February 23, 2010 | New Fashion | by Chris Nolan |
With so many t-shirt labels coming and going these days it is a good thing to see some sticking around. London-based Ivory Skies has been around for nearly two years now — which in t-shirt language is long. The brand’s new collection has uncovered some more ancient drawings that sit nicely on a printed tee. Designer Carlo Salanitri has built somewhat of a cult following amongst the t-shirt community, with a large online following. Read more
February 17, 2010 | Cool Websites | by Chris Nolan |
Art, design, and fashion company Perks and Mini have just launched a new website for their publishing company, PAMBOOK, which came about five years ago when PAM founders, Misha Hollenbach and Shauna T, wanted to work with some of their favourite artists and photographers via print media. Some of the people to be involved thus far include Peter Sutherland, Sk8thing, Mark Borthwick, Ed Templeton, Fergus Purcell and Barry McGee. Each book has a unique story to it and is printed in limited numbers worldwide.
January 19, 2010 | Video | 
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Art collective, The Changes, have released an old video from their archives. The video, which was partly shot in Nigo’s Bapestudio some seven years ago, has resurfaced, showcasing the work of Australian label PAM, BBC/Ice Cream artist Skatething and Tonite creator, Fergadelic. PAM’s description of the ongoing collaboration is: ‘The Changes is the idea that when a few musicians come together, they form a ‘band’, which makes for a different, and sometimes stronger, dynamic for making music. We thought the same could be true of four artists coming together to do a similar thing’.
November 26, 2009 | New Trends | by Chris Nolan |
Swedish rock band Bob Hund have released their latest single Fantastiskt (Fantastic) on a once-off print vinyl record that can only get played up to thirty times. The band then enlisted Martin Kann Design to design a suitable casing. So taking it literally he put it in a record player and etched lyrics to the song on the case. The record and the player were then listed on eBay and sold for a staggering US$3,650 to become the most expensive record ever in Sweden. Read more
November 25, 2009 | Video | by Chris Nolan |
I am pretty much speechless. The title speaks for itself. It’s just brilliant. The Muppets take on Queen with their take on the classic, Bohemian Rhapsody. And the result is a must see video.
November 25, 2009 | New Fashion | by Chris Nolan |
Australian jewellery designer Polly van der Glas has released her latest collection, which makes my teeth ache. Her latest pieces feature human teeth. Yes, you’re reading correctly. Taking old teeth from donations in Australia from friends and family who have had teeth extracted from normal dental procedures, Van Der Glas sterilizes each tooth, then sets them into rings, pendents and necklaces. It makes interesting viewing, but I think I’ll leave it at that. Some strangers’ tooth on my hand just isn’t right!
November 17, 2009 | New Fashion | by Chris Nolan |
Most people would frown when the word Evisu comes out of someone’s mouth. Having built a brand in Japan on the back of quality production, Evisu in recent years has been pretty far off the mark. With over embellishments and the the excessive printing of their distinctive logo — the Kamone (seagull) — pretty much everywhere and anywhere on the jeans. Things are about to change down in Evisu world with the recent appointment of proven world class denim designer Scott Morrison and his loyal fellow denim head crew. Read more
November 17, 2009 | New Eco | by Chris Nolan |
Three Australian mates have teamed up to create an environmentally friendly alternative to the wire hanger. Seeing the gap in the market for a hanger that doesn’t take a hundred years to break down, the guys over at Green Hanger took it upon themselves to design and distribute a 100 percent recyclable cardboard hanger. Not only can these be used in the household and in shops, but also at your local dry cleaners. At present, you can get this simple yet clever design at select Australian retailers with the overseas market soon to be opened up. Read more
October 27, 2009 | Video | by Chris Nolan |
Kseniya Simonova is a Ukrainian artist who just won Ukraine’s version of America’s Got Talent. She uses a giant lightbox, dramatic music, imagination and ‘sand painting’ skills to interpret Germany’s invasion and occupation of Ukraine during WWII. If you have a spare eight and half minutes in your life, it’s well worth checking out.
October 8, 2009 | Video | by Chris Nolan |
Below is the video clip that is going to win the VMA’s 2010 best video award. Having previously won it for their We Are Your Friends clip, and you guessed it, been interrupted by Kanye West, Justice have delivered another top shelf video directed by Keith Schofield. Recreating the final scenes of a movie, with rolling credits throughout, this clip is is so simple but creative. It sure is more brain stimulation than watching Beyonce dance around in a one piece swim suit singing ‘All the single ladies’. Read more
September 17, 2009 | New Products | by Chris Nolan |
Step aside Grandmaster Flash, DJ Disco Chrisco is about to take over with the latest gadget soon to hit stores, DJ Hero. With the artists involved in the new Guitar Hero spin off ranging from French electro masters Daft Punk to Jay-Z, N.E.R.D., Foo Fighters, and the Beastie Boys, DJ Hero will be taking over your next party. Released towards the end of October, it’s a must have. Already Read more
September 16, 2009 | New Trends | by Chris Nolan |
Google Maps has teamed up with Monopoly in what can only be described as a match made in heaven for all budding property tycoons. Based on the famous board game, you start with three million in the bank with a chance to buy any street in the world and develop it just as you want to. So if you have always wanted to buy your own nice quiet court and place a 400 story building on it. This is the game for you.
September 8, 2009 | New Food and Packaging | by Chris Nolan |
Contains Caffeine, from the founders of Wooden Toy Quaterly, is the world’s first comprehensive premium coffee and tea journal dedicated to showcasing innovation and excellence in the specialty coffee and tea industries worldwide to industry and enthusiasts alike. Not to be confused with a magazine, Contains Caffeine’s format and finish straddles the current void between book and magazine — magazine-like in its ability to comment, yet book-like in its format and premium production quality. You can get the first issue from their website for $25, it is also available at Borders and specialty coffee shop Australia-wide.
September 8, 2009 | Cool Websites | by Chris Nolan |
Three Frames was created in order to be a way of celebrating film and the joy of a beautifully framed shot. The idea is very simple, they take 3 frames from a scene in a movie they like and gets some great results. Read more
September 4, 2009 | New Events | by Chris Nolan |
Designer Friedrich Gray and Australian photographer and director Tim Richardson will join forces to bring together a project titled A Moving Image Definition of Friedrich Gray. The project will initially consist of a two to four minute film, with plans to then extract images from the feature to form the next season’s campaign. There will be a strong musical element also with Sydney Musician Jono Ma (Lost Valentinos and Knife Machine) composing a piece especially. Plans are already in place for the project to continue on as an exhibition, whereby the film is presented in a live format and the images are presented in a hanging format.
San Francisco illustrator Caitlin Kuhwald’s cleanly rendered paintings really hit the figurative spot. It’s so refreshing to come across an illustrator who still gets kicks from beautifully rendering a face, every strand of hair, every wrinkle in their clothing, and then turn around and subvert it all with a big bag of creative tricks. Read more
The funny thing is, anyone who actually has a Moleskine is probably not very likely to punch people, but it’s fun to let people know you’re at least fantasizing about it.
The Liars were in the Netherlands recently and we came across some kids doing this dance. It’s really bizarre to watch. Read more
This concept by architect Luke Clayden is a facility that grows trees and crops from biodegradable commercial waste such as paper, cereal boxes, and cans.
Metal Heads Unite! And thanks to this map, it makes bridging the gap that much easier. Tread the lands of Death, Black, and every other kind of metal you can name.
No Age are doing something different to the mass of noise-laden, guitar-drum duos canvasing the lo-fi airwaves at the moment. I’m just not sure quite what. Their album, Nouns, is receiving top-rate reviews after sell-out crowds after screaming, obsessive fans. The music is simply massive: a vast landscape of heat haze, somehow both tranquil and manic, punctuated by singer Dean Sprouts backdrop of barely intelligible vocals and Randall’s distorted, archaic sounding drums.
I recently photographed the launch party for Mutewatch, a really cool new watch that works just by swiping it just like an iPhone. Very cool. Nice party as well.
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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.
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
Pencils made from recycled newspaper
The problem with awesome things like these pencils made out of recycled newspaper is that you almost don’t want to use them.
Benjamin Edminston’s psychedelic heads seem to have some fearful wisdom behind their blissed-out eyes. Read more
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
French unisex customized army jackets, each one is slightly different and unique. Embroidered by hand in Berlin with hands and microphone lead logo. As worn by Pixie Geldof. Yup! It is. Read more
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