Hecklewood Goes Behind the Scenes with UNKL

Posted on May 15, 2007 Under Design

Sammy and the guys over at Hecklewood seem to do a superb job of getting behind the scenes with (and into the minds of) artists we love. In preparation for their upcoming UNKL exhibition called 'Amerkin Wasteland,' they recently uncorked…

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New York Design Week: It's Always Better With A Plan

Posted on May 11, 2007 Under Design

If you're going to be in NYC for Design Week (May 19-22), be sure to check out Core77's incredibly comprehensive calendar of events. Covering the best on- and off-site exhibits and parties, they've cut right through the garbage to bring…

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Scot Lefavor Art Show: Boulder

Posted on May 10, 2007 Under Art

Tomorrow evening, from eight to twelve, Scot Lefavor will be showing his new work at JoyEngine in Boulder. I just popped by their studio to say hello, and everyone seems to be really excited about this show-- the guys gave…

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Austin City Limits Lineup

Posted on May 10, 2007 Under Music

Every year around this time, I get an ALL CAPS, exclamatory instant message from my brother, who's slaving away in his cubicle at GSD&M in Austin, TX. Why would he be so excited on a Thursday, you ask? Well, it…

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Last Painted Rooms Art Show: SF

Posted on May 9, 2007 Under Art

Tomorrow evening in San Francisco will be the opening of the Last Painted Rooms Art Show at the Hotel Des Arts. Artists have been painting up those rooms for about two years now, and this show will mark the end…

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Trofeu Gameworld: Sao Paulo

Posted on May 9, 2007 Under Gadgetry

Tonight will mark an important time for video games in Brazil. Fifty-thousand dedicated gaming fans have voted for their favorite 2006 games, and the winners will be announced at the 3rd Annual Trofeu Gameworld event -- the largest of its…

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The Art of Play: Chicago

Posted on May 8, 2007 Under Art

The centerpiece of this summer's "Art of Play" in Chicago, "Niki in the Garden" exhibits over 30 fanciful sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle at The Garfield Park Conservatory. Internationally renowned for her interpretation of the female form in her…

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AM Radio for PUMA French 77

Posted on May 7, 2007 Under Art

We just got some great shots from the guys over at AM Radio of their latest project-- this time, for PUMA's F77 event last Sunday in Washington DC. The team combined their painting and design chops to create some kickass…

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The Storied Line: Jason Thielke Does It Again

Posted on May 7, 2007 Under Art

Spear Collective artist and super-good-friend of mine Jason Thielke has a show with Jeremy Wineberg at the Space Gallery in Denver. The artist reception is this coming Wednesday, May 9th from 6-10pm-- if you make it, be sure to congratulate…

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Design for Humanity: Last Chance to Bid!

Posted on May 4, 2007 Under Art

You have a little under two days (1d 23h 34m to be exact) to submit ebay bids for some great art produced to raise money for Billabong's Design for Humanity initiative. Each piece is on 18" x 18"wood panels, and…

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