- ARCHIVE / Minneapolis
- Apropos ah-ru-ba-i-toh.
kindraishere.
Above: A test pattern. Detail of work in progress by Kindra Murphy.
- Holiday in Tangiers
Work in progress.
Above: MCAD Gung Fu student George Folz. Good things are happening
with ace master, Barbara Schulz.
Sugoi! Fight-oh, Jorge! - Tron
Midnight MPLS
Above: Tron, light bike game. Tonight at the Landmark Uptown Theater
with Tron Guy. Tron guy? C’mon, you know Tron Guy. - 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! - Bitte Schön / Tasty Cakes
Konditorei Typografika
Above: Detail from today’s visit to the Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA) letterpress studio with our mentor, Anna Tsantir, an overprint collaboration between
the reds, Ines, Nina, and Emily, the yellow, O, and the black, A! A fitting end to a great day of more fun than should be allowed.
See a lovely piece by [...] - popyoudesign
Sandra has a whole new bag.
Above: Secret agent man, Ji Lee. From a recent popyoudesign post, Speaking in Bubble. Sandra has been busy, very busy! A fascinating blog with stories on a wide range of topics.
Mabrouk, Sandra! - Obama is Beautiful World
Kureesu Burunso-san told ya so.
Above: Fresh in the mail from A Tiny City, maybe the best thing ever?
Genki, ne! - Gordon Brown / Prime Minister
Oui, prime minister.
Above: Author profile via The Guardian, for Brown’s recent posting, America has embraced the values of progress. Remarkably, you can respond to this historic post, 272 already have.
Subzero observation: “Gordon Brown is the British prime minister.” How very civilized, they don’t even feel the need to capitalize the official title.
- Erik Johnson / Lobrow
Minneapolis, Minnesota
(Ice Station Zebra)Above: From Lobrow Comics, Erik Johnson. Apropos cold, which has finally arrived here in MPLS, many of you will remember the voice of Weatherman from the recent Nozone lecture at MCAD. Here are many more examples of this inspiring work,
und ich wünsche ihnen viel genuss!Above: From Nozone X, Weatherman by Erik [...]
- Geographic and geotypographic change.
¿Qué significa el futuro?
Above: Signs of the times. Adieux, Obama mark. Servus, presidential seal? How will this aesthetic influence the visual communications of such an historic president-elect?
It already has. America has experienced literal change, and cause for unbridled joy,
and it is interesting to consider the graphic and typographic changes that occurred almost overnight. Click [...] - MCBA Type
Wood Type Preview
Above: After enjoying the premiere of Typeface at the Walker last night, now ist time on Shprrrockets when we go down the stairs and to the landing. Welcome to the amazing facilities of the Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA).
Click on the images for a slightly larger view,
and start making your plans.
Careful of [...] - Typonauts in Space
FONTSTRUCT NOV 5 08
Above: Pigtail 101, by Heather. (Update: Fontstruct Top Pick)
Above: Architexture, by Ines. On November 5th, 2008, our level one typography class launched a modular font project via Fontstruct, where each font was also assembled and prepared. Special thanks to Ines for bring the apple cider champagne! Tja, Verena, leider kein Kasten Bier!
Typonauten! [...] - New York Times / Images from the World
Paris, France
Above: Via The New York Times, images from around the world,
all celebrating Barack Obama.
UPDATE: Paul Krugman in the NYTimes, The monster years: “Last night wasn’t just a victory for tolerance; it wasn’t just a mandate for progressive change; it was also, I hope, the end of the monster years.” Read more. - Esquivel Animates
Fresh from Æ
Above: New animation directed by Æ in collaboration with Kate Farstad,
who gets the drawing credit.
Weiter so, estudiantes! - Mutti wins Virgina
The Virginia Gazette
Above: Mutti with a copy of today’s Virginia Gazette, November 5, 2008.
First, only her left nostril and forehead were visible, now, it’s enough for the back of her head on the front page. Well, here ist die liebe Mutti, a tireless Obama volunteer in Virginia. Thanks for helping to win it!
OBAMANOS A LA [...] - Votar
Los Estados Unidos: November 4th, 2008
Above: Alyson Coward, Watching and Waiting. From a first-year assignment in 2007, an amazingly prophetic placement that is still extant! Bravissimo, Alyson!
Today, we are, all of us together, watching, and waiting.
Votar! - MPLS City Pages / Ulana Zahajkewycz
MCAD colleague illustrates the vote.
Above: From the October 29, 2008 issue of the City Pages, illustration by
Ulana Zahajkewycz. Love the pink elephant disguise.
More fun at Ulanaland. Mabrouk, Ulana! - AYA Chair
A good day for a good story.
Above: The AYA Chair from Nienkämper, an award winning design by Mark Saffell and David Ritch and aptly named by my old man, as he likes to say, Kurt Hanson. Apropo stories, Dad is an excellent raconteur, and not a bad story teller, either.
Pour peu Aya Sofia. Merci, père. - Go Baby Go
Today’s Financial Times
Above: Front page of today’s US edition of the Financial Times.
- Leaf 003 08
Rheingold
Above: Third hallway leaf of the season.
- Yes We Carve (dot) com
Starlight, star bright…
Above: From Yes We Carve. Sacre Vache and holy typographic pumpkins, Batman! Danke Schön, Marissa, for this joyous link!
- Leaf 002 08
Rojo con oro.
Above: Second hallway leaf of the season.
- El Conejo / Counterforms for Obama
Free for copy pasting.
Above: Obama, (condensed) by Erik Brandt, 2008. Something new from the studio para tu, some free letterhead (US Letter size: Condensed, Condensed Bottom, Positive 90, Negative 90) for those of you who need some completely unofficial Obama ephemera.
Tja, Monsieur Tozer, I too am feeling positive about negative space!
[...] - Doko wa, Ouchi-san?
Bandiera rossa trionferá!
Above: Something Akira might say. From the homasote, my teacher, Akira Ouchi,
in old school days. Chicago in the 60’s. - Urbi et Orbi: Obamanos!
Every day is a good day.
Above: In the mail today, a t-shirt from Virgina from my Momma.
Urbi et Orbi: Don’t let anyone tell you any different, today was a really good day.
There are, as always, some fairly distressing elements.
Today, The New York Times endorsed Barack Obama for President of the United States of America. Today, [...] - MCAD / Nicholas Blechman
The forecast for tonight…
Above: Prepare to meet your maker, Christian Northeast.
From Nozone X, Forecast. - Our United States / Nuestros Estados Unidos
Above: Rep. Bachmann of Minnesota and her shocking perspective via
the Chris Matthews Hardball show, Oct. 17, 2008. It must be seen to be believed,
and these rogue and dangerous words must be answered!Above: The Nation Editor Katrina Vanden Heuvel’s impassioned and resonant response. Brave soul, you inspire us all!
GEOTYPOGRAFIKA CALLS ON ALL MINNESOTANS! ON ALL AMERICANS!
TO [...] - Take the Skinheads Bowling
Camper van Beethoven, 1985
Above: Apropo racism in America, you’ll remember this one from 1985.
Take the skinheads bowling, take them bowling. - Leaf 001 08
A keeper.
Above: First hallway leaf of the season.
- Super Tuesday
Enter the Dread Noun
Above: At last, the word! Screen shot from this morning’s Huffington Post entry page, 8:25 AM CST, Oct. 14, 2008. Also from yesterday’s New York Times, Nationalization Has Happened Before in U.S.. The title was the featured link yesterday, but leads to a story sub-titled, Intervention Is Bold, but Has a [...]
- Fall
MPLS is beautiful.
Above: Two simple images from MPLS, lovely weather we are having. Below: Some odd cloud formations from early Friday morning (Oct 10, 2008). I had to use the security camera hanging off the side of the building as a focus point.
- To all Running Dogs of Capitalism
Above: O Povo, from Fortaleza, Brazil. Via Newseum.
Geotypografika: To all Running Dogs of Capitalism
Respected global members of the greater capitalist infrastructure, your theme for the week: Think positive and remember us little people you effing’ bastardos!
Oye, mira! A happy market place equals a school yard.
Basta!Above: Via Der Spiegel, Reuters/Philippe Wojazer. The heavies weigh [...]
- Longworth / Caught in the Middle
The Midwest and Globalization
Above: Richard Longworth, Caught in the Middle. Found via the Chicago Tribune article by Hugh Dellios, Midwest must unify to compete in global economy, researchers say. Here is another review of the book via the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, who are also hosting a conference this week, Global Midwest Initiative.
Being new [...] - My Momma hugged Obama
Newport News, Virginia
Above: That is my mother’s left eye and left nostril at the top right corner of the shot.
In the front, Barack Obama’s elbow. Her quote: “And so I said, ‘Thank you for all you are doing.’ And he said, ‘Thank you for all you are doing.’”
Mom is a 24/7 volunteer in Virginia and [...] - MIA / India
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Above: Invitation in the mail today from the MIA to the new exhibition, India: Public Places Private Spaces. October 26, 2008 through January 18, 2009.
Let’s go to this show. - Liemburg / Black Current
Harmen shares some images from his latest show.
Above: Harmen Liemburg, standing in front of his work and some source material from
his time with the collection of La bibliothèque Smith-Lesouëf in Nogent-sur-Marne, France. Black Current is open through October 26, 2008 at the Maison d’art Bernard Anthonioz (also in Nogent-sur Marne), and features new screen prints [...] - Entre o pânico?
Markets bounce back on hope… World still worries.
Above: Diário de Comércio, from Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Via Newseum.)
Although early reports confirm the word markets are stabilizing after Monday’s
shock, the key issue of trust is still mirrored in the front pages of the world.
Interestingly, another NYTimes article warns of similar conditions that existed before
the last American depression.
Tja, [...] - Chris Burns finds Jeeyun Michaella Chung
Aeroplane Typeface
Above: Aeroplane Typeface. Jeeyun Michaella Chung, 2008.
Chris Burns writes: Greetings from the portfolio-scouring wetlands. Today I’ve found quite a fun gem from Graphic Design graduate*, Jeeyun Michaella Chung, who presents this excellent flying collection of letters!
Words from JMC herself: “Three-dimensional aeroplane typeface is created for Virgin Galactic to promote the event on the launching [...] - Chicago International Poster Biennial
Aesthetic Apparatus take Silver.
Above: Silver Medal poster by Michael Byzewski and Dan Ibarra, Aesthetic Apparatus. Congratulations or Mabrouk to MPLS based AA in taking the silver at the inaugural Chicago International Poster Biennial.
See Design Observer’s excellent slide show with the winners. - White Rabbit Banned!
Chinese milk scandal expands, sky continues falling.
Above: From the flat file, the famous White Rabbit candy wrapper. From the newsfeed, European and American markets are now banning any imported milk products from China as the tainted milk scandal expands in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Make sure you rid yourself of the potential hazardous candy, but [...]
- Doug Velenchenko / RNC 08
MPLS photographer shares his images.
Above: Doug Velenchenko. Mickeys, 2008.
Yes, that is a peace officer with a loaded grenade launcher positioned on top of St. Paul’s famous diner. I wonder if we’ll soon see these types positioned outside of American banks and other afflicted financial institutions, rounding up the rogue financiers who have brought us [...] - Malinoski / DIY Obama
Avanti popolo alla riscossa…
Above: John Malinoski, 2008 …bandiera rossa, bandiera rossa!
Feel free to copy/paste.VOTE: No matter what side you fall on, nuestro amigo John urges us all to vote.
Follow the links provided at the this US Government site Registering to Vote and Voting. Links include absentee ballots both within and without the US, as well [...] - Helvetica / Aliens walk among us.
Perdió en los espacios negativos.
Above: Estudiantes, se advirtió! In the left corner, and in the dark grey trunks, the Mac OS default Helvetica Bold lowercase a. Und in the rrright corner, in light grey trunks and current defender of the faith, Helvetica Neue 75 Bold. (666pt)
Above: Mac OS default Helvetica Bold (left), Helvetica Neue 75 [...]
- Wired / Dear President ______.
Concept virus alert!
Above: From Wired Online, a collection of articles with
advice for the next President. - Democracy Now!
Reporters arrested covering RNC will not be charged.
Above: St. Paul, MN, Sept. 4, 2008. A photo I took of some reporters gathered to observe a small crowd that day. The main march was cross from this bridge, and this group occasionally chanted words of support.
In the news, St. Paul has released a statement that they [...] - Emily Reile / Dear President ______.
Something cool and California here in MPLS.
Above: Emily Reile’s submission to the MCAD Dear President _______. Project. Make sure to have a look at her flickr photo collection. Love this one below, bravissimo!
Above: Emily Reile, Eurostile.
Weiter so, Emily! - Dylan C. Lathrop / Free & Free
Above: Exhibition announcement for Free & Free, the current student exhibition at MCAD, curated and executed by Kevin Wade Shaw.
Dylan C. Lathrop writes: Free & Free opens tonight at MCAD’s Gallery 148, here in Minneapolis, MN. The exhibition features examples of free ephemera and open sourced information that the audience is welcomed and encouraged to [...] - MPLS / Northern Overground Economy
Illuminating local flyers, poster, and phone cards.
Above: Minneapolis, Minnesota. Local photocopy flyer from a barber on Nicollet Avenue (locally pronunciation: Nikel-et). It offers help creating totally legal identification cards for Spanish speaking clients.
So I am rrridin down the Niko-lay, thinking bout the Nikel-et.Above: Another small flyer. Visual OMG Quotient: 100%. A graphic assault,
with musical accompaniment. [...] - 10 Second Streets
More from Dan Ibarra
Above: 10 Second Streets #1, 2007.
Above: 10 Second Streets #2, 2007.
Two lovely wee haiku. - Dan Ibarra vs. Sarah Palin
Blunt Observation Alert
Above: Apparently feeling “helpless and bored” last night, Dan, of Aesthetic Apparatus status, posted this wee ditty on YouTube. The title comes from Jenny Schmid at Bikini Press International.
Click on the image to see the video. I would have embedded it but YouTube’s auto screen shot ruins the joke. Absurd times call for [...] - MinnPost / RNC Aftermath
Welcome to the Legal Dome.
Above: MinnPost photo by Joe Kimball. Follow the link to an interesting
article by Judith Yates Borger regarding the presumed onslaught of civil lawsuits against St. Paul. - UPDATE: Chris Burns’ aunt is a genius.
Perfect?
Above: Visual commentary by Chris Burns of A Tiny City via Unequal Design.
UPDATED SEP17 2008: Chris wrote to explain this was a family collaboration, so the post title now correctly proclaims that his aunt is a genius. Apparently, this was her splendid idea. Chris, you are a good man, Charlie Brown. Original text below:
Chris Burns [...] - Dylan C. Lathrop / Ted Leo & The Pharmacists…
…Help Victims of the RNC.
Above: TL/Rx–Rapid Release digital EP cover.
Dylan C. Lathrop writes: Ted Leo and the Pharmacists got together in a basement in New Jersey on September 5th to record two new original songs and cover two tracks for this digital only EP, Rapid Release. All proceeds from this release are going to Democracy [...] - Ficciones Typografika Plus
Sarah Hummel
Above: Some recent hand made sketches developed by Sarah with her own resource defined. Fantastico! Click the image for a larger view and you will see some really interesting experimentation with the many possibilities of typographic form–all in a fictional setting.
This sketch collection is a continuation of a typographic exploration that begins with students [...] - Talisman / New Images
Doha, Qatar
Above: A few snapshots from Manar Al-Muftah’s recent Talisman show in Doha.
Above: Hanging the show.
Above: Guests at the opening on Sept. 3, 2008.
Above: Manar Al-Muftah, 2008.
Above: Manar Al-Muftah, 2008.
Above: Manar Al-Muftah, 2008.
It’s hard to underestimate this show’s importance. Mabrouk Manar, and may your example help lead the way for many new emerging artists.
For more [...] - City Pages / Matt Snyders’ RNC Arrest
St. Paul, MN
Above: A photo I took on the way home on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. City Pages reporter Matt Snyders has his version of last weeks concluding RNC events online. Mr. Snyders was seated next to me as we waited through the process for several hours, and was arrested himself (his credentials blatantly ignored). [...]
- barackobamaisyournewbicycle (dot) com
Tongue in cheek?
Above: From barackobamaisyournewbicycle (dot) com. I sense the presence of Politikverdrossenheit! Click through the messages, all leads to an Amazon page where there is a book for sale.
Politikverdrossenheit? Political disillussionment. Ja, there is a word
for everything auf Deutsch. - GD1 F08 / Pencil, Pen, and Ink
Madeline Queripel
Above: Strong sharpie sketch (4×7 inches) by Madeline from a recent in-class Graphic Design One exercise. Each student was asked to answer seven questions using only hand drawn images in the grid below. Having completed that, they had the freedom to explore a combined message as seen above.
Above: Madeline’s sketch grid (4×7 inches). The [...]
- An arresting development.
St. Paul, Minnesota
Above: From the Star Tribune’s photo series from last night (Sept.4, 2008). That’s me on the left with my old black messenger bag. (Thanks to K for finding this.)
As it happens, a friend and I were caught between two opposing sides last night and were arrested while we were trying to return to [...]