January 2008
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Underground Artist - literally.
Zezao, grafitti artist based in Sao Paulo, Brazil heads underground to create his artwork. He walks through the sewers of the city in search of just the right spot for his paintings - organic, art nouveau swirls. You can see a slide show of him at work here.
Zezao is just one of a cadre of street artists in a Brazilian scene that has really blossomed in the last couple decades. So very...
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Breathing Easier
Bel Air - In collaboration with David Edwards, Harvard University, 2007
Mathieu Lehanneur has taken plants proven to filter out toxins emitted by manufactured products and give off fresh air. Besides being highly functional, these space-age looking air filters are beautiful.
Taking the concept a step further, Lehanneur has created quick-eat restaurants around Paris called Flood which have...
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Classic Kiddie Record Artwork
“Kiddie Records Weekly began in 2005 as a one year project devoted to the golden age of children’s records. This period spanned from the mid forties through the early fifties and produced a wealth of all-time classics. Many of these recordings were extravagant Hollywood productions on major record labels and featured big time celebrities and composers. Over the years, these...
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The Little Friends of Printmaking
Check out the work of kick-butt Milwaukee print shop, The Little Friends of Printmaking. Much of their work is for sale. Outstanding prints, t-shirts and buttons are all available from their shop.
— Anthony P. Munoz apmunoz.com
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Art Nouveau Wall Graphics
I came across this beautiful pattern on the lobby wall of a hotel in the Gothic Quarter neighborhood of Barcelona. I love the art nouveau organic quality of it. Not to mention that face at the top. Incredible!
~— Anthony P. Munoz apmunoz.com