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Nineteeneightyfouria: Shepard Fairey Interview
Many regard Shepard Fairey as one of the godfathers of the modern urban art scene and he's widely known as one of the hardest working men in the business. His Obey Andre the Giant figure can be found all over the world, oftentimes in some surprising locales. Unique stencil, collage, photography and painting techniques have made him possibly the worlds most well-known street artist....
Many regard Shepard Fairey as one of the godfathers of the modern urban art scene and he's widely known as one of the hardest working men in the business. His Obey Andre the Giant figure can be found all over the world, oftentimes in some surprising locales. Unique stencil, collage, photography and painting techniques have made him possibly the worlds most well-known street artist....
Stratocruiser
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a blimp...no, it's the gorgeous, futuristic-looking Stratocrusier, currently in concept form by Tino Schaedler and Michael J. Brown. Calling it a "lifestyle zeppelin," the duo designed the white airship as the latest offering in luxury travel that refreshes passengers instead of leaving them dry, dehydrated and jet lagged, a consequence travelers have come to expect. The key...
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a blimp...no, it's the gorgeous, futuristic-looking Stratocrusier, currently in concept form by Tino Schaedler and Michael J. Brown. Calling it a "lifestyle zeppelin," the duo designed the white airship as the latest offering in luxury travel that refreshes passengers instead of leaving them dry, dehydrated and jet lagged, a consequence travelers have come to expect. The key...
Burt's Bees Natural Skincare for Men
As part of the masses hooked on the superior moisturizing and natural ingredients of Burt's Bees lip gloss, we were excited to learn about their new line of skincare designed for men. The collection includes bar and liquid soap, shaving cream, aftershave and a cologne. The cologne's subtle, warm scent, blending citruses and bergamot (i.e. Earl Grey) with woodsy scents for a result that's...
As part of the masses hooked on the superior moisturizing and natural ingredients of Burt's Bees lip gloss, we were excited to learn about their new line of skincare designed for men. The collection includes bar and liquid soap, shaving cream, aftershave and a cologne. The cologne's subtle, warm scent, blending citruses and bergamot (i.e. Earl Grey) with woodsy scents for a result that's...
Ice Cream
Phaidon has a knack for publishing massive overviews that inform, educate, become trusted resources for years to come, and—as is the case with their "cream" series on emerging artists—boast amazing packaging as well. The latest edition, Ice Cream, is no exception with its rainbow mylar cover that takes us back to our sticker collection days. Fortunately, what's inside the cover doesn't disappoint, including some...
Phaidon has a knack for publishing massive overviews that inform, educate, become trusted resources for years to come, and—as is the case with their "cream" series on emerging artists—boast amazing packaging as well. The latest edition, Ice Cream, is no exception with its rainbow mylar cover that takes us back to our sticker collection days. Fortunately, what's inside the cover doesn't disappoint, including some...
The Viva Caligula Game
While not as sexy as the 1979 quasi porno starring Malcolm McDowell and Peter O'Toole, the latest take on one of Rome's most notorious Emperors is ten times more satisfying. Viva Caligula is a flash game where you play as Caligula. Since the whole empire was so corrupt, the goal is to sadistically slash your way through the Roman populace, including woman and children....
While not as sexy as the 1979 quasi porno starring Malcolm McDowell and Peter O'Toole, the latest take on one of Rome's most notorious Emperors is ten times more satisfying. Viva Caligula is a flash game where you play as Caligula. Since the whole empire was so corrupt, the goal is to sadistically slash your way through the Roman populace, including woman and children....
2007 Tokyo Motor Show
The 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City from 26 October-11 November. In preparation, the big Japanese automakers have begun rolling out some of their futuristic concept cars. If it's any indication of what's to come, we're excited to see what else is in store. Here are our two favorites so far. More of a personal transportation...
The 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City from 26 October-11 November. In preparation, the big Japanese automakers have begun rolling out some of their futuristic concept cars. If it's any indication of what's to come, we're excited to see what else is in store. Here are our two favorites so far. More of a personal transportation...
Kacy Maddux: New Drawings
Kansas City artist Kacy Maddux, whose headless sketches in the University of Chicago Renaissance Society's "All My Pretty Corpses" exhibition caught a lot of attention in 2005, is to be featured again in the Windy City. This time her fine illustrations are to be featured in a solo exhibition at the Gescheidle gallery in downtown Chicago. These free-hand drawings appear to riff on the...
Kansas City artist Kacy Maddux, whose headless sketches in the University of Chicago Renaissance Society's "All My Pretty Corpses" exhibition caught a lot of attention in 2005, is to be featured again in the Windy City. This time her fine illustrations are to be featured in a solo exhibition at the Gescheidle gallery in downtown Chicago. These free-hand drawings appear to riff on the...
Oliso Frisper Vacuum Sealer
Bulky design, fussy mechanisms and the trickiness involved in resealing the bags offsets the glory of vacuum sealers' ability to keep our precious Roquefort, pineapples, mushrooms and the like at their freshest. In steps Oliso's Frisper Freshkeeper to the rescue. With its compact egg-shaped design, stupid simple operation and bags that open and reseal almost effortlessly, the Frisper solves all the problems of your...
Bulky design, fussy mechanisms and the trickiness involved in resealing the bags offsets the glory of vacuum sealers' ability to keep our precious Roquefort, pineapples, mushrooms and the like at their freshest. In steps Oliso's Frisper Freshkeeper to the rescue. With its compact egg-shaped design, stupid simple operation and bags that open and reseal almost effortlessly, the Frisper solves all the problems of your...
About Time
Dutch designer Buro Vormkrijgers' rotating concept clock "About Time" reveals the passing of time by rolling around your desk and telling time in one long continuous sentence. Vormkrijgers intends for the cone-shaped clock to subvert the minute-to-minute planning of today's over-booked lifestyles by simply telling you "It's about six o'clock" or "it's almost seven now." It's a similar concept to the approximated timing of...
Dutch designer Buro Vormkrijgers' rotating concept clock "About Time" reveals the passing of time by rolling around your desk and telling time in one long continuous sentence. Vormkrijgers intends for the cone-shaped clock to subvert the minute-to-minute planning of today's over-booked lifestyles by simply telling you "It's about six o'clock" or "it's almost seven now." It's a similar concept to the approximated timing of...
Interview with Amanda Levete
Size + Matter, it could be said, was one of the most viewed events of the London Design Festival last month. Two installations by two of the U.K.'s leading architects—both women—were placed outside the cultural hub that is the Southbank Centre that thousands of people walk by everyday. Urban Nebula by Zaha Hadid used pre-cast concrete to create a darkly dramatic public seating sculpture....
Size + Matter, it could be said, was one of the most viewed events of the London Design Festival last month. Two installations by two of the U.K.'s leading architects—both women—were placed outside the cultural hub that is the Southbank Centre that thousands of people walk by everyday. Urban Nebula by Zaha Hadid used pre-cast concrete to create a darkly dramatic public seating sculpture....
Black Kids
We haven't been this excited by a band in a long time. Florida's Black Kids have crept under—and now over—the radar through a demo and some serious internet buzz from NME and Pitchfork. Not only are they ridiculously good, they've also offered their four-song demo, Wizard of Ahhhs, for free on their MySpace page. Sweet....
We haven't been this excited by a band in a long time. Florida's Black Kids have crept under—and now over—the radar through a demo and some serious internet buzz from NME and Pitchfork. Not only are they ridiculously good, they've also offered their four-song demo, Wizard of Ahhhs, for free on their MySpace page. Sweet....
Nike+ Supersonic
We've always respected the way Nike maintains sport culture as one of their core values and their upcoming Supersonic race puts those values at the forefront of their marketing efforts by throwing a party requiring at least some athleticism to enter. If you think you're fast and quick—fast would be a 1k race, quick would be a 100m sprint—you'll need to be both in...
We've always respected the way Nike maintains sport culture as one of their core values and their upcoming Supersonic race puts those values at the forefront of their marketing efforts by throwing a party requiring at least some athleticism to enter. If you think you're fast and quick—fast would be a 1k race, quick would be a 100m sprint—you'll need to be both in...
AKA Tees
Even before Hot Topic pretty much ruined any kind of legit fandom, wearing a concert tee (unless is was a homemade "This is Not a Fugazi T-shirt" or Mr. Bungle's rare sort-of subtle masturbation celebration) was a sell out move. That's why we particularly appreciate U.K. t-shirt maker Worn By's AKA line of tees that pay homage to bands by referencing names they had...
Even before Hot Topic pretty much ruined any kind of legit fandom, wearing a concert tee (unless is was a homemade "This is Not a Fugazi T-shirt" or Mr. Bungle's rare sort-of subtle masturbation celebration) was a sell out move. That's why we particularly appreciate U.K. t-shirt maker Worn By's AKA line of tees that pay homage to bands by referencing names they had...
Joel Dugan: Ocea
This isn't the first time that Brooklyn-based artist Joel Dugan has been featured on Cool Hunting. In 2005, his nautically themed octopus tees were being sold to raise money for arts education for underprivileged schoolchildren. Dugan continues to be produce, elaborating and improving on the timeless maritime theme in what is his solo debut in the port city of San Francisco where the Iowa-born...
This isn't the first time that Brooklyn-based artist Joel Dugan has been featured on Cool Hunting. In 2005, his nautically themed octopus tees were being sold to raise money for arts education for underprivileged schoolchildren. Dugan continues to be produce, elaborating and improving on the timeless maritime theme in what is his solo debut in the port city of San Francisco where the Iowa-born...
Daub & Bauble Home and Body Products
We always love a product that takes a simple problem—in this case ugly, foul-smelling dish soap—and executes the solution to a T. Daub & Bauble’s new line of home and body products combine delicately scented natural soaps and lotions with exquisite package design. Featuring "honest ingredients" such as aloe vera, grapeseed oil, vitamin E, avocado and shea butter, the dish soaps, hand soaps, and...
We always love a product that takes a simple problem—in this case ugly, foul-smelling dish soap—and executes the solution to a T. Daub & Bauble’s new line of home and body products combine delicately scented natural soaps and lotions with exquisite package design. Featuring "honest ingredients" such as aloe vera, grapeseed oil, vitamin E, avocado and shea butter, the dish soaps, hand soaps, and...
Carved Lobster
This lobster sculpture is intricately carved out of cow bone in the Philippines. Delicately crafted hinges allow nearly all of its parts to move—an accurate representation that doubles as a unique piece of art. With excruciating attention to detail, it features all the textures and ridges of a real lobster. This 1.5 pounder will set you back a little more than the real thing,...
This lobster sculpture is intricately carved out of cow bone in the Philippines. Delicately crafted hinges allow nearly all of its parts to move—an accurate representation that doubles as a unique piece of art. With excruciating attention to detail, it features all the textures and ridges of a real lobster. This 1.5 pounder will set you back a little more than the real thing,...
Shaolin: Temple of Zen
Shaolin monks, the guardians of the "vehicle to zen," are the subject of talented and determined photographer Justin Guariglia's new book, Shaolin: Temple of Zen. Having once made the two-day trip from Beijing to the birthplace of Zen Buddhism, the Shaolin Temples of central China, where Guariglia shot the series, I know these images were not easy to get. Walking the grounds as a...
Shaolin monks, the guardians of the "vehicle to zen," are the subject of talented and determined photographer Justin Guariglia's new book, Shaolin: Temple of Zen. Having once made the two-day trip from Beijing to the birthplace of Zen Buddhism, the Shaolin Temples of central China, where Guariglia shot the series, I know these images were not easy to get. Walking the grounds as a...
Jackie Nickerson: Faith
Taking on the hidden world of Irish Catholicism, photographer Jackie Nickerson's latest body of work, called "Faith," visits the hallways, libraries, kitchens and dining rooms of Catholic institutions. Shot over two-and-a-half years, her resulting portraits of priests and nuns, architectural details and still-lifes (such as an image of the waste from communion wafers) are touched with intimacy and absurdity. The series offers a rare...
Taking on the hidden world of Irish Catholicism, photographer Jackie Nickerson's latest body of work, called "Faith," visits the hallways, libraries, kitchens and dining rooms of Catholic institutions. Shot over two-and-a-half years, her resulting portraits of priests and nuns, architectural details and still-lifes (such as an image of the waste from communion wafers) are touched with intimacy and absurdity. The series offers a rare...
Design: Intelligence Made Visible
A follow-up to a text originally drafted for the London Design Museum, Terence Conran and Stephen Bayley's new book Design: Intelligence Made Visible is a near encyclopedic reference of design since the Industrial Revolution. Prefaced by a history of design that touches on major influences, including the advent of branding, Colt's "Navy" revolver, William Morris' influence and the role of the U.S., the rest of...
A follow-up to a text originally drafted for the London Design Museum, Terence Conran and Stephen Bayley's new book Design: Intelligence Made Visible is a near encyclopedic reference of design since the Industrial Revolution. Prefaced by a history of design that touches on major influences, including the advent of branding, Colt's "Navy" revolver, William Morris' influence and the role of the U.S., the rest of...
Maison & Objet Fall 2007: Atypyk and Laurence Brabant
At the recent Maison & Objet in Paris we visited an old favorite, the irreverently clever design duo Atypyk, and met Laurence Brabant, a new favorite who designs exclusively in borosilicate (Pyrex) glass. While the two work in entirely different mediums, they each explain their humorous approach and how they make everyday objects into conceptual forms that still retain their function. Also on Cool...
At the recent Maison & Objet in Paris we visited an old favorite, the irreverently clever design duo Atypyk, and met Laurence Brabant, a new favorite who designs exclusively in borosilicate (Pyrex) glass. While the two work in entirely different mediums, they each explain their humorous approach and how they make everyday objects into conceptual forms that still retain their function. Also on Cool...
Rockwell T-Shirts
Rising from the underground ranks, Amsterdam-based artist Parra Rockwell's new tees are the latest proof of his current spot in the limelight. The shirts feature the same bright, unusual palette that made top companies like Nike and Volkswagen hire him, also landing the rising artist gallery shows in recent years. In fact, Rockwell's first NYC show this past summer at Reed Space was a...
Rising from the underground ranks, Amsterdam-based artist Parra Rockwell's new tees are the latest proof of his current spot in the limelight. The shirts feature the same bright, unusual palette that made top companies like Nike and Volkswagen hire him, also landing the rising artist gallery shows in recent years. In fact, Rockwell's first NYC show this past summer at Reed Space was a...
Pure Cocoa Collection Shots
If you're looking for a way to get a calorie-free chocolate fix, Pure Inventions makes a line of supplements that packs all the antioxidant benefits of chocolate into a couple droppers full of liquid. Made using their proprietary blend of cocoa extract and powder and sweetened with Lo Han fruit, the collection includes three flavors (plain, vanilla and mint) which can be added to...
If you're looking for a way to get a calorie-free chocolate fix, Pure Inventions makes a line of supplements that packs all the antioxidant benefits of chocolate into a couple droppers full of liquid. Made using their proprietary blend of cocoa extract and powder and sweetened with Lo Han fruit, the collection includes three flavors (plain, vanilla and mint) which can be added to...
Jill Greenberg: Ursine
The latest subject to get photographer Jill Greenberg's black-belt photoshop treatment are members of the Ursidae family. Known for her images of crying babies and more recently for her portraits of monkeys, the bear series continues to explore themes of humanity, emotion and duality seen in her previous work. Like with her other subjects, the bears express a range of often contradictory feelings, running...
The latest subject to get photographer Jill Greenberg's black-belt photoshop treatment are members of the Ursidae family. Known for her images of crying babies and more recently for her portraits of monkeys, the bear series continues to explore themes of humanity, emotion and duality seen in her previous work. Like with her other subjects, the bears express a range of often contradictory feelings, running...
Elektroon Electric Bike
Giving mopeds of yore a new look and an energy boost, Citydoo's Elektroon relies on pedal power to get up to speed before the electric engine kicks in. But once it does, it can hit speeds up to 40 mph and the battery will keep it going for about 80 miles. To recharge, the bike plugs into a standard outlet and six hours later,...
Giving mopeds of yore a new look and an energy boost, Citydoo's Elektroon relies on pedal power to get up to speed before the electric engine kicks in. But once it does, it can hit speeds up to 40 mph and the battery will keep it going for about 80 miles. To recharge, the bike plugs into a standard outlet and six hours later,...
Piezoelectric Concept Backpack
Capitalizing on the friction and heat created by walking, running and even just wearing jeans, engineers from Michigan Technological University, Arizona State University and NanoSonic Inc. devised a way to use this type of generated energy in a concept backpack that can charge portable electronic devices, like iPods and mobile phones. Shoulder straps made of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), a strong, flexible material that feels...
Capitalizing on the friction and heat created by walking, running and even just wearing jeans, engineers from Michigan Technological University, Arizona State University and NanoSonic Inc. devised a way to use this type of generated energy in a concept backpack that can charge portable electronic devices, like iPods and mobile phones. Shoulder straps made of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), a strong, flexible material that feels...
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