Morphing Mysteries of Science
An impressive exhibition of outstanding digital prints is now showing at the New York Hall of Science. Digital 09: Mysteries in Science explores the complexities inherent within many areas of scientific research such as biomimicry, astrophysics, nanoscience, quantum mechanics, neurobiology and biomedicine.
Superb mastery of digital technologies has enabled these twenty-one artists to engage in stunning and dynamic visual investigations, creating thoughtful interplays of energy patterns and structures including sound waves, cosmic rays, parallel universes and spiral vortexes. Each of the artists selected for the show has strived to transform the way we see and understand our universe. David Hylton’s Imagination Machine depicts the human imagination as a living entity, beautifully captured in a remarkable burst of creation.
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Linus Dean collages on display in Sydney
Illustrated annuals of the 1950s and 60s are inspiration for a series of very special collaged artworks by Linus Dean, now showing at the Global Gallery in Paddington. Working within a grid format, Dean carefully arranges pieces of classic pen and ink drawings and text, creating visual chequerboards of pop culture publications from a bygone era. Read more
The Bricoleur by Ricky Swallow
New work by Australian artist Ricky Swallow is showcased in The Bricoleur, now showing at the Ian Potter Centre, NGV. Swallow’s work explores themes of mortality and immortality, with the inexorable passage of time a common thread that connects his sculptures and watercolour paintings. Painstakingly and beautifully forged, his sculptures poignantly record the discarded and mundane objects that may survive us, revealing their participation in the construction of our identity and illuminating the temporality of our own lives. Read more
Shona Wilson’s Macroscopic Vision
Sydney’s King Street Gallery is currently home to Macroscope, a collection of exquisitely crafted mixed media sculptures by Australian artist Shona Wilson. Her artworks are intricate weavings of found elements such as twigs, leaves, seeds, fish scales, insect body parts, feathers, crab claws, and seaweed. Read more
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NASA, once seen as the pinnacle of technological achievement, now seems a little clunky and dated. Michael Tseng’s reworking of the space agency’s look and logo might put a little vigor back in those weary bureaucrats and inspire a new generation of astronauts. Read more
Remember that snarky kid in class whose sarcastic remarks used to make you laugh so much, your teacher thought you were the snarky one? He’s on Twitter, and he’s tweeting as Sixth Form Poet.
You heard it here first. Singer-songwriter Julian Perretta might just become the most exciting new artist of 2008. Read more
Only in Japan? Well, maybe. Though Oklahoma may be a close second on the radar. Apparently, in this time of recession, Japanese men have taken rather fondly to inanimate objects rather than the real thing as a less expensive way to, err, fulfill their needs. Well, ok, each to their own, so long as their own is made from rubber and latex. Read more
Yes, we’d like to believe we’re all adults, but sometimes, after a few beers, it’s fun to play a game of Who’d You Rather? Read more
Peter Morén, one third of the Swedish group — Peter, Bjorn and John — that gave us some of 2006′s catchiest moments with their collection of eminently whistlable tunes, has a wonderful debut solo album out called The Last Tycoon. Read more
We’ve followed Sydney’s ZANEROBE from the sporty retro ‘Summer World Series’ collection to their beautifully cut, pure wool classic suits. ZANEROBE’s latest collection – Game Day, Sunday – represents an opulent collision somewhere between the two. The tailored outerware collection includes woolen duffles, leather bombers and wax-coated twill jackets, all with the typical ZANEROBE attention to detail in the texture, trim, fit and wash. Read more
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Matthew Dear’s Black City album totem
Our friends at Ghostly International are releasing Matthew Dear’s Black City album as a limited edition ‘totem’. A what? A totem – a limited edition metal bar used to access a private music chamber. Cool! Read more
Christoph Niemann illustrates a nightmare flight
New York Times illustrator Christoph Niemann has created a brilliant visual diary outlining the peril and pitfalls that beset the everyday passenger based on his recent experience flying from New York to his home town of Berlin. Read more
Benjamin Edminston’s psychedelic heads seem to have some fearful wisdom behind their blissed-out eyes. Read more
It’s refreshing to see artists like Joe Kievitt who are contented to explore the beauty in simple forms and asymmetrical patterns. Read more
Get lost in a daydream or a craving for something sweet while gazing at these cool sculptures by Brooklyn-based WiNK WiNK PONY. Made using clay, tree bark, wood, and mossy moss.
In the Little Companions Rebelling Against the Magician t-shirt, label The Balletcats capture everything that we love about the holiday season: rebellion, flames, and striped pants. Nothing short of a classic family gathering! While everything that The Balletcats do is genius, this shirt has an extra bit of zip: it’s an exclusive for Lost At E Minor, and available to buy at our online store.
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Kassi said | 8 February, 2010
Looks like Dave McKean to me, jus’ saying