July 2008 Week 3

Ann Smith's Robots
Burrowburrow.com
Ann Smith spends her days making little robotic like figurines from broken electronics and machine parts.

June 2008 Week 4

Catching the Wild by Kai Linke & Johannes Hemann
Stolenwood.com
A coat stand carrying your wild clothes.


Metronome by Tiffany Bozic
Tiffanybozic.net




Eno Henze - The Human Factor
Enohenze.de
Henze's work is an exciting paradox in some ways: much of it generative, or software art yet strangely organic and painterly.


Environment - Transformer Haus Rucker Co
Ortner.at
To isolate the wearer from the outside world. The helmets placed a buffer between the real world and the senses of the person inside.


Hook and Eyes by lucyandbart


Exploded View by lucyandbart
Lucyandbart.com
LucyandBart is a collaboration between Lucy McRae and Bart Hess described as an instinctual stalking of fashion, architecture, performance and the body. They share a fascination with genetic manipulation and beauty expression. Unconsciously their work touches upon these themes, however it is not their intention to communicate this. They work in a primitive and limitless way creating future human shapes, blindly discovering low – tech prosthetic ways for human enhancement.



Mantone - Pantone Painting by The Partners
Timfraserbrown.uk
A reproduction of Édouard Manet's 'Bar at the Folies Bergere' made entirely of old Pantone chips. Over 5,000 unused chips were painstakingly colour matched and and stuck down over four long nights, and acted as centre piece for a boozey party in our design studio.


Scheisse Lamp by NorthernLighting
Northernlighting.no
The lamp pays its respect to the traditional incadescent light bulb. An experiment with light and shadows as well as positive and negative shapes.




Cape Schank House by Jackson Clements Burrows
Jcba.com


15 watts by Peter Belyi
Daneyalmahood.com
A series of wire lamps that look like something out of a sketch book.


Shannonia expanding southward
Mocpages.com
A lego city that continues to grow.

June 2008 Week 3

Saturday Couples from California Vintage Berlin
Vintageberlin.com




OrangePiel Wallpaper
Orangepiel.com
OrangePiel, a young textile printing company that creates unique wall coverings. The textile, Clipso, is PVC free, and their process is environmentally-friendly. The options are endless: you can create a wallpaper-like textile by adding adhesive to the back, or just use the tracking system and create an entire wall from one of your own photo.


Fad Tony - Amsterdam Street Style
Fadtony.com


Golden Rays by Sandra Critelli
Pbase.com
An army of stingrays bears down upon the Florida Keys during their annual migration.


Visible Vinyl by Jason Freeny
Moistproduction.com



The Other Side Written & Illustrated by Istvan Banyai
Swissmiss.com
From School Library Journal, "There's nothing mundane or predictable about Banyai's wordless picture book... [T]he illustrator takes his audience on a visual journey that begins with a nearly blank page that, when turned, reveals instructions for folding a paper airplane. On the next page, a girl in her high-rise apartment practices her cello and a paper airplane can be seen outside her window. Readers flip the page to see the girl's building from the outside looking in. Paper airplanes are everywhere, thanks to a young neighbor one floor up who has been practicing his folding skills. Each pair of pages, front and back, presents inside and outside views, and although the scenes are not obviously linked to a larger plotline, they are connected through reoccurring images, colors, and themes."

June 2008 Week 2

Elephantiasis by Yoshitaka Kawakami (Yock)
Ichiriduka.jp
Fashion follows form in the land of the rising sun.



Hermosa Beach Strand (No. 74) by LeRoy Grannis
Flavorpill.com
LeRoy Grannis is a California-based photographer famous for capturing Southern California's surf culture. During the '60s, Grannis' work was frequently published in Surfer, Reef, and Surfing Illustrated, and he is regarded as one of the sport's foremost documentarians.




Catherine's Animal Prints
Catherinesanimals.com
Catherine Ledner is known for her incredible animal portraiture that gorgeously paired with beautiful wallpapers and color palettes.



Fountain by Massimo Bartolini
Karrierebar.com
An absurd object projects from the wall in the middle of Karriere Bar. Its articulation in bent steel sheeting recalls some sort of functional installation in an industrial kitchen. In fact, the exact opposite is the case. Instead of flowing out of the tap and down into the drain, the water spurts up from the drain, striking the tap. Items don’t come much more anti-utilitarian than this.

June 2008 Week 1

The Decapitator - Subvertising
Flickr.com
An anonymous graffiti artist is modifying adverts across East London by gruesomely decapitating bodies within the ads. It is suspected the work is a statement against the sheer volume of advertisements appearing in all modern cities, and is a way of turning the mass produced commercial art of the ad world into high art. Such art has gained quite a bit in popularity in recent years, and unsurprisingly so considering that it is estimated we see anywhere from 500 to 3000 commercial messages per day.



Rome Statues Protest Against CO2
Traffickills.com
On June 5 for World Environment Day around 150 statues across Rome were wearing elasticated anti-pollution masks. The activists from environmental group Terra! said the masked statues were ''protesting together with activists'' about carbon dioxide emissions from cars and appealed to the European Commission to issue new regulations for the reduction of the greenhouse gas. Restoration experts have long been concerned about the effects of air-borne pollutants on the city's statues and monuments.



Mount Baker Residense by Pb Elemental Architecture
Archdaily.com
Located in the Mount Baker neighborhood of Seattle, this dramatic home is perched on a hill, high above the street.



The Residents of Regent Park by Fauxreel
Theaestheticpoetic.com
According to Fauxreel, “The buildings of Regent Park are in the process of being torn down and rebuilt, so the idea is supposed to make the residents literally become part of the physical landscape, challenge some of the pre-conceived notions that other Torontoian’s have of these people and stoke the discussion surrounding the displacement of some of Regent Park’s residents as they are kicked out of their homes for this re-build…”



Untitled by Monika Sosnowska
Designboom.com




Back of Evan by Evan Penny
Speronewestwater.com
At art basel Evan Penny presented ‘back of evan’ a self portrait of sorts made from silicone, hair, pigment and aluminium. The back of the sculpture is completely three-dimensional while the wall-facing front is flat. the work is from his larger ‘backs’ collection. he displayed the work through gallery sperone westwater from new york.



Devendra by Anke Weckmann
Linotte.net



Whale by Tom Sachs
Tomsachs.org



Hello Kitty by Tom Sachs
NYmag.com
Inspired by the cute simplicity and pure merchandising aspect of Hello Kitty as a universal icon, artist Tom Sachs has created 21 ft bronze sculptures of Hello Kitty, Miffy + My Melody for his new installation at the Lever House in nyc.



Coletivo A t A l h o
http://www.coletivoatalho.tk




Baumraum Treehouses
inhabitat.com
German cooperative baumraum knows how to keep imagination alive in their homes. Combining architecture, landscape design and “arboriculture,” they create treetop dwellings which integrate beautifully into their forested surroundings, and preserve the integrity of the trees that support them. With the breezy playfulness of a hammock and the trusted stability of an old oak tree, baumraum won’t make you grow up to enjoy a sophisticated house.





Most creative Business Cards
fubiz.net
Looking for inspiration and ideas to print a new card? A collection of 70 most unique and creative business cards.


Papa Chair by Itay Ohaly
Itay Ohaly
The Papa Chair encourages interaction between parent and child, but also can be used as a chair/side table combo.



Moheli Wooden Chair with drawer
Usonahome.com



Camalonian Columns
Loop.ph
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Camalonian Columns is a woven light weight pavilion inspired by the way plants move and respond to their environment. It was developed during a residency at Kew, The Royal Botanical Gardens, London in spring 2008.



Cassette Face Watch
Asos.com
Each reel of the tape acts as a timer - one for hours the other for minutes.




SCAVENGERS Mini Figure Series I by Kathie Olivas
Mindstyle.com
Inspired by early American portraiture that often depicted children as small adults in an idealized new land, the characters parallel this vision within their own sense of post-apocalyptic conformity, uniquely documenting their own stories in a mysterious brave new world.

May 2008 Week 4

Muto by Blu
blublu.org

Blu is a graffiti/street artist from Bologna, Italy. 'muto' is described by the artist as: 'an ambiguos animation painted on public walls - made in buenos aires and baden'




Pac-Man Ghost Lamp
andersonhorta.blogspot.com

Designed by Anderson Horta, these Pac-Man ghost lamps would frighten anyone into chomping down on a large yellow cheese.



Biggest Drawing In The World by August Zachrisson
biggestdrawingintheworld.com

Dude sent away a briefcase with a GPS device to DHL with instructions to where it should go to around the world. The GPS then recorded the briefcase's journey and its paths were used to create his self portrait on the world map!



Television Was So Funny by Yeondoo Jung
fishki.net

From his Wonderland series, Korean photographer Yeondoo Jung, takes children's drawings and brings them to life. For four months, Jung oversaw art classes in four kindergartens in Seoul and collected 1,200 drawings by children between the ages of five and seven. After pouring through them, he carefully selected 17 drawings and interpreted their meanings. Then he recruited 60 high school students by passing out handbills at their schools in which he invited them to act out the scenarios in the children's drawings. In order to recreate faithfully drawing details such as dresses with uneven sleeves or buttons of different sizes, he convinced five fashion designers to custom make the clothing for the photo shoot. He also made props unlike any scale found in reality but similar to those in the drawings.



Tokyo Street Style
style-arena.jp



Zip Up Enclosures No. 1 and 2, 1968-71 by Richard and Su Rogers
Prefabricated Home from 1968.




Portrait of Mephisto by Maleonn
maleonn.com

Maleonn shoots intriguing set pieces that question our perception of reality and life’s many facets. He was one of China’s leading commercial directors before trading that life for photography. Since then, he has received international acclaim for his fantastical, albeit heavily edited works.






Chavetta Residence by Randolph Ruiz (AAA)
SF Chronicle Article, "Shadow Play" by Zahid Sardar

"I am more of a minimalist," Ruiz says. "But, as much as I like the traditional modern approach, I like the vitality in other art forms. I am interested in the nostalgic. You can borrow anew even from an old collage."
This house, Ruiz's first in the Bay Area, represents another kind of departure. Usually he likes to plan every detail, but the Chavettas, who have Argentin roots and love bright colors, had a lot to do with the interior design.



Ornj Bag by David Shock
motorcityhandbags.com

Bags created out of reused construction fencing, pulled out of abandoned fields and construction sites.



Droog Mat Walk Bathmat
allmodernfurniture.com

Simple yet ingenious, the Mat Walk Bathmat is a brilliant way to keep your feet warm after you hop out of the shower or bathtub. A plain cotton bathmat is given a twist with the addition of built-in slippers that allow you to scoot off in the mat itself after you dry your feet.




LUMIÈRE «NOIRE» by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
galeriekreo.com

The disturbing, long black lamp, invents a pivoting principle that leans on the ceiling. It moves like a living organism, like a three-headed hydra. The exaggerated diameter evokes the imposing size of Venetian chandeliers.



Rimson Rotating Coffee Table
midcenturymodernist.com



“h” Book by John Deloudis
yatzer.com

Some of the most interesting Greek personalities have opened their doors for this breathtaking collection of modern & eclectic houses. Dynamic spaces, beautiful interiors.. John Deloudis has brought together a selection of apartments from Greece, so astonishing, and so inspiring that you very well might not know what hit you!



Globe-Trotter Centenary Luggage at J.Crew
jcrew.com

Handcrafted by Globe-Trotter, the British company whose expertly crafted luggage has been carried by royalty and other discerning customers since 1897. Globe-Trotter's distinctively luxurious (and incomparably beautiful) Centenary Collection is guaranteed to withstand the rigors of travel.






iSobre Macbook Sleeve
isobre.com

While there are no Armani pinstriped suits for your laptop love just yet, the iSobre Macbook sleeve certainly goes a long way toward classing up your operation. The 100% handmade leather sleeve is made to look like a Manila mailing envelope are were developed by Alex Ulloa and Louis Garrido, designers in Cadiz, Spain. Made for MacBook and MacBook Air.



Manchester Street Style
manchesterlooks.blogspot.com



SUSPENDED! by Kahn and Selesnick
kahnselesnick.com

Their elaborately staged photographs are filled with dream-like stories. In their signature style, Kahn and Selesnick tell their story by blending together fact and fiction.

May 2008 Week 3

Marsell Shoes

Another round of shoes from the world of Marsèll Goccia. The group of individuals behind the brand are always creating art in their own intimate way and these shoes happen to be the main output for them. The shoes are all made from great leather and rubber materials with construction and details which are not to be found anywhere else.


Blackbird



Vitamin I.V. Plant Pot

The Vitamin I.V. Plant Pot ~ self watering via I.V. bag is available in classic white and limited edition black and included with the lightweight fiberglass plant pot is a height adjustable metal rod, a refillable I.V. bag and a flow regulator that allows you to set watering rates to suit your plant.
NOTCOT



Camouflage XI


Multitude I


Die Pathologie der Parteigänger IV / 2
Human Patterns by Claudia Rogge
Voss Gallery


The Great Swallow Project

Artist Benjamin Verdonck built a nest hanging high on the Rotterdam Weena Tower in the Netherlands. Apparently he has been sitting in the nest for a few days now, acting like a bird and gazing longingly at pedestrians and the giant egg he placed in the street.


Gizmodo


Monogram
R.I.P. Robert Rauschenberg (October 22, 1925 – May 12, 2008)

“I really feel sorry for people who think things like soap dishes or mirrors or Coke bottles are ugly, because they’re surrounded by things like that all day long, and it must make them miserable.” Robert Rauschenberg
NY Times


Stockholm Street Style
Face Hunter


Trophy Hangers by Phil Cuttance

The concept is quite obvious, traditional animal trophies are a pretty ridiculous thing, so Phil's hangers turns the trophy notion on its head, well actually on its butt.
Charles and Marie


The Mr. or Thug Life mirrors by Julie Ruiz

In need of some self-reflection? Designer Julie Ruiz has created this series of one-of-a-kind silk-screened hand mirrors that are sure to give you a whole new outlook. Each signed and dated piece is cut from mirrored Plexiglas in your choice of design: "The Mr." is SILVER with a handlebar moustache - for those days when you're feeling less than manly. And for all you softies out there yearning to be hard, try the "Thug Life" - GOLD with tattooed teardrops. Buy one for yourself, and one for your homies.
Yanko Design


D.I.Y. Munny Speakers

Ed Lewis (aka Fungus Amungus) has posted a great do-it-yourself project that combines one of my favorite art forms with another of my favorite art forms. He took the hip, urban chic of vinyl toys and gave them the gift of music by fusing speakers into the faces of these “Munnny” vinyl toys from Kid Robot. The end result is a design mash-up of sorts.
Instructables


NIHONJIN, BURAKUMIN: Portraits of Japan’s outcast people by Masaru Goto

GlobalCompassion.com is featuring a gallery of photographs by award winning photographer Masaru Goto. The photos are portraits of Japanese people with a surprising twist. The subjects are Burakumin, a nearly invisible (yet identifiable) group of Japanese people. They are the remnant of a caste system that passed away long ago but remains in the cultural memory. Their ancestors were the untouchables -- people who worked with dead animals (tanners and butchers). Despite being racially and ethnically Japanese through and through, the "people of the buraku" still face discrimination today.
Global Compassion



Les Machines de L'ile

Les Machines de L'ile are huge robotic animals, imagined by François Delarozière and Pierre Oreficee, that are on display in Nantes, France. While you can take a ride in the 40-foot tall elephant, there's also a mechanical squid, manta ray and other monsters that you can get inside and control.


Gizmodo



Destructif Modernization by Jan Vormann
Custom-shaped mirror
janvormann.com


Jesus Stencil by Orticanoodles

Milan street-art propagandist on why he stencils Jesus, "Shepard Fairey is my favourite street artist, his style surprises me all the time. I consider his works as guidelines defining the rules of street art. Obey's face represents a format that a lot of artists have reviewed, and I like to work in this way with Jesus’s face. Obey is great, thanx to obey propaganda, Stencil scene in Europe is characterized from a lot of french stencilers, the style is clean and technical level is very high, there are a lot of recognised artists from which I keep inspiration, such as Logan Hicks, MBW, Sich, Jr, Pq , C215.
Yatzer



Bodega in Boston, MA

This isn’t just your ordinary corner store, it’s a disguised urban clothing store. When you walk into the store you’re greeted by a couple of fellow store keepers that appears to be selling things that you would pick up at store 24 or your local mini mart. However, you tell them you’re here to buy some clothes, and the next second you’re walking through the vending machine to a palace of underground clothes and designer shoes.
freshness


Bump by Joe Sorren

There are people in the paintings of Joe Sorren, but they’re not quite human. We have ways to relate — they hold instruments, they take pictures, they build sand castles by the sea — but there is something in them that is not like us.
I have always felt that the occupants of the world of Joe Sorren are more innocent than those in mine. Their hands may be the size of heads, their heads the shape of balloons, but in all of their twists and distortions, their eyes are sources of infectious calm.
Josh Spear


The Joy Ballad by Archan Nair & Parris Whittingham

Amazing things can happen when a brilliant photographer from the Bronx, New York hooks up with a talented graphic designer from New Delhi, India.
archanN