Before I Die

April 18th, 2011

What is important to you?

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One month and seven hours of intense stenciling later and it’s up! With a lot of support from old and new friends, I turned the side of an abandoned house in my neighborhood into a giant chalkboard where residents can write on the wall and remember what is important to them. Before I Die transforms neglected spaces into constructive ones where we can learn the hopes and aspirations of the people around us.  Learn more about Before I Die

A Dark day in Springfield

October 12th, 2010

Controversial you say!!!  That’s what Banksy is all About.

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We know how to get down!

June 9th, 2010

liquor, weed, coke, and strippers… good times!

I cant get enough of this video and song…

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metropaulitan DESIGN

February 4th, 2010

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After a year of procrastination metropaulitan DESIGNS website is now active. metropaulitan DESIGN Is A Friendly Full Service Design Firm Operated By Paul Tayyan In Long Beach Ca. Paul Tayyan’s work fuses conceptual artwork with web promotion to deliver ad content that can appeal to users on multiple levels. His edgy and provocative work has been used to promote brands ranging from The Los Angeles Clippers to Edelbrock Performance Products. Click here to learn more about metropaulitan DESIGN.

Camouflage Art – Liu Bolin

December 10th, 2009

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Currently based in Beijing, Liu Bolin AKA “The Invisible Man” was born in Shandong in 1973. He graduated from Shandong Art College in 1995 and later received an M.F.A. from the Central Academy of Fine Arts. His work has been widely exhibited in Europe, the U.S. and China.  Liu Bolin  is an exceptional artist who uses urban camouflage techniques to express himself to the world.  Once you gaze upon his work, you will suddenly be intrigued by his technique.  No Photoshop edits, trick photography, or any current technology is used to manipulate these works of art.  Liu Bolin simply paints his body to blend within the landscapes in which he dwells.  Learn more about Liu Bolin

Photo Chop Magnet Kit

December 4th, 2009

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It’s no secret that Photoshop has played a major role in society, especially with pretentious celebrities. In most photographs gracing the elegant covers of magazines, many of the models seek enhancements yet end up “Photo Chopped”.  Learn more about the Photoshop Magnet Kit

Undoneclothing – “Measuring Up”

August 12th, 2009

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Creating a dynamic color sense and integrating it to fashion is a vital tool in standing out amongst others.  Undoneclothing has created a very clever means of brightening up an everyday handbag and other accessories to attract positive attention to your attire.  With extensive products such as handbags, bracelets, coin purses, earrings, and more, accessorizing before leaving the house is a breeze.  Explore more on undoneclothing company on KinkyPeanuts.com

Dasparkhotel: A Pipe Dream

July 30th, 2009

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An Andi Strauss’ place, dasparkhotel is conceived and implemented primarily as a hospitality tool.

It is constructed from repurposed, incredibly robust drain pipes. The external simplicity surrounds an unexpectedly comfortable interior – full headroom, double bed, storage, light, power, woolly blanket and light cotton sleeping bag. All other hotelery devices (Toilets, showers, minibar, cafe, etc) are supplied by the surrounding public space.

Explore the Dasparkhotel with The Kinky Peanut.

Lego Wu-Tang; Da Mystery Of Chessboxin

July 29th, 2009

This very creative and detailed stop motion Lego rendition of Wu-Tang Clans: Da Mystery Of Chessboxin’ is amazing in every way.  Davo did a great job paying attention to minor details and other aspects of Wu-Tang’s style and the meaning behind their music.  Watch Lego Wu-Tang: Da Mystery Of Chessboxin’

Periodic Table Of Typefaces

April 3rd, 2009

 

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The Periodic Table Of Typefaces mimics a direct copy of all those Periodic Table of Elements Posters you love to hate.  This particular version depicts the top 100 most popular fonts influencing media today.  More on the Periodic Table Of Typefaces.