Posts tagged with illustrated stamps
January 22, 2009 | New Illustration | by Ilana Kohn |
I first stumbled across the beautiful work of UK illustrator Catell Ronca a while back through some striking food themed stamps she created for the UK’s Royal Mail. I’ve been admiring her colorful, deceptively simple illustrations and paintings ever since. Read more
When it comes to armour for digits, fiercely stark designs always get me. Lebanese designer Margherita (Ghita) Abi-Hanna strikes just the right cavalry note with sterling silver rings that come with folded leather (if only this was vegan!) neatly locked into place by brass screws.
We Make Carpets are designers Stijn van der Vleuten and Marcia Nolte and visual artist Bob Waardenburg. They create weird and wonderful carpets from objects that you’d more likely find in a pantry or kid’s bedroom. Comfortable? No. Practical? No. But, really, who give a damn. Read more
Oh, ok, so now I’ve seen it all. Or perhaps, in this case, I’m not seeing enough. Japanese game shows are so much fun. Seriously.
I interviewed the mysterious Suitman some time ago for the Australian magazine, Riot. Even then it was clear that, with his immaculately pressed suit and crisp white shirts, he was an icon – both stylistically and conceptually. So it’s no surprise to hear about his latest adventure, The New Grand Tour, ‘an episodic art project featuring revolving guest artists with hyphenated cultural and geographical backgrounds. Read more
No one disputes that the Bush Administration is no friend to civil liberties, but this little spot on the ACLU website smacks of paranoia. At least it’s entertaining, and some people might actually welcome the ultra-convenient vision of the future this piece of propaganda offers.
Several years after they disbanded, one of indie rock’s brightest sparks — Ambulance Ltd — are back. Read more
Can you ever really get sick of red plaid pants? Geography defying brand, Mjolk certainly doesn’t think so and looking at their Autumn/Winter ’08 collection, it’s hard not to agree. Read more
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Communication prosthesis by Sascha Nordmeyer
This ‘communication prosthesis’ by designer Sascha Nordmeyer is hilarious and awesome. I want to wear one to a job interview.
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
Benjamin Edminston’s psychedelic heads seem to have some fearful wisdom behind their blissed-out eyes. Read more
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.
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.
Junior Massive is a newly launched Australian boutique t shirt label making limited edition tees using only Australia cotton. It’s street meets indie; design meets durability; edgy fashion meets edgy fashion. We have them for sale in the Lost At E Minor online store. Read more
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