- ARCHIVE / Color
- Typografika / Enter the Dragon
Wishing you a Happy New Year, 2012. Above: Erik Brandt with an anagram poem by Elisabeth Workman (A1, 2011). Wishing you and yours all the best for the New Year.
- Tim Tozer / New Work
Stunning visions of structure and direction. Above: Tim Tozer, Blindside (2011, detail). It’s a rare and distinct privilege to visit with a master who is exploring something new, and that in a superbly nostalgic and yet completely contemporary way. Such is the case in anticipation of Tim’s upcoming opening of New Work at the Groveland [...]
- MCAD 125 / Two Posters
Brian Mueller and Anton Pearson… represent. Above: Anton Pearson, 2011 (18 x 24, 1 of 15). MCAD is celebrating it’s 125th Anniversary this year, and these posters (two of five), were commissioned by MCAD’s own, Lars Mason. They will be sold at a silent auction to help raise funds for student scholarships and activities. Above: [...]
- Supergraphics
Upcoming exhibition at MCAD curated by E. Noelle Bullion. Above: Supergraphics announcement by E. Noelle Bullion, curator and organizer of the upcoming show on Sept. 16, 2011. Featuring work by past and present MCAD students Michael Aberman, Hope Finley, Sara Fowler, Ted Guerrero, Anton Pearson, Peter Steineck, and Noelle, Supergraphics focuses on large scale work [...]
- K. Silem Mohammad / Abraham Lincoln
A poet’s vision. Above: Abraham Lincoln No. 5, cover by poet K. Silem Mohammad, publisher of Abraham Lincoln Magazine. Highly regarded as a provocative poetry journal, Mohammad’s covers are a visual narrative of unabashed joy, and pop-cultural perversion. Invariably poignant and humorous, always with cats and rainbows. Above: Abraham Lincoln No. 3, cover by K. [...]
- Typografika / Beatrix
A wee something for our darling daughter. Above: Erik Brandt, 2011 (850px x 1000px). A little Typografika for our darling daughter on the occasion of her first birthday. Geotypografika readers may remember that she was born, rather unexpectedly, almost one year ago right here at home in our beloved Powderhorn. We shall raise the flag [...]
- Typografika / Borges Bookmark
A bookmark commissioned by Diseñadores Gráficos Bolivia. Above: Erik Brandt, 2011 (5,4cm x 9,8cm, image above is cropped). A bookmark commissioned by Diseñadores Gráficos Bolivia (La Paz), for their recent bookfair. See more images in their Facebook album. It was a delightful opportunity to work with one of my favorite author’s short stories, ‘The Fauna [...]
- Andreas Kuhn / Urban Patterns
A growing study of color and texture. Above: Andreas Kuhn, Urban Patterns #110. What began as a friend’s casual study of color and texture has now been formalized on Urban Patterns Tumblr, Facebook, and Flickr. Andreas himself describes this collection as ‘lo-fi’ photography, but this is a humble obfuscation of the careful eye that is [...]
- Qualité Graphique Garantie
A graphic initiative by Benoît Bodhuin, benbenworld. Above: From Qualité Graphique Garantie, now a larger collaborative of multiple authors. Geotypografika readers may recall this older post on Benoît Bodhuin, of benbenworld. Benoît and friends have committed their energies to sharing graphic inspiration via this site and their Flickr and Facebook pages. Highly recommended, the work [...]
- Typografika / Detailien: Remnants
Small corrections yield new conglomerate. Above: Erik Brandt, 2011 (detail, original is roughly 4″ x 4″). Here is the promised assembly of narrow strips saved from the cropping process for my recent show, Typografika/Detailien. Dedicated to Colin Trechter of People Collective, I had to use double-stick tape because I couldn’t find my duo-tac. I also [...]
- Kizuna / MacPhail Center for Music
April 2, 2011 6:00PM. Minneapolis, MN. Above: Erik Brandt, 2011 (18×24, offset, cropped). This petit lapin has many lives, thank goodness. After the relative ‘success’ of the original design (now available via D4J and Print-Process), a local group of Japanese ex-patriots and sponsors have gathered to host an fundraiser on April 2nd, 2011 (doors open [...]
- Designers for Japan
Graham Wood and friends launch an international aid effort. Above: MM Paris poster for sale via Print-Process as part of the Designers for Japan effort to raise money for the Red Cross and Shelterbox. D4J is being spearheaded by these organizers: Jonathan Barnbrook, Mark Blamire, Neville Brody, Patrick Burgoyne, Rei Inamoto, Gavin Lucas, and Graham [...]
- Solutions Twin Cities Volume Four / Typografika
March 18, 2011 in the Capri Theater. Above: Erik Brandt, 2011 (11×17 bulletin, cropped). New work for Solutions Twin Cities Volume Four, a Works Progress event featuring ‘future-positive’ lectures and presentations here in Minneapolis on Friday, March 18th, 7-10 PM at the Capri Theater. I am very grateful to Works Progress founders Troy Gallas and [...]
- Elisabeth Workman / Erik Brandt
Urbi et Orbi. Above: Erik Brandt and Elisabeth Workman, 2011. A six word message inspired by SWSED. A valentine for the Middle East, for the world! UPDATE: A thousand thanks to Anne Ulku of Six Word Story Every Day for accepting this as part of their larger project.
- Keyghobadi / Typography Iran
Another excellent collection of typographic work from Iran. Above: Hossein Zenderoudi, via Roshanak Keyghobadi’s excellent Typography Iran blog. The site is an impressive collection of typographic work from a wide variety of artists and designers. Highly recommended and endlessly inspiring.
- People Collective / Retelling Exploits
Moodie and Trechter announce their first exhibition. Above: People Collective is a collaboration between Aaron Moodie and Colin Trechter in Melbourne, Australia. Their current exhibition, Retelling Exploits, opened today at Platform and I eagerly await further documentation. Look for more on the People Collective Blog. Congratulations to both in advance! A review of their impressive [...]
- Carole Guevin / Away No. 1
Pop-art Power from the Netdiver editor. Above: Carole Guevin, Away #1 (18×24, cropped). Netdiver Editor Guevin has released a free poster download. She writes: “I believe in the power of pop-art. In my view, it has to do w/ providing affordable and inspiring eye candy for everyone to enjoy. As creative people, we surround ourselves [...]
- Caspar / Bon Année 2011
Typographic greetings from the City of Light. Above: François Caspar, 2011. Welcome greetings from François, who titles this latest version, 2011 Anné Érotique? This version follows his greetings from the past five years, where each form winds itself into the next, all simple and delightful. Many thanks to François for sharing these here, bon année [...]
- benbenworld
Benoît Bodhuin Above: Benoît Bodhuin, La Pipo, a poster celebrating the tubular stencil type developed by Benoît. An inspiring new Flickr contact, his uploads are well worth a visit. See his photostream for an intriguing collection of work from his studio, benbenworld. And there is more, much more! Above: Benoît Bodhuin, animated poster available here [...]
- MAPC 2010
New World, Old World. Above: Erik Brandt, 2010. Postcard front (4×6) for MAPC 2010, set with Verena Gerlach’s Vielzweck font (available at primetype). From October 13-16, Minneapolis plays host to the Mid-America Print Council Conference. MAPC 2010 is led by the fearless Jenny Schmid, of Bikini Press International fame and Professor of Printmaking at the [...]
- Luis Fitch / UNO Posters
Ten Years of Hispanic Posters by Luis Fitch of UNO Branding. Above: Poster by Luis Fitch, UNO Branding. In truly exciting news, the Metropolitan State University Gordon Parks Gallery will be exhibiting “Ten Years of Hispanic Posters by Luis Fitch of UNO Branding,” curated by Douglas Padilla. The opening will take place on October 14, [...]
- OKNOVOKGHT
¿Por que no? Above: Via the OKNOVOKGHT Flickr page, some fresh and vibrant postings from a delightfully enigmatic source in Melbourne, Australia. Highly recommended, follow OKNOVOKGHT via Twitter or Facebook. Above: “Bill needs all the help he can get right now,” OKNOVOKGHT’s response to a query requesting permission to make this post. Lovely variation on [...]
- kindra_is_here
New Flickr collection of graphic and typographic wonder. Above: Via my colleague Kindra Murphy’s new Flickr account, kindra_is_here, some Czech matchbox sets that will inspire to be sure. Look for more additions from her vast collection of graphic ephemera soon.
- Amsterdam
New images for the Geotypografika collection. Above: New images from the streets of Amsterdam, where I am fortunate enough to be spending a few days. A new Geotypografika Flickr set has just been uploaded, you can find images from 2005-07 here. The images in both sets are mostly graphic and typographic in nature, though there [...]
- Pink Hobo Gallery / QR Code Show
Fitting end to Flashbelt 7.0 tonight. Above: Via Pink Hobo Gallery here in Minneapolis. Bring your QR Code reader to the gallery opening tonight (June 16, 2010. 7:00pm to 11:00pm/map.), and find your way to “images, music, video, data visualization, and interactive experiences.” This group show will feature work by Eight Hour Day (Holla!), Michael [...]
- The most amazing image ever?
I promise. Above: BOOTIE RIO NO COQUETEL DE ABERTURA DO FESTIVAL PAREDE. A poster festival in Rio de Janeiro, more info is also available via their website.
- OBX 2010
A few days at the beach. Above: Sunset with dolphins. Roanoke Sound, NC. Geotypografika OBX is now uploaded to Flickr, hope you enjoy a few images from this recent trip. More images here, Geotypografika OBX.
- Press Check
Fresh Typografika para Flashbelt 2010, con oranje! Above: Just back from a press check with the Flashbelt 2010 poster (18″x24″) for Dave Schroeder, pilotvibe. Shot in some afternoon sun and shadow from our porch. Above: Poster, myself, and the orange chair John Malinoski gave me. A thousand thanks to Dave and Flashbelt for this work. [...]
- FDN_1111_SP10 Final NYT
Final color machines and process now complete. Above: Nate’s outstanding final piece, still on the backing. The process is now complete, FDN_1111_SP10_Sec_002 student’s handed in their finals today after a successful crit last week. All process and finals are now uploaded to Geotypografika Flickr. This is the third attempt at this problem by three separate [...]
- PRONGTRY SOWOHUD RECONN
A poem for a flag, a flag for the people. Above: Video from Sunday’s Shoebox opening featuring Flarf poet Elisabeth Workman’s sound poem for the occasion, PRONGTRY SOWOHUD RECONN. Gallery founder Sean Smuda introduces the event as Jenny Schmid and yours truly remain appropriately silent. Thanks to AJ for coming and agreeing to shoot this. [...]
- The best day ever.
Shoebox Gallery opening, waffle intervention, a flag, a poem, a parade. Above: From the pages of GOOD to the streets of MPLS, Powderhorn claims the Chicago-Lake intersection! Jenny Schmid, whose opening graced Sean Smuda’s Shoebox Gallery, stands just behind the flag in an appropriate shade of red for May Day. Image from one of two [...]
- FDN_1111_SP10 NYT Color Variants
Digital color machines as a precursor to painting. Above: MCAD student Alex, digital variant (11.5 x 22.75) A new twist for a successful problem seen here before, these are foundation student level experiments with color. Above: Each unique student grid is derived from a tracing of the New York Times, randomly assigned. Each then mounts [...]
- Goddur
The world is new again, all over again. Above: Guðmundur Oddur Magnússon, aka Goddur, poster from the series for Bjarni H. Þórarinsson. Just when you think you have a bit of a perspective, a new friend introduces to you something miraculous. Seeing the work of this Icelandic master has made the whole world new again [...]
- EAB x 3
We did it. Above: Elisabeth and I are overjoyed to share the news that we are expecting our first child. Wish us luck, expected arrival is August 23, 2010. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Avanti popolo alla riscossa, bandiera rossa, bandiera rossa! Avanti popolo alla riscossa, bandiera rossa trionferá! Ouchi-san, sugoi ne?!
- John Malinoski / VCU
New poster. Above: John Malinoski, 2010.
- Final NYT Grid Shorts
MCAD_FDN_1111_SEC_06, Fall 2009 Above: Sheila’s final short, FDN 1111 Sec 06, Fall 2009. Our semester long investigation of color included some time devoted to our New York Times grid studies and subsequent color ‘”machines”(see our Geotypografika Flickr set). The problem concluded with a challenge to create a one minute stop-motion film using their final hand-painted [...]
- Dave Schroeder / iPhone photographs.
Masterful creations via Pilotvibe. Above: Pilotvibe proprietor and Flashbelt founder Dave Schroeder’s inspired tile sequence. Danke Schön, Dave! And in the news, Flashbelt 2010 dates have been finalized, June 13-16, 2010.
- New tone poems of color.
Final work now on Geotypografika Flickr. Above: The final stages in MCAD student Lisa’s NYTimes color study. Please see more work from this foundation level grupetto on Geotypografika Flickr. I am very grateful to this group for their hard work. Avanti! Above: More from Lisa’s process and final vision. More on Geotypografika Flickr.
- Yüksel Doğru / Istanbul
Faces on the Wall. Above: Yüksel Doğru, Faces On the Wall, illustrations, 2009. Really striking new visions from Istanbul, Turkey. Teşekkürler, Yuksel! Above: Yüksel Doğru, Faces On the Wall, illustrations, 2009. Above: Yüksel Doğru, Faces On the Wall, illustrations, 2009. Above: Yüksel Doğru, Faces On the Wall, illustrations, 2009. Above: Yüksel Doğru, Faces On the [...]
- Rietveld for Rietveld
Protest in full spectra color! Above: The latest on the Rietveld for Rietveld’s efforts to prevent the closing of their beloved building. A new Flickr set celebrates color and humanity all at once. Check the full R for R set here and consider signing the petition here. By the way, guess who designed this T-Shirt?
- Derrick Buisch / Studio Move
News from Wisconsin. Above: Derrick Buisch, new studio wall. Above: Derrick Buisch, low res img 8647. Also recommended, the work of Joseph Heeg, an American artist living and working in Germany. Many thanks for sharing these updates, DB.
- Jason Ruhl
Madison, Wisconsin based artist. Above: Jason Ruhl, Cut & Paste #9, 2009, 9.5″ x 9.5″, mixed media. Above: Jason Ruhl, Untitled (orange), 2008, 16″ x 12″, oil on linen. Really intriguing and wide ranging work found via DB, cherry garcia. Buena suerte, Jason!
- Oded Ezer
New book to be released by Gestalten. Above: Oded Ezer (image via moonriver), experimental type. See this intriguing interview and review (Haaretz, Letter Perfect by Yuval Saar) of his upcoming work, Oded Ezer: The Typographer’s Guide to the Galaxy (Gestalten, 2009).
- Barbara Campbell Thomas / Paintings
More than a fair trade. Above: Barbara Campbell Thomas, Untitled, 2009. The above and below are kind gifts from Barbara from our recent barter initiative. These beautiful paintings are the reward for help in developing the invitation for the upcoming UNCG Conflunece Symposium. An inspiring Spring greeting, and treasure enough. Shokran, Barb. Above: Barbara Campbell [...]
- Verena Gerlach / New Book Design
Chambers Sans to the rescue. Above: Verena Gerlach, cover for the Hatje Cantz Verlag’s, Art of Projection. Typonauten: You must read this recent Soili Semkina’s interview with Verena in Cafe Babel, which features some broad themes, from rescuing GDR type specimens to contemporary observations like these: “In general, the uniqueness of each country in the [...]
- Bolivian Rug
Update aus dem Hause Brandt. Above: Detail of a Bolivian rug from Mutti, how apropos. Más información en breve.
- Ryan Hageman / Pubblico Project
Artwork that deserves to be torn apart. Above: Pubblico by the artist Eltono, seen on NeuBlack. Ryan Hageman writes: The Pubblico project seems to represent a blended graphic language, combining the visual styles of the Iranian vernacular with the structure of Japanese Kanji. Acting as an interface which encourages the participation of the local community, [...]
- Kirsten Peterson
MPLS painter and educator. Above: Kirsten Peterson, Untitled (Yukon), 4′ x 4′, Oil on Panel 2006 Above: Kirsten Peterson, White Trash, 4′ x 8′, Oil on Panel 2006 A thousand thanks to Kirsten for sending these timely pieces, she also reminded of the opening this weekend at The Soap Factory, featuring a new installation by [...]
- SPACE RACE
Red Rocket Gallery Above: Derrick Buisch, pinkhornetson white=Hornets Nest, 2009. Red Rocket Gallery. Armagedion Time, a collaboration with Damon Locks, Tracy portrait, below.
- Complexity
Owen Jones Above: Owen Jones, via the spectacular but does it float collection. Thanks to Dylan for sharing this and mabrouk to Atley of but does it float and FFFFound, amazing collections and somehow perfectly apropos. In the same breath, make sure to check in with kindra is here, some stunning recent additions.
- Let’s walk it out.
Low-fi in Hi-Fi. Above: Highly recommended by the irrepressible Kelly English, and linked by Chris Burns in a recent comment here. Let’s walk it out, yo.
- Posterpage / In memory of Shigeo Fukuda
Rene Wanner’s moving collection of tributes. Above: Yasser Lamei, Iran. Via Posterpage.
- Random
Not so wuvvy. Above: Random find from the depths of the internets. Info, translation welcome.
- Modernizing Propaganda
はがき Above: Via Dylan and found via butdoesitfloat, this amazing collection of historical Japanese postcards from Modernizing Propaganda: Avant Garde Postcards. Part of a larger MIT project, Visualizing Cultures.
- A lovely day.
Bill Withers, 1978 Above: Heard this song on the radio yesterday, perfect for these days before the day of days, January 20th, 2009. The day we swear in Barack Hussein Obama into office. Nuestro presidente! UPDATE: This link didn’t last long, so here is a new temporary one (while it lasts). “Then I look at [...]
- de Volkskrant / Max Kisman
Editorial animations from the graphic master. Above: On the Malinoski tip, animated Max Kisman editorials in de Volkskrant. Enjoy many more there including the below, Jouw President.
- Shigeo Fukuda
1932-2009 Above: Shigeo Fukuda (1974) via Posterpage (with respect). In sad news, Posterpage and AGI announce the passing of the great master on January 11, 2009. The image above will speak forever to the best in us, despite the worst in us. Bonne chance, Fukuda-sama. Peace for the world.
- Höpöhöpö Böks
Posted by Eiríkur Örn on January 15th, 2009. Above: Böks! From Iceland to Finland, just watch. Hup Eiríkur Örn! Öl! Köld! Gvöds!
- Masoud Aghaie
New Year Work Above: A lovely typographic greeting from Masoud Aghaie via Khatt, looking forward to seeing more! Hup Masoud! Interested in Arabic calligraphy and typography? Join the Khatt Foundation, especially now! What an amazing way to begin international graphic and typographic relationships. Hup Huda!
- Walker Art Center / Multiples Mall
Donnerwetter! Above: Walker Art Center, mailer for the exhibition Text/Messages: Books by Artists. (Dec. 18 to April 19, 2009) UPDATE: Via MN Stories, a short about the exhibition sponsored by the Walker, and produced by MPLS videographer Chuck Olsen. It’s official! Elisabeth and I are thrilled beyond belief (a thousand thanks!) to be included in [...]
- Omid Hamooni / Flags and feathers.
Thulth and Roosters. Above: Omid Hamooni has generously sent along some images from the Shahriyar Mosque in Tehran, a public memorial and a place for shared worship for Shiite Muslims all over the world. Omid points out that the fascinating crafts featured here, calligraphy, carving, and intricate metal work, have a four-hundred year old history. [...]
- Site M 008
Extreme Hair Hate Above: Visual notation postkarte by John Malinoski, 2009. Pen, marker, debate on contemporary hair issues with Lulu.
- How Lovely the Leaves that Fall.
Sven is good with a knife. Above: Tja, another oldie, but perfect for winter. That is the real Dr. Günther Brandt having a herzinfarkt. Jens und Erik spielen mit, ist doch klaro!
- Choli Ke Peche
Khal Nayak Above: Well beyond contemporary tolerance levels at 8:41min, yet, one must see this.
- Barack O’Bollywood
Aja Aja Ah. Above: You’ll see. It’s amazing.
- Deseos de paz del pasado, una vez más.
Some tÿpøgrafika from New Year’s 2000 Above: From the flat file, some cards from a new year’s greeting from tÿpøgrafika, sent out years ago. Scanned here with translucent envelope that is even older. These were made when Kinko’s had blue toner in some copy machines, then stamped with a red star by hand. Ja, old [...]
- Bundesliga Fashion
Perfect. Above: Happy New Year, Orbi.
- World of Winter
When I was seven. Above: Seasons greetings from Geotypografika! Here is an old watercolor I made when I was seven in Buxtehude, Deutschland! Die liebe Bettina and I wish everyone the best of health in the new year, five billion good wishes for the world!
- Typo de Virginia
How the state was won, one honk at a time. Above: Via the fearless Obama team from Williamsburg, VA, a collection of signs from the pivotal yet little known Honk-for-Obama campaign that took the state by storm. These signs of change now rest in a garage, but still resonate with purity of purpose. Above: Many [...]
- Box
Boîte de Mystère. Above: Aus dem Hause Malinoski, a mysterious gift with instructions. Though we were instructed not to open it until Christmas Day, DJ Wuwu already told us what was inside. DJ Wuwu always wants people to know what is going on. That’s on the Accomack Pack tip, y’all.
- Typo de Poconos… Dos!
Enlightened mountain youth. Above: From the brave and intrepid kindergarten school of typo (tee-po) led by the fearless Carrie, we discover that typographic education begins early in them thar hills. Many thanks to these young enthusiasts and their teacher! Above: Rumors of an impending end of the world can be squelched by these young minds [...]
- Ice Station Tango
MPLS Aktuell: 2°F (feels like 2°F) Above: No need to send the evacuation team, Geotypografika has slowed in recent days in a perfectly natural response to the geographic conditions. To make matters more interesting, the building’s boiler shut down last night at around eleven (in the pm), and that meant no heat for a night [...]
- Piotr Szyhalski / Labor Camp
Seasons Greetings Above: In the mailboxes at MCAD today from Piotr Szyhalski, Labor Camp leaflet, front and back. For more, go to Szyhalski’s excellent Labor Camp. Gracias, compañero!
- Tone Poems of Color
2D Foundation Fall 08 Sec 001 Brandt Above: As promised earlier, a full assemblage of the color experiments based on a self-discovered NYT grid. These initial forays into color are from a MCAD foundation studies group, and each exposes varying level of care and innovation. Fantastico! Above: My inspiration for this problem, an old Saul [...]
- Typonauts Unite
Final presentation three-sixty. Above and below: Final presentation of only three wee projects from a group of sixteen young type initiates (mostly non-graphic design majors?!). All have taken the Oath of Poverty associated with our common mantra, let go and let type. Ahoy! Click on the images to view them at a slightly larger size. [...]
- Der Spiegel / Berlin
‘How Advertising Ate Graffiti’ Above: Via Der Spiegel (English), a compelling article on contemporary advertising in Berlin. The above ‘graffiti’ is actually advertising for a mobile phone company. Many of Berlin’s street artists are campaigning against this appropriation of popular culture.
- Tokolo
‘Logo(s), patterns, and more.’ Above: Via Tokolo, Respect for Compass. A huge array of patterns, many for download as well. Fascinating in scope, one can spend a long time with this site. Domo! Below: A calendar from 2005.
- Walking Home
Looking up. Above: Elisabeth Workman, On my darker block, 2008.
- Site M 007
Tolerance Above: Visual notation by John Malinoski, 2008. Pen, marker.
- Apropos grids… tone poems of color.
Coming soon. Above: Tami, hand-painted New York Times grid. More soon, this is just one example from a group of my current foundation students, from their continuing saga of exploring some issues color. Above: Michael, New York Times grid, pencil tracing, from the same foundation group. Above: Michael, grid with applied color. More soon. Gambade, [...]
- Make Art Not War
New US cultural initiatives tied to video contest. Above: Cristoph Niemann. Spotted via Design Observer, a free download via ReadyMade, from the article, Poster Children, highlighting a series of five prints by five designers echoing the vernacular of the 30′s and 40′s. Apropos posters and culture, the US Department of State have announced a new [...]
- Allan Brewer / Family Farm Nirvana
Umber Studios Above: Allan Brewer, Long Underwear Deity. Fresh in the mail, Family Farm Nirvana will open in MPLS on December 13, 2008, at umber studios. Apropos family farm, puppies are being born at A Tiny City!
- Wired Online
Artifacts from the Future Above: Via Wired Online, Found. Follow the link for more detailed shots of the above imagined future.
- Kiosk
Sheffield, UK Above: Kiosk poster, via the excellent Artsmonitor. Lovely work and very cool site, Kiosk was founded by a former Designer’s Republic central figure, David Bailey.
- Invisible
The technology behind the illusion. Above: Via Der Spiegel (online English version), a “scanning electron microscope image of the fabricated three-dimensional fishnet metamaterial.” Great series of graphs explaining vital concepts and technology behind invisiblity.
- Verena Gerlach / New Book
Erwin Blumenfeld, lost dadaist. Above: Via Verena’s own site, a new book she has designed for Hatje Cantz Verlag. Verena takes the time to give some fascinating background on the subject, as well an interesting overview of the typefaces she used (including Viceroy, a typeface she designed with Andrea Tiennes). Mabrouk, Verena!
- Sinbad
Too cold for sticker glue. Above: Sticker found across the street from MCAD in MPLS. Why? Because ze extrem cold simply destroys the glue. No disrespect intended, sticker person! It’s a lovely flower to find, and got me thinking… where had I seen this before? Above: Sinbad vie! It was over a year ago, in [...]
- Dime cuándo, cuándo, cuándo?
Student voices on the election. Above: Tami, Why Me? Here are a few samples of an attempt to respond to the recent election by a first year class of 2D art foundation students at MCAD (Gung Fu Sec 016 ). We gathered on the week following the MOST BEAUTIFUL DAY OF ALL TIME and tried [...]
- Saudi women rrrock.
What will the great Albini say? Above: From the other day, paper airplane unfolded. Check, check, one, two… curious about the history of the tic mark? A guilty quick wiki reveals that in Japan and Korea, they use this, ◯, as a symbol for yes. Some suggest the tic has Roman origins, but it’s history [...]
- Aftenposten
Oslo, Norway Above: Aftenposten. Also featured on the Links page, check in with Newseum daily, front pages from around the world.
- Das Book
Great Expectations Above: From a Flickr set on Penguin books designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith. Above: Code neu! In stark contrast, and via Wired Online, “America’s next top hash function begins.”
- Mladá Fronta DNES
Praha, Czech Republic Above: Mladá Fronta DNES. Also featured on the Links page, check in with Newseum daily, front pages from around the world.
- Airport Signage
designworkplan Above: Image from Sander Baumann‘s extensive post on airport signage from designworkplan. An interesting overview of multiple systems in situ.
- Apropos ah-ru-ba-i-toh.
kindraishere. Above: A test pattern. Detail of work in progress by Kindra Murphy.
- Leo Divendal
Fotograf Above: Leo Divendal, untitled work from his Foto’s section. A lovely way to see much of this Dutch master’s work. Servus, Leo!
- El Norte
Minneapolis, Minnesota Marchant, toujours marchant? Non, à pied, toujours à pied. Cara mia, warum müssen wir immer zu Fuss gehen? Look there! You see, Ton-Ton. …for there is refuge in the distance, at last! We were welcomed by kind-hearted people, and led through normal medical examination procedures. We thought this a customs office at first, [...]
- Apropo Wisconsin / Derrick Buisch
Artist / Educator / 202c Above: Three from his Circles series. Professor Derick Buisch teaches and works in Madison, Wisconsin, the legendary left coast. Some insight here from the conclusion to his artist statement: I believe in the importance of the reflective space provided by painting. I relish the slow time in both the making [...]