(NO)WHERE (NOW)HERE – Interactive Dresses by Ying Gao
2 interactive dresses, Super organza, photoluminescent thread, PVDF, electronic devices.
The project was inspired by the essay entitled “Esthétique de la disparition” (The aesthetic of disappearance), by Paul Virilio (1979).
“Absence often occurs at breakfast time – the tea cup dropped, then spilled on the table being one of its most common consequences. Absence lasts but a few seconds, its beginning and end are sudden. However closed to outside impressions, the senses are awake. The return is as immediate as the departure, the suspended word or movement is picked up where it was left off as conscious time automatically reconstructs itself, thus becoming continuous and free of any apparent interruption.”
The series comprising two (2) dresses, made of photoluminescent thread and imbedded eye tracking technology, is activated by spectators’ gaze. A photograph is said to be “spoiled” by blinking eyes – here however, the concept of presence and of disappearance are questioned, as the experience of chiaroscuro (clarity/obscurity) is achieved through an unfixed gaze. Continue reading »
Can You Do this With Cookies and Cream?
These fantastic sculptures have all been created from OREO cookies. Continue reading »
How to Turn Your Girlfriend into a Little Mermaid
Please, do not try this at home! Continue reading »
Head in the Clouds by Studio Klimonski Chang Architects
Head in the Clouds structure’s armature is made from 1.5″ aluminum tubes that use less material and are easier to transport than more traditional materials such as wood. All the materials are recyclable. Klimoski and Chang worked with schools and local organizations, including New York Road Runners and NYCRUNS, to collect the 53,780 milk jugs and water bottles needed to create Head in the Clouds. The jugs were used to create 120 “pillows” that give the cloud its bumpy, organic shape. The bottles, accentuated with organic food coloring and water, create the interior’s blue hue. Continue reading »
The Evolution of Some Notable Pop Cans
Attention, class. Today we will be discussing the history and development of iconic soft drink packaging. Feel free to take notes. Continue reading »
Silicone Pens Give You the Maintenance-Free Lawn You’ve Always Wanted
If you love the look of plants on your desk, but have a nasty habit of killing them through neglect, consider this faux greenery as an alternative. What look like tall blades of grass are actually unfortunately-named Pooleaf pens with long wisps of silicone coming off the end.
They’re just $5 each, which isn’t too shabby, until you realize you’ll actually have to spend well over $100 to fill a pot to recreate the beautiful lawn effect. On the plus side, it will be incredibly obvious if someone steals one of your pens. [via Gizmodo] Continue reading »
Massive 3D Street Art that Could Become a Guinness World Record
Francois Abelane is responsible for the creation of this 4000 square meter street artwork that was commissioned for the launch of a new line of Renault trucks in Lyon. The work will be entered into the Guinness book of World Records. Continue reading »
Northlandz: The World’s Biggest Model Railroad
The world’s biggest model railroad Northlandz in Flemington, New Jersey, was created by Bruce Williams Zaccagnino. (Butterworth/SplashNews) Continue reading »
Crystal Renn by Nico for Harper’s Bazaar Spain July/August 2013
Crystal Renn shows off slim body in sexy cover story by Nico for the July/August issue of Spanish Harper’s Bazaar magazine, styled by Juan Cebrian. Continue reading »
Reptiles at Children’s Party
The reptiles were brought to the children’s party for an educational purpose. Continue reading »
Kate Upton for Vogue Brazil July 2013 by Henrique Gendre
Kate Upton veers away from her all-American image in this glossy editorial for Vogue Brazil. Shot by New York-based fashion photographer Henrique Gendre, the shoot proves Upton’s versatility with more glamorous styling and dramatic makeup, all taking place in an opulent apartment with views overlooking New York City. Continue reading »
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is Extremly Hot for Muse Summer 2013
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley poses for Guy Aroch in Muse Summer 2013. Continue reading »
Nicole Kidman for Jimmy Choo Autumn Winter 2013
The first images of Nicole Kidman as the sexy, chic and glamorous heroine of the 2013 Autumn/Winter Jimmy Choo campaign have been revealed.
Shot by photographer Mikael Jansson, the luxury shoe brand’s new campaign presents a seductive, mysterious side of the 46-year-old redhead, who was announced as the new face of the brand in May. The pictures present Kidman with a shorter hairstyle, a tousled and windblown bob that adds to the campaign’s sexy, film noir mood. Continue reading »
WSJ Magazine July / August 2013: Woody Allen by Terry Richardson
The Wall Street Journal’s monthly culture magazine WSJ is now out and for July’s issue it features the nearly 80 year old film-maker Woody Allen on the cover and inside for an interview as his 48th movie, Blue Jasmine, gets set for release. Continue reading »
Jessica Alba for Glamour France, August 2013
Jessica Alba shows off her cool side for the August cover story of Glamour France. The American actress poses for Jason Kim in a mix of skater casual denim, simple tees, sunglasses and studded belts selected by stylist Sébastien Cambos. Continue reading »
Meet the Charismatic Pug Norm
Seattle-based artist Jeremy Veach has been the proud owner of Norm, his four-legged friend, since the pup was just 8 weeks old (he’s now 1 1/2). Soon after Jeremy got him, he started taking photos of the photogenic dog, inspired by some canine favorites like good ‘ol Maddie, and began posting them on Instagram. Continue reading »
Sea Creatures Come out for Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade
Revelers pose at the 2013 Mermaid Parade at Coney Island on June 22, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Coney Island was hard hit by Superstorm Sandy but parade organizers, whose offices were flooded, were able to raise $100,000 on Kickstarter to fund the parade. The Mermaid Parade began in 1983 and features participants dressed as mermaids and other sea creatures while paying homage to the former tradition of the Coney Island Mardi Gras, which ran annually in the early fall from 1903-1954. (Timothy Clary/Mario Tama/AFP Photo/Getty Images) Continue reading »
Saving Cat
Kevan Yaets follows his cat Momo to safety as the floodwaters sweep him downstream after submerging his truck in High River, Alberta, after the Highwood River overflowed its banks, on June 20, 2013. Yaets crawled out the back window of the truck and swam with the cat to safety. (Jordan Verlage/The Canadian Press) Continue reading »
Wild Life by Jeff Friesen: Animals Meet Interiors
Canadian photographer Jeff Friesen has created an adorable photo series that depicts the imaginary lives of plastic toy animals. Continue reading »
“Battleships”: Grid Battle
Table Games is the new coasters-game series from t&m. The games provide exciting entertainment at the table when the conversation runs out or the mood drops. With GRID BATTLE the Bavarian company team & marke revisited the classic “Battleships”. It is is available in a handy metal tin with 12 beer coasters for 12 exciting games (2 per player) including 2 pencils for € 8.60.
Serene Waters of Hawaii
Amazingly every wave produces different textures from the last – from powerful blasts rushing over calmer water to gentle waves splashing together. Photographer Bryce Groark, is no stranger to the fascinating waves having lived on the island for 13 years and becoming inspired by other photographers snapping the water. But ironically after trying it for himself, he was drawn to those images where he missed the crest of the wave and instead preferred the ones where the wave had already crashed. Continue reading »
Skateboarding Light Skeletons
These stunning light art pictures of skateboarding skeletons were created by Darren Pearson from Los Angeles. He works as a full time illustrator by day and by night he explores the varying landscapes of California in search of the perfect scene for his light-sculptures. Pearson makes complex light-effect photographs, none of which are photoshopped. He describes the work as location-based light art. Continue reading »
Free Dive Hunters
Eyeconic Images is the partnership of DJ Struntz and Logan Mock-Bunting, two internationally renowned photographers with a passion for story-telling, image-making and the ocean.
Spearfishing is a type of hunting done with underwater guns, harpoons and strong line. Freediving is a type of breath-hold diving in which divers descend for the duration of one breath, without any SCUBA tanks or any breathing apparatus. The best freedivers can hold their breath for over five minutes and go deeper than 100 feet. The combination of both these skills makes a high adrenaline sport done by only a few brave souls…
Ren Chapman prepares for a dive with a loaded and ready speargun while another diver rests, holding onto a dive-line to stay in position against the current. “Blood in the water – Predive” Continue reading »
Ice Bubbles Create Picturesque Scene at the Foot of the Rocky Mountains
Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains on the North Saskatchewan River, the rare phenomenon occurs each winter in the man-made lake. The simple but stunning nature of the bubbles was captured on camera by a 40-year-old American photographer, Chip Phillips, who walked onto the lake for a better view of the scene. Ice bubbles occur during the months of November and March when the plants on the lake bed release methane gas, which freezes as it comes closer to the cold surface of the lake. Photos: Ice bubbles in Abraham Lake, located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Canada. In photos by Chip Phillips/Rex Features. Continue reading »
People in Need
The Dutch charity organization Mensen in Nood (people in need) hits the streets with a remarkable campaign. People in need are posing with the typical attributes of consumer culture. The price of a designer handbag (€32) is compared with the price of a whole week of food (€4), The price a pint of beer (€4.50) with the price of 50 liter clean water (€1.50). The pictures were taken by Swedish fashion photographer Carl Stolz. via Occupy Design UK Continue reading »
