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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Noelle Allen: Chicago

Posted on June 13, 2007 Under Art

I never imagined anyone taking artistic inspiration from high-school biology classes...but then again, I never imagined finding inspiration for anything other than a good nap. While I was staring vacantly into space as my teacher tried to placate the Creationists,…

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ICFF: Miscellany, Remainders

Posted on May 24, 2007 Under Design

This will be the last post about ICFF this year, I promise. There were just so many treasures hidden in the sea of eurotrash uh, trash that was too good not to share...after this we'll be back to the bite-size…

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Rockers: Sao Paulo

Posted on May 16, 2007 Under Art

If you love music magazines as much as I do, you already know how to appreciate a good rock photographer: it's the one who can get into places other than the back stage or trailer to show the adoring public…

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Imitation, Flattery: BKLYN Designs Edition

Posted on May 14, 2007 Under Design

Last year I was involved in the Green Homes Tour and received a heavy dose of sustainable resources and alternative wood choices knowledge and since then, this sort of furniture has continued to catch my eye. While at BKLYN Designs…

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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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Corey Arnold: Skitt Fiske!

Posted on May 2, 2007 Under Art

Corey Arnold has a bit of a fanbase around our virtual office. Not surprising, really--in addition to contributions to the likes of Men's Journal, FHM UK, Adbusters Norway and Italian Rolling Stone, he's received a grant from the American- Scandinavian…

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