May 27, 2022 Artists, BSA Film Friday Our weekly focus on the moving image and art in the streets. And other oddities. Now screening:1. Wasteminister – Greenpeace2. Слава Україні! (Glory to Ukraine)3. Bordalo II via Rafael Estefania Using Boris Johnson’s exact quotes, Greenpeace illustrates his folly, and ours. What if all the plastic that the UK exports in a day […]
One of the true glories of reading is that you can do it anytime, anywhere, but there’s something special about having a cozy spot to curl up with your favorite novel. Whether it’s an unused corner of your living room, a window seat, or even a repurposed closet, a reading nook is a designated place where you can burrow away for […]
A meditative series by San Francisco-based designer and illustrator Rinnae Huang. Emerging from Huang’s personal musings, metaphors and visual diaries, “Out of Body” is a reflection one’s inner journey to self discovery: “My art work is a love letter to introspection — to emotions hidden away, and seeing them for what they are without judgement. Above all, it’s a dedication […]
May 26, 2022 Artists Ah, the women of Paris! Street artists have many interpretations of the female form, visage, and image. We have been thinking of female street artists in particular for the last few days because one of its originators in the modern street art movement, Miss Tic, passed away. Her female figures were frequently versions of herself, or […]
Alice Tye (previously featured here) is a London-based illustrator and painter, represented by Jelly. With a degree in illustration from Camberwell College of Art, Tye has exhibited across London and has worked for numerous companies and publications, including Moët Hennessy, Expedia, and The Guardian. “Cinema and architecture have been huge inspirations for my work since I began my career,” she […]
Jennilee Marigomen is a Canadian photographer whose work investigates everyday phenomena. Currently based in Vancouver, Marigomen has received numerous distinctions over the years, including Photo District News’ prestigious 30 New and Emerging Photographers To Watch and The Magenta Foundation’s Flash Forward Emerging Photographer Award. Her first book, “Second Nature,” has been added to the Artist Book Collection at the MoMA […]
Visual artist Zenja Gammer captures wild animals as if they could see through us. He uses his Photoshop skills to bring out their true beauty and turn them into magical creatures that watch over us. Noble and wise, these beautiful beasts are a tribute to the power of nature. Continue reading and get to know the artist behind the work. […]
May 25, 2022 Artists Graffti and street artists are often targeted by owners of real estate for their illegal artworks – it’s a tradition. These days those same artists are approached by real estate companies to give their property some urban “edge”, increasing their appeal to younger populations. In the case of one large corporation in Spain that rents student […]
San Francisco Bay Area-based photographer Max Gavrich documents the changing Northern California landscape in his series, “Fat City Journal.” After moving home to the Central Valley in 2018 to be with his sick grandmother, Gavrich turned his attention to the shifting economic and infrastructural dynamics of his surroundings. Continuously moving along the Central Valley corridor throughout her adult life, his […]
Imagine landing in a new city where you don’t know the language. You rely on body language, expressions, your own intuition. Signs make no sense, people speaking around you are a puzzle. Looking out the window of the car or walking along the streets you see posters, ads, and graffiti. These are the visual clues that may tell you about […]