Abigail Percy's Kraft Paper Prints

Posted on July 12, 2007 Under Art

I figured that I won't get murdered for cruising Etsy on company time if I actually write instead of shop, so I'm killing two birds with one stone (writing and shopping) to point out why you should snag some of…

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IYC Update!

Posted on July 10, 2007 Under Art

Last Thursday, I wrote about the new issue of If You Could, the ongoing project that asks artists to answer the question "If you could do anything tomorrow, what would it be?" There are still copies of this book up…

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Sweeter than Honey, Better than Gold

Posted on July 6, 2007 Under Art, Life

"Sweeter than Honey, Better than Gold..." I love that saying for some reason; it reminds me of a Kings of Leon song, but after further research, I found out that it has a more religious connotation. At any rate, I…

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It Figures

Posted on July 5, 2007 Under Art

PIEK! is an art group based in Amsterdam. Damien Hirst is a contemporary British artist. PIEK! appears to be just starting out; Damien Hirst has exhibited all over the world and his piece The Physical Impossibility of Death in the…

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Spear Exclusive: Global Talent Database

Posted on July 5, 2007 Under Art

Ooh, this sounds good: "An online talent search engine designed to connect the creative class with enthusiasts around the world." If "enthusiasts" means clients (also known as jobs) like I think it does, the new Global Talent Database sounds like…

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Tom Judd's Everyday, Redux

Posted on July 5, 2007 Under Art

We have been following Spear Collective Member Tom Judd's Everyday illustration efforts since he completed a full year of daily drawings in 2005. On July 1st, he embarked on a refreshed and committed journey to complete another year's worth of…

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Neil Duerden

Posted on July 5, 2007 Under Art

UK-based graphic designer Neil Duerden revealed some new work recently, and the results are absolutely stunning. His mixture of organic imagery, vector designs and photography creates an impressive mosaic of patterns and colors that takes center stage even when he's…

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Art, Inspired by Your Day Job: Chicago

Posted on July 3, 2007 Under Art

Before reading further, please take stock of your past and current employment situation. If you an obnoxiously rich heiress whose most taxing chore will be deciding on your outfit for the after-party (or the after-after party), or anyone else fortunate…

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Dzine's Dnipro

Posted on June 25, 2007 Under Art

Chicago artist Dzine (otherwise known as Carlos Rolon) recently threw out one bold and badass installation at Venice Biennale. Instead of presenting another one of his classically colorful and abstract paintings, Dzine decided to shake up the Canals with "The…

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Shepard Fairey: E Pluribus Venom

Posted on June 22, 2007 Under Art

This Saturday, Shepard Fairey's much anticipated exhibit at Jonathan Levine Gallery in NY will open to the public. E Pluribus Venom, which translates "Out of many, poison," is the title of his latest collection, and the politically-charged pieces blend a…

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