Forget spray-paint and posters. For Portuguese artists, Alexandre Farto, it’s all about acid, bleach, hammers, chisels, drills and stencils. Rad or what? Here’s what he has to say about it: “The development of this line of work has essentially two bases: one is graffiti in its most destructive side, which […]
inside musical instruments
If you’ve ever been curious about the inner workings of a violin, cello, flute, and/or pipe organ here it is. Art directed by photographer Bjoern Ewers, these macro shots are part of a print campaign for the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra. Don’t you just love how spacious the hallow chambers appear? […]
the violin maker
Absolutely loved the intimate shots, mellifluous sounds, passion and craftsmanship in ‘The Violin Maker’ – a short film on New York violin maker, Sam Zygmuntowicz. The film was shot and directed by Dustin Cohen as the first part of the promising ‘Made in Brooklyn’ series. Can’t wait to see what […]
the underwater project
How rad are these compelling visions of the underwater world and surfers/swimmers mid-action as they’re thrown down by the force of waves? They’re part of Australian photographer, Mark Tipple’s, ‘The Underwater Project.’ “Surf photography’s been around forever, I wanted something different” Mark says. “I was bored of shooting empty waves. […]
10 of the most beautiful bookstores in the world
Shakespeare & Company, Paris, France Selexyz Bookstore, Maastricht, Holland Librería El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, Argentina Livraria da Vila, Sao Paulo, Brazil Cook & Book, Brussels, Belgium There’s really nothing like getting lost in a bookstore for hours on end. Especially when they’re this gorgeous. 5 more beautiful bookstores […]
99 designers share their fall 2012 inspirations
Jen Kao, “Foxy”Photo: Still from Wong Kar Wai film, Sony Pictures Classics J. Crew, “Shape”Photo: Irving Penn Peter Som, “Boom”Photo: John Chamberlain – A Retrospective Exhibition, Diane Waldman, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York, 1971 Preen, “Grid” Kate Spade, “Serendipitous” To celebrate the beginning of New York Fashion Week […]