Mattia casalegno – The Open
Posted by Fabio 9 November 2010
A sensorial wearable device forcing to smell grass and to hear your own breath. Equipped with fresh turf and headphones, this mask inhibit the visual system while enhancing the olfactory by the proximity with soil. The device defines also a sensory territory constructed by the rhytm of the breath, which is diffused from the headphones with a 1.5 sec. delay. read more
Cut Copy’s new album artwork by Tsunehisa Kimura
Posted by Fabio 5 November 2010
The brilliant artwork for Cut Copy’s new album ‘Zonoscope’ (out on February 8, 2011), was created using an image by the late Japanese photo montage artist Tsunehisa Kimura. read more
RICHARD ARTSCHWAGER
Posted by Fabio 5 November 2010
In his approach to intaglio printmaking, Richard Artschwager uses a variety of techniques-softground, hardground, drypoint, aquatint and roulette-to create the many textures and lines that define his images. In prints done at Harlan & Weaver, Artschwager revisits the six-object motif-table, window, mirror, door, rug, and basket-that has concerned his imagery for over three decades. These six objects have inspired over fifty drawings and at least two paintings. read more
INFLUENCERS
Posted by Fabio 4 November 2010
INFLUENCERS is a short documentary that explores what it means to be an influencer and how trends and creativity become contagious today in music, fashion and entertainment. Written and Directed by Paul Rojanathara and Davis Johnson.
Type Case by Martin Bircher
Posted by Fabio 1 November 2010
The installation Type Case is a low-resolution display with 125 rectangular pixels of different sizes. These are formed from the reflecting light of digitally controlled LEDs, embedded in each section of a European printers’ type case. read more
Bad Things That Could Happen
Posted by Fabio 1 November 2010
Bad Things That Could Happen is a self explanatory film made up of seven short scenes. Playing with scale and bringing objects to life, the film creates a subverted world where the mundane becomes absurd. Directed by This Is It.
Lou Dorfsman
Posted by Fabio 22 October 2010
Kemistry Gallery is celebrating the work of legendary designer Lou Dorfsman, art director for the CBS network. The exhibition centres on his most notable creation, the 11 metre wide handmade wooden typographic wall that he named Gastrotypographicalassemblage. Video directed by christian carlsson.
THE VISUAL LANGUAGE OF HERBERT MATTER
Posted by Fabio 15 October 2010
The Visual Language Of Herbert Matter is a revealing look at the fascinating life story of the highly influential mid-century modern design master. Known as a quintessential designer’s designer, Swiss born Herbert Matter is largely credited with expanding the use of photography as a design tool and bringing the semantics of fine art into the realm of applied arts. read more
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