Category Archives: POP
branded taxidermy by peter gronquistPortland-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 …
Paperland by Niklas AlmSwedish still life and advertising photographer Niklas Alm started exploring the world of photography as a kid in his parents darkroom. Since 2001 he has been working with both editorial and advertising commisions, winning awards in Epica Awards, New York Festivals and Sony World Photography Awards among others.His passion for creating interesting environments and images …
STANLEY CHOW: SOCCER PRINTSThe Europa League ended yesterday in a not very surprising way, if Spain wins again the soccer Leagues will get very boring! The soccer lovers who can’t get enough of their heroes should check out the work of Stanley Chow. Stanley Chow launched a website ‘Stanley Chow soccer prints‘ where you can buy posters of …
DAVIDELFIN’S KATHARSIS COLLECTIONDavidelfin, a Spanish artist turned fashion designer explained that he “came to the fashion through painting.” Like many designers, he escaped into the portal through the art realm and become transported into a different design sector – but “is it all the same?” The introspective fashion designer’s new collection, titled Katharsis, is made of classic …
THE BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK OF ANTON BUNDENKO & JENYA VYGUZOVI love these mixed media collages by Anton Budenko and Jenya Vyguzov. Beautiful combination of photography and illustrations. It’s sweet, mysterious and I like the way they’ve used elements of nature in combination with fashion. © Photography & Collage Anton Bundenko / Collage Jenya Vyguzov, More / Models Lera Goncharova, Alexandra S. at LMA St. Petersburg, Lera Beltsevich,Darya S. at Eskimo Paris, Galya, Ann …
Sustainable Fashion for Interview RussiaFor the June/July issue of Interview Russia, photographer Nikolay Biryukov lenses upcycled selects by a Central Saint Martins student design team named8=10 with Kenji Kawasumi and Jaeyeon Lee, who have created unique garments addressing issues of sustainable fashion. Embracing the theme of recycling, models Dasha Z (Storm) and Liza S (Premier) take to the streets in their crazy colorful …
WONDERFUL WORLD BY GÉRARD RANCINANDepicting our relationship with popular culture and icons of our time, Rancinan pokes fun at the comedy and tragedy of what we are becoming. With a sense of the ridiculous and clever, we’re invited to laugh at our virtual selves. Salomé in WonderlandWonderful World is the epic third instalment of Gérard Rancinan and Caroline Gaudriault’s The Trilogy of the …
WAX REVOLUTION BEAUTY SALON IN MEXICO CITYBeauty salons of any description tend to have a particular look, if it’s not clean and clinical, it’s Zen-like – all bamboo shoots and rainforest soundtracks. Sure, some push their boundaries a little; like this Wax Revolution salon Located in Polanco, an affluent neighbourhood of Mexico City. When you visit the website of Wax Revolution it’s hard to …
OP.9 N.2 BY LUCIA PONTREMOLILucia Pontremoli is a graduate in Fashion Design at the IUAV University in Venice. In childhood she studied music and this affects her work and inspirations. “The target of this work is to analyze the sensation I feel while I listen to music and the way across music influences the project. The head is completely …