Urban Camouflage

Posted on March 4, 2009 Under Art

Chameleons, commandos, Transformers, and high school freshmen all blend in with their surroundings for survival. In Germany the idea of Urban Camouflage deals with our relationship to urban space. Inspired by the ghillie suit -- the military camouflage that makes…

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Black-eyed Suzie Portraits

Posted on March 3, 2009 Under Art

If the long, striking faces created for the stop-motion film Coraline have you pining for more handmade figures, the work of Sarah Faber (AKA Black-eyed Suzie) may be up your alley. The Montreal-based artist's wide-eyed dolls are beautifully displayed in…

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Better History @ American Standard Gallery

Posted on March 2, 2009 Under Art

Some say if you want to know where you're going, it's best to take a look at where you've been. The Better History exhibition at New York's American Standard Gallery certainly embodies that sentiment. The show, curated by Nick Poe…

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Monsieur T x Hecklewood: Noir, Blanc, et Gris

Posted on March 2, 2009 Under Art

The last time Monsieur T and Hecklewood collaborated on an art exhibit it was to show off some serious skate decks. Having enjoyed success with their Wood Pushers exhibit back in December, two of our favorite tee design lines are…

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Kinetica Art Show

Posted on February 27, 2009 Under Art

Holy sci-fi robot laser art! The Kinetica Art show opens in London this weekend. It is billed as an art fair for  "carnivorous lampshades, pole dancing robots, man-animal-machine hybrids, mechanical writing machines, mesmerizing light sculptures and cybernetics." It's as if…

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Islands in L.A.

Posted on February 27, 2009 Under Art

"It all started with a simple thank you email to our friend Luke Ramsey, co-founder of Islands Fold, for designing Poketo's sweet Animal Mugs," begins the tale behind today's Islands in L.A. extravaganza. Kicking off at 3 p.m. at Poketo…

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Project Chaboo

Posted on February 27, 2009 Under Design

Ken Tomita wanted to create an affordable piece of quality furniture that didn't skimp on design. From this idea, the Chaboo was born. The name originates from the Japanese word "chabudai," which means "low table." Ken changed the spelling to…

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Scion Space x Sao Paulo

Posted on February 26, 2009 Under Art

Continuing to further shorten the artistic gap between the U.S. and Brazil, Sao Paulo's Choque Cultural is extending their connections northwestward to well-respected Scion Space in Los Angeles. The Sao Paulo exhibit starts on Feb. 28 and features some of…

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Rafa Jenn x Triangles and Rectangles

Posted on February 26, 2009 Under Art

It's been a while since we've heard from Rafa Jenn, who looks like he's been busy since his pin-ups first caught our eye. A few limited edition prints later we spotted his newest piece, "Triangles and Rectangles", a series of…

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DNA House

Posted on February 25, 2009 Under Art

DNA 11, the creative company known for transforming your personal DNA into custom works of contemporary art, has set up their first pop-up gallery in a house on the West Coast. Starting today visitors can set up an appointment to…

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