Fashion retailers Topshop and Topman are linking up with the hugely popular Netflix show Stranger Things to promote the second season through a “360 relationship”: a special fashion collection and in-store takeovers beginning today. Read more
Pop Artist Peter Max Turns 80. And He’s Still Creating.
Known for his psychedelic style, pop artist Peter Max rose to fame and became an indelible part of our American culture in the 60’s with his colorful ‘groovy’ artworks which captured the spirit of love, peace and ecology. Today the artist, who is still creating, celebrates his 80th birthday. Read more
Simple, Elegant Wooden Tripod Stands for TVs and Monitors
If you’ve ever shopped for a media cabinet or a stand for your tv you know that there are several, but few that are aesthetically pleasing – unless you purchase one that’s custom-built. Roomours of Germany offers a really nice alternative: The Front Row (and Front Row On Tour). Wooden tripod-like TV or Monitor screen stands made in Germany that are a pleasing alternative to cold glass and metal high tech stands and heavy media cabinets. Read more
Mike Murphy’s Mind-Blowing Perceptual Art
Mike Murphy’s Mind-Blowing Perceptual Art consists of three dimensional installations that appear one way when viewed from a certain angle and then convey a different image or message when viewed from another. Read more
Beauty In Tragedy: Photos of The California Wildfires
You can’t get away from the photographs of the wildfires that have been decimating areas of Northern California. They’re everywhere; images of burning hills, billowing smoke, destroyed homes, frightened animals and exhausted firefighters. Although they are non-discriminatingly narrating California’s most tragic natural disaster to date, there’s a certain beauty to be found within them. Read more
The Hope Motorbike: A Custom Revamped Vetrix V1 Scooter
The Hope Motorbike, a custom revamped Vetrix V1 Scooter, from Sam Aguiar of France’s Shiny Hammer is a futuristic, fully electric maxi scooter that is made-to-order. Read more
A Bear Hugging California is Raising Over $100,000 in Relief Efforts
Our apologies for posting so infrequently as of late, but the Northern California Fires (my own home town area) have taken precedent. I chose to update people through my own facebook account and twitter account in lieu of writing blog posts because of the immediacy and ever-changing situation. But now, we share our first fire-related art story. Read more
Tattooed Bakers Game of Thrones Cake Is Deliciously Mind-Blowing
The Tattooed Bakers, Eddie Lebeau and Richard Amon, are masters at creating incredible, edible art. Based in London, they bake up original cakes for high-profile clients like Disney, Google, Star Wars, Marvel and Lionsgate. They recently completed an enormous cake to emulate the attack on “the Wall” in HBO’s Game of Thrones’ season 7 finale. Read more
Facts and Help For NorCal Fire Evacuees : What To Do, Where To Stay
As of this midday today, the death toll from the tragic Northern California Fires has reached 15 and will only climb. The destruction to businesses, homes, barns, animals, numerous vineyards and wineries are immeasurable. The videos posted by residents as they fled are incredulous and the photographs of the aftermath will bring tears to anyone’s eyes. Where will they stay? what will they do with their animals? They can’t drink the water, they have no beds, clothes, cell service. Here are some resources that can help. Please share. Read more
This Land Rover Discovery Really Cooks. Literally.
Celeb Chef and TV personality Jamie Oliver has teamed up with Jaguar Land Rover to create the ultimate vehicle for foodies – a kitchen on wheels. The custom Land Rover Discovery was created for the chef and his family to highlight the versatility of the vehicle. It’s outfitted with a toaster, slow-cooker, barbecue, pasta maker, olive oil dispenser and will even churn butter as you drive. Read more