Maison & Objet 2009 : Artemide x Ross LOVEGROVE

pretty fly fish mosaic by artist Shirin Sahba

slip cast ceramic versions of everyday objects like toasters and shoes, hand painted with retro style imagery that play off of female stereotypes by artist Shalene Valenzuela

Curio Wall Paper has a limited edition artist series! Here is Camille Rose Garcia's addition! I want it!

Artist/illustrator Annabelle Hartmann is showing a series of shrines dedicated to childhood memories in East London.

Wallpaper - from the 18th century to the 1970s. Images from a new exhibition at the Whitworth Art Gallery, University of Manchester

Australian artist Timothy Horn's exhibition 'Bitter Suite' at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. “Mother-Load,” shown here, is a child-size Cinderella carriage encrusted in crystallized rock sugar..

Pop culture artist Dan Lydersen wrapped the 7 Deadly Sins around Edward Scissorhands…

Artist Dan May's new show, "The Nature of Things to Come" opening September 5th, once again elicits squeals of "Awe!" and prolonged gazing.

Once again a fantastic new Arkitip issue, this time a collaboration with artist Steven Harrington. Packaging and content are spectacular.

An experimental film anticipating a future where a major corporation has developed an unique software, based on organic virtual reality.

New collection of artwork - TALKTOSAM.COM.
Must see.

30 limited edition hand-painted and adorned 'nestkeepers' by artist Blaine Fontana. After 3 years, he has just completed the collection and they each are now available for sale.

What are your artifacts? What objects do you carry with you each day? Photographer Francois Robert lays them out on the table for us all to see, and it's an interestingly intimate peep-show.

AMY CASEY "Flexible Bridges" new paintings
being exhibited in her Solo Show "Uncertain Times" at ZG GALLERY, Chicago. Artist Reception, Friday September 11, 2009 5-8 runs through October 2009

“Head #01″ is an animated sculpture / installation by the artist Carl Krull. It is the first in what is intended to become a whole “family” of heads.

TapTapTap the iPhone app designers have an incredible article discussing the evolution of their collaborative digital work flow ~ great read!

Fish in the Sky installation by the NOTHING dESIGN GROUP. The flying Dutch herring appear to be swimming in the ocean sky, along with the tinkling of wind-bells filling the city streets of Amsterdam.

ART & COPY is a powerful new film about advertising and inspiration. Directed by Doug Pray, it reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time.

Jewellery for earplugs to wear during concerts or along loud streets. Stylish usefull concept. designed by a french girl Emilie Voirin.

Diana Al-Hadid, Tower of Infinite Problems

Designed and illustrated by the very famous Yuko Shimizu. She is a freelance illustrator based in New York City and an illustration instructor at School of Visual Arts.

Table linen Pantheon gold by Studio Job woven in the Dutch Textile museum. The pattern includes animals, airplanes and fantasy symbols. Finest quality damask set with artistic modern design will look great at any festive dinner table.

Chris Anthony is an artist/photographer currently living in Los Angeles. His Venice series features a variety of suited beings whose purpose and function are unknown.

Freya's Cabin by Studio Weave in the Northumbrian wilderness of Kielder Water is inspired by the love story between Freya and Robin...

Dubbed “The Shard”, also known as the London Bridge Tower, is a skyscraper that will stretch the imagination an astounding 1017ft tall when construction is completed in 2012.

Artist/designer, Leif Podhajsky, has a strange, yet compelling nature to his mixed media work. Implementing a cut-and-paste collage aspect into his geometrically inspired backdrops, Leif achieves an oh-so familiar look, with added flare.

The Wounded Artist Project supplies beginner drawing kits to wounded soldiers to help occupy their time while healing. They need donations!

60 Foot Mural by Pixel.Tron & Karl Addison - two Seattle based artist. Squid VS. Whale Release Party August 29th @ The Twilight Exit - 6PM

Is resin the new vinyl?By using resin artists are now able to create their own small run of art toys. Golden Delicious pictured is limited to just 5.

Birds in flight series by ceramic artist, Jenny Hager. Her works features porcelain and earthenware pottery, incorporating printmaking.

Artists were asked to submit a playing card as part of the Shelter Awareness campaign in the UK. The chosen card becomes part of an exhibition with Damien Hirst, D*Face, Douglas Gordon and many more.

Commercial building ’Textil’ in Serbia by Studio NEO Arhitekti. One of the nominees in MIES ARCH competition.

The EyeWriter is a new device that allows artists with paralysis to draw using only their eyes and a special software.

Impressive 'Paint Drop Sculptures ' by artist Chris Dorosz.

The Lost Art of Type Spec-ing

Stunning artwork using flamingo graphics by Cassandra C.Jones.

Out of creative inspiration (and to quit smoking), this artist Patrik Bundeli transforms ping-pong balls into fine art.

FEATURED826LA and the Echo Park Time Travel Mart are proud to premiere the second collection of original time travel themed posters designed by Los Angeles-based artist, Amy Martin.

Each poster promotes a civic message for good citizenship in the far past or distant future, transforming the predictable aesthetic of the WPA poster with ironic sloganeering such as "Fire Good...But Also Bad" and "Robots! Clean Your Drives Daily", coupled with clean, retro graphic design. They are on sale now for PRE-ORDER (shipping starts on September 14th) at http://www.826la.org/store-sundries/#time-travel-posters

Each poster is $19.99, or you can buy a set of 4 for $69.99. All proceeds go to 826LA, a nonprofit dedicated to helping students 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Last year's popular Time Travel Posters raised over $30,000 for 826LA's programs.

Purchase them in person, and meet the artist at The Echo Park Time Travel Mart at 1714 W. Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles, CA 90026. 826LA and Stories Books and Cafe will be hosting an open house with music, art, food, and drinkon September 12th at 7:30 p.m.

You can find preview images at the end of this email, and you can click on each for a larger version. If you'd like more information, please visit www.826la.org or contact christina@826la.org. For more information about Amy or to contact her, click here: http://design-book.blogspot.com/

Brain Patter skate decks by Emilio Garcia and Arts Projekt

Parking Lot Art Show 2! Coming to LA tomorrow ~ artists showing inside trucks at the Cafe Stella Parking Lot

Chicago designer, Garrett EB Smith, repurposes a faucet ball valve as a Dreidel for Delta® faucet's Designers of Tomorrow Contest.

Custom skull Vans slip-ons with inter-changeable tongues from Toronto artist, Dan Springer

The Waterpod is moving around NY, between the East River and the Hudson, showcasing artworks, performances and such.

An interview with Veronica Hebard, artist and co-founder of the new Robo Picto Art Market.