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LIFEWTR Artist Series 1

LIFEWTR has introduced a new canvas for artists MOMO, Craig & Karl, and Jason Woodside with their Artist Series 1 bottles. The brand of bottled purified water wants to promote and…

For The Chicago Cubs, Someday Has Finally Come.

After 108 heart-breaking years of frustration and futility, the Chicago Cubs are World Series champions. Celebrating this historic moment in sports, Nike aired "Someday," a minute long, subtle and sweet…

Creepy But Compelling PinUp and Anatomical Art Collages

The digital collages of Russian artist Ffo combine classic pin-up artwork with anatomical drawings and botanical illustrations to result in creepy but compelling images. PinUp Anatomical Art Collages The artist,…

35 Brilliant Pop Culture Art Puns from Hanksy

The artist known as Hansky must have a blast. Everything he creates, including his moniker, mocks the world of celebrity and art. Actors, musicians, athletes and politicians are combined with…

Oreos Become Canvas for Colorful Creme Art by Tisha Cherry.

A few years back I introduced you to Judith G. Klausner, an artist who carved the cream centers of Nabisco Oreos into the likenesses of traditional cameos. Now, there's Tisha…

Dito Von Tease Gives The Finger To Famous Faces.

An Italian artist and art director who uses the internet moniker 'Dito Von Tease' has a fun on-going project called Ditology. In Ditology he transforms his own index finger into…

Introducing Vixen Vodka – Can This Be The Chick Vodka To Make It ?

I previously posted about three Vodka brands that specifically targeted women. Two of the brands are gone entirely: Diva brand Vodka and Igor Velodin’s Damaskaya, both aimed at women, were…

The CYLO Bike, A New Urban Bike Built For Speed and Comfort.

Two France-born brothers now based in Portland Oregon felt there were no bikes on the market that answer the rigorous needs of the city with an iconic design for today.…

How To Say Those Fashion Designers’ Names. Properly. [video]

You've seen them in writing, on hang-tags and in ads, but don't dare utter the names of Azzedine Alaia, Hussein Chalayan or Fausto Puglisi aloud for fear of mispronunciation. This…

Gucci Pickles? Tiffany Yogurt? A Commentary On Consumer Culture from Peddy Mergui.

Wheat is Wheat is Wheat by Peddy Mergui is an exhibition that explores the dynamic and often blurred ethical boundaries of design within consumer culture. iMilk by Apple. Wheat Flour…

Brandalism. Fashion Branded Spray Paint Cans.

Designer Antonio Brasko's project, Brandalism, is a study on the influence of street art and graffiti in the fashion world. Through the use of brand logos and logotypes, iconic colors,…

Groin Gazing By Photographer Claire Milbrath.

An equal opportunity exploiter, it's only fair I share some sexy male pics with my readers after having had posted the 2014 SI Swimsuit Models wearing nothing but body paint.…

The Pop Surrealism Of Emmy Lincoln (AKA ItchySoul).

above: In 'The deeply misunderstood friendly Shiphugger', ItchySoul has added a giant octopus and water details atop a found vintage oil painting of a classic clipper ship. Sweden-born artist Emmy…

Warp Dogs by Benjamin Grelle aka “The Frogman.”

Benjamin Grelle, who goes by the moniker 'The Frogman' on the internet, is the man behind Babies With Laser Eyes, a tumblr site that introduced him to many a viewer.…

Ricola "Unwrap Your Voice" Packaging, Ad Campaign and Full Credits

Unless you read the trade pubs or follow packaging blogs or Pinterest boards, you may not have seen this clever work to advertise/promote Ricola's herbal cough drops. Ricola Unwrap Your…

Graffiti Artists MIRF Create Limited Edition Fragrance Bottle For NY Yankees.

The official fragrance of the NY Yankees has just released their limited edition men’s bottle with exclusive design and artwork done by none other than NYC graffiti legends Mint&Serf aka…

Photojournalist Takes A Look At The Big Picture And Decides To Change The World, One Condom At A Time.

Talia Frenkel L. Condoms were founded by a photojournalist whose coverage of the effects of HIV/AIDS on women and girls inspired her into action. Talia Frenkel L. Condoms Talia Frenkel…

Defecating Dogs Brighten Up A Room. Pooping Dog Lamps By Whatshisname.

Pooping dog lamps? You heard me correctly. The Good Puppy Table Lamp and the Good Boy Floor Lamp are designed by a Polish born artist who now lives and works…

30 Inspiring Action Photos Of The U.S. Women’s Gymnastic Team, Worthy Of A Gold Medal.

You'd have to have been in hiding not to know by now that United States' Fab Five (or the hipper moniker of The Fierce Five) took the Gold for the…

LED Surfboards Light Up The Ocean.

Pukas, who has the biggest surfboard factory in Europe, designed some special awesome colored LED surfboards. Along with Juan Mari Indo, they developed the technology and aesthetics of the lightweight…