Archive | June, 2009
· ART ·
Adrien Donot Digital ArtistFrench digital artist Adrien Donot have a pretty cool portfolio – If you know a little bit photoshop you can see that the spray splatters or the gradient overlay are some simple effect, but really well executed with his photography.You can…
· MUSIC ·
Song of the Day : [06/18]Melanie Fiona : Give It To Me Right A rising soul sister is fully on the horizon. Melanie Fiona is bringing the soul back into pop music. I really like her new single, Give it to Me Right. “The album is called Bridge,” enthuses Fiona, “It crosses the barriers between ethnicities, genres, age groups , [...]
· ART ·
Paul Sych Typography DesignerPaul Sych aka Faith is a talented Canadian Typography Designer, I love how he creates custom typography using photographs. “Paul has consistently offered new methods of expression by using custom typography as a catalyst within his work and has challenged both clients and peers alike to enter his world of unique and flamboyant use of [...]
· MODELS, PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Making of the 2010 Pirelli Calender : Backstage Preview [NSFW]It’ sexy time! Italian Vanity Fair exposes the years most upcoming/desirable faces and bodies shot by Terry Richardson for the 2010 Pirelli Calender. Shot in Bahia, Brazil, a place that makes anyone ten times more beautiful, these fresh faces are channeling the all natural rays of bare sunlight.
· ADVERTISING, CELEBRITY, CULTURE, HEARSAY ·
Made to MoveMost of us know of Nastia Liukin as the Gold-medalist who made a bright pink leotard iconic. In this ad campaigne for Max Azria she has come leaps and bounds (excuse the pun) from that pink leotard.
The 2009 Spring line was inspired by modern dance and movenent. Nastia has the casual grace that matched the attitude of the collection perfectly.
See the rest of the gorgeous campaign photos and a video of the gymnast flipping through the air in these flowing masterpiece
· ADVERTISING ·
Camel’s Subtle CampaignA strange way to sell cigarettes, but so creative ! I just discovered Camel’s Subtle Campaign while browsing through Jan Steinhilber’s portfolio. I guess these ads have only been published in Europe – Made by Saatchi & Saatchi Italy
· FEATURED, STILL LIFE ·
Jan Steinhilber Still PhotographyJan Steinhilber’s still life photography is just insane ! The German photographer was first trained as a graphic designer, he has a penchant not just for pretty pictures, but also images that communicate with boldness and clarity. Working a lot in the advertising and editorial field, Jan has worked for some of the most prestigious automobile brands. He says “I try to understand the idea of the picture, or even provide an idea if it is personal work,” “I judge everything I do, by asking me if it helps with the idea or not.” Steinhilber’s imagination is his power, every picture is a piece of art!
· ART ·
Daniel & Geo Fuchs ToyGiants ExhibitionDaniel & Geo Fuchs ToyGiants Exhibition is sick ! I wish it would come to LA ’cause I would Love to see it !! Film, political and comic hero toys photographed in a way where the line between reality and fiction disappears. Due to the fact of the expression on the toys faces and the comical effect of the toys staged combination…
· DESIGNERS ·
Rising Star : Joseph Altuzarra“It’s kind of Forties meets Eighties,” the young designer said after his concise runway show. “They are body-conscious clothes, but they also have an emotional element.” A recipe for fashion stardom, is how I would describe Josep Altuzarra. With his ravishing looks and a sensibility beyond his 25 years, its no wonder his following include Carine and Julia Roitfeld, Julie Gilhart, Vanessa Traina, and Hana Soukupova ~ just to name a few [...]
· EDITORIAL, MODELS ·
The Collection of Natalia Vodianova By Mario TestinoIs Natalia Vodianova the muse of Mario Testino ?! Looks like it… here are most of their editorials for Vogue, from May 2002 to June 2009. I didn’t review all of them, because there are soo many, but I did pick the best ones ! If you are a big fan of Natalia you have to check vodianova.net pretty much every single of her editorial and campaign are there ! [ MORE than 60 pictures ]
· ART ·
Stampd’ LA Keeps it Fresh with his Street ArtI drove by Spaulding and Melrose the other day, after having been in NY all month and was saddened by the blank wall. What was once was a mural painted by Chris Stamp & Co. for the launch of the Stampd’ LA brand back in January, was simply a big white corner. All the questions [...]
· FEATURED, TECH ·
Olympus E-P1 ‘digital Pen’Wow Olympus hit strong with the Replica in digital format of their classic ‘Olympus Pen’ from the 60s and 70s. The Olympus E-P1 ‘digital Pen’ is a 12 megapixel sensor and incorporates a 3.0″ LCD. The E-P1 is available with a 14-42mm kit lens that retracts into [...]