Mar 5, 2010
Money makes the world go round, we need it to survive our day to day lives and cover our basic necessities. It gives us the power to make the lives of our families better, but it is also the thing which makes us lie, cheat and steal.
Our good friend Kenn Munk has set up this clever little exhibition piece, bridging the gap between art and design, exploring our never ending need for ‘more money’. This low tech money printing station allows you to print as much money as you want, then pay whatever amount you feel it is worth. Kenn even expects people to leave sweet wrappers and other bits of rubbish in the safe box, or even rob it, but this just further strengthens the meaning behind the art installation.
This money printing station is a part of Art Whino, Crystal City BID and Vornado’s G-40: The Summit, a month long (March 2010) exhibition and event series featuring over 800 artists from around the world.
“..Our mission is to bring you the largest body of work from innovators of the New Brow Art otherwise labeled Pop-Surrealism, Lowbrow and Urban Contemporary worldwide to one place. Our collection of artists has grown to 800 strong..” – Art Whino
More photos of ‘More Money’
If you've got an interesting link then contact us.
POSTED BY Stephen ... ...
Mar 2, 2010
As posted recently here on TC, designer-duo TADO have recently revealed their new range of products for classic sportswear brand Gola. And to mark the occassion, they had a launch event in Carnaby Street, London. We weren’t able to make in down south unfortunately, but luckily friend-of-TC Punkypickle did make it there and took some great snaps! We hear there were free Tado enamel badges, popcorn, candyfloss AND postcards. Great work guys!!
If you've got an interesting link then contact us.
POSTED BY Jon ... ...
Feb 17, 2010
40 years ago man took his first small steps on the moon, and the internet was born. What wonders and technologies will grace the world in another 40 years time? The exhibition Life in 2050 will explore the minds of several talented creatives, and show you their imaginations of the world in pretty pictures.
“..Life on Mars, flying cars, alien integration and robots performing mundane household chores ought to be commonplace by 2010. But it hasn’t worked out the way it was predicted..” – Life in 2050
The exhibition is created by design studio, Transmission, for the up coming Sci-Fi London festive during April – May, at the exciting new Chapter1Gallery.
Not only have they picked out some of the most exciting creatives for the exhibition, Transmission are looking for 1 more amazing talent to add to their line up. You don’t have to be a psychic or a time traveler to see glimpses of the future. Just use that creative side of the brain, and maybe you’ll be a part of this epic exhibition too. Visit Life in 2050 for more information. Deadline 1st March.
If you've got an interesting link then contact us.
POSTED BY Stephen ... ...
Feb 10, 2010
Did you see the JAM bus? No, I’m not talking about the public transport covered with tasty, fruity spread that you put on your toast and porridge, I’m referring to the creative fashion trade fair, JAM Berlin’s bus. Well, it’s the public transport covered with fresh, colourful doodles, so not far off.
“..JAM BERLIN is the trade fair for established labels as well as young and innovative brands from segments such as jeans & sportswear, womens- & menswear, accessories & lifestyle…”
The competition was launched last December, for fellow artists to ‘Pimp the bus’ by La Fraise. It’s their first none T-shirt competition, and it was a great success. Having your design on the side of a double decker bus, driving around one of the creative capitals of the world is pretty special.
The winner, Maxime Archambault aka S3, created some bold and stunning artwork for the bus. Photos were released a few weeks back, with the bus looking all funky and eye catching in the streets. (View more photos below, and even more photos on his Behance).
Check out more photos of the JAM Berlin bus
If you've got an interesting link then contact us.
POSTED BY Stephen ... ...
Feb 10, 2010
Following the success of Ammo Magazine : Issue 1 back in September 2009, the second release is now out. Ammo Magazine : Issue 2, is loaded with more of the same greatness, covering a variety of contemporary illustration styles, and keeping with its petite and unique format. Another 4 in-depth interviews with industry hotshots, Chelsie Sixsmith / Gemma Correll / Inkygoodness / Julian Callos, to keep you up to date with trends.
“..For our second issue Nick Deakin has created an awesome cover featuring his brilliantly colourful characters, little birdies and something that no magazine cover should ever be without… hairy pink nipples..” – Ammo magazine
All that squished in to this nicely produced magazine/book, ‘and’ you get 2 free badges, for the teeny amount of 5 squids, bargain ;) >> BUY BUY BUY
Check out a few inside spreads!
If you've got an interesting link then contact us.
POSTED BY Stephen ... ...
Feb 9, 2010
The Picture Book Report is a brand new illustration project dreamed up by the super talented painter/doodler, Meg Hunt.
“..Picture Book Report is an extended love-song to books. Fifteen illustrators will reach out to their favorite books and create wonderful pieces of art in response to the text that has moved them, shaped them, or excited them. From sci-fi to children’s books to fantasy to serious novels, we’ll cover them all..” – Meg Hunt
So, at the beginning of each month 15 new illustrations will be released, one after the other starting with the covers. The story has started this month with Meg Hunt’s ‘Alice in Wonderland, and Will Bryant’s ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’. It’s quite exciting waiting for the next picture to come out each day, and seeing how each artist depicts their favourite book. With so much to see, and new illustrations from such wonderful artists nearly everyday, it’s a project to be bookmarked right away.
Contributors: Meg Hunt, Will Bryant, Sam Bosma, Julia Sonmi Heglund, John Martz, Andrea Kalfas, Lizzy Stewart, S.britt, Daniel Krall, PMurphy, Israel Sanchez, Jeremy Sorese, Laura Park, Phil McAndrew, Kali Ciesemier
If you've got an interesting link then contact us.
POSTED BY Stephen ... ...
Feb 9, 2010
One day, in the early month of February at Thunder Chunky HQ, under a mountain of paper and magazines, next to the post-it notes and the Chuck Norris-isms book laid a small black square comic. Not just any comic, it was the McBess ‘Malevolent Melody’ comic.
“..Malevolent Melody – tells the story of a young McBess’s journey through forgotten melodies to find the ultimate source of his character’s amnesia..”
This awesome short story leads up to the unveiling of a Vinyl record at the back of the book. With a pen in one hand, and a guitar in the other, McBess blows our minds with his artwork, followed by the powerful sounds from his band, ‘The Dead Pirates’ (Watch the McBess Music Video).
Released last year Nov/Dec 2009, it’s McBess’s first comic, in collaboration with the freshest and hippest new publishers in town, Nobrow.
Have a Sneak Peak inside to get a better idea of what you’re getting. After that, you’ll want to press this button – Buy Here!!!
If you've got an interesting link then contact us.
POSTED BY Stephen ... ...
