DIY Masterpiece
DIY Masterpiece
July 3rd, 2009 by News
Whilst the possibility of possessing your own Damien Hirst or Tracy Emin piece would have once been out of the question, a new online retail project IARTISTLONDON offers a new way of creating your very own contemporary work of art. The concept allows anyone to make art in the style … Read more
Mini Capsule Hotel
Mini Capsule Hotel
July 3rd, 2009 by Trends
For the 24 hour party people at this year’s Design Miami/Basel, Atelier Van Lieshout’s sculptural/design inspired installation provided the perfect spot to grab a sneaky power nap. Mini Capsule Hotel, a six-bed dorm featured in an outdoor installation called Never-EverLand whilst also serving a practical function as the place to … Read more
Spike ART EAST GUIDE
Spike ART EAST GUIDE
July 2nd, 2009 by Tools
Haven’t quite got a grip of the Eastern European art scene yet? If your after a quick fix to feign insider knowledge look no further than the Spike ART GUIDE EAST. This brand new publication provides a briefing on Contemporary Art and Culture in Central and Eastern Europe divulging the … Read more
Boost for Detroit Art Scene
Boost for Detroit Art Scene
July 2nd, 2009 by News
Could Detroit be the new hub for the US art scene? The Kresge Foundation recently awarded $450,000 in grants for visual artists based in Detroit. The Foundation seeks to influence the quality of life for future generations through its support of nonprofit organizations in six fields of interest: … Read more
Chris Anderson Talks Freebies
Chris Anderson Talks Freebies
June 30th, 2009 by News
The ICA hosts an informative talk with Editor-in-Chief of Wired Magazine and author of The Long Tail, Chris Anderson this week. Anderson will discuss the way in which old economic models are gradually giving way to a flood of free goods - everything from newspapers to DVDs, T-shirts to flights. … Read more
Because you’re worth it
Because you’re worth it
June 29th, 2009 by News
Now that we’re all such skilled navigators of the culture / consumer / brand space, and since we’re so dextrous in bringing new technologies into this mix, it makes sense that our hard work should be rewarded.
The Lloyd’s A&B Innovation Prize is a new prize awarded to partnerships that … Read more
Art on the underground
Art on the underground
June 29th, 2009 by News
Art on the on the Underground has won global acclaim for the outstanding quality of contemporary commissions which surprise and delight the four million customers that use the tube every day.
The panel liked the way in which the artists who take part in the scheme not only … Read more
situation artist
situation artist
June 26th, 2009 by james
Last winter Jerry Saltz, senior art critic for New York Magazine, walked into a basketball court-sized gallery and found himself greeted by a chorus of actors. “Welcome to this situation,” they intoned in unison. “My urge was to run out because I was so scared,” he recalls. The six actors … Read more
Users know best - UserVoice
Users know best - UserVoice
June 24th, 2009 by Tools
Beautiful democracy in action thanks to UserVoice.com. Get a pool of your users (or staff, or whoever) to suggest improvements to your service and then vote on the idea they want to see implemented. See at a glance the will of the people who really count and then … Read more