Valerie Morignat Underwater Photographer, is also a film director and an artist.

Illustrative greatness from Cultural Urge!

VIDEOArtist Bryan Jackson creates GAZE, the first in a series of stunning shorts. Watch the experience of self-discovery and the transformation through eyewear featuring a scale model of l.a.Eyeworks' LA flagship store on Beverly Blvd!

An inverted periscope is part of the wonderful square renewal of the Célestins Square in Lyon, that includes also vivid greenery, a pool fountain, wood flooring, and an underground parking.

The view through the periscope is puzzling…

…and we could not help but go seven floors downstairs to see a moving sculpture in action.
Place designed by: Michel Desvignes
Parking designed by: Jean-Michel Wilemotte with Michel Targe, architects - Daniel Buren, artist
Year: 1995
Visited: April 2009
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Spanish photographer Jesús Madriñán turn his models into mannequins, showing them under an artificial human sensation, without feelings, like if they were living in a eternal melancholy.

But it's not just her tail that's curly. Elizabeth is a queen of her species - a rare Austrian Mangalitza Gilt - and one of only a handful to thrive in Britain. This is the real deal, no photoshop involved!

A interesting article exploring modern-day branding, or the lack there-of, while discussing what works and what doesn't.

A new in-depth conversation with Kidrobot founder, Paul Budnitz. He highlights current, ongoing and future artist, fashion and studio collaborations, as well as gives insight into his thoughts on where art intersects with everyday culture...

Fantastic illustrations by finnish artist Tuomas Ikonen.

A mesmerizing eucalyptus leaf collage by Australian visual artist Janine Mackintosh.

concept artist Michae Marcovici collected credit card data of 100 persons in the web and sent them his book "how I used your credit card to pay for this book online" for 9,90 USD

Vector Portraits is a series of drive-by photography by Andrew Bush on display now at the Yossi Milo Gallery.

Interview with CG artist Alex Roman.

One of the many unique photographs taken from this talented photographer. John Carl brings a fresh perspective to both photography and video, sometimes even combining the two to achieve artistic masterpieces. Be sure to watch!

New art project by visiting German artist Ines Tartler - turning your car into a piece of art while you shop at Britomart, NZ.

An recreation of R. Crumb's Cheap Thrills cover only with Muppets and Muppet references. A part of the "Muppet Rawk" group artshow at the Ouch My Eye Gallery in Seattle.

Some of the most amazing medical animation and illustration work from the best artists in the space - check out the portfolio of the Association of Medical Illustrators.

Artist Riki Takaoka draws or paints what he eats every day. [Editor's Note: i wonder if this makes one pick what they eat even MORE carefully...]

Flawless logo design by young Julien Castanié for the "French Union of Arts and Artists"

When searching for something, anything... I'll always go back to the "Artist series" by Hillman Curtis : Paula Scher, Milton Glaser, Mark Romanek, Lawrence Weiner... So much to watch, listen, learn, remember, do.

Black and white photography has always seemed to captivate me. With Stephan Opitz behind the camera, its a different story.

-the raw and unfinished quality of Florian Nicolle's artwork is just really attractive and beautiful, this series is realized on skateboard.

An extensive preview of The New Yorker exhibition at V1 Gallery. New York's finest artists are exhibiting at the gallery, and the show was curated by Todd James.

Artist David Foox of Colorado's Vinyl Organ Donor dolls were inspired by his Uncle's double lung transplant. There are 9 types of organs and 24 variations, see all of them here.

FEATUREDGallery 1988 SF's Beyond the Pages has artists reinterpreting children's books like you've never seen before ~ Roald Dahl, Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, and more!!! Really beautiful show

Feminine and floral, art by Eriko Hata.

An article by the NY Times on the redesign of the highway sign font.

Francois Blanciak's proposal for the Taipei Performing Arts Center competition is as simple as stacked pebbles.

Amazing modern gamer fossils by Christopher Locke

Whimsical artwork by Arlene Sy

la Guaka is an online gallery (in spanish) with pins/badges designed for very important illustrators, photographers and artists like Catalina Estrada, Leo Espinosa, Azul de Corso and more...

Tokyo Design Festa Gallery - A unique gallery with 29 individual spaces for artists to showcase their work - and free for the public!

Amazing new drawings from Bec Crockett, Volcom artist Luke Morrell, Surf legend Caspian De looze and more on show in Sydney.

wonderful nytimes article on social insects and slideshow on ants. including pics of some of the more unusual species.

Bradly Brown: A multimedia artist in the truest sense of the word. This site shows a veritable mixture of a working relationship between art, design, photography, and video. Hard to believe it's just one guy creating all of this.

Work of Artist Dan Gregoras, Art Director and Lead Technical Director for 1stAvemachine.

floorlamp by zaha hadid, genesy for artemide

Hreinn Fridfinnsson makes awesome conceptual art.

Selected large scale sculptural installations using various fabrics by artist Craig Fisher.

The Georgica House by Bates Masi architects is a monochromatic cube shaped home with great white blank interior spaces. The walls were left blank at the request of the homeowners to make it seem like a gallery for their artwork collection.

Wonderful hand made screen prints from Early Griffin. Designed by various artists and printed in small quantities - Giant Bear in a Tiny Villiage is by Edinburgh based artist Lizzie Stewart.

MOS architects and Tobias Putrih have created a precarious and beautiful installation at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art - with the help of some advanced scripting

Alexander McQueen's newest skull scarf is actually a photo of the Earth, altered to look like a skull. Is this a new kind of eco thriller?

Sneak preview of some of the beautiful Swiss poster designs that will come to London's Artifiche gallery in May.

Roxy Paine's Maelstrom is a gleaming arboreal spawl at the Cantor Roof Garden on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Archann is the creative showcase of a 26 year old Self developed Artist , Multi-disciplinary Designer and Illustrator, Archan Nair.

Equipment for electronic music artists to use on stage and beyond.

If you're one of those people who loves the artistic idea behind the music group, Gorillaz, you're going to want to watch this 91-minute documentary tracking the history of the most successful animated band ever.

Wonderful new ladies’ toilets at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London feature this geometric pattern by Swiss artist Felice Varini that can only be fully seen in the basin mirror.

A great little animated movie has been produced by UK character artist James Jarvis for Nike running [Editor's Note - brilliantly done!]

Adidas commissioned a series of ‘barbershop’ artworks that honour their galaxy of stars like Gerrard, Messi, Kaka and Pienaar.

I wish I owned EVERY ONE of these. the Vader Project in Pittsburgh.

HAPPY EARTH DAY! NEW affordable letterpress artwork by Night Owl Paper Goods. 6" x 6" backed with sustainably harvested wood. Quite a lovely way to brighten up a desk!

Interview with artist Andrew Logan - organiser of Alternative Miss World in London.

New work from Pomme Chan. Beautiful.

very inspiring artwork by Pál from Latvia

Australian artist Paul Davies creates beautiful, wistful paintings of modernist houses and has a new exhibition opening soon.

Finally an alternative to the tree based paper bag! The new stylish flax-viscose bag called 60Bags!

L.E.FT + Studio hp AS designed an interesting vertical landscape project in Holmestrand, Norway, an elevator articulating several programatic pieces to connect the old part of the city with the new one.

The 43rd edition of Art Cologne, which runs from April 22 through 26, is the first under the director Daniel Hug. Here are some works from the fair.

Artist duo Kai & Sunny designed the UNKLE Mix CD for the McQ by Alexander McQueen A/W 2009 Collection.

Ron English comes to London and its an especially interesting exhibition, as the artist was inspired by works of Picasso, interpreting them in his own personal way.

In my opinion, Audrey Kawasaki is one of the best artists in our modern era. Many of us have had the privilege of viewing her beautiful paintings. Here we take a look at her art on another canvas, the human body as Tattoos!

The recession's effect on art. Here is a running roundup of layoffs, budget reductions, exhibition cancellations, deaccessions, admission increases, and closings caused by the economic downturn.

Streetegists warned! The outdoor business card dispensers Walkcard will let pedestrians remember your shop by easily picking up your card. Barcelona collection by Serra&delaRocha for Walkcard.

Typographic artist Niels 'Shoe' Meulman has a thing for traditional silk scarves, also known as carrés. Though maybe not apparent at first glance, a detailed look reveals the designer’s roots in graffiti and anarchy.

The Symba is the Honda Super Cub scooter reincarnated. It will hit the streets with its 100cc 4-stroke engine and 4-speed semi-automatic transmission in early May. Scooter fans rejoice!

The lovely work of Jonas Löfgren (aka Bildmekanik), a 29 year old artist from Sweden.

Christopher Pope’s artworks capture delightfully intimate encounters with shy and elusive subjects, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer.

"Rabbits" is a new series by artist Zoe Williams. The trophy heads will be part of an Earth Day Exhibition this month at the Lower Eastside Girls Club's Art + Community Gallery in New York, NY. Reception 6-9pm on Earth Day!

An interview with artist & illustrator Nathan Jurevicius about his work, vinyl toys and the recently launched Scarygirl browser game...

An interview with Finnish artist & illustrator Janine Rewell.

“... A set of modernist re-workings of classic album covers, where the album title has been distilled into a simple little black and white pictogram which acts as the artwork.. “

FEATUREDLovely look at artist, Florence Deygas, at work! Awesome collaboration pieces for Veuve Clicquot!

JaipurKnee Project - $20 artificial knee for patients in the developing world out of stanford

Los Angeles photographer Theo Jemison. Crisp & Clear shots from all over the world. Artists, Musicians, Fashion and Travel... this guy gets it done.

VIDEO1 week shown in under 3 minutes! Artist / Designer Facundo Poj presents the complete process, from concept to completion of the "Aztec Seat & Wine Rack" Prototype in bamboo.

The work of Spanish graffiti artist Sir X

For his latest poster based on the theme Democracy, Johnny Kelly created a super-detailed paper sculpture of the human head as a giant machine, and then photographed it.

“The Geography of Buzz.” - mining photos from Getty Images that chronicled parties, etc on both coasts for a year, beginning in March 2006. The maps show the density of different types of cultural events in New York and Los Angeles.

Biografías, created by artist Alicia Martín using 5000 books.

Cool watercolor and digital art featuring robots and other unusual subjects, by artist Nancy Dorsner.

"Under the Knife": an exhibition exploring the art of cutting (through May 10, 2009.) Using saws, lasers, Xacto knives and scissors, the twelve exhibiting artists employ a variety of media to sculpt, paint, and draw with cut lines and forms.

Photographer Peter Funch composites multiple shots of people from around NYC into clever photos.

Emily Valentine's otherworldly feathered dogs. The artist uses the feathers of the Indian Mynah bird, a registered pest, to create these amazing animals.

Leandro Erlich's magical swimming pool, in which people can walk and breath, is on view at PS1 until October.

Check out EL MAC's amazing artwork on canvas, walls and much more.

Slovenian artist Franc Grom displays his drilled Easter eggs in Vrhnika, Slovenia April 9, 2009. From the always amazing Big Picture.

“Money” campaign by chilean art group “El Grifo” stamping in bills, “Warning: money can cause addiction”.

Playing on phosphorus canvas. Experimental art by artist Morfai.

An interview with spanish artist Borja Bonaque.

Jen Bekman Gallery is pleased to present Ruins, an exhibition of twelve platinum-palladium prints by photographer Beth Dow.

Here’s how the idea works: The site is designed to appeal to IT Managers who have an IT Horror story to share, the best horror story will be hand drawn in comic fashion by award winning artist Katie Houghton-Ward which will be signed and framed.

Codex Seraphinianus by Italian artist Luigi Serafini is a window on a bizarre fantasy world. Numerous illustrations that borrow from the modern age but veer into the extremely unusual.

This weekend (11th-12th): NYC Anarchist book fair. lots of cool artists, books, lectures and workshops. totally worth checking out!!!

SNOWBLINDED x ARTCRANK. Drop Sequence is an 18" x 24" screenprint and will be available at the ARTCRANK(in Denver) for $30. Also available at Snowblinded.com on Saturday, April 11th at 12pm Mountain Time.

The Easter Bunnies arrive early! In the shape of these delicious new cushions from artist Catalina Estrada. Bunnies is just one of three designs of Limited Edition cushions from Catalina - with just 250 of each available.

And getting eaten up quicker than chocolate eggs!

Upwell created a really fun, simple, practical solution for the mobile sketch artist. I can never find my pen when i need it, and this design works for almost every pen i use!

Jeremy Sigler interviews artist James Welling. "My work might be somewhat different from the "Pictures" generation artists, but I think we all grappled with the need to rethink the expressive possibilities of artmaking."

"Fire Tagging" is a new form of graffiti where NYC artists scrawl their signature in lighter fluid, then set it aflame in controlled, approved environments (read: lots of water nearby).

Artist Yulia Brodskaya's very interesting style of traditional paper filigree - the art of paper rolling to create images

Australian artist Lizzie Buckmaster Dove takes a knife to book pages, photos and paper to create gorgeous artwork about the country's landscape and history.

Last week Gallery 1988 opened their latest thematic endeavor, Idiot Box, featuring all television-flavored artwork.

Chikuno Cube: Natural Bamboo Air Freshener. The bamboo and coal cube renews itself in the sun and can deodorize just about anywhere with no chemicals or artificial scents.

Printastic is a new online printshop based in Barcelona with a great selection of work from illustrators and artists around the World. Happiness for your walls while you support the production of Bendito Machine series.

Limited Editions/Artist Collaborations for a low Bamboo table with a funky name: Chaboooo !

Hiroshi Sugimoto thinks that a good photographer always has to be part scientist. He gave ARTINFO an exclusive preview of his latest experimental work.

Matt Lively is an amazing artist who is currently working on more sculptural representations of his paintings.

Very cool Vancouver artist Atomos does mini art.

The Twilight DVD launches in the UK with an ad campaign 'Eye-verts'. Worn by striking male models who will hit the streets and give girls the eye, revealing details of the DVD painted onto Twilight-inspired gold contacts.

10 new projects, including work for Invisible Children, Rich Soil, and Computer Arts. New print for sale at http://www.npandco.com as well

Melissa Haslam's gorgeously eery paintings of girls in nature with creatures...

Art Lebedev takes on the problem: Turn the coat of arms of Moscow into a party accessory. Solution: Georgius is designed to depict Saint George with a spear that can pierce through anything, from fruit to canape.

Jaz Harold makes beautiful, haunting illustrations

the Amsterdam RealTime Project by the Waag Society - mapping Amsterdam not by literal streets but by the movement of it's inhabitants.

Sydney artist Lisa Tilse turns Easter eggs into portable little chalkboards.

Sculpted from a brown clay with a terra cotta color this is the American Sign language symbol for the word TELL. Artist/Crafter Judith Eloise Hooper uses her hands to create these wonderful hands of art.

An interview with Matthew Curry, artist, designer and Grammy nominee.

Artist Pamela Sunday's sculptures evoke sea monsters, asteroids, seeds and all forms of nature.

Caparo’s T1 model reverts back to its roots by taking its racecar designed machine for the streets back to where it really belongs - the track.

Parisian artist André worked with Krink on the limited edition Squeeze Markers.

HUMANS BEWARE I.W.G. Custom Art Show
Friday, April 10, 2009 from 6pm - 10pm
Rocketworld - 660 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Check out 80+ artist customizing Vinyl Toys

Sharpener RING,
the luxury tool for architects, designers, artists, ilustrators,etc.
Design by Ignacio Pilotto

The well respected + loved family run graphic design trade publication, Communcation Arts magazine, celebrates their 50th anniversary. Through the years the publication has observed vast changes in the industry, challenges...

Extremely spaced out video for 'Gifted' the new track by electro artist N.A.S.A. (featuring Kanye West, Santogold & Lykke Li).

The "99 Feelings Project" is a collection of 99 babuska-like ceramics reflecting the self-portrait of a Belgian artist. Very simple and well done and they're for sale on Etsy!

New "treehouse" wine racks by Craig Anczelowitz made from farmed mangowood for company United Arts based in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Sam Bompas, left, and Harry Parr, two young products of Eton and University College, London, have quickly become England's leading jelly artists, or as they call themselves, jelly mongers.

VIDEOThe making of NIN's "Closer" video is fascinating. Several visuals were lifted from other artists, including Joel-Peter Witkin, Man Ray, The Brothers Quay, and Francis Bacon. Good artists borrow, great artists steal.

The Presidio Motel in Santa Barbara is the best bed in town. Each room decorated by a local artist, with free loaner bikes for guests to go cruise the beach and taco stands, and all starting for $69/night!

deep in the heart of texas lies the town of marfa: a commune of artists and designers decamped from around the world... ie: donald judd. the latest design/art/passion project is the thunderbird hotel, 24 rooms, minimal decor, luxury comforts and a pool. what else can you hope for?

A site-specific installation at the Brooklyn Museum asks us to reconsider an unlikely material, matte black masking tape, which she uses in such quantities that she has it custom made in a variety of widths.

Amazing Collages made from thousands of cut out photos by artist Adrian Kenyon representing the crazy world we live in.

Scott Kirsner gathered a collection of thirty interviews with visual artists, magicians, animators, documentary filmmakers, musicians, writers, and those who pioneered new ways to build a creative career online (and off).

The new Ray-Ban ad campaign might look like it was photoshopped, but the models were hand painted by makeup artists to look like that! Never Hide behind Photoshop!

Tadaomi Shibuya's use of straight lines and shadows transcends into some really original artwork. He creates a perfect sense of balance with his geometric patterns.

Loving the fire extinguishers by artist KR for his new Melbourne show at Don't Come Gallery.

Die Hard, 8 mile and 24 re-imagined in a French New Wave style as Dial Hard, 8 Kilometre, and Vingt-Quatre Heures. Produced by Stella Artois

A great romantic animated trailer for the 11th edition of Far East Film Festival (April 24 - May 2 2009)! The artist Spela Cadez let Western and Eastern cultures tenderly meet...

The Fontana Arte Tour Table by Gae Aulenti.

Australian artist Victoria Reichelt makes photo-realistic "portraits" of people by painting their bookshelves.

An interview with artist Ann Toebbe.

This beautiful, simple, art exhibition in Second Life will play havoc with your first person perspective.

Artist Ara Peterson creates wicked 3-dimensional optical illusions utilizing repetition in colors and patterns.