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Olly Moss Gives Oscar Statues an Illustrated Makeover

Posted by Drake, 3 months, 1 week ago

We're getting ready to roll out the red carpet for our Oscar Party! You can bet our thoughts have been filled with little golden men, free popcorn + prizes. Before Hollywood's biggest night, enjoy Olly Moss' award-worthy poster that re-imagines Oscar statues as the best pictures since 1927.

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Get Happy With Stefan Sagmeister at The Design Exchange

Posted by Shannon Elizabeth Murphy, 3 months, 4 weeks ago

By now we're sure you've heard about Stefan Sagmeister's inspiring Happy Show at The Design Exchange. This totally-yellow-and-interactive exhibit put a smile on our faces and presented us with some food for thought. Jenny from Shared and I were lucky enough to attend the opening and hear Sagmeister address the excited room. Enjoy some photos from our trip down this Austrian's Yellow Brick Road.

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If You Want to be Smart, Take Up Art

Posted by Drake, 4 months, 2 weeks ago

We've always been a fan of Milton Glaser + his amazing work. Enjoy this video of the great graphic designer lecturing while drawing.

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London for Frieze + Berlin for fun

Posted by Mia Nielsen, 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Some people mark time by the seasons, others organize their lives around old school timetables, but for me, I tell time in art fairs. And as I’m getting my notes in order to head off to Miami for the next art world outpost, I realize I’m behind the times and didn’t tell you about the last gathering – in London for Frieze.

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Ceramics for Plastics

Posted by Shannon Elizabeth Murphy, 6 months ago

Designer, Roos Gomperts, has taken everyday objects and re-appropriated them into kinetic works of art. With its bright colours and quirky sounds, this film making us look at our garbage can with a little love.