Archive | November, 2009
· DESIGN, INTERIOR DESIGN ·
Off The Wall(paper) by Kicki Edgren NyborgA really cool idea for this “Off the Wall” Wallpaper by Kicki Edgren Nyborg. It consists of two components: a wallpaper and a 3D form that is mounted over the wallpaper. The result is a wallpaper that seems to come to life, through bulges and rolls that serve as shelving and lamps.
· INTERIOR DESIGN, TRAVEL ·
Ithaa The Maldives Undersea RestaurantNot new but still impressive Ithaa, the unique Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa undersea restaurant on the Rangali Island (that opened in April 2005). Ithaa — a word meaning “pearl” in the local Dhivehi language — is a tiny restaurant (seats only 12 people), but it offers diners a “spectacular underwater view of
· PAINTING ·
Monica Cook’s Erotic WomenMonica Cook paints beautiful and disturbing portraits of women. In her latest exhibition, Seeded and Soiled, Cook’s nude women engage with gorgeously rendered erotic food in scenes that elicit a range of emotion in the viewer from mesmerized hilarity to horror. The Georgia-born artist graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Savannah College of Art and [...]
· MUSIC ·
Song of the Day: [11/30]Thom Yorke: Hearing Damage This new Thom Yorke song is off the New Moon soundtrack. The movie was actually quite good if you like action and vampires and lust (oh my). ‘Hearing Damage’ plays in my favorite scene of the film. A sequence where Victoria (a vicious vampire) chases Bella, as Bella chases Edward, and [...]
· EXHIBITION, ILLUSTRATION, INTERIOR DESIGN, VIDEO ·
Behind the Scenes Video: Tim Burton at MoMAYou probably all know right now that Tim Burton is exhibiting at the MoMa Nyc until April 26, 2010. So for those who are in New York, you HAVE to go check the amazing exhibition, and for those who aren’t, you can check the MoMa site and view his behind the scene video below…
· ART, ILLUSTRATION ·
Grape Frogg Digital ArtAt only 25 years old, Russian illustrator, photographer and ‘Photoshopper’ Grape Frogg has a very interesting universe of images to peruse. see it for yourself…
· DESIGNERS, FEATURED ·
Shilpa Chavan : Headgear MadnessIndian headgear and accessory designer Shilpa Chavan aka Little Shilpa has the gift of creating amazing head pieces and jewelry. Between her own collection, a few runway collabs (like Manish Arora) and editorial or advertising styling, Little Shilpa is a talented designer to watch (especially her Spring 2010 “Headonism” collection) !
· EXCLUSIVITY, FASHION, ILLUSTRATION, TRENDS ·
Shopping Guide : Shoe ReportGal On A Budget From left Counterclockwise : Dolce Vita Flexx Booties $198, Oak Combat boots $224, Dolce Vita Josey boot $340, Givenchy Ankle Boots $440, Jeffrey Campbell Acme Lace Up Boots with Removable Kiltie $190, Michael Kors Lena Suede Platform Booties $350, Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Bass with Saddle bootie $200, Jeffrey Campbell [...]
· MUSIC ·
Song of the Day : [11/28]Prince and the Revolution : Darling Nikki Prince, often known for his eroticism in music, came out with the highly sensual hit Darling Nikki whose lyrics are supposedly the reason Parental Advisory stickers on album covers were founded. The song is performed by Prince and the Revolution during a particularly emotionally climactic part in the epic [...]
· DESIGNERS ·
Ara Jo : Futuristic Fashion DesignYou probably recognize the design of young Central Saint Martin’s 09 graduate Ara Jo. Selected for the CSM’s 2009 Graduate Press Show, her ‘Hypnosis‘ collection gained the attention from the press as well as celebrity fashion stylist Nicola Formichetti, who dressed Lady Gaga with Ara’s Jumpsuit last September in Toronto Since then Ara’s collection has [...]
· MUSIC ·
Song of the Day : [11/27]General Elektriks: Raid the Radio General Elektriks is generally fantastic and Hervé Salters’ new solo project. Known for his divine melodies and upbeat keyboard snippets, Salters keeps his music out of the doldrums and truly delights our eardrums with every genre of ear candy. This captivating tune-“Raid the Radio”-is just one of many featured on [...]
· FEATURED, PHOTOGRAPHY ·
Rune Guneriussen Conceptual PhotographyNorwegian photographer, Rune Guneriussen made us discover his shifted universe featuring everyday objects such as telephones, lamps, chairs mixed with some beautiful natural landscapes.