by Gavin Lucas Intrigued by the Tumblr-girl phenomenon—where images of girls are posted online and then endlessly reblogged on various Tumblr sites—Brooklyn-based illustrator Jon Burgerman has decided to join in....
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Jon Burgerman’s Drawings of Girls I’ve Seen on Tumblr: Brooklyn’s cheeky illustrator looks to the ladies of the internet for colorful inspiration
May 17th, 2013 § Comments Off § permalink
by Gavin Lucas Intrigued by the Tumblr-girl phenomenon—where images of girls are posted online and then endlessly reblogged on various Tumblr sites—Brooklyn-based illustrator Jon Burgerman has decided to join in....
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Reclaim Bags by Sophie Postma: One young designer upcycling rubber inner tubes into a collection of classy accessories
May 16th, 2013 § Comments Off § permalink
by Paul Armstrong Most people would balk at being given "waste materials and innovation" as a jumping off point, but 21-year-old Sophie Postma found inspiration instead. Her line of minimalist clutches, bags and iPad cases are...
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Word of Mouth: Georgetown : Lobster rolls, boutique hotels and hidden architectural gems on DC’s quiet side
May 16th, 2013 § Comments Off § permalink
by Michael Kucmeroski Although all of Washington, DC has much to offer in terms of sightseeing and history, there is something enticing about staying in Georgetown. The area around the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C and...
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Central Illustration: London commercial art agency looks to US market with limited edition prints
May 15th, 2013 § Comments Off § permalink
by Gavin Lucas Reaching the ripe old age of 30 this year, London-based illustration agency Central Illustration is reaching out to American clients with two limited edition screen prints...
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Young Czech Shoe Designers: Three talented fashion graduates take on modern footwear
May 13th, 2013 § Comments Off § permalink
by Adam Štěch There is a fresh new wave rising in Czech fashion. Relatively young names have come onto the scene, and several new events have been established to showcase their work. In recognition of the talent, we've gathered three exceptional fashion designers—coincidentally, all graduates of the Academy of Arts,...
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ARC Magazine: A Caribbean publication puts island artists in the global spotlight
May 13th, 2013 § Comments Off § permalink
by Kyana Gordon Sips of rum punch, luxurious private villas and postcard-perfect white sand beaches are reasons many vacationers flock to the Caribbean. Holly Bynoe and Nadia Huggins, two ambitious women from the chain of glittering islands known as St. Vincent and the...
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1xRUN: Limited edition prints from top artists released at an affordable price by the Detroit-based online gallery
May 10th, 2013 § Comments Off § permalink
by Nicole Rupersburg When you picture an art collector, the image that comes to mind is potentially that of a snooty high-society type fawning over the latest million-dollar piece from whichever artist is currently in vogue, rather than a mustachioed dude who rides...
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Papelote Stationery: Love for paper meets elegant graphic design in collections from the Prague shop and studio
May 6th, 2013 § Comments Off § permalink
by Adam Štěch Founded in 2009 by Kateřina Šachová, Filip Šach and Denisa Havrdová, Papelote is a Czech stationery company specializing in the production of quality accessories for work and everyday life. Born from the passion...
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The One Motorcycle Show Austin: Portland’s grassroots motorcycle show makes its inaugural move south in search of custom bikes, live bands and good times
May 6th, 2013 § Comments Off § permalink
by Kate Erwin Founded in 2010 by Thor Drake of Portland's See See Motorcycles and coffee shop, The One Motorcycle Show stands to highlight interesting bikes with an equally...
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D.I.Y. by Richard Woods: The artist’s latest site-specific installation traverses art and design for a look at the ubiquity of modern renovation
May 3rd, 2013 § Comments Off § permalink
by Andrea DiCenzo Seductively simple and impishly clever, Richard Woods' signature exaggerated wood grain takes new shape in a site-specific show at London's ); return...
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