Cool Hunting
| 16 August 2007view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
Peace Under Fire Jewelry
by Ami Kealoha
DUMBO-based designer Brian Crumley's jewelry collection, "Peace Under Fire," was inspired by the "futility of the peace sign," as well as "a reaction to the glamorization and ubiquity of guns, knives, and the such in our culture," he says. Hence, the "Knot a Rifle" pin he created as a part of the latest five-piece collection. Made from sterling with gunmetal plating, the subtle embellishments say it all—with a knotted gun barrel and an alarming red crystal drop, representative of blood. Peace-loving and powerful? He shoots. He scores. Read more…
by Loryn Hatch
The Tammy Faye Necklace
by Ami Kealoha
An homage to the world's most well-known mascara user, Portland artist/designer Stephanie Simek's Tammy Faye Necklace uses real human hair and sterling silver. It's an unusual and delicate piece of jewelry that, alternatively, has the calm look of sleep. Versions with freshwater pearls (pictured) or beads suggest faux tears, lending an emo feel. Available from artez'n starting at $30. You can also contact the designer directly (Stephanie [at] StephanieSimek [dot] com) to inquire about a double eyelash necklace.
VisVim x DSM
by Tim Yu
In the second line of products from a project between F.I.L. (the VisVim Store) and the Dover Street Market (DSM) we get more of what we love from both—high quality materials used with simple, stylish and subtle details. Made of elk leather, the sneakers feature a silver diamond pattern on the back seam, while the shirt is patched together for a unique look. Sold only at DSM and F.I.L. in Tokyo, they're rumored to be available 18 August 2007.
The Reel New York Film Festival
by Wendy Dembo
I recently started watching "The Reel New York Film Festival," a show highlighting experimental works, shorts, documentaries, animated shorts and narratives made by New Yorkers and/or about New Yorkers on local cable.
Now in its twelfth season, tonight's program features several shorts including Jane Nisselson’s “Electromagnetic Spectrum,” which—in the tradition of the Eames science films—communicates a basic science phenomena via an apparently non-scientific situation. Nisselson uses a ping-pong match to symbolically convey a visceral sense of the force as its energy increases. Pat Irwin (of the B52s) soundtrack is an essential part of the narrative as it moves the viewer through the spectrum.
If you live in NYC, catch it on Channel 13, Thursday evenings at 10pm through 30 August 2007. Otherwise, you can watch trailers on their site.
Wolfgang Tillmans: Manual
by Jonah Samson
Manual, the newest monograph from London-based photographer Wolfgang Tillmans, is massive at just over 430 pages. Monumental in size as well as content, it's the most comprehensive view of the artist's work to date and features many previously unpublished works from the past five years.
Tillmans, who won the prestigious Turner Prize in 2000, uses the edition to highlight his own experimental approach to photography. He combines photographs with paintings, texts and newspaper articles. Also offering insight into his process, the book shows how the artist displays pictures on long tables in his studio while he preparing for an exhibition or a publication. See more images here.
Copies are available through Amazon, Photoeye and other fine booksellers.
Injury
by Lost At E Minor
Inspired by Fight Club, the "Sabouter" collection by Australian independent label Injury presents 80 pieces of mischievous vests, deep v-neck tees and trousers to arouse the gangster within during Spring/Summer 07/08. Perfect for those who prefer the odd misadventure after the sun goes down.
