Posts tagged with Hillman Curtis

October 13, 2009 | New Events | by Deanne Cheuk |

AIGA/NY presents Hillman Curtis on Thursday, October 22. Hillman will be discussing how still images — mainly from contemporary photography — influence the narrative of his film work. Come and catch a rare glimpse into the mind of the respected designer, filmmaker and author.

March 16, 2009 | Video | There's video in this post. by Mike Daly Highly recommended by the LAEM team. |

Hillman Curtis is one of those people who can at times be a little hard to pin down: he’s been at different stages of his career a designer, musician, author and film-maker. I find his independent, online, D.I.Y approach to film-making a refreshing contrast to the stock standard methods found in the film industry. His series of short documentaries on artists, named the Artist Series, can have a tendency to romanticise successful veteran artists and designers by presenting them as wise and all-knowing — but that’s because the films focus on thoughtful individuals who discuss matters that steer well clear of banality. I particularly like this one about conceptual artist Lawrence Weiner, which was made in collaboration with Debbie Millman.
 

The word ‘original’ is frequently tossed around and incorrectly applied to stale, done-to-death creations, which are anything but. Thankfully, artists like Mexican-born Hugo Lugo can paint a truly innovative concept, and give the word meaning again. I’m gobsmacked by the simplicity and brilliance of his strangely surreal artwork. Read more

Maryland Institute College of Art student Noelle Stevenson recently did a re-interpretation of the Lord of the Rings story as a ‘modern-day buddy road trip story’ called the Broship of the Ring. Read more

Heavy metal and hip-hop are perhaps the most popular forms of rebellion for kids the world over. In Malaysia, metal — particularly black metal — has taken such a strong hold that the Fatwa Council there banned it, fearing that the music would compel listeners to rebel against religion. Contrary to the council’s intentions, black metal is as popular as ever in Malaysia, and is a recognizable cultural touchstone there, as indicated by the above clip from the 2005 film Filem Rock.

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.

A while back, McSweeney’s posted Prescription Drug or Metal Band?, a list of words that were either the name of a metal band or a pharmaceutical, on their website. Read more

Not all dark, epic music has to be harsh. British songstress Rose Kemp builds operatic folk tunes that crescendo from acoustic, string-infused atmospherics into menacing, down-tuned heaviness, drawing as much from Neurosis as she does from PJ Harvey, Kate Bush, and even Massive Attack. Read more

Two of the nicest dudes I’ve ever met own and design the ridiculously cool clothing line, Kane & Unke. It’s pretty much all I have in my closet. They used to be sold exclusively at Metropark, but have recently fired up their own online store which I’m told will be up and running around July.

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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.

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Jose Manuel Hortelano-Pi

How ’bout this Jose Manuel Hortelano-Pi guy, huh? Quite the illustrator, yessiree Bob. From Spain, too. Spain is great! Read more

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Honest Food Preparation Instructions

Yes, we’ve all been there: the chinese food from last week that still looks edible amongst the bare surrounds of an empty fridge. But really, we shouldn’t. Just let it be. Or College Humor will expose you! Read more

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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

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Joe Kievitt

It’s refreshing to see artists like Joe Kievitt who are contented to explore the beauty in simple forms and asymmetrical patterns. Read more

We love the re-Issue of the original Raised by Wolves and Furni digital watch collaboration, which comes with a built-in phone book, stopwatch, countdown timer and multiple alarm features with melody setting. Read more

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