neither science nor art

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2010-06-01T22:45:00.002-04:00

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Kelly Wearstler

2010-05-05T07:21:00.002-04:00

This interactive profile in T Magazine on Kelly Wearstler helped me appreciate some of her home accessory endeavors for the first time. Bold (of course) but down-to-earth. via LA in Bloom

Emma Kunz

2010-05-05T06:52:00.001-04:00

Better RECOGNIZE. Emma was a healer, researcher and artist who was telepathic and had divine powers:

"Even in her schooldays, Emma Kunz occupied herself with exceptional happenings. When she was 18 years old, she began to use her abilities of telepathy, prophecy and as a healer, and she began to exercise her divining pendulum."

Her bio goes on to say she was dedicated to activating "powers that lie dormant in everyone" and discovered a healing rock that is, to this day, approved by the Swiss Agency of Therapeutic Products. And then there was her art, which people believe her knowledge is "coded" within. via but does it float

Jamie Shelman

2010-05-04T06:36:00.000-04:00

Her shop, blog and jealous-inducing life. Huge girl crush, obv. via Black*Eiffel

Mushroom logs

2010-05-04T06:29:00.001-04:00

Been kind of obsessed with the idea of having a few of these indoors. I want to find them in the forest but who am I kidding? Sure enough, there are lots of opportunities to buy online if you're feeling lazy. Photo above by Ann Wood.

Paul McCobb

2010-05-03T18:13:00.003-04:00

One day. via hoping for happy accidents

Southeast Asia 2010

2010-05-03T18:04:00.003-04:00

Entire set here.

Their own alphabet

2010-03-12T12:20:00.000-05:00

The State Library of New South Wales in Australia embarked on a customized alphabet project with Frost, in an attempt to bring more awareness to various objects in their collection. Exquisite! via Human Resources

Ephemera

2010-03-12T11:16:00.001-05:00

A wealth of inspiration at Sheaff : ephemera. via Oh Joy!

Aakash Nihalani

2010-03-11T11:56:00.003-05:00

Jockin' everything Aakash does, but I love the whimsicality of his public art the best. His Flickr stream is also worth following. via Flavorwire

From Aakash's statement:

"I'm not trying to push a certain highbrow logic or philosophy or purposefully communicate through the esoteric medium of art. I work instinctively, trying to follow my gut about the sensation of color and space, and have fun doing it.

People need to understand that how it is isn't how it has to be."

Victoria Haven

2010-03-11T11:04:00.001-05:00

Victoria Haven. via but does it float

Your chance encounter

2010-03-10T11:36:00.000-05:00

The genius that is Olafur Eliasson in an exhibit at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, Japan. In the words of Liz Lemon, I want to go to there.

It floats!

2010-03-10T10:59:00.000-05:00

From the always inspiring but does it float.

Fred Tomaselli

2010-03-09T11:28:00.000-05:00

Fred Tomaselli. via Human Resources

In love with this home

2010-03-09T10:48:00.001-05:00

I know it's also just really good photography making me swoon, but still! So dreamy! More here, and her Etsy store, Trampoline. via seesaw

The tepee reminds me of Ally's new thang. (Do it!!)

I DIE

2010-03-08T12:47:00.002-05:00

While everyone's drooling over Harvey Faircloth's collection, I'm dying over their inspiration page. via HI + LOW

me & oli

2010-03-08T11:22:00.000-05:00

Was obsessed with this Etsy shop, me & oli, awhile back. Apparently, still am. Favorite from a new collection called puns & fables.

GIRL CRUSH

2010-03-08T10:25:00.000-05:00

Crushing hard on The Vamoose lately. A couple recent images from her blog above. via i am a greedy girl

Fort Brooklyn

2010-03-01T14:15:00.001-05:00

Fort Defiance, soap from Saipua, Saraghina

Erie Basin

2010-02-27T17:41:00.002-05:00

After admiring from afar for so long, I'm finally visiting Erie Basin in person tomorrow!

Victorian infographics!

2010-02-26T16:48:00.000-05:00

Entire set here. via kottke

Silhouette Masterpiece Theatre

2010-02-25T16:33:00.000-05:00

Wilhelm Steahle is just incredibly talented. via design work life

You Make It Chandelier

2010-02-24T16:19:00.000-05:00

Maybe a summer project? From Lindsey Adelman Studio. Such a fan of her work! via Design*Sponge

White Orbit Chandelier

2010-02-23T16:11:00.000-05:00

By Patrick Townsend. via Jeana Sohn

Circo de Bango

2010-02-22T23:58:00.000-05:00

Holy, circus tent ring! via i am a greedy girl

John Divola

2010-02-22T15:59:00.000-05:00

John Divola's body of work spanning four decades.

Addison House

2010-02-19T15:45:00.000-05:00

Kat Karnaky aka Addison House Designs. via mint

Stephen Eichhorn

2010-02-18T21:29:00.005-05:00

Check out Stephen's collages (via mint)... and his kitty art! Entire artwork set here.

Roll & Hill

2010-02-17T22:59:00.003-05:00

For Roll & Hill's temporary website, the visual execution is sweet. And so are the lighting designs. via The Scout

Cavern Wallpaper

2010-02-16T23:52:00.003-05:00

My picks from Cavern - um, I liked practically everything. via design*sponge

18th century geometry poster

2010-02-12T11:48:00.001-05:00

Carly Waito found this poster on eBay.

Gosh, Kate Wilson

2010-02-11T21:10:00.000-05:00

For Marc by Marc Jacobs. via {frolic}

Rasmus Emanuel Svensson globes

2010-02-11T11:42:00.000-05:00

This kind of imagery is a bit trendy nowadays, but still so rad! Globes by Rasmus Emanuel Svensson. via carly waito

Silent white

2010-02-10T20:59:00.004-05:00

If color could be a sound, white would be silence.
Experiencing abundant snow as it is falling and gathering is so much more profound than any images or written/verbal descriptions.
And at the end of this colorless, soundless vacuum, hand-pulled noodle soup.

Let no one unversed in geometry enter my door

2010-02-10T11:28:00.000-05:00

Evil Twin Publications and the book and record design work of Stacy Wakefield Forte.

Homage to color

2010-02-09T16:57:00.001-05:00

Since I saw the Bauhaus exhibit at the MoMA a couple weeks ago I've been thinking non-stop about Josef Albers.

Vertical succulent gardens

2010-02-08T11:49:00.001-05:00

These one-of-a-kind ever-changing works of art can be made with panels that have special slanted planting cells, such as this. via poppytalk

Color fields

2010-02-05T13:28:00.001-05:00

By Impactist (the rest of their site is worth checking out, too; they've done amazing visual work, both motion and still)

Morgan Blair

2010-02-04T23:42:00.003-05:00

Josef Albers on acid! Morgan Blair.

Charlie Allen Weekly Scan

2010-02-04T13:06:00.001-05:00

I adore this man, Charlie Allen, who is my grandpa's age (88!). He was a commercial illustrator during Mad Men times. Every week from 2008-09 he, with the help of a friend, scanned and posted work from his "portfolio" while providing a bit of historical narrative and perspective.

So, so sweet. December 9, 2009 was his last post after putting up about 2/3 of the work from his career. via Design Observer: Observed

Logos & trademarks by Stefan Kanchev

2010-02-03T12:54:00.000-05:00

Stefan was a Bulgarian graphic designer. This is a marvelous website collecting and celebrating his work. via swissmiss and Human Resources

Tokujin Yoshioka's window installation for Hermès

2010-02-02T21:05:00.000-05:00

The magic is in the video. Made my heart skip a few beats. via Design Observer: Observed

Motoi Yamamoto

2010-02-01T17:06:00.000-05:00

Salt installations by Motoi Yamamoto. via kottke

Sometimes I pretend I live in Scandinavia again

2010-01-26T14:02:00.000-05:00

COUNTRY HOUSE

CITY HOUSE

By WRB and Elding Oscarson, respectively. Both via seesaw designs

All my dreams, in this sweater

2010-01-25T01:52:00.005-05:00

Micaela Greg's Optical Oversized Sweater. via ally trigg

Perfection.

2010-01-25T01:40:00.004-05:00

By Diament Designs on Etsy. via camp comfort

Modular geometric furniture

2009-12-18T17:51:00.001-05:00

Pretty much the way to my heart. T.shelf by J1studio. via SeeSaw Designs

Hauntingly gorgeous

2009-12-17T17:30:00.001-05:00

Abandoned asylums perfectly captured by Christopher Payne. More here via LENS

Kevin Appel

2009-12-16T17:02:00.001-05:00

Some of Kevin Appel's work from 2009. via all the mountains...

Wedding invitation by Jason Killinger

2009-12-15T01:42:00.001-05:00

Jason Killinger.

This game is seven-card stud

2009-12-14T20:28:00.004-05:00

So. Epic. In every sense of the word.

Somehow, I always return to this

2009-12-14T20:18:00.002-05:00

Au Revoir Simone - Shadows

AESA

2009-12-14T01:36:00.001-05:00

AESA'S MACHINE DE TERRE collection. (via Frances May)

Carly Waito's mineral series

2009-12-11T01:17:00.003-05:00

In awe of this series of paintings by Carly Waito. The paintings are OIL ON MASONITE (!!!) and part of a group show at Narwhal Art Projects in Toronto. via Design*Sponge

Carly's blog is also a new favorite with nuggets of inspiration around every corner.

Michael Johansson

2009-12-10T00:53:00.003-05:00

Swedish artist, Michael Johansson. Reminds me a bit of Helga Steppan's work, maybe? via The Scout

HBR Classics

2009-10-26T21:10:00.002-04:00

A handful of books from the Harvard Business Review Classics collection.

The natural future

2009-10-23T20:37:00.001-04:00

Scientific illustrations by Cornelia Hess-Honegger documenting insects found in nuclear and radiation contaminated areas. Gives me the chills, but can't stop looking. via but does it float

Oh heck

2009-10-22T04:30:00.005-04:00

Very much addicted to Friends of Type.

Houseplants

2009-10-21T04:16:00.000-04:00

Guess I have a soft spot for independently published pictures of houseplants. This book and poster from MINIATUREGARDEN.

Diamonds, squares, ships, robots

2009-10-20T04:01:00.000-04:00

Illustrated patterns by Allison Cole. via design work life

Xavier Veilhan by The Selby

2009-10-19T20:30:00.004-04:00

The photography by The Selby of Veilhan's work at Versailles is everything

Banana Bread with Chocolate

2009-10-16T01:25:00.003-04:00

This is a very majestic banana bread. The photo may not encapsulate that as well as I hoped -- perhaps due to my continued bad habit of smothering every baked good with Greek yogurt and Sarabeth preserves, then taking the picture. But believe me, it's good. I was hoping the entire cake would last me a week of breakfast but I only got by on a few days. Still, not bad for having passed a half of it on to Kat, my baking partner, and a slice stolen here and there from a boy on his way out early in the morning.

Recipe notes:

Instead of chocolate chips Kat cut up a bar of dark chocolate. I don't like too-sweet baked goods, so the bitterness of the dark chocolate was perfectly off-set against the bread. We discovered that a good way to cut a bar of chocolate up without it crumbling is by heating the bar slightly so that it's just a tad soft, then proceed to cut into pieces.

Instead of regular yogurt, I used Greek yogurt since that's all I had. It turned out just fine, but I noticed the bread was very dense, perhaps denser than the author of this recipe may have intended.

Banana Bread with Chocolate
Adapted from A Homemade Life's "Banana Bread with Chocolate and Crystallized Ginger" as posted here. I did not use the crystallized ginger because I didn't have any on hand, and also because I wanted a more traditional banana bread this time.

6	tablespoons unsalted butter
2	cups all-purpose flour
3/4	cup sugar
3/4	teaspoon baking soda
1/2	teaspoon salt
3/4	cup semisweet chocolate chips
2	large eggs
3	large ripe bananas, mashed
1/4	cup well-stirred whole-milk plain yogurt (not low or nonfat)
1	teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Set a rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 350F. Grease a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan or an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray or butter. (note: I used a round cake pan. It was my first time baking banana bread in a round cake pan and it was truly great. I will do it this way from now on. I cannot explain why.)

2. Melt the butter on the stove or in a microwave and set aside to cool slightly.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add the chocolate chips and whisk well to combine. Set aside.

4. In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a fork. Add the mashed banana, yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla and stir to mix well. Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients, and stir gently with a rubber spatula, scraping down the sides as needed, until just combined. Do not overmix. The batter with be thick and somewhat lumpy, just make sure all the flour has been incorporated. Scrape the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.

5. Bake into the loaf is a deep shade of golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 mins to an hour. If the loaf seems to be browning too quickly, tent with foil.

6. Cool the loaf in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Then tip out onto the rack, and let it cool completely before slicing. The loaf freezes well wrapped in plastic wrap and again in foil to protect from freezer burn.

Uta Barth

2009-10-15T22:19:00.003-04:00

The quiet genius of Uta Barth. via Black*Eiffel and simply photo

White House art in the age of Obama

2009-10-14T21:41:00.001-04:00

A few favorites of the artworks on loan to the Obamas. Nicolas De Stael, Richard Diebenkorn and Alma Thomas. via Design Observer

Bright Star

2009-10-13T21:17:00.002-04:00

Completely enamored with Bright Star's online production scrapbook. So many beautiful pieces of ephemera displayed in such a sweet and simple way. via all the mountains...

Louis Reith

2009-10-12T20:45:00.002-04:00

More of Reith's work here. via for me, for you

Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmeal Scones

2009-10-10T13:36:00.000-04:00

Divine scone recipe from Cook's Illustrated.

P.S. I'm eating my home-baked goods these days with a heaping spoonful of Fage Greek yogurt and a dollop of Sarabeth's Strawberry Raspberry preserves.

Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmeal Scones
From Cook's Illustrated, September 2003

This recipe was developed using Gold Medal unbleached all-purpose flour; best results will be achieved if you use the same or a similar flour, such as Pillsbury unbleached. King Arthur flour has more protein; if you use it, add an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons milk. Half-and-half is a suitable substitute for the milk/cream combination.

1 1/2	cups rolled oats (4 1/2 ounces) or quick oats
1/4	cup whole milk
1/4	cup heavy cream
1	large egg
1 1/2	cups unbleached all-purpose flour (7 1/2 ounces)
1/4	teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3	cup granulated sugar (2 1/4 ounces)
2	teaspoons baking powder
1/2	teaspoon table salt
10	tablespoons unsalted butter , cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2	cup raisins
1	tablespoon granulated sugar for sprinkling

Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 375 degrees. Spread oats evenly on baking sheet and toast in oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes; cool on wire rack. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees. Line second baking sheet with parchment paper. When oats are cooled, measure out 2 tablespoons and set aside.

Whisk milk, cream, and egg in large measuring cup until incorporated; remove 1 tablespoon to small bowl and reserve for glazing.

Pulse flour, cinnamon, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in food processor until combined, about four 1-second pulses. Scatter cold butter evenly over dry ingredients and pulse until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal, twelve to fourteen 1-second pulses. Transfer mixture to medium bowl; stir in cooled oats and raisins. Using rubber spatula, fold in liquid ingredients until large clumps form. Mix dough by hand in bowl until dough forms cohesive mass.

Dust work surface with half of reserved oats (note: I also dusted with some flour as the dough was a bit sticky), turn dough out onto work surface, and dust top with remaining oats. Gently pat into 7-inch circle about 1 inch thick. Using bench scraper or chef’s knife, cut dough into 8 wedges and set on parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Brush surfaces with reserved egg mixture and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes (note: they baked fast in my oven and needed no more than 12 minutes); cool scones on baking sheet on wire rack 5 minutes, then remove scones to cooling rack and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Serve.

Tina Jonsbu

2009-10-09T20:19:00.000-04:00

Spotted Tina Jonsbu's work at a NY Art Book Fair table. Ethereal.

ABC3D

2009-10-08T19:40:00.000-04:00

Pop-up alphabet book by Marion Bataille. via VIVA VENA CAVA

Lace fence

2009-10-07T19:27:00.000-04:00

By Dutch Design House, DEMAKERSVAN.

A healthy dose of inspiration

2009-10-05T16:08:00.001-04:00

For a first-timer, the NY Art Book Fair was incredible--truly incredible. There were big-name booksellers present, but I of course found myself gravitated towards the smaller, independent tables. I couldn't get over how thousands of publications displayed on those tables were all little gems of art.

I wish I could have given my full attention to each and every table, but the sheer number of participants spread throughout the entire building of PS 1 made this impossible. Nonetheless, there is something for everyone no matter how long or short you attend. In my short time there these are the small publishers and artists that caught my eye, which I will attempt to collect from throughout the year:

Hassla

Nieves

Jobs Handtryck

2009-10-02T19:15:00.002-04:00

Had a hard time narrowing down my favorite Jobs Handtryck textiles. via all the mountains... Reminds me of Josef Frank patterns but more understated and controlled. Scandinavian textile design reigns superior over all, partly because their production methods are all about high-quality craft and fully supporting the design process. Case in point: how Marimekko goes from sketch to printed fabric.

Wednesday luxuries

2009-10-01T14:07:00.014-04:00

Accompanying Sophia (of the fabulous Kitchen Caravan) on a research trip in Williamsburg, we went to Marlow & Sons for lunch yesterday, which really is a luxury - not because the food is anything short of amazing, but because it is such a calm and cozy place to eat midday. I'd only been at night where it's frantic and packed and the wait is usually an hour, even on a weekday. For lunch, you can take your time, which gives you a whole new appreciation for this very special restaurant.

After a couple pit stops gawking at cheese and chocolate, there was Saltie for dessert. After this second visit, it's safe to say that their ice cream menu is probably one of the best I've encountered, ever. I got the Eton Mess ice cream and Sophia got the Anise Hyssop ice cream sandwich. Heaven. But I won't forget that Salted Caramel ice cream from last time. P.S. their lavender shortbread does not taste like aromatherapy candles.

Later in the evening, I biked with the usual boy to DUMBO for a book launch party, finishing with a late dinner at nearby Superfine with the usual suspects.

The transition from Summer to Fall is kind of drastic. The change in weather is a given, but there's also being back in that ambitious, New York head-space where hustlin' is in full swing again after months of ADD due to travel and good weather - something I need to be eased out of, slowly. Indulging in luxuries midweek is not a bad vehicle for this transition.

Tauba Auerbach

2009-09-30T15:46:00.000-04:00

Tauba's work explores the philosophical conflicts of order/chaos/randomness, 2D/3D, past/present, being here/being there/being here and there, etc./etc./etc. So, pretty much my head-space completely, but her visual output is phenomenal and something I totally respect.

Her solo exhibit, HERE AND NOW/AND NOWHERE, is currently at Deitch Projects in SoHo until October 17. I'm going to try and check it out soon. via VIVA VENA CAVA

Sam Winston

2009-09-29T15:25:00.000-04:00

I think my heart just skipped a beat: Sam Winston's explorations with words and information culminating in visual narrative masterpieces.

He's currently looking for funding for his Dictionary Story project in order to reproduce many copies and make it more accessible to everyone. via swismiss

Last Friday

2009-09-28T18:38:00.004-04:00

With Ally (the NY stowaway) in Williamsburg...

Anorak from Built By Wendy on sale from their spring line. Due to a footwear malfunction (thanks to my $1 thrift store shoes), I also bought Minnetonka moccasins which are absolutely not overrated; they make your feet as happy as papooses.

Lunch at Saltie, which is a new favorite. Everything was divine; I'm going back this week to try more things.

(Photos of Saltie's food are by Kathy, who also has a cool food blog. In the meantime, I'm trying to be better with by own visual documentation.)

Abigail Borg

2009-09-24T19:48:00.002-04:00

Wallpaper by illustrator and surface pattern designer, Abigail Borg. via katy elliott

Love Triangles of Cavalli's L'Ormindo

2009-09-23T19:13:00.000-04:00

Pretty much in love with this website that explores the love triangles in Cavalli's rarely seen opera, L'Ormindo. It's the perfect balance of simple and complex. The site is by This is Real Art in London; Cavalli's L'Ormindo opens at Sydney's Pinchgut Opera in December. via Human Resources

Three floors of Sol LeWitt!!

2009-09-22T18:32:00.002-04:00

At MASS MoCA. FOR THE NEXT TWENTY FIVE YEARS.

Tattoos by Amanda Wachob

2009-09-21T18:19:00.001-04:00

Completely floored by Amanda's body art. I get turned off by most tattoos; they are usually completely unoriginal. This, though, is such a breath of fresh air. via Inspiration Resource

CONFETTISYSTEM

2009-09-18T16:49:00.000-04:00

CONFETTISYSTEM. Kinda high-brow Party City, but obsessed anyway.

Huts for Woodbutchers and Trolls

2009-09-17T16:50:00.001-04:00

Artist/Bookseller Matt Borruso on collecting architecture and counterculture books for their cover imagery:

"I am interested in the attempts and failures of many radical ideologies. The failure of the 60's/ 70's counterculture, the commodification of punk rock, the embrace of the dystopian over the utopian dream ... these are all well known. In these books though I find the beauty of small success, the DIY spirit, the dismissal of a dominant world. I am also interested in the aesthetics of these ideologies and their tenacious ability to outlast the movements themselves. The images and style of once radical subcultures are hollowed out, resurrected, and resold as something new. The look of these structures and the ideologies that surrounded their construction and habitation have now become mainstream. We currently consume the aesthetic of this failed moment in history as 'green' fashion and lifestyle. Ecological becomes Environmental. The Om symbol is stamped on an 'enlightenment' credit card available from Visa."

Mark Garry's Being Here

2009-09-16T16:53:00.001-04:00

Phenomenal site-specific installation by Mark Garry for the Mattress Factory in Philadelphia. It's called Being Here and there were a few elements to this piece including sound. The spectrum of color Mark created was comprised of thread; the manifestation changed depending on time of day and season, as well as where one was physically in relation to it. via SeeSaw Designs

IOSSELLIANI rings

2009-09-15T23:38:00.003-04:00

Still very much into gawking at metalwork and jewelry. Rings have the perfect canvas; I thought these from IOSSELLIANI were particularly striking. The grouping in the first set is gorgeous, and the black diamonds in the second set - I die.

David Band

2009-09-14T23:25:00.000-04:00

Artist David Band. via katy elliott

Cy Twombly

2009-09-11T19:42:00.000-04:00

The current Cy Twombly at the Art Institute of Chicago (The Natural World, Selected Works 2000-2007) is spectacular. Self-explanatory, mostly, but one note - the way he is able to translate the complex emotions of experiencing peonies with just paint on canvas is amazing.

A couple more not from the AIC exhibit but caught my eye in Google image search:

The Gagosian frequently exhibits his work. Just take a look at the scale of his painting installations...

He is certainly a master; I bow down.

Linda Perhacs - Chimacum Rain

2009-09-10T22:18:00.009-04:00

HEAD OVER HEELS for this song. Only knew the Prefuse 73 version, which was already ridiculous, but never thought about the source until I recognized it immediately in le film (via Ringo, have a banana!) - a Vanessa Bruno fall promo video directed by Stéphanie Di Giusto, which is gorgeous but you need to be into Lou Doillon aka pouty, skinny French models. Anyway, the emotions for this aforementioned version of this song runs deep:

Everyone has THAT time in their lives; that was mine. Now, to find the 1970 LP of Linda Perhacs' Parallelograms in a thrift store would pretty much complete the circle...

Soft color

2009-09-10T22:10:00.007-04:00

From square(Good old school days) series on Flickr. via simply photo

Nos Da by Donna Wilson

2009-09-10T21:59:00.002-04:00

There's more where this came from - I wanted to post them all, so I just posted one to restrain myself. Donna Wilson's textile art is killer. via katy elliott

Owen Gatley

2009-09-10T21:38:00.003-04:00

I love pop-up dioramas! Owen seems to whip these babies up out of nowhere. A couple more:

via design work life

Two Are One

2009-09-10T21:30:00.005-04:00

"Two Are One" by Dri, directed by Neil Krug. via the blue hour

Today I saw

2009-09-09T15:50:00.006-04:00

So much admiration for people who commit to producing something every single day. I'm trying to channel this by posting blog entries on a daily basis (lame, compared to what other folk on the Internets are doing, but whatevs - it's better than nothing). I've definitely recognized that my determination comes in waves, so I'm attempting to smooth that out a bit.

Daily gestures of creativity I took notice of lately: Jill draws a postcard of what she saw and sends them out to her friends. via {frolic!} & fine little day

The BQE

2009-09-09T15:11:00.007-04:00

We were lucky enough to attend the world premiere of The BQE at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2007 - the symphonic/cinematic piece composed by Sufjan Stevens commissioned by BAM. Two years later, its release from Sufjan's label:

The official album release of The BQE follows nearly two years after its original performance at BAM, providing the songwriter (and his various collaborators) ample time to wrestle out all the thematic incarnations of the project, and to attempt an appropriation of Wagner's Gesamtkunstwerk ("total work"). The resulting album might be best described as a grand creative franchise-incorporating movie, symphony, comic book, dissertation, photography, graphic design, and a 3-D Viewmaster® reel-in which a songwriter's interrogation of one of New York's ugliest landmarks expands athletically to forums and formulas outside of the song itself. In fact, the BQE is everything but a song.

Makes me love Brooklyn even more. via Pitchfork

Helga Steppan

2009-09-09T11:04:00.007-04:00

In this series called 'See Through,' Swedish artist Helga Steppan did an audit of all her belongings, divided them according to color and then photographed them. More here. via designer's library

2009-05-17T20:55:00.003-04:00

Inspirations from Brooklyn Museum visit today:

"Maiden & Moonflower" Wallpaper, Kiki Smith. (The museum displays the top-left vermilion version. Many other gorgeous colors discovered from Studio Printworks.)

Homage to the Square, Josef Albers. (Not exactly the ones on display at the museum, but it's similar to this colorway)

Hanging Room Divider, Ted Hallman.

Landscape, Stuart Davis.

Other pieces of note that I can't find good images for: a vase by Pueblo potter Grace Chino and a gorgeous painting entitled "Light Extending Itself" by Irene Pereira.

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Eley Kishimoto's Flash pattern on wallpaper, a dress and many other things. Would've wanted the pattern in a pair of tights but they are not to be found. (via Urban Outfitters: Blog)

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Thomas Forsyth's drawings from spinning tops using pens as the spindle. (via Core77)

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Photograph from Marc Tremitiere: The Baby Deliverer, one of the 2-minute stories of New York characters told using sound and images from New York Times' One in 8 Million series. Really moving - as if I couldn't fall in love with this city even more. (via swissmiss)

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ginza Polaroid giclée by Fernanda Montoro. (via Oh Joy!)