Tag Archives: art

Toy Disections

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…Jason Freeny…he’s begun crafting 3D sculptures by modifiying existing vinyl toys by fellow artists or creating the sculptures from scratch – partially revealing the insides of advertising icons and well-known characters.   Jason Feeny via If It’s Hip, It’s Here

Remembering the Man Who Revolutionized the Nude

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Lucian Freud, grandson of Sigmund Freud, and widly considered the best British painter of the last century died this past week. His work centered around classical nude poses painted with a rawness and reality; often-times using subjects that aren’t typically considered beautiful. His works hold … Read More

Edible Art, Book

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…yea, but can you EAT the ipad2? No? What a piece of junk. The exhibition catalogs, also from Pohancenik’s hand, sandwiched 15 waffle-paper sheets between a pure-sugar slipcase. The ink, of course, was edible. via TreeHugger

Design Inspired Holiday / Christmas Gifts

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If It’s Hip, It’s Here has put together an incredibly comprehensive list of gifts for design connoisseurs.  Here are a few: ARTIST DECORATED EAMES CHAIRS GRAFFITI PACIFIER URBAN CREATURE MONEYBANK view the huge list here

Dexia Towers Rainbow LEDs / lab-au

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Designed by lab-au, the installation uses a dozen LEDs in each window, making the whole building look like a big Lite Brite canvas. via Arch Daily

Construction Ads from 1939

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Ahh, the days before the EPA were so much easier I’ve yet to get my first complaint on an Eagle White Lead job – and it costs only $2.19 a gallon! Call the telephone company’s “Architects’ Service” for suggestions in planning conduit layouts. No Charge. … Read More

Museum of Contemporary Art / FOA (Foreign Office Architects)

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FOA has finally released their design for the new MOCA in Cleveland, Ohio.  It will be located on the corner of Euclid Ave. and Mayfield Rd. the museum will serve as a catalyst for creativity and growth in the area -which is home to one … Read More

Threadless Dell Collection Laptops

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Nice collabo between the community designed t-shirt retailer and the computer company that promotes their product through designed graphics on the case. This upgrade will only cost you a measly $85!  For that price I might suggest a less permanent solution for $20 with a … Read More

17th BMW Art Car / Jeff Koons

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Jeff Koons has become a world renowned artist for his famous sculptures resembling giant ballon animals / shapes, like the ballon dog for example.  He joins of the ranks of other famous artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein with his Art Car design. Over … Read More

Favela Painting-Jeroen Koolhas and Dre Urhahn

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In 2006, they started developing the idea of creating community-driven art interventions in Brazil. You can find more on the projects in their official website and their Facebook Page. via ArchDaily