Although Antonio Santin‘s approach is traditional, his subjects are photo based and at times evoke a digital camera rendering, which brings to his pictures a proof of the struggles with contemporary subjectivity and the challenges of defining meaning where there might only be superficiality. Santín’s paintings are sculptural, which is evident in the ways that …
Simon Page created some wonderful retro style posters for the International Year of Astronomy which is this year (2009). Rather than go for a modern sci-fi highly photoshopped image he has gone for a more retro feel with posters that you might of expect to see on an old astronomy book back in the 60s …
Instantly add visual interest to your iPhone without adding weight with the new Perforated Snap Case. The Snap Case is the newest in the Incase lineup of cases for iPhone 3GS/3G and is a low profile, one-piece protective solution for iPhone. The Perforated Snap Case takes the style to the next level with its all-over …
Ex – Otago are an indie pop italian band (coming from Genoa). They have produced two albums, “The chestnuts time” (2003) and “Tanti saluti” (2007), and they are also popular for the remix of ” The rhythm of the night” by Corona, the nineties’ song that was a big dance success. By the way Ex …
Uniform Wares, a London-based product design and manufacturing company that produces everyday items for individuals with an eye for meticulous design detail. The company’s first collection is a range of unisex wrist watches with a minimal, contemporary aesthetic, available in four monochromatic tones, black /white / portland / taupe, and four warm colours, mustard / …
Two nice ideas from the italian Design Dot, a small publishing house ofobjects in small series. CipCip (99 € ) is a coloured glazed ceramic birdfeeder. It is ready to be hung up outdoors, to provide a warm winter shelter for small birds and a safe nest for large hatches. Thanks to its natural materials, …
-20 to Xmas. You are still in time to buy some cool gifts from the web, and we are here with some picks from our friends @ AIAIAI. The A-stand (50 €) is designed to serve a functional and practical need in improving the ergonomic work position at your workstation. It comes in all Black, …
The Dutch artist Zeger Reyers’ installation “Rotating Kitchen” is a kitchen that rotates slowly and will continue to do so through February, its objects let loose in the containing cube. It’s part of the program “Eating the Universe. Food in Art.” at Germany’s Kunsthalle Düsseldorf that features a whole series of exhibits, performances, and lectures …
Another nice selection of Xmas gifts, this time from the design store Owo. Starting from top left, Cucuruku (215 €) is a wall clock made in wood wengè natural or balck painted. with battery quartz movement. Tolomeo Micro (150 €) is a classic piece between the table lamps. The Artemide best-seller is realized in polished …
In an effort to establish new platforms for public art and performance, the multimedia duo SWEATSHOPPE has developed a new interactive technology that enables them to explore the relationship between video, mark making and architecture. Dubbed “video painting”, this technology allows them to essentially “paint” video onto any surface. Shooting in Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, …
Xmas is really near ! We have asked Claus Krogmann of Charles & Marie to suggest some nice items from their super web shop, and this is his very nice selection. So here you can find some stylish ideas for your upcoming xmas gifts. Moreover starting today up to sunday it is a FREE SHIPPING …
Dunlop Falken Tires are being promoted in Japan through association with a “Melody Road” set up in the Nagano Prefecture. A billboard informs motorists that if they slow down to 40 km/h on the twisting hilly road, they will hear a melody played out by their tires on the road. The safety message won the …
The Brazilians Fernando Mendes de Almeida and Roberto Hirth are studied industrial designers and trained carpenters. A few years ago Mendes and Hirth founded their own design studio. Whilst Roberto Hirth is a descendent of the furniture producing family Laubisch-Hirth, renowned in South America, Fernando Almeida worked for over seven years as the “right-hand man” …
