Gebrauchsgraphik

"Professor H. K. Frensel founded Gebrauchsgraphik in 1923 and it became one of the most popular international advertising design journals of the time. Published in both German and English, it followed Dr. Frenzel’s concept that advertising should be a positive force in society and he followed what was developing with work influenced by Futurism, Constructivism, DeStijl and the Bauhaus, as well as other innovative graphics. The magazine never espoused any specific philosophy but was open to all design directions that related to the highest standards"

Check out some of these fantastic covers. Now where I can pick up some of these magazines...

For a more indepth selection of covers check out Bustbright

Bertrand Le Pluard's Phosphorescent Invasion for NY Fashion Week

I love this! 

Bertrand Le Pluard's hot fashion film for Hudson's New York Fashion Week art installation...

Why SOPA and PIPA are bad ideas...

Defend our freedom to share...

 Seems as usual, I'm the last to cotton onto world happenings BUT if like me you have just crawled out from your rock, watch this TED talk by Clay Shirky. Learn about SOPA (Stop Online Privacy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Addresses) and why they are bad ideas.

Shirky is an adjunct professor in New York University’s graduate Interactive Telecommunications Program, where he teaches a course named “Social Weather.” He’s the author of Here Comes Everybody, about the power of crowds, and the brand-new Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age. 

The Iron Lady...

"Watch your thoughts for they become words. Watch your words for they become actions. Watch your actions for they become...habits. Watch your habits, for they become your character. And watch your character, for it becomes your destiny! What we think we become. My father always said that... and I think I am fine"

Eva Las Vegas...Happy Birthday, bright lights

Elvis Presley, Viva Las Vegas, 1964

what a mover, what a shaker - and his hair hardly moves!

Can it get any better?

South Beach...somewhere near South Fremantle

 

All tuckered out...

Bright Lights - Gary Clarke Jr.

Musings...

 

Car Parts Cow

Helsinki based sculptor, Miina Äkkijyrkkä makes huge cows out of recycled car parts...feast your eyes on this!

Pip & Pop...We miss you magic land!

Pip & Pop...We miss you magic land!

Ok,Magic Land...I have been meaning to write this post for a little while now but I keep getting distracted! This magical exhibition by Perth-based artist duo Pip & Pop (Nicole Andrijevic and Tanya Schultz)is currently showing at Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art. It is a breathtaking and awesome feast for your eyes. All the installations are scaled down and are really quite miniature - not that you really get a sense of this from my photo's. The delicacy and attention to detail is fascinating and every time you look at the work you see something new!

"Drawing on children’s stories, creation myths, Buddhist cosmologies, video games and folktales, Pip & Pop create large-scale fantasy worlds coloured with a bright, often fluorescent palette, using cake-decorating tools, intricate layers of sugar, glitter, modelling clay and mirrors"

"Pathways and peepholes will lead visitors to different worlds: a magical forest filled with strange flowers, vines, mushrooms and animals; a cosmic universe condensed into a darkened room with twinkly stars; and a volcanic lake with crystals, mist and liquid pools are just some of the creations waiting to be discovered"

If you are in Brisbane before the 4th March 2012 visit this exhibition - you won't be disappointed. For more info check out 

GOMA

Von T =

Welcome to the world of Von T... Von Treskow's dark little sister. Designed and made in Melbourne, this tough range of jewellery is made with precious stones, onxy and pearls for that instant gothic romance meets rock star look. For more info go here

My cup of tea...

The Future

 The Future 2011, Written and directed by Miranda July. Starring Miranda July, Hamish Linklater and David Warshofsky.

The Future is a whimsical film about a non committal couple in their mid 30’s who have been together for 4 years but appear to lead a “boring life”. Jason is  a tech support worked who works from home and Sophie is a children's dance teacher who is trying to make a you-tube dance video in her spare time. Sophie and Jason decide to about to adopt a sick talking cat called Paw Paw. They find out that they can’t take Paw Paw  home for a month and realise they want to spend the next 30 days living before the shackles of owning a pet “tie them down”. They turn off the internet and quit their jobs only to find things don’t really go according to plan....

I loved this film, not only because of the beautifully minimalistic way it’s shot but because Miranda July seems to carry through her quirky sense of style which is reflected in the characters, their relationships and interactions with each other.

It was really my cup of tea.