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18/05/2018
Polygon-Wrapped Floral Arrangements by Norihiko Terayama

Japanese designer Norihiko Terayama suspends simple floral arrangements in polygonal forms, contrasting the organic material with straight, meticulous lines. With the simple addition of pins and thread his series Crust of the Polygon reframes the dried plants as poetic sculptures. Another one of his series, Polygon of Tree Branch, features full branches encased in a similar geometric style. Terayama studied at… [ 44 more words ]
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Japanese designer Norihiko Terayama suspends simple floral arrangements in polygonal forms, contrasting the organic material with straight, meticulous lines. With the simple addition of pins and th…

18/05/2018
The Handmaid’s Tale returns with suitably dystopian campaign

The repressive, patriarchal regime of Gilead is set to be back on our screens for the foreseeable future, with the hotly-anticipated return of Channel 4’s The Handmaid’s Tale. To mark the second series of the show – which is based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name – 4Creative has released a new campaign that nods to the misogynistic nature of the regime and the way it places harsh restrictions on women’s freedoms. [ 217 more words ]
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The repressive, patriarchal regime of Gilead is set to be back on our screens for the foreseeable future, with the hotly-anticipated return of Channel 4’s The Handmaid’s Tale. To mark the second se…

18/05/2018
Poem of the Day: In Jerusalem

In Jerusalem, and I mean within the ancient walls, I walk from one epoch to another without a memory to guide me. The prophets over there are sharing the history of the holy ... ascending to heaven and returning less discouraged and melancholy, because love and peace are holy and are coming to town. I was walking down a slope and thinking to myself: How… [ 220 more words ]
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In Jerusalem, and I mean within the ancient walls, I walk from one epoch to another without a memory to guide me. The prophets over there are sharing the history of the holy … ascending to he…

18/05/2018
Listening, the secret of sound design: Francis Preve at Loop

To master sound design, no technology can top your own hearing. That’s the message from Francis Preve, who gave a gripping talk at Ableton Loop. Now we’ve got video – and more discussion. Nothing is sacred – not even the vaunted TB-303 filter. It’s really easy to fall into the trap of trying to define specialization in the narrowest terms possible, chasing worth in whatever trend is generating it at the moment. [ 851 more words ]
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To master sound design, no technology can top your own hearing. That’s the message from Francis Preve, who gave a gripping talk at Ableton Loop. Now we’ve got video – and more discussion. Nothing i…

18/05/2018
Captivating Architectural Illustrations Of Homes Around The World

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We don't normally feature illustrative artwork but when something like this comes along it is hard to ignore. These captivating drawings feature homes of all different styles of architecture, from all different parts of the world. By using bold sweeping line and colour density, designer… [ 878 more words ]
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18/05/2018
KALLAX twin headboard for narrow space

We have 2 children sharing a room. My youngest had a twin captain’s bed without a headboard. Her pillows kept falling off the bed at night. Because of the way the room is laid out, a traditional twin headboard would have been impeded by the window ledge and would have pushed the bed farther out into the room and created useless space behind the headboard. [ 279 more words ]
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We have 2 children sharing a room. My youngest had a twin captain’s bed without a headboard. Her pillows kept falling off the bed at night. Because of the way the room is laid out, a traditional tw…

18/05/2018
Miniature Installations Transform Bookshelves into the Back Alleys of Japan

If you’ve ever wandered around Tokyo on foot you’ll know that it can sometimes be like a spider web of side streets and back alleys. It’s one of the things that makes Tokyo so unique and therein lies the allure of exploring the massive city. Now, one designer has brought that magic to bookshelves by designing back alley bookends. The clever idea is the brainchild of a Japanese designer who goes by the name [ 159 more words ]
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The back alley bookends, on display at Design Festa in Tokyo. Photo by twitter user If you’ve ever wandered around Tokyo on foot you’ll know that it can sometimes be like a spider web of …

18/05/2018
Introducing: The Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Shepard Fairey Limited Edition

Quick Take Launched in conjunction with their announcement of artist Shepard Fairey as a new brand ambassador, Hublot has created a limited edition of their hand-wound Meca-10 line that has been designed with input from Fairey. The latest in Hublot's series of art-themed watches, Fairey, who founded OBEY clothing and whose art includes the creation of the iconic Barack Obama Hope poster, seems a natural fit for the brands focus on disruptive, avant-garde, and controversial artists. [ 511 more words ]
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Quick Take Launched in conjunction with their announcement of artist Shepard Fairey as a new brand ambassador, Hublot has created a limited edition of their hand-wound Meca-10 line that has been de…

18/05/2018
Olivia Rose: “I don’t give a f*ck about fashion”

Olivia Rose was never supposed to be a photographer. In fact, she actively ran in the opposite direction from it when she was growing up. Born and bred in the suburbs of north-west London, Rose was desperate to become a fine artist or a journalist when she was a teenager. She partly puts this aversion down to her tumultuous relationship with her father, who worked as a photographer throughout her childhood. [ 1,263 more word ]
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Olivia Rose was never supposed to be a photographer. In fact, she actively ran in the opposite direction from it when she was growing up. Born and bred in the suburbs of north-west London, Rose was…

18/05/2018
Why photography needs museums

The photography landscape in the UK is thriving right now, with significant exhibitions appearing regularly in major gallery and museum spaces across the country. There is also an exciting festival scene, including established events such as Photo London, taking place this weekend, and newcomers such as Photo North, arriving in Harrogate for the first time this autumn. Into this exciting environment comes a major new photography centre at the V&A in London, which will double the space currently devoted to the medium at the museum. [ 1,653 more word ]
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The photography landscape in the UK is thriving right now, with significant exhibitions appearing regularly in major gallery and museum spaces across the country. There is also an exciting festival…

18/05/2018
Meeting of Styles ’18 Bank Holiday Weekend Festival London

This coming May Bank holiday EndoftheLine will host a fantastic 3 day weekend festival in the heart of Shoreditch filled with live art, music, and over 80 artists painting their unique styles and collaborating on walls from Brick Lane to Cheshire Street. The unique venue at the heart of the festival is the Nomadic Community gardens, a space for people to be people. [ 130 more words ]
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This coming May Bank holiday EndoftheLine will host a fantastic 3 day weekend festival in the heart of Shoreditch filled with live art, music, and over 80 artists painting their unique styles and c…

18/05/2018
wear this there: proper.

ever find a hotel so cute on the internet you want to book a trip just so you can lay your head on their pretty beds? same. kelly Wearstler-designed proper just opened in san francisco and is a gem in the city by the bay just waiting for you to book one of their gorgeous array of unique rooms. with nods to some very diverse period pieces, the… [ 181 more words ]
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ever find a hotel so cute on the internet you want to book a trip just so you can lay your head on their pretty beds? same. kelly Wearstler-designed proper just opened in san francisco and is a gem…

18/05/2018
6 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Brighter Now

Spring is in full bloom! It’s a time of late sunsets and warm breezes, but you don’t need to step outside to soak up the season. Make your home feel brighter right now, and you can enjoy the freshness of the season indoors. While “spring cleaning” is pretty standard, “spring redecorating” might sound like a whole different beast, but it can make all the difference in your home. [ 661 more words ]
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Some simple changes will make your home feel brighter immediately. Image: Tatum BrownSpring is in full bloom! It’s a time of late sunsets and warm breezes, but you don’t need to step outside to soa…

18/05/2018
the girls’ room {ripping off the bandaid}

On June 30, 2009 I posted a tour of my coming daughter’s nursery. At that point I had been blogging for a little over a year. Her room was so much fun to create. I snapped a few pictures and wrote a blog post sharing the details in case anyone else wanted ideas. Pinterest had not been created yet and I didn’t think much about it when I published that tour. [ 533 more words ]
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On June 30, 2009 I posted a tour of my coming daughter’s nursery. At that point I had been blogging for a little over a year. Her room was so much fun to create. I snapped a few pictures and wrote …

18/05/2018
the girls’ room {ripping off the bandaid}

On June 30, 2009 I posted a tour of my coming daughter’s nursery. At that point I had been blogging for a little over a year. Her room was so much fun to create. I snapped a few pictures and wrote a blog post sharing the details in case anyone else wanted ideas. Pinterest had not been created yet and I didn’t think much about it when I published that tour. [ 533 more words ]
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On June 30, 2009 I posted a tour of my coming daughter’s nursery. At that point I had been blogging for a little over a year. Her room was so much fun to create. I snapped a few pictures and wrote …

18/05/2018
What does a visual history of ISIS look like?

On an otherwise unexceptional day in August 2014, a video titled A Message to America was uploaded to YouTube. In the video, a man dressed in an orange jumpsuit is seen kneeling on the ground in the desert next to a masked man dressed all in black. The masked man, who speaks with a British accent, starts to cut his captive’s neck with a knife before the video fades to black and the body is seen slumped on the ground. [ 1,086 more word ]
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On an otherwise unexceptional day in August 2014, a video titled A Message to America was uploaded to YouTube. In the video, a man dressed in an orange jumpsuit is seen kneeling on the ground in th…

18/05/2018
Meet The Others: Lisa Hunt

Meet The Others: Lisa Hunt May 18, 2018Posted by Anouka Pedley-Egan The Other Art Fair Brooklyn artist Lisa Hunt’s work explores the spatial and meditative relationships found within repeat patterns. Inspired by Art Deco and comprised of graphic shapes, symbols and re-imagined typographic elements, Lisa’s works are expressed with a minimalist approach. How would you describe your artwork? My work explores the rhythmic repetition of graphic, geometric symbols and forms. [ 333 more words ]
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Meet The Others: Lisa Hunt May 18, 2018Posted by Anouka Pedley-Egan The Other Art Fair Brooklyn artist Lisa Hunt’s work explores the spatial and meditative relationships found within repeat pattern…

18/05/2018
The Famous Merlion in Singapore

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Singapore layover If you end up in Singapore during a layover that is over 5 hours, you should definitely grab a taxi and head into this area of the city. The Singapore airport is one of the best (and most efficient) in the world, so it is definitely worth making the transit through customs and give the city a visit. [ 136 more words ]
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18 May 2018 : Friday May 2018 : Friday Singapore layover If you end up in Singapore during a layover that is over 5 hour…

18/05/2018
Art Quote of the Day

Art Quote of the Day: "Art is not a study of positive reality, it is the seeking for ideal truth." - John Ruskin "Art is not a study of positive reality, it is the seeking for ideal truth." Source: BrainyQuote
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Art Quote of the Day: “Art is not a study of positive reality, it is the seeking for ideal truth.” – John Ruskin “Art is not a study of positive reality, it is the seeking f…

18/05/2018
Poem of the Day: Dedication for a Plot of Ground

This plot of ground facing the waters of this inlet is dedicated to the living presence of Emily Dickinson Wellcome who was born in England; married; lost her husband and with her five year old son sailed for New York in a two-master; was driven to the Azores; ran adrift on Fire Island shoal, met her second husband in a Brooklyn boarding house, [ 217 more words ]
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This plot of ground facing the waters of this inlet is dedicated to the living presence of Emily Dickinson Wellcome who was born in England; married; lost her husband and with her five year old son…

18/05/2018
The Australian zombie horror Cargo is burdened by its own gravitas

In Cargo, Martin Freeman plays Andy, a man who has to kill his wife after she turns into a zombie and travels across country with baby daughter Rosie on his back. Addictive Pictures, Causeway Films, Head Gear Films Since the 1970s, some of the best horror films have been made in Australia. Something about the vastness of the continent, and its geographical remoteness from the northern and western hemispheres, lends itself to the kind of existential explorations of alienation that underpin the best examples of this genre. [ 910 more words ]
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In Cargo, Martin Freeman plays Andy, a man who has to kill his wife after she turns into a zombie and travels across country with baby daughter Rosie on his back. Addictive Pictures, Causeway Films…

18/05/2018
The Australian zombie horror Cargo is burdened by its own gravitas

In Cargo, Martin Freeman plays Andy, a man who has to kill his wife after she turns into a zombie and travels across country with baby daughter Rosie on his back. Addictive Pictures, Causeway Films, Head Gear Films Since the 1970s, some of the best horror films have been made in Australia. Something about the vastness of the continent, and its geographical remoteness from the northern and western hemispheres, lends itself to the kind of existential explorations of alienation that underpin the best examples of this genre. [ 910 more words ]
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In Cargo, Martin Freeman plays Andy, a man who has to kill his wife after she turns into a zombie and travels across country with baby daughter Rosie on his back. Addictive Pictures, Causeway Films…

18/05/2018
5 viral nonprofit campaigns and what you can learn from them

When the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge hit the Internet in 2014, the branding world was thrown for a loop. Many marketers didn’t realize that content could go viral in that capacity—especially for a nonprofit. Three young men living with the neurodegenerative disease ALS started the challenge of pouring buckets of ice water on their heads, filming it, posting it on social media, and inviting others to take the plunge. [ 2,622 more words ]
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When the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge hit the Internet in 2014, the branding world was thrown for a loop. Many marketers didn’t realize that content could go viral in that capacity—especially for a non…

17/05/2018
Beauty in simplicity: The golden rules of minimalist photography

Have you noticed that minimalism has been getting a lot of pop-culture air time lately? There is a palpable thirst for sustainable living, a throwback to authenticity, and a renewed focus on what really matters. The humble Google search confirms this, with searches for minimalism increasing by a whopping 230% from 2016-17 worldwide. Photo by Evgeniya Porechenskaya at Canva For those looking to master the subtle art of minimalism, look no further. [ 778 more words ]
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Have you noticed that minimalism has been getting a lot of pop-culture air time lately? There is a palpable thirst for sustainable living, a throwback to authenticity, and a renewed focus on what r…

17/05/2018
Stereo Modulator is a new AUv3 effect converting mono sound to stereo

You can’t have enough audio units right? Or at least it certainly seems that way these days. Now there’s a new AUv3, Stereo Modulator is an effect that converts mono sound into stereo sound, with an adjustable width and also optional stereo modulation. The app works by using a bank of randomised stereo de-correlators that apply micro-delays into the sound and also introduce random differences between the spectrums of the left and the right audio channels. [ 188 more words ]
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You can’t have enough audio units right? Or at least it certainly seems that way these days. Now there’s a new AUv3, Stereo Modulator is an effect that converts mono sound into stereo sound, with a…

17/05/2018
Inside the Childhood Imagination with Norman Rockwell’s “The Little Model”

NORMAN ROCKWELL, THE LITTLE MODEL. ESTIMATE $1,000,000–1,500,000 IN THE AMERICAN ART AUCTION (23 MAY, NEW YORK). Throughout his celebrated career Norman Rockwell was renowned for his unique ability to capture the spirit of daily American life with wit and warmth. Among the hundreds of artworks he created as illustrations for famed publications including The Saturday Evening Post and Collier's, his images of children were particularly treasured. [ 727 more words ]
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NORMAN ROCKWELL, THE LITTLE MODEL. ESTIMATE $1,000,000–1,500,000 IN THE AMERICAN ART AUCTION (23 MAY, NEW YORK). Throughout his celebrated career Norman Rockwell was renowned for his unique ability…

17/05/2018
Kelly Wearstler on Her Love Affair with Gold and Art-Filled Interiors

Since a 2009 profile in which The New Yorker dubbed her “the presiding grande dame of West Coast interior design,” Kelly Wearstler has become a globetrotting luxury lifestyle guru, with commissions ranging from The Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Anguilla to Gwen Stefani’s Beverly Hills mansion. The LA-based, AD100 designer's signature glamour-meets-eclectic aesthetic is brimming with printed wallpapers, whimsical objets d’art and copious amounts of marble and metallics. [ 965 more words ]
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Since a 2009 profile in which The New Yorker dubbed her “the presiding grande dame of West Coast interior design,” Kelly Wearstler has become a globetrotting luxury lifestyle guru, with commissions…

17/05/2018
Imagined Insects Camouflaged as Star Wars Characters by Illustrator Richard Wilkinson

UK-based illustrator Richard Wilkinson created a series of fantastical insects based on the most famous Star Wars characters. It’s easy to imagine these incredibly life-like renderings truly existing as creatures crawling on a planet far away, and each is given a cheeky scientific name with Latin roots that relate to its sci-fi counterpart like Roboduobus Deoduobus for R2D2 or Chaetebarbatus Bonamicii… [ 88 more words ]
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UK-based illustrator Richard Wilkinson created a series of fantastical insects based on the most famous Star Wars characters. It’s easy to imagine these incredibly life-like renderings truly existi…

17/05/2018
Landscape

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17/05/2018
Friday essay: how to fix Parliament House – what about some neighbours?

Parliament House is a citadel — the practices and representations of democracy have been segregated from the community. Kim Dovey This is an edited version of a Senate Occasional Lecture delivered in Parliament House on May 11. Parliament House in Canberra celebrated its 30th birthday last week; the grass was freshly mowed and the fences to keep the citizens off the hill were under construction. [ 2,043 more words ]
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Parliament House is a citadel — the practices and representations of democracy have been segregated from the community. Kim DoveyThis is an edited version of a Senate Occasional Lecture delivered i…

17/05/2018
Luscious Handmade Glass Orchids by Laura Hart Reflect Plants’ Exotic Beauty

Colorful orchids, identical in size, bloom in UK artist Laura Hart’s studio. From their bilateral symmetry to their splashes of pigment, the glass designer’s perfectly crafted forms illustrate the strange exotic beauty of the plant species. With their soft and fleshy glass petals, Hart’s botanical sculptures appear as fully bloomed flower heads, each of which has a different pattern to reflect the diversity of the species. [ 423 more words ]
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Glass Miltonia Orchid Colorful orchids, identical in size, bloom in UK artist Laura Hart’s studio. From their bilateral symmetry to their splashes of pigment, the glass designer’s perfectly crafted…

17/05/2018
Q***r Looking, Q***r Being

Why it’s important to see non-binary and transgender bodies in photography. By Rowan Renee and Arno Mokros This conversation is excerpted from a much longer dialogue between artist Rowan Renee and critical viewer Arno Mokros. Our conversation has spanned over two years, fifty written pages, and many hours of recorded audio. We first met in 2015, during an open studio at Pioneer Works, where Rowan presented work as an artist in residence. [ 1,791 more word ]
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Why it’s important to see non-binary and transgender bodies in photography. By Rowan Renee and Arno Mokros Rowan Renee, Untitled, 2015, from the series ZCourtesy the artist This conversation is exc…

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