Chinese artist Liu Bolin has made an art of becoming the invisible man. He claims his photos make a statement about his place in society. He sees himself as an outsider whose artistic efforts are not always valued, especially in his native country (thanks to my artist/designer friend Paola in Mexico City for this link).
“Known for her unique gothic kawaii style, Japanese artist Junko Mizuno combines cuteness, gore and eroticism within an oeuvre that includes comics, painting, drawings, animation and toys.” See her premiere Canadian solo exhibition at Narwhal Art Projects (June 18 – July 26, 2009).
Olafur Eliasson is one of the most interesting and influential visual artists of our time. He brings the idea of “interactivity” to a new level. He is more interested in “why” rather than the “what”. In this talk, he speaks quite eloquently about his work.
“Many of his best-known works explore architecture and the mechanics of perception, almost as if the fantastical imaginings of Buckminster Fuller were reinterpreted by a cognitive scientist.”
Michael Joseph Gross, New York magazine
Check out this chair whose parts form the word chair when disassembled. Again, via Kanye’s blog.
Sweet book illustrated by Ben Newman, written by Scott James Donaldson and published by Nobrow Small Press.
Check out the Nobrow site for more info.
Yet another cool clock. This is a digital clock made of analog clocks design by Sweden’s Humans from 1982. Via Kanye’s Blog and Dezeen.
All kinds of awesome all over the place. Them Thangs (as I understand it) is a collection of inspirational images by Justin Blyth (art director, designer, and animator). Check out both the sites and all their glory.
Industrial designer Bauke Knottnerus created Phat Knits, a collection of colorful, giant knots with the dual purpose of entertaining and providing a place to sit.
Check out these posters designed for Japanese baseball team the Chiba Lotte Marines.
Would be fantastic if the Blue Jays could do something so cool. Via Deadspin.
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