01/10/2020 design & fashion
Curator, writer, and artist Francesca Gavin delves into the humble beginnings of collage and details how this form of art became a defining creative expression in the past century. A brilliant read from the co-author of The Age of Collage 3.
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Gaze into the fictitious, mythological spectacles created by the exuberant Jessie Makinson and you'll be ensnared by a disruptive narrative of femininity. Seeming disarrayed at a glance, when studied in depth the poetic structure on display begins to reveal itself. The figures in her work have you guessing, creating a mirror effect that deflects from the maker or viewer's gape.
Read more 11/09/2020 design & fashion
An instrumental part of New York Times and how this acclaimed media platforms visualises its news, Amanda Cox is one of the most prominent infographers in the business. Delve into her career and legacy as told through Visual Journalism.
Read more 05/09/2020 design & fashion visual culture
From dark alleyways to Californian boulevards, cannabis culture has flourished into a billion-dollar business in a matter of years since legalization. Anja Charbonneau, editor-in-chief and creative director of Broccoli discusses the rise of modern cannabis consumerism and reinterpreting a culture tarnished over the decades.
Read more 27/08/2020 design & fashion visual culture
From woven barkcloth craftsmen in the northern island of Hokkaido to longbows specialists on Kyushu-the southern reach of this slender collection of masses on the Pacific-Japan has a rich heritage of handicrafts. Through Handmade in Japan, writer and photographer Irwin Wong reveals the mastery and dexterity of the individuals keeping traditional Japanese craft alive.
Read more 24/08/2020 architecture & interior design & fashion visual culture
Surf culture is bound to that of creativity; the personalities that define both the sport and lifestyle are often bursting with charisma. When away from the waves, surfers sprawl into unique shacks, apartments, and sometimes huts that fuse a lust for the oceans with other passions. Surf Shacks Vol.2 is a rare glimpse into surfer homes and the artistic habits that define the day-to-day.
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