May 3, 2012 | New Music | 
by Cary Polkovitz |
Annie Clark, who performs under the name of St. Vincent, has put out three albums in the past few years and has collaborated with any number of musical groundbreakers, such as Beck, Andrew Bird, and The Polyphonic Spree. Read more
May 1, 2012 | New Art | by Cary Polkovitz |
For those of you who follow Project Rooftop, your’e probably already familiar with this gentleman’s work. Kris Anka takes iconic comic book characters and puts his simplified, cartoon spin on them to incredible effect. Read more
April 27, 2012 | New Art | by Cary Polkovitz |
I had the opportunity to see Cayce Zavaglia’s work up in person at the Lyons Weir Gallery in New York City several years ago and was completely smitten. The work, a fluid combination of hand embroidery and acrylic paints on canvas or linen, is truly stunning. The stitch work, the craft, is so detailed and practiced as to make the skin tones, hair and fabric move not unlike the work of a master expressionist. This is brilliant work marrying the mastery of embroidery with the expressiveness of painting. Read more
April 26, 2012 | New Music | by Cary Polkovitz |
TIME magazine calls them a ‘Joyful Mexo-Americana fusion, with virtuosic musical skills and virtuous harmonies’. Now, I question the actual existence of the word ‘virtuosic’, but I get where they are coming from. A friend of mine mentioned them in passing as her favorite band and I thought to myself: ‘well, I can give them a listen’. Read more
April 6, 2012 | New Trends | by Cary Polkovitz |
Talk about making Star Trek look outdated. This incredible concept video imagines an amazing integration of technologies that really already exist into a seamless coexistence with the user. Everything that your iPhone or Android smartphone does, with an optical/audial and microphone interface that allows the wearer of these glasses to access the internet, GPS, email, FaceTime (or Skype, I suppose), camera and any number of other functions. Just imagine.
April 6, 2012 | New Products | by Cary Polkovitz |
Inspired by natural and organic elements, the handmade jewelry of Amy Carlino (aka Amy Lou) is certainly unique. Taking her creations to the level of art, Lou is informed by a subculture sensibility that resonates in her work. From bracelets to rings to necklaces, her crystal work is raw and inspired and the metals are beautifully patinaed. Her next big project, called Serengeti, is being launched this weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
April 5, 2012 | New Illustration | by Cary Polkovitz |
For those of you who are old school comic strip and DC Comics fans, this Tumblr feed is an ENORMOUS treat. Not only does the artwork harken back to the old-timey comic strips of (some of our) fondly remembered Sunday newspapers (remember those?), but the storyline and characterizations of classic Justice League of America standards like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and their cohorts as little kids is an absolute riot. Created by cartoonist Yale Stewart, who brings us entertainment every Monday and Thursday, this comic strip makes me smile big.
February 23, 2012 | New Art | by Cary Polkovitz |
I came across Guim Tió Zarraluki’s work recently and have become completely absorbed with his disturbing, yet strangely compelling and open portraits. His combining of cartoonish and realistic elements bring the viewer in completely. Read more
February 14, 2012 | New Art | by Cary Polkovitz |
Carl Turner’s work is whimsical and reminiscent of the taxonomy of Theodore Geisel. Wonderfully imaginative and incredibly clever, Turner’s has even worked up a history for his beasts. Oddly heartwarming in, well, a very morbid way.
February 3, 2012 | New Products | by Cary Polkovitz |
Shouldn’t every home device be aesthetically pleasing? Yes, a smoke detector is a necessity, but why does it have to be such an eyesore? Winner of the Mooi uit de Brand design competition, this life-saving birdy has just been approved for sale in the United States.
February 2, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Cary Polkovitz |
Inhae Renee Lee’s absolutely adorable and downright hysterical blog follows the adventures of two teeth out in the world. The wonderful stories combined with the carefully constructed photographs make for an entirely enchanting experience.
January 16, 2012 | New Design | by Cary Polkovitz |
The fabulously named Liz Daggar has been operating her one-woman design firm for years now with wonderful results. With clientelle ranging from MTV and Bravo, to local bands’ gig posters (my favorite of her works), Daggar is a force to be reckoned with. Daggar also produces a line of jewelry and art prints that are lush.
January 13, 2012 | New Art | by Cary Polkovitz |
Not only does Teresa Korber curate some of the most forward thinking art shows in the ‘low-brow’ South Florida art scene, she is, in her own right, a wonderful painter. Her work, inspired by her father, Michael Korber, is lush in color and fluid in line. Energetic and musical, Korber’s paintings always show her passion and love of her craft.
January 12, 2012 | New Design | by Cary Polkovitz |
Who didn’t love the immortal work of Bill Waterson’s Calvin and Hobbes comic strip? Besides being beautifully written and incredibly imaginative, Waterson’s ability as a draftsman was without equal on the funny pages. Now you can download a pattern to so that you can go on your own adventures on a bright autumn afternoon with your best fuzzy friend. Oh, the days are just filled.
December 28, 2011 | New Film | by Cary Polkovitz |
I came across an article this morning about a film by Martin Villeneuve called Mars et Avril. The trailer is in French, unfortunately for the language impaired (such as myself only speaking English and poor English), so I had to go looking for a synopsis. It appears to be a very European epic, encompassing deception, love triangles and artistic pursuits. This film looks to be, at the very least, a feast for the eyes as the visuals are absolutely stunning.
If Egon Schiele were into comic books, his work might look something like that of New Orleans-based artist Kate Hanrahan, who does gorgeous mixed-media and site-specific drawings and installations. Read more
Palpably somber, the beautiful work of Californian illustrator Jorge Mascarenas really lends the viewer a tangible means through which to wallow in quiet melancholy. Read more
The Hatton hotel epitomises Melbourne cool. Those who value design, location, and luxury will find The Hatton the perfect Melbourne base. Read more
Mark Mothersbough, jack of all trades, most famous as frontman of iconic 80s band Devo, has recently started designing wallpaper and rugs, which are available from Walteria Living. Read more
Ianva are a fantastically seductive group from Genova, sounding like the house band in an underground cabaret during Mussolini’s rule — at once nostalgic and subversive. Read more
Having just finished a collaboration with Marchesa, jewellery designer Pamela Love’s gothic-inspired line has been picked up by the likes of Erin Wasson, among other celebrity fans. Referencing both nature and science, Love has created a line that is both rock n’ roll and earthy, with talons, claws, peacocks, rams and bear heads all featuring heavily.
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Minimalist cool meets urban grunge. This is Upper Metal Class, fine metal jewelry inspired by architecture, construction, math and science. Upper Metal Class already scored major points with their chic every-day friendly line, but there’s a major bonus to the brand: they are uber-environmentally conscious, constructing all goods from recycled metal in a wind-powered studio. Check out these hot and enviro-pleasing pieces in the Lost At E Minor store
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