31 May 09
Now Showing on the Streets of Williamsburg
In Williamsburg Brooklyn, my old stomping grounds, the entire neighborhood is one big canvas for art. I managed to snap a few shots this past weekend while chasing my 1 year old down the streets.
May 2009
29 May 09
Rockers Galore
Stumbled into the fashion boutique Public School in Jersey City a few weeks ago and discovered photographer Josh Cheuse. In the 80’s Cheuse captured the music scene in New York, including the early days of hip-hop.
A lot of these photos are printed in his book Rockers Galore. Public School apparently has the last 20 in print - as well as large prints available for an amazing $300.
The show ends this Thursday.
When flipping through the book my wife noticed that her cousin, artist Michael Joo, was photographed alongside his friend Damien Hirst. Looks like artists are rockers too.
Here’s a interview with Cheuse created for the launch of the book.
27 May 09
Design Agency Continuum Tells Us How They Find the Right Idea
What is Design Strategy? Why are ideas more important than insights?
Design and innovation consultants Continuum have put together this entertaining and informative 11 minute video to give you a look into their process and philosophy.
The real challenge lay less in the technical problem but often…in trying to solve the human problem. It’s about understanding their needs and their aspirations and meeting them in some way. So, we are serving them. But sometimes their needs are to be surprised and delighted, and they can’t tell us how to surprise and delight them. That has to come from us, as creative people in our profession.
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26 May 09
Gucci Spot by Chris Cunningham
Music video director Chris Cunningham directs this spot for Gucci. Rumor has it that Neuromancer and Cunningham are not meant to be. Sigh.
It’s been interesting to see the luxury brands branch out with their directorial choices. Here’s another spot for Chanel No.5 directed by Jean Pierre Jeunet.
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23 May 09
Ernesto Neto’s Interactive Colossus at the Armory
The family and I took a trip up to The Park Avenue Armory today to catch the Ernesto Neto installation.
The Armory space is cavernous and the installation feels right at home here. It’s a very experiential piece - you can walk right through it, taking in the aroma from spice-filled fabric “stalactites”.
We’ve become accustomed to associating “digital” with interactive experiences. It’s always inspiring to experience something that isn’t.
There’s some great photos on the Armory’s website, including a time-lapse of the installation. The Times wrote a piece on it as well.
I’ve included a few moodier shots taken with my point-and-shoot.