February 13, 2012 | Cool Travel | by Florence Li 
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Hotel Sunline Kamata is located in Kamata, Japan. Three of the hotel rooms were redesigned by the memebers in Chaos*Lounge, which is a team of professinal, amateur, illustrators and designers established on the internet. Instead of a king-size bed and breathtaking view, the imaginative illustrations are all over the walls and ceiling. Read more
February 13, 2012 | New Music | by Eric Michaels of Paper Thick Walls |
Chicago Mixtape is the brainchild of Casey Meehan. Subscribers receive an email every week that includes a free mix tape of Chicago bands with upcoming shows in the city. The service keeps your iTunes fresh with trending music. In addition, Chicago Mixtape holds a live music series that features mix tape alumni at some of the best venues in Chicago.
February 12, 2012 | Video | 
by Michael Tyson |
I did some freelance work for Droga5 once and I have to say everything said in this film is one hundred percent true. This story is so touching and makes you realise this world ain’t such a bad place after all. Cue fuzzy feeling.
February 12, 2012 | New Art | by Giulio Rossi |
‘It needs a flight of fancy to make a good picture turn bad’. That was my thought when I saw my little nephew ripping out cartoon stickers from his album. Then I started to ruin some pop culture icons by reshaping them into a digital collage. That’s how the series How I Destroy A Mith come about. Read more
February 12, 2012 | New Art | by Tristan Rayner |
I’m a fan of art that has an edge, some bite, maybe some blinding colour, or just blows my mind when looking at it for the first time. Therefore, my trip to check out Newcastle Art Gallery’s Modern Masterpieces exhibition was with some trepidation – would I like the ‘old’ stuff? Some hour and a half later, I came away deeply impressed by the range and quality of work. In particular, the works of William Dobell, a local to the area, were visually stunning. Accordingly, the portrait of Margaret Olley by Dobell (Archibald Prize winner in 1948) is probably the most important piece; vibrant, stunning and magnificent. The exhibition runs until March 4 – so be quick! Read more
February 11, 2012 | New Art | by Gerry Mak |
Lisa Nilsson’s Tissue Series consists of anatomical cross-sections made from Japanese mulberry paper and the gilded edges of old books. Read more
February 11, 2012 | New Design | by Gerry Mak |
Designed by Patrick Jouffret of French design studion agency 360, this unisex bicycle helmet folds up into a compact shape small enough to fit in your purse or backpack, so you’re not left wondering what to do with it after you’ve locked up your bike.
February 11, 2012 | New Trends | by Gerry Mak |
Christian, a nine-year-old leukemia patient, wished for a backyard fort shaped like the Millennium Falcon. The Make-A-Wish Foundation granted his wish. Read more
February 11, 2012 | New Music | by Zuliandi Azli |
Independent singer songwriter Rae Morris is a rare find. Such depth and tragic tones from such a young talent; this girl deserves attention. Her track, Wait a While, is beyond beautiful in its own right.
February 11, 2012 | Video | by Rob Allen |
D.O. Roth, the German video director who brought Joy Division back to life in a Playmobil animation, earning more than 600,000 YouTube viewers, has struck again. Last year, the internet came alive with talk of the legendary band’s 1979 TV performance of Transmission being performed by the toy figures. Read more
February 11, 2012 | New Art | by JM |
Joanna Mortreux, a Melbourne-based artist, has created the series The Awkwardness of Living and Dying Simultaneously, where monumental figures sit like cryogenically frozen specimens of either some ancient past or some frozen future. Like artefacts in a museum, they exist as landmarks or even portals to another space or imagined time. All inspired by the crazy cold beauty of Iceland. Read more
February 11, 2012 | New Fashion | by Gerry Mak |
If you’ve ever wondered what you might look like hanging skinless in Leatherface’s meat locker, these ‘muscles leggings‘ by James Lillis will give you a pretty good idea.
February 11, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Low Lai Chow |
Cats have a high propensity for silliness, and toast on their faces, as this set of snaps from the Huffington Post reveals. This is the latest online meme. What’s next: Cracker Dogs? Read more
February 11, 2012 | Video | by Gerry Mak |
Here’s an interesting if somewhat off-putting video demonstrating how one can change one’s own physique drastically in just a few hours.
February 11, 2012 | New Film | by Gerry Mak |
Nazis, who have colonized the dark side of the moon since their defeat in WWII, have decided to re-invade Earth in the upcoming comedic action/sci-fi/steampunk-ish film Iron Sky. Laibach did the soundtrack. Who’s stoked? I’m stoked.
Mcbess, aka Matthieu Bessudo, is a very talented French illustrator living in London who has a pretty strong character-driven style which produces very eye-catching compositions. His black and white universe is filled with exaggerated characters and unique retro expressions: a mix of ‘old school’ cartoon, rock’n’roll, retro and modern elements. He is able to fuse all of that to deliver wonderful little masterpieces. Read more
Since I heard about Carl Krull, I’ve followed him closely and have always been fascinated by his drawings and paintings. On his website he has several videos where you can watch him work. Read more
This entertaining documentary follows a group of seemingly clichéd American teenagers in their last year of high school. Through a comprehensive recording of their lives it reminds us that, when examining anything in detail, there is no such thing as a cliché. The naivety and hope of each student shines through, providing a memorable and accurate portrait of a middle-American high school. Read more
There’s something quite captivating about the muted tones and soft textures of Anna Fraser’s photographs. The Australian designer has a very precise sense of framing, which is reflected in the slightly insidery, but beautifully balanced perspective that her work provides on places and scenery that only few people ever get to experience. By her own admission, Fraser ‘prefers things that are not usually very fashionable. Like beige, lots of beige and maybe a bit of taupe’. We think she might be onto something. Read more
Cats have a high propensity for silliness, and toast on their faces, as this set of snaps from the Huffington Post reveals. This is the latest online meme. What’s next: Cracker Dogs? Read more
You may have already heard composer Nico Muhly this year on All Is Well, Samamidon’s lovely reimaginings of immigrant folk songs. (If you haven’t, you should). Mothertongue, Muhly’s second album and first for Brassland (run by members of the National), is divided into three acts. Read more
She may have designed for Ralph Lauren, but it’s hard to believe that Brandy Lunsford’s first two collections have been of this calibre. Read more
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Italian brand Brionvega has resurrected the classy Radiofonografio piece first created in 1965. The updated version is just like the original turntable/radio unit, but also has a CD/DVD player.
Communication prosthesis by Sascha Nordmeyer
This ‘communication prosthesis’ by designer Sascha Nordmeyer is hilarious and awesome. I want to wear one to a job interview.
Honest Food Preparation Instructions
Yes, we’ve all been there: the chinese food from last week that still looks edible amongst the bare surrounds of an empty fridge. But really, we shouldn’t. Just let it be. Or College Humor will expose you! Read more
Francoise Nielly’s Yellow series
Parisian visual artist Francoise Nielly brings technicolour to the forefront in her latest series, Yellow. Featuring thick impasto palette knife strokes and trippy neon hues, Nielly captures the vulnerable expressions of her muses to a tee. Read more
Never ever, ever, ever, ever park here
Some friendly advice for the neighbours, who simply don’t get it, or street art? You decide which one it is.
This Powder Necklace features a pearlized Turbo Cinereus shell with tiny holes drilled into the bottom, filled with a sparkling silver-colored powder that when gently tapped, sprinkles a light dusting on the wearer’s chest. Designed by Stephanie Simek. Read more
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