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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Napkin

Posted on June 21, 2007 Under Art

If creativity were a thing we could turn on and off (or for that matter, a thing we had any control over whatsoever) making a living as any sort of artist might strike less fear in the hearts of our…

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Surface Magazine's 10th Annual Avant Guardian Competition

Posted on June 21, 2007 Under Art

During college I had a brief love affair with a manual Nikon and a hopeful image of myself as the next Annie Lebowitz. Sadly, due to my inability to hold my arms still, an inherent aversion to darkrooms and irreconcilable…

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Outward Creative

Posted on June 19, 2007 Under Design

Outward Creative is the online portfolio of Eli Horn, a Vancouver-based freelance designer, web developer and artist with strong talent in all three areas. Eli's website does well to demonstrate his creative and technical aptness with a clean and interactive…

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Sneak Peek: Jen Bekman's 20X200

Posted on June 13, 2007 Under Art

Murketing (penned by NYT columnist, Rob Walker) has a fantastic interview with one of my favorite gallerists here in NYC, Jen Bekman, focusing primarily on her new project 20X200. As the name suggests, 20X200 consists of print, photographic and mixed…

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