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• Dec 12, 09

  • Art

• The Art of – Barry Underwood

  
  
  
  Something really nice about the simplicity of Barry Underwoods photographs. Ive seen a lot of art that fuses nature and modernity in similar ways, but its usually really overdone. There is a nice subtlety to Barrys work that almost makes you believe that these man made objects are actually part of the naturally formed environment.

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  • Posted on the 12.12.2009, Permanent Link
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• Sep 30, 09

  • Art
  • Clever Ideas

• Glass like you’ve never seen it!

  
  
  
  One of the most amazing forms of art making I’ve ever seen. Stunning!

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  • Posted on the 30.09.2009, Permanent Link
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• Sep 30, 09

  • Art

• Amazing projections

  
  We have similar projected lighting effects on buildings in Sydney – some of which are quite striking visually, but certainly nothing like this!!

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• Aug 26, 09

  • Art

• Mark Jenkins – No dummy!

  
  Whilst I don’t love all of Mark Jenkins’ work, these public installations using dummy’s to challenge and question social ediquate in public spaces did grab my attention. His website also has some interesting videos, capturing the response to some of these works.

  • Posted on the 26.08.2009, Permanent Link
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• Aug 16, 09

  • Art
  • Video

• Stunning Video by Esteban Diácono

  Stunning video piece by Esteban Diacono. Inspired by the music of Olafur Arnalds, this is a must see!

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• Aug 5, 09

  • Art
  • Simplicity
  • Story Telling

• Avoiding the pricks

  

  This is just a very simple t-shirt design I came across. I just like the way it tells a story with so much simplicity. For those simple folk (like me) that don’t get it straight away – the balloon keeps on falling for real pricks!

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  • Posted on the 05.08.2009, Permanent Link
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• Jul 16, 09

  • Art
  • Photography

• Man of many talents

  
  As well as being an acclaimed artist, Robert Longo has directed numerous rock videos for artists such as R.E.M., and co-directed and designed the set and costumes for numerous operas. Quite a talent!

  Great photos by The Selby.

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  • Posted on the 16.07.2009, Permanent Link
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• Jul 12, 09

  • Art
  • Photography

• Magic underwater worlds

  
  These stunning underwater worlds created by Yang Yi, really captured my imagination. I am mystified as to how they were achieved, but the execution is flawless. Love it!

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  • Posted on the 12.07.2009, Permanent Link
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• Jul 1, 09

  • Art
  • Design
  • Typography

• Great book covers by Gregg Kulick

  
  Great playful book covers by Gregg Kulick

  • Posted on the 01.07.2009, Permanent Link
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