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Shawn Smith’s Pixel Pieces
From peacocks to marlins to a polar bear-skin rug, Austin, Texas-based Shawn Smith’s pixelated art pieces are a 21st century spin on classic wall art — perfect for hunter and hipster alike. They are created with plywood, blasa or bass wood.
He is partnering with Joseph Phillips for a show at the d. berman gallery on… »
Not Photoshopped
Courtesy of the Guatemalan government, this large sinkhole in the middle of Guatemala City, Guatemala opened back up again after Tropical Storm Agatha passed over the Central American city. I’ve seen a few articles on this online but have yet to see an explanation for what would happen if you fell down it.
Check out this… »
Parisian Puppets
Joan Goddard has a nice and simple gem, A Cup Of Jo. Where a couple of pictures she included in a post sent us searching into the internet for the works of Alfred Eisenstaedt. The German-American photojournalist is best known for his V-J Day photograph, but we like his photos of an audience of children… »
Potehole Problemsolvers
UK artist Pete Dungey explains on his website, “If we planted one of those in every hole, it would be like a forest in the road. An ongoing series of public installations highlighting the problem of surface imperfections on Britain’s… »
Texas, Our, Texas
And if that didn’t make you cringe, how about some Texas Education Fun Facts.
Found on… »
Your Stuff
Simon Evans’ work should probably make you think about consumerism, ownership and the material world. But we just like the color and the detail. His work is currently on display at the James Cohan Gallery. More info on Evans and his exhibition… »
Gauge Your Glamor
Tim Schwartz creates things that not only carry an aesthetic value, but actually have a (somewhat) practical purpose–at least as far as art is concerned. The above piece, entitled, Paris is not used to gauge whether something is trashy (Hilton) or classy (France)…which is what I first thought.
In fact, this little piece of machinery… »
Just Between You and Me
Keetra Dean Dixon creates some pretty crazy things and you could spend hours browsing her art to pick out a favorite. I have a favorite, and right after the The Great Slumber Blood Puddle Pillow, it is definitely her Just Between You and Me series that turns everyday objects into objects of co-dependency. Like, I’ve… »
I’ll Take Mine With A Splash of Creativity
While he may not win Greenest Artist Award, Malaysian-born and California-based artist Boey makes a living selling cheap product with a powerful addition: a meticulously crafted Sharpie-sketched drawing–with steady hand–on a Styrofoam cup. Some of his cups are selling (and have been sold) for over $200. To view the rest of his collection, inquiry into… »
Will: I like the bankrupt one too!...
Zack: If you only read these 3 sources, does that really make you "well read"?...
Sean: I got some legit streets...
Wes: No worries man. This guy had one of the coolest collections i think-->http://mrtoledano.com/frame_hopeandfear.php...
Andrew: Haha, good find addie. Reminds me of the days wandering Barton Springs mall (hot topic, ftw!) and chilling in brookstone......
Zack: I know you were going to post on this, Wes, but I couldn't help it......
Addie: i don't see what the big deal is...i drop glow bombs ON THE REG- daily and nightly....
Sean: That's really awesome....
