Cool Websites
Cool Websites / Selection of illustrated iPhone and iPad wallpapers
February 10, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Karin Soderquist 
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Poolga is, in a way, completely useless to me. I don’t have an iPhone. But I still can’t stay away. I spend endless hours looking through their selection of gorgeous illustrated iPhone and iPad wallpapers thinking about which one’s I’d use if I could. Here’s three of my latest favourites by Yeji Yun, Kyu Hwang and Lauren Gentry. Read more
Cool Websites / But Does It Float: pictures of art with a quote
February 7, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Celeste Chen |
If butdoesitfloat is a conversation, it is the best kind of online conversation there is. The premise is simple: every couple of days, Dutchman Folkert Gorter of Cargo Collective, LA-based Atley Kasky of Non Projects, or Will Schofield of the illustrative blog 50 Watts posts a series of pictures of art with a quote. The appeal is beautifully simple: the juxtaposition between the words and art –ranging from traditional painting to radical installation –is not merely aesthetically-pleasing but rather cerebral.
Cool Websites / The Cultists Guide to Lovecraft on Film
February 7, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Mary Furlong |
H.P. Lovecraft and Scooby-Doo!! I’ve watched more episodes of Scooby-Doo than I like to admit and haven’t read a single word of Lovecraft’s, but that’s all about to change now that I’ve discovered this treasure trove of Lovecraftian arcana.
Cool Websites / Print Print Print
February 7, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Bradford Haubrich |
Artist and screen printer extraordinaire Alex Lukas has started an on-line catalogue of some highlights from his amazing collection of printed ‘zines, posters, art prints, and the like. There are some great pieces in this collection, like Chris Kline’s Binary Anchorhead print or the ‘zine by Paper Rad’s Ben Jones. Print Print Print features a ton of beautiful work and each item is meticulously documented.
Cool Websites / Revolution Art: a free art magazine
February 7, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Celeste Chen |
Revolutionart is a free art magazine that more art-makers should take notice of. With monthly themes ranging from 2012 to Stop War, the magazine showcases an eclectic sample of graphic art, modeling work and traditional pieces headlined by interviews with artists in a diverse array of specialties — all in pdf format. This is the magazine that makes no discernment between amateur and professional art, instead supporting both and publishing these works side-by-side in an example of true artistic equality.
Cool Websites / The Blog of Unnecessary Quotes
February 6, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Low Lai Chow |
Unintentional disclaimers from humanity’s atrocious use of quotation marks, tirelessly documented on the WWW since 2005. Oldie but goodie.
Cool Websites / A critical blog called America Is A …
February 4, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Nils Clauss |
‘America is a …’ is a blog about what America is not, more like what America was, used to be, and has become. None of these things are positive, but more importantly in these times, they are representative of the ever-shifting and eroding landscape of what was once a democracy or American exceptionalism.
Cool Websites / GlitterTrees: selling beautiful Australian eco products
February 3, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Lang Leav |
Being an analogue junkie, I still enjoy window shopping. But what beats shopping in your pyjamas? A recent favourite online haunt of mine is GlitterTrees. The brainchild of Melissa Peters, (founder of Love Bento), GlitterTrees is an online shopping destination with a focus on beautiful eco products. Taking this one step further, the site pledges to plant a tree with every $50 spent.
Cool Websites / Short Of The Week: a website dedicated to short movies
February 3, 2012 | Cool Websites | 
by Marius D. Hagen from Team Me |
Short of the Week is truly a treasure chest. It is basically a website dedicated to short movies. Why waste a Sunday with bad movies on the television when you can be inspired by all these amazing short movies, including this one above on American Juggalos.
Cool Websites / Rainy Mood: background sounds of a stormy day
February 3, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Lesya Westerman |
If the rain in Spain stays mainly in the plains, and you’re elsewhere, Rainy Mood can become the go-to tab to have open whilst browsing the Internet. With a simple purpose of providing the background sounds of a stormy day, Rainy Mood is perfect if you’re craving the pitter patter or just need soothing sounds of nature [listen below]. Read more
Cool Websites / How the Internet’s biggest sites looked at launch
February 3, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Zolton |
How the times have changed! Check out these awesome screenshots of how some of our favourite websites looked at the very moment they launched back in the day, then be grateful for the savvy workings of digital designers. Mind you, I think the New York Times back then kinda looked easier to read. Read more
Cool Websites / Scene 360: an online film and arts magazine
February 2, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Jesca Teale |
Scene360 displays different avenues of art, presented by creative minds from all corners of the world. The ‘Illusion’ section is my favorite, showcasing the best in graffiti, unusual objects, paper art, and tattoos.
Cool Websites / My Milk Toof
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.
Cool Websites / Kemp Folds: an awesome celeb-mocking blog
February 1, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Jenni Sparks |
I recently came across this amazing celeb-mocking blog, which basically involves taking a picture of Ross Kemp and then using one’s creative skills to fold it into an amusing result. Queue wasted hours of scrolling through them all and chuckling.
Cool Websites / Cool Stickers Bro
February 1, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Joey DeRuy |
Yes, stickers! Stickers of any kind! As a small boy, I was never happy with how school books, journals, or sketch pads looked. I always found it so difficult and frustrating to find anything that represented me. So my answer was to completely cover everything in stickers. To this day, everything around that isn’t tied down is plastered with stickers of every size and color. I like the sticker’s ability to let me express myself in my own way and I find that they have opened doors to conversations with that hottie next to me.
Artworks created by Saudade are ‘inspired by the longing for ancient wisdom and inner strength’. Saudade reels out the real emotion in me. Her images burst with statements of a sacred nature.
The motto of the Texts From My Ex website is simple — ‘When Crazy Goes Mobile’ — but the results are hilarious as angry exes communicate which each other way too soon after their breakup.
Sparks’ album Kimono My House is a demented mix of hard rock, pop, glam, new wave, and baroque pop. Why this record never caught on in the States I’ll never know. The songs will get stuck in your head and prevent you from sleeping. Oh yeah, and the keyboard player has a nice mustache too, as evidenced by this track above — This Town Ain’t Big Enough.
If you drink white Russians and have a dedicated relationship with your house robe and bowling, I have just the house for you. The Dudes house from the film The Big Lebowski is up for sale. Read more
I don’t intend on tempting any grape cravings which some borderline AAs may be experiencing, but everyone deserves some red after a long day. Drop of the Day is an easy way to receive fantastic quality wine at an extremely competitive price. Sure there are places online that offer cheaper alternatives, but Drop of the Day offers quality wine that pleases your wallet and your taste buds, too. Better yet, there is a new drop available to choose from each day for around AU$9 per bottle. Hmmm, I recommend you go for the blends.
Falling in between Enya, Bright Eyes, and Air, The Republic Tigers have been tagged ‘indie rock meets new age fog’. If that’s all too wishy-washy for you, then check out their new album Keep Color and watch the video to the album opener, Buildings and Mountains.
Listen to The Republic Tigers track, Golden Sand
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Made from 100 percent organic cotton and eco-friendly, this super soft tee celebrates a sinister world of kaleidoscopic colours and ripples of psychedelia, of serenading Queens, of dancing flamingos, of unimaginable euphoria. It’s all the work of Sydney label, Das Monk and it’s available through the Lost At E Minor online store for just US$40. Now, there’s one hell of a Christmas present, even if we do say so ourselves!
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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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Nerd-attack! Man, this TARDIS zipper robe is so much cooler than any Star Wars crap people are hawking this days. This is for the true gangsta nerd.
Michelle Blade’s psychedelic artwork
Michelle Blade’s washed out paintings are deceptively simple, her washy acrylics creating psychedelic textures and conjuring ghostly figures from the past. 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
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.
The Arquebus Clothing Brand, based in Brooklyn, is dedicated to designs that are self-expressive and meaningful through imagery or typography. They are bold, positive, inspirational, motivational, witty, philosophical and very wearable. We love these pieces inspired by nature, history, and everyday living. Some favorites can be found in the Lost At E Minor store.
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