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Spotlight On: Neko Case

I know what a uniquely talented artist Neko Case is. Maybe you do too. But, just in case you don’t, here are a few little tidbits to dip your ears and eyes in her musical waters. Her website isn’t the best, but check out the Neko Case wikipedia page if you want to learn more. [...]

Vocabulary Yoga – 6

cashtray (noun) : an ashtray full of coins (as in a car) shelfware (noun) : computer software that has little or no use and ends up on a shelf without ever being installed swivable (adjective) : able to move or swivel nerdgasm (noun) : a situation or information that satisfies a slavish devotion to a [...]

Street Artists? Graffiti Writers?

I’m totally digging the art and stylings of DABS and MYLA. If you’re in Los Angeles, you should go check out some of their work, showing this month at thinkspace. Related Posts BLU Takes on Toxic Waste It’s All How You See It Chilean Street Art For the Love of Stencils Graphic Surgery

Drawing Money by Hand

Xavi Garcia wanted to make a point about how much time and energy artisans put into their crafts, and how valuable hand-crafted creations are. His project, “Handmade” is a breathtakingly detailed, hand-drawn banknote (of sorts) that brings attention to the fact that time is a valuable resource, and that human creativity is something that holds [...]

Type the Old Fashioned Way: by Hand

In the spirit of education and preservation, take a look at the trailer for Typeface. I haven’t seen the documentary yet (I just found out about it this morning!), but from what I’ve seen so far, I already love it. I’ll get my hands on a copy and give you a post-viewing follow-up. (For those [...]

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