09/11/2018 visual culture
Punk as a sub-culture has had an incredibly diverse, long-lasting and hugely influential impact on music and fashion. Born in the early 70's from a rejection of societal norms, the movement soon became big-business. We take a look at the trajectory of this cultural underdog and its stylistic re-appropriation.
Read more 02/11/2018 visual culture
Mocking the Donald Trump's relationship with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is some his more signature work. Tony Futura also fictionalizing how Facebook is a modern day Bible, savagely outlines society’s determination for instant gratification on social media, plus the dominance of conglomerates such as McDonald's and H&M in Western consumer culture. Tony's artworks make you stop and question what humans have become in modern society.
Read more 30/10/2018 visual culture
Today's brands are many things, including creative platforms that pose between playful and professional pillars. They stir emotion and draw inspiration from everywhere, yes they boost sales but also allow us to celebrate diversity and break the glass-ceilings of the past. We look at the charities raising the branding bar.
Read more 25/10/2018 architecture & interior
Awkward in shape and only 13 square meters of floor space–designers of Studiomama came up with an interior design concept, that gave a new lease of life to a tiny studio, that had previously been used as a mini cab office. With smart storage solutions, this London apartment has everything one needs including a double bed. "It was like designing the interior of a boat or a caravan," says designer Nina Tolstrup.
Read more 22/10/2018 visual culture
Through robots, animation, illusions, and pools, Geoffroy captures the simplicity and beauty of empty places, isolation, and automation like no one else. The hypnotic power and movement of the digital world are what is motivating French illustrator and animator Geoffroy De Crécy to create his endlessly satisfying and therapeutic work.
Read more 16/10/2018 Little Gestalten travel
Greenland is a country so unique and mysterious that it left illustrator Daniel Frost questioning his existence on earth. We talk to the author about his latest book and how he hopes to inspire a new generation of explorers.
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