Jill Greenberg
Jill Greenberg’s ‘End Times’ is a series of photographs of children crying. Rendered to perfection, the dewy-skinned, bare-chested, desperate-eyed vulnerability of her subjects is aimed at our hearts. The message, however, is aimed at our minds: ‘It’s as if they (the Christian right as a political force) believe the apocalyptic End Time is near, therefore protecting the earth and the future of our children is futile. As a parent I have to reckon with the knowledge that our children will suffer for the mistakes our government is making. Their pain is a precursor of what is to come’.
Also by JULIA HENNOCK
The tightly-wound compact fluorescent light bulbs we’ve welcomed into our homes have a little sister. Plumen is low-energy, yet she’s trendy, twisted and a designer’s dream. Not yet in production, you can see Plumen hanging alone in MOMA.
Fancy a fern in the face? The Sky Planter will fulfill your greenest fantasies. It is designed to conserve water, save floor space and puzzle visitors. An internal reservoir system to feeds water directly to the roots, so no water evaporates or drips. And somehow the soil is ‘locked in’. Woo!
A brick of any other kind would look as sweet, believes artist Jan Vormann. She began filling crumbling walls with multi-coloured Lego bricks in Bocchignano, a little village close to Rome, and was then invited to continue her rainbow reparations in Tel Aviv and Yaffo. Beautiful appropriation or ugly sacrilege?
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Heather said | 31 January, 2008
I’m not a fan of her work at all. I won’t go into how I disagree with routinely causing children to cry (though I am fully aware she took candy away from them to cause the tantrums). I WILL say that I think the pictures are entirely too photoshopped.
Oh well. Just an opinion.
null said | 1 February, 2008
stop this b.s. about blaming the government. we ALL need to take the blame individually and start actively doing something about it.
the photos are interesting, but I also agree with heather too… lol
Marck said | 1 February, 2008
HDR photography over the top, pathetic reason to abuse children. This hyper-realism feels fake and makes the message cliché and not sincere. It doesn’t reach my heart, well probably not the way it was ment to. It annoys me. Cheap BS trick. The accusation may be right, this is not the way to fight it. Grumpy me 
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Astrosatchel is the brain-child of artist Janna Hurtzig. Purses, totebags, wallets and even diaper bags made from vegan friendly vinyl and recycled textiles. Artistic appliques and stitching, bold colours and kick ass designs make these bags stand out from the pack.
Jon MacNair’s illustrations are to-the-point and communicative, summing up big ideas in beautifully clear and whimsical imagery. His fine art pieces are mysterious and dreamlike, often encapsulating entire narratives within one image. Read more
This interview with James Lavelle gives a fascinating window into the making of the latest UNKLE opus, End Titles, Stories for Film.
Located on a mountain in country outside Mudgee, in New South Wales, Australia, a permanent camp designed by Casey Brown has been set. A timber structure clad in copper has been designed to have a closed state and an open state. From the closed position, the flanks of copper are hoisted and capture views across the valley. With an imagery of structures, materials and mechanics of old, there is something romantic about this foothold on the hill.
Ever tried to imagine what an artist looks like based on their artwork? I was asked to be involved in this Australia-based project by Anna Brown, where she photographs comic artists and then presents the work next to a portrait of the artist in their own comic form. Read more
Empty Bottles was the first track by Santa Cruz songwriter Reed KD where I really felt like I was getting a sense for him as a lyricist. Read more
Put simply, Sydney fashion label Andrea and Joen create the hottest shoes around. You’ll find a combination of pure sophistication and rock and roll attitude in every pair from their range. Their sexy style has become a must for contemporary women, including Gwen Stefani, Katy Steele and Pink, all of whom have been seen proudly flaunting them around town.
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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
A little infectious lollipop rock anyone? Feel free to embarrass yourself singing along at the stoplight. If the other drivers give you that look, roll down the windows and spread the love.
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Baltimore Mural by Josh Van Horne
My friend Josh Van Horne, a local Baltimore artist, did this amazing mural in our neighborhood that depicts the history of this warehouse-laden area.
Danot has created a stunning line of new illustrated tanks and tees, featuring our latest obsession, the Forlorn tanktop. Is it a bird? Or a face? Or all of the above? Dive into this graphic and decide for yourself. While you’re there, check out the other great new Danot pieces in the Lost At E Minor store
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Suzanne Marije said | 31 January, 2008
Wow! these are great, my complements it almost hurst to look at them