Mark Ryden’s YHWH is available for pre-order now at Porterhouse, with an official release date of July 10. The edition was culpted by the talented Dave Pressler and created in conjunction withNecessaries Toy Foundation after the central figure in Ryden’s painting of the same name. In production for more than a year, the figure is cast in pink vinyl with inset, high-quality eyes and comes in an elaborately designed, gold embossed bo
Photos courtesy of Remi/Rough.
London’s Black Rat Press unveiled its July show, Ways of Seeing, on the 2nd. It will run until the July 24th. Featuring Swoon, Matt Small, and Brian Adam Douglas, the exhibition explores the different approaches of these three stylistically cohesive contemporaries.
When Google representatives recently invited dozens of prominent artists to contribute work to be featured on its new Web browser, the company enthusiastically sold the idea as an opportunity to have artwork shown to millions
But some, like Gary Taxali, were not impressed. Mr. Taxali, an illustrator based in Toronto whose work has appeared in publications like Time,Newsweek and Fortune, received a call in April from a member of Google’s marketing department. According to Mr. Taxali, the Google representative explained that the project will let users customize Google Chrome pages with artist-designed “skins” in their borders.
“The first question I asked,” Mr. Taxali said in a recent interview, “is ‘What’s the fee?’”
Mr. Taxali said that when he was told Google would pay nothing, he declined.
For some, Halloween means costume parties and drunken debauchery. That’s never really been my style. Personally, I like to spend my Halloween evenings eating candy and watching scary movies. Yeah, I’m a nerd - I know.
This Halloween season has had me reminiscing of the brilliant horror and sci-fi movie posters of years past. Particularly, I am a fan of the illustrated posters that used to be the staple of nearly every science fiction and horror film released. These posters are able to communicate so much about a film with a single, masterfully created image that it’s a shame this style isn’t so popular nowadays.
Since there were so many amazing posters to showcase, I have split this post into two parts. Part two will be posted on October 31st. But for now, you may feast on the first half.
100 Illustrated Horror Film Posters: Part 1 // WellMedicated
Package design for my Giclee Prints
Artwork for the front of the sleeve
Artwork for the back of the sleeve
This is a sleeve that is used for all my Giclee Print purchases. I’m still playing around with which paper stock I should use. I’ve tried some ultra smooth paper and I’ve also tried some textured paper. I’m leaning towards the soft textured paper.
Any opinions are always welcome. You may view bigger versions of each photo here (2 up), here (front artwork), here (back artwork).
Shading film was used by artists and cartoonists as a quick way to achieve time consuming cross-hatching. From The Museum of Forgotten Art Supplies.
(via amyyy & kevin)
The Sensory Light Box advertisement for Nikon’s D700 by Cheil Worldwide…
Seoul Sindorim Subway Station is one of the largest stations in Korea with daily passing population of five hundred thousand people. An outdoor light box equipped with a motion detector was installed at the connecting passageway at the station, along with a red carpet leading to the Nikon shop located in the mall. This interactive light box made people feel as though they became superstars walking down a red carpet for a luxurious award. This experience has created a very special and unique brand image of the Nikon D700 and succeeded in triggering purchase intentions. Strengthen a positive brand image of the Nikon D700 and maximize sales among passersby of Sindorim Subway Station. Bronze Cannes Lions Media Winner. (via)
Video footage of Michael Jackson’s last rehearsal before his death on June 25 has been released.
Clips of the singer preparing for hisLondon O2 Arena residency have been published by the shows’ promoter AEG Live.
Jackson’s rehearsals took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, where it is now rumoured a fan memorial will be taking place next Tuesday (July 7), although there is no details on the nature of any event planned.
Watch footage of Michael Jackson’s last rehearsal - video | News | NME.COM
If you’re in New York City tomorrow night (Wednesday, July 1st) be sure to stop by the Jonathan LeVive Gallery where WK will be signing his new book from 6-8pm. You can find more information here.
In addition, to celebrate the new show, WK has released three new prints (shown above) that can be purchased exclusively from the gallery. We love ‘em.
VHILS’ first solo exhibition in London, Scratching The Surface, is set to open on the 3rd of July to 1st August at the Lazarides Gallery on Rathbone Place.
The show features a series of new works that are inspired by his home town of Lisbon. Vhils’ portriats are made using acid and bleach, as they eat into surfaces to expose layers of posters beneath.
(via Wooster Collective: Vhils’ “Scratching The Surface” Set To Open In London on July 3rd)
Earlier today Dan Witz sent us a preview of his summer project which he’s calling “Dark Doings.” He tells us - “I don’t think I’ve ever been as excited as I am about this work I’m doing now… I’m calling it, “Dark Doings”, inspired by my recent time in Amsterdam’s red light district.”
You can see more from the series here
Wooster Collective: A Preview of Dan Witz’ Summer Project - “Dark Doings
