Back in July, I returned from Tokyo so excited about the Japanese girl band, The Suzan. Since those warmer days, this wonderfully spunky troupe has been on a roll. Recently signed to DJ A-Trak’s Fool’s Gold Records, this new video for their first single, Home makes it easy to see their star potential. Slightly reminiscent of Marco Brambilla‘s work, sans death and doom, this video exudes patterns, kaleidoscopes and innocent fun. Click here to watch, & here to buy!
1. Kaari Upson, at Rubells, Photo by Helen Toomer Labzda
2. Artist Unknown, at Pulse Art, Photo by Tono
3. Artist Unknown, at Pulse Art, Photo by Tono
4. Jason Rhoades at Rubells, Photo by Helen Toomer Labzda
5. Yago Hortal at Galeria Senda at Pulse Art, Photo by Helen Toomer Labzda
6. The Holes booth at NADA, Photo by Helen Toomer Labzda
Here’s a quick round-up from Art Basel, 2010. Sadly, I couldn’t make it, though the steady stream of Facebook photos from friends and colleagues kept me in the loop! Between Helen Toomer Labzda, Mirrorball and Tono’s collective photos, its easy to deduct that texture is back in full force. Vivid compilations with complicated twists were everywhere. Have a look and tell us what you think. Enjoy!
Coverage by: Emily Gup
James Gulliver Hancock has been an art devotee since his preschool days, when he daydreamed of complex images and freely drew to his heart’s content. Since then, he’s carried the personal declaration that he “feels horrible when he’s not drawing.”
Hancock’s been filling the world with his illustrations ever since, creating commissioned works for a bevy of impressive publications. His attention to detail and love for New York City has inspired his quest to draw every building in New York. His whimsical perceptions aren’t limited to paper, as they run rampant in his twitter feed. Follow along for a steady stream of interesting works, ideas, events and friendly banter.
From time to time we highlight brands that incorporate digital trends into their product design. From print collages to Missoni pillows, it’s important to note the designers who are embracing the pixel. The latest round of products are attempting to lure in a female customer:
The Parrot Minikit Primavera is a limited edition bluetooth portable hands free phone from the UK that’s incorporated a floral motif into it’s surface design.Similarly, the latest laptop from HP Envy has done the same thing with their laser etched aluminum cover.
Magnifying this pattern for their retail display, the Alessi store in Midtown Manhattan has fully embraced this movement, proving kitchenware can at once be organic and future-forward.
Thanksgiving weekend was spent in Washington, DC, a nostalgic spot for me. Aside from the reunion and wedding festivities (not my own!), I had a chance to pop over to the National Aquarium and the Hirshhorn Museum to see the latest exhibitions. As expected, both stops were inspiring- though one exhibit in particular, Color Forms, was fantastic. Being a bit of a color junkie, I’m forever exploring ways in which color is being used by artists, movements and technologies. Revealing the timeless nature of the rainbow, Olafur Eliasson, a Danish artist, born in 1967 created this installation, Round Rainbow, using only acrylic glass, an HMI spotlight, a motor and a tripod. Here are a few snapshots of the experience.