designer Josh Skeritt. M.I.A. recently announced that she would be recording her “Bad Girls” remix with Azealia, Missy Elliot and Rye Rye. As a self-proclaimed Bad Girl (not really since the thought of jay-walking makes me nervous) I can’t wait to hear it. See Josh’s portfolio [...]
Loving these illustrations by Brooklyn-based designer/illustrator Darien Birks. Over time he’ll be continuing these as a series to include celebrities, family members, friends and others. Check out other work at his portfolio site here. 1) Dennis Rodman – created for Party Like Dennis Rodman music mix (download here), 2) Allan Cole, 3) Lawrence “Naturel” Atoigue, 4) Darien Birks (self-portrait)
Lomography’s colorful new La Sardina Beach Editions are just in time for the approaching summer. Check out the rest of them here.
There’s been a lot of recent discussion around basketball team logos since the Brooklyn Nets logo was unveiled last week. It seems that a great deal of people feel as though the design falls flat and is a bit boring. I have to agree. While I think the choice of black and white was a great decision, [...]
Jay Roeder completed a series of 55 drawings featuring Biggie’s main verses from “Juicy” today. He worked on the project (just for fun) and it took him a little more than one year to finish this it. Check out this plus much more of his awesome talent here. Have a great weekend!
Concrete letter forms and color photography by Chris Walters. Great concept! One of the most clever things I’ve seen in a while.
