Tag Archives: art

Rage Against The Machine—Vending For Anger Management

Leonora EpsteinJanuary 1, 2010 //

Thanks to the automat, some people thought that in the future, everything would come out of vending machines. This seems to be a partial reality seeing as fashion vending machines are very in vogue, and you can buy digital cameras out of them in the airport. Now, you can also get therapy through the coin slot with this Anger Release Machine. A creation of two Central Saint Martins art school students, the device doles out porcelain objects made for smashing. The commodification of rage release? Only flaw here is what happens when your purchase gets stuck, and you can’t shake it loose? Not quite the best way to obliterate anger. [Blog.Urbanoutfitters.com] Keep reading »

Would You Put A Portrait Of Yourself Over Your Bed?

Susannah BreslinDecember 28, 2009 //

Our pal Gala Darling points to this photo of Padma Lakshmi in her bed, a bed that has a painting of herself over it. Ego gone wild or appropriate artwork? You be the judge. Keep reading »

Women’s Magazines Shocked By Bald Women Photos

Nina CarboneDecember 21, 2009 //

Milan/Paris-based photographer Enzo dal Verme (he’s shot for Vanity Fair, l’Uomo Vogue, Marie Claire, Grazia, Elle, etc.) has shot a series of bald women in a new gallery called “Bald is Beautiful.” All of the subjects have alopecia, have gone through chemo or are just happier without hair, says Verme, who interestingly goes on to remark: “A group of American bald women got together with the idea to redefine the concept of beauty. Men can be blond, brown, red, white and … bald. Every single magazine (about 20) that saw the story refused to publish it with the very same motivation: those pictures might clash with the feminine ideal supported by the advertisers.” Certainly the magazines’ loss—these women are truly beautiful hairless and as they are. Check out more of his photos, after the jump! Keep reading »

Barbie’s Latest Career Move—Becoming Lady Gaga

Leonora EpsteinDecember 18, 2009 //

This seems like one of those cases of life imitating art imitating life, and makes you wonder, which came first? Lady Gaga? Or Barbie Gaga? The likeness is crazy-similar! The guy who makes these is a Gaga-obsessed artist who has recreated the pop singer’s hairstyles and outfits with painstaking accuracy. Check out more pictures after the jump! [StyleFrizz] Keep reading »

Here’s A Trashy Gift Idea

Erin FlahertyDecember 16, 2009 //

New York-based artist Justin Gignac is one of those dudes who inspires us to ask, Why didn’t I think of that? After a co-worker pointed out and emphasized the importance of package design, he got the bright idea that anything could be dressed to sell, including garbage. In addition to hawking crap from the streets of the Big Apple, he’s also created “limited-edition” cubes from The Republican National Convention and St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, among other excess street garbage-producing events. And judging from the fact that he and his wife now reside in Greenwich Village, one of Manhattan’s most expensive neighborhoods, the trash collection biz must be somewhat lucrative. Hey, at $50-$100 a cube, it’s a pretty good profit. We just hope they’re smell-proof. [NYC Garbage] Keep reading »

Advice From A Princess

Susannah BreslinDecember 11, 2009 //

Princess Diana knew what was up. [This Isn't Happiness]
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A Cigarette Lighter As Paintbrush

Annika HarrisNovember 30, 2009 //

Paris-based artist Olivier Kosta-Théfaine, aka Stak and Olivier Stak, uses only a cigarette lighter to create his ceiling masterpieces. A self-proclaimed suburbanite, he was intrigued by cities while growing up. His work is clearly influenced by street culture and graffiti art yet exhibits the nearly impossible symmetry of more classical art. Some his works are beautiful floral motifs, while others appear to be haphazard scrolls and dots. His art has decorated abandoned buildings as well as gallery ceilings. More photos after the jump. [Dornob via Dude Craft, Olivier Kosta-Théfaine] Keep reading »

Shakira Has Lost Her Head

Susannah BreslinNovember 25, 2009 //

Now that’s gotta hurt. UK street artist The Decapitator set about making a wackadoodle pop culture statement when he cut off Shakira‘s head. Posters featuring the cover of the November issue of Rolling Stone were decimated in this rather gory fashion. Not satisfied with this New York City sidewalk prank, the guerrilla artist produced fake copies of the magazine featuring the headless, bloody pop star and surreptitiously planted them in the racks of the Union Square Barnes & Noble. Check out the full hot mess after the jump. Keep reading »

Be The Life Of The Party By Lighting Up The Party

Susannah BreslinNovember 16, 2009 //


Wowwwww. Check out this amazing “Galaxy” gown created by CuteCircuit design duo Francesca Rosella and Ryan Genz. Illuminated by 24,000 tiny, lightweight LED lights, the dress is totally wearable and powered by iPod batteries. The circuits and Swarovski crystals are layered on silk “so the LED fabric can move like normal fabric with lightness and fluidity,” the designers report. And it’s eco-friendly, using as much electricity as two household light bulbs. Keep reading »

Nail Art As Real Art

Leonora EpsteinNovember 6, 2009 //

Finally, someone looks beyond the superficial value of manicures. Photographer Molly Sorno focuses her work on nail art, salons, and manicure culture. Her pictures make you realize that your nails say a lot about you—concentrate solely on them, and you start imagining the person neon airbrushed tips belong to. Sorno’s work is now on display at the Brooklyn, NY gallery Nefer/NFR along with other artists’ works that explore the concept of adornment. If you’re in the area, check it out! Otherwise, look to Sorno’s vision as proof that what you wear on the outside resonates culturally. (Just don’t go so far as to call yourself an artist when you’re getting dressed in the morning.) [Time Out NY and Nylonmag.com] Keep reading »

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