January 20, 2012 | New Art | by Mel May |
Audria Brumberg is a New York-based Illustrator and designer who has worked for clients such as Calvin Klein, Loreal, and Mattel Barbie. Her commercial work is outstanding, but what really interests me is her personal work. A monochromatic palette compliments varied textures and line beautifully, coming together to create balanced, distinctive compositions. Read more
December 27, 2011 | New Art | 
by Mel May |
James Francis Drinkwater is an Australian artist living and working in Berlin with his wife and fellow artist, Lottie Consalvo Drinkwater. His work ranges from oil on canvas to assemblage, and his compositions hint at a nostalgic, cubist style. Drinkwater’s body of work is a superbly executed collection, no doubt just the beginning for this young Aussie talent.
November 18, 2011 | New Illustration | by Mel May |
Figurative, feminine and vibrant are the telling characteristics of my work. Moving between illustration and larger scale fine art, my work is homage to the people who interest and impact me. When not drawing and painting, I am an Art and Photography teacher, and you can follow my personal diary. Read more
November 11, 2011 | Cool Websites | by Mel May |
The Local Posse is a platform for independent artists and fans to promote, expose and educate. Based in London, it facilitates the best independent music and provides visual artists with an opportunity to connect and collaborate. With great articles, free downloads and exclusive gigs, this is an invaluable resource for independent music fans.
November 11, 2011 | New Music | by Mel May |
I have watched in awe at the buzz that this band has generated explode like wildfire across the music scene in London. The main players in this constantly evolving unit are a mesmerizing fuse of drum & bass, flamenco, and dare I say it, indie. A regular in The Local Posse sessions, they are a collaborative delight who nail it time and time again on stage.
November 10, 2011 | New Fashion | by Mel May |
Yosef Perez is an Israeli fashion designer I stumbled across on Etsy, who creates amazingly unique digital prints on breathtaking silhouettes. Based in Tel Aviv, he has been in the industry for around ten years and is currently working on a new collection collaborating with artist Miki Avni. His designs are truly beautiful, unique and wearable. Read more
November 10, 2011 | New Art | by Mel May |
Trong G. Nguyen’s work, Library, is the entire text of individual chapters of books written word for word on grains of rice. His re-interpretation of the everyday is an ongoing theme, although Nguyen is in no way interested in being categorized into a singular artist package. As well as being the editor at Artslant, his endeavors also include being a contestant on Bravo’s reality show, Work of Art: The Next Great Artist.
November 10, 2011 | New Music | by Mel May |
Trying to box this outfit’s orchestral, euphoric sound into a corner is not without difficulty. With influences ranging from Elliot Smith to The Arcade Fire, this 10-piece from London headed by the Buckley-esque singer/guitarist Orlando Seale, bring you intriguing tales of a pulsing city.
I am a Swedish illustrator and designer who works in London. I love character design, doodling and patterns, being inspired by childhood memories, my bad sense of humour, and my love for nature.
My dad has really poor vision, but he still loves to look at art. He responds really well to color, and he absolutely loves Basquiat. I’d like to show him the work of Kelsey Brookes. I think he’d really like it, even if he might have trouble reading the text in her images. 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
In the lead-up to one of the most anticipated and controversial Olympic Games in Beijing, Boston.com cobbled together a bunch of surreal photos from the wires that depicts the hyper-sanitized, white-washed, and quasi-futuristic city Beijing has become. Read more
I’ve been waiting for a group like this. These New Puritans are balls in your face, 100 miles an hour, pure attack! A young British group that has most of the UK press in the palm of their skinny pale hands, they hint at a sonic mash of Bloc Party mixed with what White Rose Movement were supposed to be. What more could you want?
Listen to the These New Puritans track, Elvis.
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Browsing through the new Minn0wbather Esty store look book will have you counting down the days until summer, if you’re an Aussie. Every hand-made swimsuit by Toronto-based designers Karen Donaldson and Vanessa Warrack exudes a vintage feel: boasting high waists and alluring floral prints to really stand out next time you hit the sand.
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In the animal series, artist/designer Okayboss explores the trend of bands naming themselves after animals. These pieces, inspired by such artists as the Mountain Goats and The Dodos, put a colorful spin on the wildlife-turned-band phenomenon in indie-rock. Limited edition signed pieces are available in the Lost At E Minor store. Read more
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