“Sunflowers” by Rob and Nick Carter: A 3D bronze reinterpretation of Vincent van Gogh’s 1888 painting




by Gavin Lucas Inspired and informed by Vincent van Gogh’s 1888 “Sunflowers” painting (housed in London’s National Gallery), artist duo Rob and Nick Carter’s bronze interpretation of the iconic post-impressionist…

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Paddles ON! : Auction house Phillips partners with Tumblr for its first ever digital art auction, selling YouTube videos and video game screenshots

Paddles ON!


Although its main focus has been on contemporary art and design in the last decade, Phillips has never held an auction dedicated to digital art—until now. The historic international auction house partnered with recordOutboundLink(this,…

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This is Mars: Art and science merge in a book of hi-res space camera images that reveals the red planet’s beauty

This is Mars


Eight years ago, the NASA space probe Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter was fitted with the largest and most powerful camera (more commonly known as the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, or ); return…

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Detritus by Jonathan Schipper: An interactive salt-based art installation, complete with a usable jacuzzi, that exists in a constant state of change

Detritus by Jonathan Schipper


Humans have, and continue to be, in a constant push to alter our surroundings to suit our individual needs. From the first settlements of early man to modern suburban sprawl, our necessity to build and change, despite our technological advances, is always kept…

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Image of the Studio: A Portrait of New York City Graphic Design: An exhibition and online project producing cognitive maps of the industry’s urban influences

Image of the Studio: A Portrait of New York City Graphic Design


From the number of house plants to the amount of music played and what type, the new exhibition “Image of the Studio: A Portrait of New York City Graphic Design” showcases a fastidious breakdown of the…

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Interview: Nico Muhly: The dynamic composer discusses his Met Opera production of “Two Boys”

Interview: Nico Muhly


Two years ago, composer Nico Muhly premiered his first full-scale opera with London’s English National Opera. The critically acclaimed work, entitled “Two Boys,” also became a commercial success, and…

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“Ten Years of Monster Children”: The quarterly that blends art, culture and lifestyle sports celebrates a decade with a collectable hardcover




Getting to 10 years in the print game is no small feat these days. With the internet taking over the bulk of our content consumption, there’s something to be said for those still taking it to the printers. Founded in Sydney, Australia, the…

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Black Tattoo Art 2: Added ink, artists and history in the second comprehensive volume of what many consider the “Bible of Blackwork Tattoos”

Black Tattoo Art 2


In 2009 tattoo expert and enthusiast Marisa Kakoulas released “Black Tattoo Art: Modern Expressions of the Tribal,” an extensive catalog of traditionally inspired and executed tattoos that has become known to many as the “Bible…

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Innovate Like A Misfit: Kyra Maya Phillips on how pirates, hackers and gangsters can teach us to be more creative and successful in business

Innovate Like A Misfit


Kyra Maya Phillips, the co-author of the upcoming book “The Misfit Economy,” encourages readers to think like pirates, gangsters and hackers when approaching business. While researching and writing the…

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Grind Chicago: The members-only creative workspace expands west

Grind Chicago


“This is the culmination of everything we have learned in the last two years,” explains Grind co-founder Benjamin Dyett. During that two years, Grind—the members-only workspace and creative community—has provided a New York City location at…

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