The Story Behind The Harriet Tubman 20 Dollar Bill
The Harriet Tubman 20 Dollar Bill. In a letter to the American people, Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew today announced plans for the new $20,…
Better Late Than Never. The New 100$ Bill And Its High Tech Security Features Explained.
The Federal Reserve Board announced on Wednesday that the redesigned $100 note will finally begin circulating on October 8, 2013. This note, which incorporates new…
Mark Wagner Gives All Other Currency Artists A Run For Their Money. UPDATED.
At the moment, tattoo artist Scott Campbell’s cut currency seems to be the most blogged about and cited artwork when it comes to cut up money. And artist Hanna von Goeler paints upon United States currency. But it’s the work of artist Mark Wagner that I find the most impressive. Using only $1 bills, Mark creates extraordinary ‘currency collages’.
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Clever and Creative C-Notes. Redesign the $100 Bill at Make Your Franklin.
above: the 100$ bill redesigned by Sean Fermoyle
Make Your Franklin is an online community art project devised by French designers Vincent Desdoigts, Martin Joubert and Etienne Lecorre, that allows anyone to design their own version of the United States 100$ bill. They are asking for you to recreate the money with a symbol of modern society. (more…)
Johnny Swing Turns Cold Hard Cash and Currency Into Furniture and Textiles. Literally.
A trained sculptor and licensed welder, 49 year old Vermont-based artist Johnny Swing, an alumnus of Skidmore College and Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture…
Ben’s So New Money. A Close Look At The 100$ Bill Redesign.
Update: The circulation of this new bill design has taken much longer than initially expected. See an updated post on the new $100 bill here. (more…)
Tattoo Artist Scott Campbell Cuts Up Currency & Burns Tortillas
The last time I featured someone who defaced money in the name of art, Hanna Von Goeler, the post received numerous controversial comments. Well, get…