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JAMESPLUMB
South of the river Thames, London-based design duo JAMESPLUMB doctor ostensibly-derelict flotsam back to life in an honest fashion unique unto themselves. Despite being said to straddle the space between design and art, they profess to simply go about making the work they want to make. »
Hand Portrait by Lift
In their newly opened Lift Gallery space, the Tokyo based retailer presents an exhibition focusing on designers’ most important tools and symbols of identity – their hands. Consisting of a variety of mediums such as photographs and a large hand carved from wood, Hand Portrait brings together over 30 creators from around the world. »
Shadows by Vangelis Paterakis
To Greek photographer Vangelis Paterakis, shadows are much more than dark areas produced by an object blocking light. Through his camera lens, the silhouettes and shadows of the human body are intertwined and transformed into images both full of life yet emitting a feeling of tranquility. »
Robert Knoke
Residing between New York and Germany, artist Robert Knoke has gained recognition for his extensive series of portraits featuring a range of subjects from cultural figures to fashion icons. Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, both painters, Knoke knew what he’d do from an early age. »
Photography: Guy Sargent
London based photographer Guy Sargent has mastered his ability of capturing breathtaking landscapes. His photos, featuring isolated and distand beaches or the ruggedness of urban landscapes, spark a range of emotions from calmness to humility. »
Lift: Gallery
Lift has put their close relationship with designers into form through various collaborative projects. Ranging from collection showcasing to more abstract presentations, they all have shared a quality of being visually striking. Together with Masahiro Tsunoda of Lift, we compiled a gallery of projects both earlier and more recent. »
Alessandro Tinelli
Recognizable for his abstract, almost eerie visual presentations, Tokyo based artist Alessandro Tinelli has gained attention for his video production for the likes of Damir Doma and Italian shoe maker Guidi. Born in Spoleto, Italy, Tinelli studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Perugia. During that time, he also became acquainted with Issei... »
In Review: The Road
It takes a specific kind of a reader to appreciate Cormac McCarthy. His unflinching examination of evil that lurks within men is not for the faint of heart. On the surface it may come off as sadistic. But, then again, no good work of literature cares for the superficial reader. The Road, a Pulitzer... »
Michael Kenna
Growing up in Lancashire, England, Michael Kenna entered a seminary school at the young age of eleven. With art as his strongest subjects, instead of becoming a priest, he applied to an art school, advancing onto studying photography at the London College of Printing. Though it wasn’t until the mid 70′s when Kenna moved... »
Okkervil River
Okkerut River. Occerville River. Venues seemed to have issues getting the bands name right, and vocalist Will Sheff was predicting utter failure due to this. This wouldn’t have been a surprise considering the Austin, Texas based indie rock/folk band itself was the result of Sheff’s clear decision to become a total failure. With previous... »