Portland-based artist peter gronquist explores and interrogates the idea of globally recognized brands and icons – often using the medium of taxidermy and taboo to deliver his message. From stately portraits of bisons and gazelles donning excessively majestic antlers of twisting golden firearms to sparkling grenades depicting well known brands such as hello kitty – each piece comments …

Remember the Furby and the Tamagotchi? Both toys sold like electronic pets and both big in Japan. Now there is a new digital pet from Japan, the’ Smartpet’ (I do love the name). ‘Smartpet’ by Japanese producers Bandai transforms users’ iPhones into robotic puppies, capable of moving and responding to voice and gestural interactions. after an initial march …

I don’t know if I absolutely love these human organ jewelries or if they scare me a bit. The accessories are made by London-based artist Percy Lau. You can order them for 15 pounds each on etsy.com.   

Die Antwoord’s latest music video has hit the web and the South African rap-rave crew comprised of Ninja and Yo-Landi Vi$$er take us on a fictionalized peek into family dynamics in Guateng, South Africa. “Baby’s On Fire” depicts the duo as brother and sister; Ninja shows his protective side as he goes after Yo-Landi’s suitors but in true zef style …

Adam Martinakis is a digital artist from Athens, Greece, that primarily works with 3D. He creates environments and humanoids in a surreal, hyper-realistic, abstract condition. Pure, Potent shit. Be careful. VIA http://www.behance.net/adamakis

Tibi Tibi Neuspiel works in a diverse range of media including sculpture, performance, digital imaging and video. He is best known for his deft use of pigmented wax as medium for his wryly humourous sculptures. (via Pulse Art)        

Though he probably wouldn’t admit it, it’s in his nature to push buttons; it must be. Or maybe he is just excited by the provocative and shocking world we live in? We are talking about Milan-based artist Andrea Maestri, whose most recent collection, MAESTRILAND, pokes fun at religion, racism, stereotypes, and iconography. If you’re dining room needs …

Artist Scott Scheidly of florida, USA, had developed portraits for four notorious or influential public figures of the 20th century. With an emphasis on their more feminine sides. Adolf Hitler, Kim Jong-Il, Joseph Stallin and pope John Paul II have all been re-imagined by scheidly in shades of pink and purple outfitted by accessories such as …

This is the work of multimedia artist phil hansen whose latest project is tattooed bananas whereby he punctures the skin of the starchy fruit with a pin. Using a technique similar to that of pointillism, each perforation is made close together in order that the lines of the ‘drawing’ prominently appears resulting in ‘masterpieces’ which become visible as the banana …