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14
Jun
2010
Chinese Pet Owners Dye Their Pups
Look at these crazy dyed pups. I don’t know how I feel about this. On one hand it’s pretty cool looking…and who can deny the awesomeness of having a Hobbes look-a-like dog but on the other hand it feels like harassment to the doggies. I know they use dyes that are completely safe but still.
2
Jun
2010
Wall Hung Radiators by Runtal
Italian company Runtal is making a splashy statement with its hot new home wall hung radiator design appropriately dubbed the “Splash” radiator. Made of Corian, this innovative new wall radiator was designed by Christian Ghion, ushering in the next era of home decor – fashionable, functional art. The Splash radiator features a chic ripple motif, integrating movement and a modern aesthetic into this unusual home essential. This Zen-style fixture makes a simple yet striking addition to any contemporary room. And while you may be drawn by its cool looks, you’ll stay for the warm comfort. The Splash home radiator is a must-see! Check it out at Runtal.
2
Jun
2010
Jumbo Hostel, Stockholm, Sweden
The concept of stay-in-an-airplane doesn’t quite pass our weirdness test , Sweden’s Jumbo Hostel gets bonus points for actually dividing the airplane into different classes of accommodation . We say go for the cockpit . If you can’t seal the deal there , you might as well give up . $460/night , together with breakfast .
28
May
2010
Artwork Made of Money
We all know the image of the poor, starving artist, but the reality is, it can be costly to create art. Whether for supplies, workspace or even classes, most artists are constantly throwing money into their passion—but there are a select few who do it literally. These creative minds take cold, hard cash and turn it into art. So read on for 10 masterpieces made of money.
23
Apr
2010
SKLT
Paris photographer and master of photo-manipulation, Marc Da Cunha Lopes, has created yet another stunning photo series titled “SKLT”. The images feature various semi-industrial abandoned sites inhabited by complete skeletons of large creatures. The series works as a commentary on the nature of archaeology and how we as humans leave our landscapes riddled with skeletons of many different sorts.
20
Apr
2010
14
Apr
2010
Ilford 120 Film & Pinhole Camera
Design student Linna Xu attempts to revive Ilford film and the use of analog film technologies. Ilford, founded in 1879, is one of the oldest film producing companies and is one of the few companies still manufacturing 120 film. This packaging design can be reused as a pinhole camera, introducing digital users to analog technology without the cost of buying an old medium format camera.
31
Mar
2010
Objets Trouves Polaroid Scarf
These silk scarves unfold to show printed Polaroid images as a collaboration project between Philippe Roucou and M. Cherie. When they are worn, the image in completely disguised and hang nicely as a scarf with just a seemingly colourful pattern. The entire collection consists of seven different Polaroids.
29
Mar
2010
28
Mar
2010
Planet Shanghai
Photographer Justin Guariglia has been documenting interesting fashion trends in Shanghai, such as PJ-wearing pedestrians, in his book Planet Shanghai. You may not witness this trend for long due to the upcoming 2010 Shanghai World Expo. City officials are trying to make sure that the people of Shanghai are presentable by suppressing their habit of wearing pajamas in public.
24
Mar
2010
The Impossible Project: New Polaroid Film
With all the talks about bringing back the Polaroid camera, The Impossible Project began as an effort to revive the iconic Polaroid film. On March 25th, the first film is slated to go on sale in the UK. Only available in black-and-white, colour film is expected to go on sale sometime this summer.
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Feb
2010
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Feb
2010
22
Feb
2010
Mini-Truck Food
Japanese art duo Paramodel has created a photographic series of plastic sushi and plastic Chinese dim-sum strapped onto plastic cars on porcelain dishes.
20
Feb
2010
A Positive View Exhibition: Prince William
As a part of an auction for homeless charity Crisis, Prince William took part in a photo shoot with Jeff Hubbard, who was helped by the charity’s education program. They photographed each other under the creative guidance of British portrait and fashion photographer Rankin to create the above diptych for the A Positive View exhibition.
