Autumn Whitehurst (New York, USA) - “I think that sexy imagery is the easiest imagery to understand. There is a difference between sexy and pornographic, and there is a difference between high culture and low culture.”
Autumn Whitehurst (New York, USA) - “I think that sexy imagery is the easiest imagery to understand. There is a difference between sexy and pornographic, and there is a difference between high culture and low culture.”
Michael Jeter (San Francisco, USA) - “A lot of times sexual work is thought of as sinful or pornographic, and those who think that way are not able to openly enjoy it. I think people also tend to think that sexual graphics come from a place of deviancy. I think that is why my work is so humour-based. I really want people to get over themselves and loosen up a bit.”
Who Killed Mickey (Alsace, France) - “Nothing is true and everything is permitted! There is no balance. Balance equals restrictions and this affects your creativity. In the end, just stay true to yourself in every way and create whatever you want.”
Erik Foss (New York, USA)- “Most people don’t understand why artists use sexualised imagery. They probably think we are trying to be ‘shocking’. I don’t really care what anyone thinks about anything I do. Except my mom.”
IdN v19n2: Sexual Graphics — Visual Orgasm — We’re pretty sure we’ve already got your attention just with the use of that word “sexual” because nothing arouses so much interest or is capable of stirring up so much controversy. With the help of 11 top-flight practitioners who have flirted with the bare-all approach, we examine the pros and cons of using sex to spice up your portfolio – and present some eye-popping examples of their work to help you make up your mind about this ever-burning issue.
Lil’ Kim for Time Magazine by Post Typography (Baltimore, USA) - Post Typography have created the custom lettering treatment and background pattern for Time Magazine, featuring North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and the hilarious headline “Lil’ Kim.” The lettering was loosely inspired by communist propaganda posters, while maintaining some of the general shapes and proportions of Franklin Gothic (Time’s type family). The design and background were created to pair with propaganda-style portrait by illustrator Tim O’Brien.
John Woo (Hong Kong, China) - “If I could talk frankly to my clients, I would simply tell them that they should listen to me, ha ha.”
Katachi Magazine launches 2nd issue! (Berlin, Germany) - Katachi Magazine is finalist in the prestigious 2012 SPD awards and launching their 2nd magazine issue “FROM”. The first issue “HEROINE” was well received in the international community, taking the touch technology on the iPad to the next level.
Introducing: Lightbombs Contemporary (Hong Kong, China) - INTRODUCING: LIGHTBOMBS CONTEMPORARY brings together exciting contemporary work that embraces the varied sensibilities of those who love art. The artists, emerging and established alike, are kaleidoscopic in their practices and solidly respected in their local art environments. Introducing: Lightbombs Contemporary runs from 17-20 MAY at Room 2107, Chaiwan Industrial City Phase I, Hong Kong
COLORS 83: Happiness — A Survival Guide - You get it when you win a race and lose it when you get laid off. Governments put it in their policies, preachers in their sermons, writers at the ends of their stories. Scientists say they’ve found it on the left side of the brain. Pursuing it, Americans spend US$20 billion a year on self-help and antidepressants. But wealth isn’t working: people in the West are twice as rich as they were sixty years ago, yet no more satisfied with their lives. Twenty years from now, depression will be the biggest health burden in the world. Joy, euphoria, satisfaction, tranquility, triumph. It comes in many forms. So what makes you happy?
LSDK (Stuttgart, Germany) - “Good invitation design should strike the right tone. It also has to transport the basic concept of the event. Depending on the event, this can be by generating high expectations or none at all.”
Overload Dance - Johnny Ngai (Hong Kong, China) - “I don’t know how long this upward trend in terms of the local design scene will last. I think it is up to the people working in this field to do their very best to prove to the public that there is some great stuff being produced here.”
Kitmen Keung (Hong Kong, China / Montreal, Canada) - “Since most of my creative output is based on Hong Kong urban living, I am naturally affected by the loss of so many historic buildings and local traditions. In my opinion, new architecture should only replace the old if it is better than what it is replacing.”
C100 Purple Haze has a new website! (Munich, Germany) - C100 Purple Haze’s brand new website is launched! Including new work for PUMA, Fiat, Atomic, Mazine, Filippa K and others!
Nathan Jurevicius and Vannen Watches Partner for Haven (Los Angeles, USA) - Nathan Jurevicius is renowned for his whimsical character design, and Vannen Watches is pleased to present his first timepiece, Haven. Textured like a treehouse, the watch is home to a canopy of colorful avian inhabitants. An overseer owl gazes out from the face, keeping time with prismatic eyes. Two birds tweet at each other in an engraving on the back casing. The crown completes the motif with a mystical third eye. Highly stylized and kaleidoscopic, Haven is a modernist fusion of wildlife and wearable art. Haven is limited to 150 pieces and retails for $85, with every box signed, numbered and doodled by Nathan Jurevicius! Coming out on 29MAR at 12:01AM PST.
