Poster Boy.

OK, It's a little juvenile, but Posterboy's alterations of New York Subway posters are so awesome I can look at 8 pages worth on flickr.

> Scott on 01/09/09 #

culture catching up with you

William Safire on
Frugalista, "the nom de guerre of the 'recession warrior.' "

> logan on 12/06/08 #

Custom pet monster plushies!

From the wonderful mind of Jilly Penney, turn your pet into an awesome custom monster plush! You can see more of her plushy goodies at her website.

> Niamh on 12/04/08 #

Stich Witchery

Ai Kijima is showing in NYC again at Franklin Parrasch opening 4 Dec.

> Scott on 11/29/08 #

Art vs. Craft

As much as I'd like to see Art actually face off with Craft in a ring, this time of year is more about togetherness...and, if you've been following crafter/maker blogs, this is the season where we think more about buying handmade. So hip hip hooray for Art vs. Craft in Milwaukee, WI. While we may not put Art in the UFC Octagon with Craft, if you're in the area, definitely this is the show to check out. Plenty of info to be found here, here and here.

> Marimello on 11/26/08 #

Whip Up 2009 Calendar

Support fellow crafty folk by giving this super cute Whip Up 2009 calendar for the holidays. Great Indie projects by 13 featured artists and clever art direction, too!

> Abigail on 11/13/08 #

Crafts as Art

I've noticed an interesting trend of galleries hosting exhibits that feature crafts not just as products for sale, but as complex objects worthy of study. Two local examples are Making It: The Art of Contemporary Craft at Gallery RFD in Swainsboro, Ga. (Dec. 13 to Jan. 3.) and the Hand.Craft.It Festival at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center in Madison, Ga. (Nov. 18 to Jan. 20).

This quote from Gallery RFD is one of the best I've read about the DIY movement: "While the Industrial Revolution may have worked wonders for the production process in terms of output and standardization, it has arguably written the creator’s role out of the process. As machines replace humans or minimize their necessity in ever more labor fields, we are witnessing nostalgia for the return of a human element, lest automation render us obsolete. Though few are clamoring to give up their tools of convenience, individuation and uniqueness are now novelties as witnessed in the rising popularity of mass-customization." The gallery is calling for "works in any media that project evidence of a human hand or craftsmanship."

Anyone know about similar shows in your area?



> Refashionista on 11/11/08 #

Conscious Style Fashion Event at the V&A

This weekend is an all-out Conscious Style/Ethical Fashion blow-out at the V&A in London. Spend a DIY eco fab Sunday in 'cut and sew', 'build a sustainable fabric dress' and clothes swap workshops. More info here.

> Abigail on 11/06/08 #

Happy Haloween

This pumpkin is a threat to all of mankind.

> Scott on 10/30/08 #

Artists Space Daily

Artists Space, a non-profit art space in SoHo, has recently launched some new web based projects. This one downloads a new image of an artists' work to your computer's desktop every day. The works are selected by a group of international curators and the software is free. Click here to download instantly. (Works only on Mac computers)

> helena on 10/28/08 #