- ARCHIVE / Unreasoned Love
- 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.
- Jerry Bates
Another VCU legend passes away. Above: Our own Jerry Bates, below a photo of Akira Ouchi, his longtime friend and fishing companion. It hasn’t been long since we lost Ben, and now the greater VCU community mourns the passing of dear Jerry, legendary deacon of the fabled printing services at our old school. Once again [...]
- 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 [...]
- Ben Day
Oh dearest VCU, we have lost another Knight. Above: Erik Brandt, Un petit lapin pour Ben. (2011) Who are we without our teachers? Word reached us this morning that VCU Professor Ben Day had passed away on June 14, 2011 in Boston, MA. Thousands of graphic design students and educators will know him as one [...]
- 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 [...]
- Un petit lapin pour le Japon.
Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno. Above: Erik Brandt, 2011 (18×24, cropped). New Typografika for Japan, initiated by Susana Machicao. Given the urgency of the call, I borrowed from an earlier poster I made for a VCU lecture. One wee rabbit for Japan, un petit lapin pour tous! For best donation information, go to GOOD [...]
- Elisabeth Workman / Dusie
A new chapbook release coming soon. Above: Erik, Brandt, 2011 (5.5″x11″). New Typografika for Elisabeth’s new chapbook, Maybe Malibu, Maybe Beowulf. Part of the DUSIE Kollektiv’s latest chapbook initiative. Following close on the heels of Megaprarieland (earlier post here), Maybe Malibu, Maybe Beowulf contains eighteen new poems. Don’t be fooled by this low quality image, [...]
- Six Word Story Every Day
A new post up today. Above: Elisabeth Workman and Erik Brandt, 2011. A six word message for by SWSED. This follows up on “Despot by Despot, bye Despot bye.” Special thanks again Anne Ulku of Six Word Story Every Day for letting us contribute.
- Elisabeth Workman / Megaprarieland
New chapbook available from Grey Book Press. Above: Cover of Elisabeth Workman’s, Megaprarieland (2010, Grey Book Press). Featuring a cover design by yours truly, our favorite poet’s latest chapbook was selected by Editor Scott Sweeney and Guest Judge Sandra Simonds. You can purchase your copy ($5) from Grey Book Press directly. Please enjoy this selection [...]
- Tochter aus Elysium
Unsere liebe Beatrix, our little miracle of Powderhorn. Above: Our miracle, our hope… Beatrix Lulu Sakile. Born in our home this Tuesday past, Beatrix arrived so quickly we could not make the drive to the hospital. My beautiful wife Elisabeth, in a truly heroic and inspired effort I will never forget, sought the comfort of [...]
- New Flarf New
Western Humanities Review and KFAI interview by Diane Richard. Above: Cover of the Summer 2010 Western Humanities Review from the University of Utah English Department. Love the subtle touch on the ‘whr’ by cover designers Dawn Lonsinger and Patrick Foran. The new edition, available soon, includes two new pieces by Flarf poets Sharon Mesmer and [...]
- Yeti Squirrel of Powderhorn
Proof positive, finally documented evidence confirms legend. Above: Official video of the moment that has changed our lives forever (May 8, 2010), yesterday’s sighting of the fabled beast. Of course it managed to elude us, but these few precious images will silence the unbelievers. Silence, unbelievers! The yeti squirrel lives!
- 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. [...]
- Jenny Schimd / May Day
Art opening, waffle intervention, flag raising, und Flarf. Above: Jenny Schmid, snakeburkagirl (2009). May Day! May Day! The best day of the year here in Powderhorn, Minneapolis. Making an amazing day even more exciting, acclaimed artist and educator Jenny will be exhibiting her work at the Shoebox Gallery, and hosting a waffle intervention, just before [...]
- A thousand thanks, Saki.
Lasting image from an inspiring visit. Above: Saki Mafundikwa, Bernard Canniffe, and myself. Special thanks to Dan (who took this photo), Michael, and Jonathan of Aesthetic Apparatus for allowing us to come by their studio while Saki was here. This concluded an emotional visit by Saki, who graced our community with his film, Shungu. Bern [...]
- Reggie Watts
F_ck Sh_t Stack. Above: Must be seen to be believed. Dance, muthafu_kas!
- Elisabeth Workman / 2010 McKnight
2010 McKnight Fellowship for Writers, Loft Award for Poetry. Above: Elisabeth Workman, Flarf poet, is selected for the fellowship by 2010 judge and nationally acclaimed poet, Marilyn Nelson. From Opolis and Site Q, a thousand congratulations, liebe Bettina! Abrazos y besos! The official awards will be held at The Loft on Friday, May 07 2010, 7:00pm, [...]
- Bea Arthur Mountains Pizza
Stunning collage tumblr, excellent reality relief. Above: From the excellent Bea Arthur Mountains Pizza, collage.
- VCU Visit March 2010
Images from the VCUarts Objects and Methods Lecture Series. Above: At the lectern, Mary McLaughlin, with a wonderful introduction. (In the foreground, samurai.) Photo by Anne Graves. Above: El Conejo Vive, March 5-9, 2010. Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts, Richmond, VA. Poster by John Malinoski with and old photo from 1997 by John [...]
- Erik Brandt / RVA Exhibition
Shameless self-promotion, Act 16. Above: Letterpress print I made in 1998, the first posters to promote the original Bowe House Print Collective, yo. I am grateful to announce that Virginia Commonwealth University will be hosting an exhibition of my work on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 6PM (1509 West Main St., Richmond, VA). Hope to [...]
- Don Cherry / The man.
Oh, Canada. Above: The incomparable Don Cherry. Caught pre-game commentary before the epic Canada vs. USA game. Winter Olympics, 2010. “Miller’s gotta be sensational… and he better be sensational, because he’s gonna see more rubber, than a dead skunk, on a New York thruway. Heh, Canada wins, 5-3.” Well, it wasn’t 5-3, Don, but it [...]
- Site M 012
Large musical cubic note. Above: Visual notation by John Malinoski, 2010. Pen, marker.
- Elisabeth Workman / Nine poems.
Low quality image, inspired Flarf content. Above: Flarf poet Elisabeth Workman, reading from her work last night (Feb. 21, 2010) at Intermedia Arts. This is from video shot by out friend Tim Tozer. In both videos, Elisabeth explains her work and read from the following poems: We Are Surrounded By Parking Lots And, Cosmic Pinwheeling [...]
- El Conejo / VCU Objects + Methods Lecture
Rabbit lecture, workshop, and exhibition. Above: Event poster by John Malinoski, 2010. Photo: John Dixon, 1997. The rabbit lives! El Conejo, a conglomerate character that first rose back in 1997, the spirit of which still vibrates awkwardly here, and especially here. A special thanks to my dear friend and mentor, John Malinoski, for making this [...]
- Elisabeth Workman / MPLS Jerome Reading
4th Annual SASE/Jerome Celebration. Above: A photo for Elisabeth Workman, Geotypografika Site Q contributor. Elisabeth will be reading from her work at Intermedia Arts in Minneapolis this Saturday, February 20, 2010 (7:00-9:00PM). Elisabeth will join fellow 2009 SASE/Jerome award winners Paula Cisewski, Scott Muskin, Ethan Rutherford, Sherrie L. Fernandez-Williams, Michelle Matthees, and Heather Bouwman. Below: [...]
- 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?!
- NYTimes / Nobel Laureates for Iran
Open letter from Feb. 7, 2010. Above: Open letter calling for action on Iran (NYTimes). Sponsored by the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, it asks the question, “How long can we stand idly by and watch the scandal in Iran unfold?” How long indeed. May the Green Wave rise again!
- Every Drop Counts
Chicago artists reach out to Haiti. Above: Every Drop Counts, a recent artist action in Chicago to raise funds for Haiti and World Water Relief. Our friend Anthony Esquivel has just produced a documentary on the effort and kindly shares that link here. (See more on the Cool Kids from an older post.) Please view [...]
- Yossi Lemel / Holocaust Memories
Our hero interviewed by Leadel. Above: Yossi Lemel via Leadel, discussing his deeply moving work on his family and the Holocaust. Bravo, Yossi, bravo.
- Un abrazo! Guten Rutsch.
Feliz año nuevo from MPLS. Above: Happy New Year from Geotypografika. =:-) Un abrazo! An embrace! All the best to you for the new year from a frozen but warm Minneapolis. Servus, Freunde!
- BICeBé 2009 People
New Flickr set from the recent poster biennial in La Paz. Above: Servus, Freunde! Julián Naranjo (Chile), Marina Córdova Alvéstegui (Bolivia), and Andrew Lewis (Canada) above Lake Titicaca, Bolivia. Many more images are now available, I re-organized the Flickr sets and they are now divided into two sets, Geotypografika La Paz, and BICeBé 2009 People. [...]
- Elisabeth Workman / The Women of Flarf
Flarf reading in Brooklyn, New York. Above: Past Geotypografika Site Q contributor Elisabeth Workman (center), performing an improvisation at the Zinc Bar with Mel Nichols (left), and Nada Gordon (right) on November 22, 2009. Mabrouk, liebe Bettina! Above: Promotional image from the Flarf announcement at Ululate.
- Poster People
Survivors of a recent massacre. Above: Some elements of a poster proposal, gone fission. Tja, c’est la vie. Man achtet auf einem Hase mit Finger. Above: Rabbit with finger. Servus!
- SocialDesignZine / Jean-Benoît Lévy
New posters send messages of love and support to Iran. Above: Jean-Benoît Lévy,poster from Studio And. Many new contributions have been added to SocialDesignZine’s effort to rally support for Iran. Jean-Benoît adds the following message to the above: To me the door is red, the wall is green… There is no door without wall. Meaning [...]
- SocialDesignZine / Ferdowsi
New poster for a green Iran. Above: Erik Brandt, 2009 (70x100cm). Photo: Green Bird (Tehran, 2009). A new poster I made inspired by the kind invitation and photo by Green Bird is now online as part of the SocialDesignZine‘s effort to rally support for Iran. Many will recognize the statue of Ferdowsi (935-1020) symbolizing a [...]
- Cybernetic Parrot Sausage
Tout simplement incroyable. Above: Via Matt, simply beyond belief and most excellent. Cherry garcia, Mateo!
- A-W-E-S-O-M-E, Snakes!
Three new songs by The Awesome Snakes, who are awesome. Above: “Color me.” 7/30/2009 8:00 PM at 18+ show! 7th St Entry w/ Coconut Coolouts and Personal & the Pizzas , MPLS! I admit it, Awesome Snakes made me join MySpace. Three awesome new songs, Fist Fight! You Got Another Thing Comin’! Birthday Party Sally! Oh [...]
- Para Fukuda
BICeBé 2009 La Paz, Bolivia Above: My small contribution to the BICeBé 2009 exhibition, “Hommage to Shigeo Fukuda: 76 Designers for his 76 years.” Part of the upcoming biennial taking place in La Paz in November, 2009, I was humbled and grateful to be invited to participate by Susana Machiado and David Criado (BICeBé 2009). [...]
- Free voices still sing.
Kashan University, July 2009 Above: This striking video is making the rounds on the FB and is posted here at Revolutionary Road, with an English translation of the song and sentiments. How appropriate on July 4th, the living, beating heart of humanity reaches out through these voices. An inspiring example of peace and beauty for [...]
- Greg Chadwick / For Neda.
A California artist manifests the world’s collective mourning. Above: Greg Chadwick, The Call – ندا – Neda, 2009. See also his blog, Speed of Life. Mamnoon am, for sharing this work here, Greg.
- 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?
- Green balloons over Tehran.
Fresh video via the Huffington Post. Above: Without words, yet with no small measure of emotion. May these green wishes come true.
- Marina Córdova Alvéstegui / La Paz
From peace and for peace, a poster lives in Tehran! Above: From recent protest in Tehran, Marina’s recent poster for peace in Iran makes it into the streets. The bravery and courage of this simple act is beyond belief, since the targeting of protesters has become even more murderous and bloody. This empathetic and sincere [...]
- Reza Abedini / Iranian
New profile online from a master. Above: Reza Abedini, Iranian.
- Montreal
Pour l’Iran! Above: Montreal, Canada.
- For the Sea of Green
Persian proverb. Above: A humble offering from Geotypografika.
- Elisabeth Workman / West Wind Review 2009
New poems included in the latest edition. Above: This just in, Elisabeth’s poems (Populist Granulation, Brooklyn Coptics, Eliminating the Hairy Obstruction) were included in the most recent West Wind Review, hurra! Edited by Lacey Hunter, the publication is available here. In a continuing series of especially pleasing cover designs, Elisabeth’s inspiring Flarf colleague K. Silem [...]
- One thousand posts on the dance floor.
Urbi et Orbi… ‘ere me now. Above: From the flat files and just pour vous, an old slide from ‘old school days,’ (photo by John Dixon). Le lapin? C’est moi. This post marks number 1000 in Geotypografika’s archives. This can only mean one thing, time for an orderly and thorough organization of all of this [...]
- Tipo de local: ATOMC
The ‘atomc’ punk. Above: More MPLS tipo de local, large volume trash receptacle.
- MPLS / May Day Parade
Sunburns are awesome. Above: New images available on Geotypografika Flickr from today’s May Day Parade in Minneapolis, Minnesota (concluding in Powderhorn Park). This is how it feels to be outside after a long winter in the great white north. ¡Olé!
- Peanut Butter Hot Dog Cookie
Dan Ibarra is blogging. ¡Si! Above: Via Dan Ibarra’s Peanut Butter Hot Dog Cookie, a post on the Misplaced Groceries project now available on Dan’s Flickr as well! A truly welcome new way to see into the world of Aesthetic Apparatus. Don’t miss his inspired Black Forest White Castle sketch.
- The Blue Masks
Michael Aberman’s inspired tangent. Above: MCAD student Michael cut out these felt masks for our GRD_3020 grupetto, and we gladly donned them toward the end of class the other day. Click for a larger image, I believe this was when Michael asked us to do a serious pose. Much more, soon. Wait, you ask our [...]
- Site M 011
abundance / desire Above: Visual notation by John Malinoski, 2009. Pen, marker.
- Frohe Ostern Redux
Advance greetings from Mutti. Above: In the mail yesterday, a lovely little drawing from home. Frohe Ostern, Mutti! (Last year’s card here.)
- autismo / diversamente
Facebook poster competition. Above: My entry for a Facebook poster contest sponsored by Sergio Olivotti of diversamente onlus, an Italian non-profit group. The Autism Poster Design Contest is an open group seeking to raise awareness of the issues surrounding autism and those it affects. (Submission deadline open through March 31, at 12PM CET.) In first [...]
- 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 [...]
- Bolivian Rug
Update aus dem Hause Brandt. Above: Detail of a Bolivian rug from Mutti, how apropos. Más información en breve.
- Geotypografika Twitter
Um abraço, Twitterati! From Geotypografika Flickr: Photo by Erik Brandt, 2006. Posters somewhere in Lisbon, Portugal. Anunciando: You can now follow updates for Geotypografika via Twitter here. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Above: Gumball, 1992 cover of The Damned classic, New Rose. Coming to you in both of your eyes, yo. Um abraço!
- Surrounded / Do Good Design on Flickr
David Berman hosts an open group. Above: Erik Brandt, 2008. Part of five prints in the Faculty Show last fall at MCAD, these experiments are now on David Berman’s Flickr Group, Do Good Design: Tell us your story. Special thanks to David for allowing free access and participation to all, I encourage all interested to [...]
- Elisabeth Workman
2009 SASE/Jerome Award Recipient Above: An unbelievable daytime photo by Elisabeth at the nearby MIA. Somehow perfect, this delayed announcement of her poetry award deserves this enlightened visitation. Mabrouk, liebe Bettina! Elisabeth shares the 2009 SASE/Jerome recognition with Heather Bouwman, Paula Cisewski, Michelle Matthees, Scott Muskin, and Ethan Rutherford. Congratulations to all. (Announcement via the [...]
- Site M 010
critical thinking Above: Visual notation by John Malinoski, 2009. Pen, marker.
- Geotypografika Interview 006: David Berman
“Don’t just do good design, do good!” 001 Take the Do Good Pledge. David B. Berman Designer/Strategist/Expert Speaker David Berman Communications Ottawa, Canada Editorial note: David’s new book is out and, thanks to him, in my hands. It is a fascinating and inspiring narrative that captures all of his well-known precision and passion. Too put [...]
- MCBA Letterpress Redux
On a typographic fiction tip. Above: An older print of mine from around 2001, slab-serifs make the world go around. Our GRD_5010 grupetto is heading for the MCBA letterpress studio today to try their hand at typographic experimentation, with an eye to produce more experiments for their own typographic fictions. Nun ja, ficciones typografika! Above: [...]
- Peter Iverson
New Poster for MCAD Comic Heads fundraiser. Above: MCAD student Peter Iverson’s latest and greatest, a hilarious call for a popular school event sponsored by the Comic Heads. Have a look at Peter’s personal website for more explorations in type and image. Many thanks for sharing, Peter!
- Ivel Rose Workman
1923-2009 Above: Ivel Rose Workman, who left our world on February 17, 2009. Ivel was Elisabeth’s grandmother, and originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. As you can see from this photograph (the lovely message from then six-year-old Aunt Lynne), she was and is beloved by all who knew her. The service is today in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. [...]
- Geotypografika on Flickr
Recent additions to the online collection. Above: Photo by Janice Brandt, part of the new Geotypografika Flickr collection just up today. These photos were taken in Kenya, Cameroon, and Malawi during the late 1960′s and early 70′s. Je ne parle français dans les jours. Un grand merci pour l’inspiration Mère!
- Boston Globe / Shepard Fairey Arrested
ICA Guest DJ goes down. Above: The man himself in a dated photograph from 2008, via a a tiny city. The Boston Globe reports that Fairey was arrested on two outstanding warrants while arriving at the ICA in Boston last night as a guest DJ. Story link on The Huffington Post.
- NYTimes / Poster Boy Arrested
NYC Street Artist goes down at opening. Above: Video of Poster Boy’s activities. Read the NYTimes article by Randy Kennedy for more information. Happarently, an event flyer was the tip-off to authorities. Somehow poetic? Free Poster Boy Now! (Flickr sets abound.)
- Site M 009
miracle, magic is Above: Visual notation by John Malinoski, 2009. Pen, marker.
- Studio 360 / Hassan Elahi
Tracking Science Above: Via die liebe Bettina, a live feed from Hasan Elahi’s Tracking Transience. Listen to the compelling report via Studio 360, We See Your Every Move. From the intro: “After someone reported Hasan Elahi as a terrorist, the artist began using the internet to clear his name. He posts every detail of his [...]
- CNN International / Global Responses
The world experiences a moment together. Above: Via CNN International, the oath having been taken, as witnessed in Kenya.
- Dance
Stevie will show us the way. Above: Stevie Wonder, Don’t You Worry ’bout A Thing. Did you know I speak, very, very fluent Spanish? Urbi et Orbi: Tonight we dance! Um beijo, um abraço para todo o mundo!
- When the red man can get ahead, man.
The Reverend Joseph Lowery, Inaugural Benediction January 20, 2009 God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, thou who has brought us thus far along the way, thou who has by thy might led us into the light, keep us forever in the path, we pray, lest our feet stray from the places, [...]
- Praise song for every hand-lettered sign…
Elizabeth Alexander, Inaugural Poem January 20, 2009 Praise song for the day. Each day we go about our business, walking past each other, catching each others’ eyes or not, about to speak or speaking. All about us is noise. All about us is noise and bramble, thorn and din, each one of our ancestors on [...]
- MLK Day 2009
Martin Luther King Holiday, January 19, 2009 Above: Found in MPLS on January 21, 2008, a copy of The Epoch Times, Chicago, IL. Estados Unidos. Below, text from last year’s MLK post, which accompanied the above image. Signs of the times, and on this day, surely we are moving forward at long last? After these [...]
- 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.
- Obama: “I love you back.”
CNN has footage from yesterday’s speech in Baltimore. Above: Via CNN, Obama responds to a call from the audience, “We love you, Obama!” with, “I love you back.” No reason to hold in any tears of joy now, listen to the crowd responding! Ja, how long we have waited to simply hear beautiful words again. [...]
- Peace for Gaza
A Palestinian Doctor’s tragedy shakes Israel. Above: From what I believe to be Al Jazeera footage (also covered here on CNN International), a horrifying reminder of the realities of our world. The anguished call is from a Palestinian doctor, well known on both sides as both a peace activist and a news source inside Gaza. [...]
- 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.
- Is it cold outside?
Deductive reasoning can assist a quick conclusion. Above: MPLS aktuell. Images from the INSIDE of our apartment building, at approximately 08:45 in the AM. Science tells us that metal conducts temperature variants very well, in this case, extreme cold. Coupled with a steamy radiator, the results can be quite beautiful. I love science. Above: Metal [...]
- Höpöhöpö Böks
Posted by Eiríkur Örn on January 15th, 2009. Above: Böks! From Iceland to Finland, just watch. Hup Eiríkur Örn! Öl! Köld! Gvöds!
- Poets Protest War in Gaza
From January 8th, 2009 Above: Israeli President Shimon Peres. Via die liebe Bettina, an Israeli poet group stages a moving protest outside of an event celebrating national poet Hayyim Bialik. They read from his poem, “On the Slaughter,” from 1903, a despairing voice. The first stanza via old poetry: Heaven, beg mercy for me! If [...]
- World Famous Design Junkies
Just one of Chris Burns’ block-rockin beats. Above: One of Chris‘ own photographs from the post, 2414 is Broken. The blog itself, World Famous Design Junkies, is described as an effort to find and share links about “the most excellent moments of genius from the greatest (and most undiscovered) design minds in the world before [...]
- 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 [...]
- Yossi Lemel
Haunting images. Above: Via the incomparable Israeli designer Yossi Lemel, a stunning image from an older new years greeting. His work is more relevant than ever. Make art not war.
- Elisabeth Workman / fourW 19 arrive enfin!
Things to do in the Green Zone Above: Fresh in the mail, my wife Elisabeth holding the new publication fourW nineteen, published by the Booranga Writers’ Centre in Waga Waga, New South Wales, Australia! Her recent poem, Things to do in the Green Zone, is included within this ambitious collection of contemporary international writing. Mabrouk! [...]
- Self Destructing Sticker
Via EROSIE Above: Super-cool sequence from EROSIE, thanks to Lindley from The Ones We Love for sharing this. Don’t forget her excellent new project, The Photographic Dictionary. Fightoh, Lindley!
- France 2 et vous?
Fascinating cultural challenges. Above: The standard bridge for advertising content on France 2 (Public Television) for many years now. Via The Times (UK), Charles Bremner describes an intriguing revolution in French television, following a controversial Sarkozy ban on advertising and commercials during the evening hours. A wee look inside the article: “This little jingle from [...]
- Terror Type
Quo vadis, Domine? Above: Leaflet from the IDF via The Sun (!), pictured in a heartbreaking report by Nick Parker on the tragedy of Gaza. Click on the image for a larger view, it is a warning for people to leave the area (accurate translations welcome). See map of the Gaza strip below courtesy of [...]
- Para Lelando / What’s Opera Doc
What’s Opera Doc: Looney Tunes classic. Here is Leland’s spear and magic helmet. Our friend is stronger than ever and can once again hunt wabbit. Viva Lelando!
- It will be so, my master.
Reid Miles for Life Above: Reid Miles album cover, 1961. Nostalgia? Yes, please. Follow this link to Vintage Vangaurd (JP) the most excellent Blue Note album cover resource ever?
- Die Neue Geotypografika Redux
Feb. 20, 2008 MCAD/AIGA Lecture Above: Copenhagen, Denmark. Kommentar: Here is a brief synopsis and extension of important issues from my lecture from Feb. 20, 2008. My my sincere thanks again to Tom Garrett, Design Chair at MCAD and the AIGA Minneapolis for allowing me this wonderful opportunity. I was most grateful for the generous [...]
- Sacre Vache / Ten Years of Printed Matter
Sumimasen, mina-san! Yo soy El Conejo. It’s not easy being green. Servus Freunde! Here I am pleased to show you some work starting from post-DVC days, Summer, 1998. Seuchz, no more old school days. By my outfit you can see I was a scientist. Wissenschaft. (Photo by John Dixon circa 1997) Summer 1998 Zirkel System [...]
- The Perfect Circle
Freehand Circle Drawing Champion Above: The Perfect Circle. Form as muscle memory, also, an ethereal moment as the blackboard dries.
- Geotypografika is one month old.
Irashai! Welcome to the Backstube… There is a test proof of the new poster on my homasote. The banner up top used to hang on our house in Bellefonte (we lived across the street from a little league baseball diamond). It worked. Type is Akzidenz Grotesk by the way. This? Well, I am Arial, pleasure [...]
- To the Original Fire Breathing Dragon
From the Flat File: Amelia Irwin, Beaver College Above: Amelia Irwin went on to Cranbrook, and to glory. Now she is in NYC. ¡Hola, Amelia!
- New Favicon fer’ Geotypografika
Accidental rabbit joins the circle of favicon icons. Lovely found rabbit enters the hallowed halls of the favicon (16×16). Lucky 007, wee version below. Kawaii!
- Lucky 007
Accidental Rabbit found on classroom floor yesterday. Above: Which then became the favicon. Check the Specimen page for other odd finds destined to live a long life in my flat files.
- MLK Day 2008
Martin Luther King Holiday, January 21, 2008 Above: From the Epoch Times, Chicago, IL. Estados Unidos. Signs of the times, and on this day, surely we are moving forward at long last? After these recent years, one can’t help but be caught up in the promise of these signs, both the Chinese characters carrying the [...]
- Onomatopee: Featured in Resources
Eindhoven based co-lab, founded by Remco van Bladeland and Freek Lomme In their own words: “Onomatopee is an Eindhoven and Amsterdam based publishing label for art publications and presentations, specializing in poetry, typography and sound art and dedicated to site specific, contextual projects.” I can still remember coming across these images for the first time, [...]