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Randomly ran into this nice microsite for a past MoMA exhibition of the work of Joan Mir&oacute. The interactive experience is well done and I ran into these extremely beautiful collages. Pretty stunning. Have a look see for yourself.

Whilst flicking through this month’s Artichoke, I came across an article about this interesting new-age artist of all mediums – Dan Hill. The work which was featured in the article – not shown here, but a series of photographic juxtapositions; aesthetically not too far removed from tDr’s ‘Impossible Architecture’ series a few years back, prompted me to dig deeper. Although relatively little can be found about him (for instance, a folio site of sorts) I have discovered he is first and foremost a practicing architect and has been working at the forefront of innovative information and communication technologies (ICT) since the early ‘90s and responsible for many innovative, popular and critically acclaimed products and services. Dan’s blog, CityofSound, features a Graphic Design’ section amongst other things and is definitely worth a look – if only to see how such a mulit-talented artist is applying is own unique take on the profession. It’s predominantly experimental work, but refreshing none the less.

Some pretty interesting installation, print and motion work from this fellow. Have a look see.

impressive / fine art

darrenwaterston.com

Following up on Crystal’s recent Esquire magazine post, (thanks to all who helped us get to the bottom of that one), I thought you’d be interested to hear about Esquire’s Suit Exhibition at Somerset House in London Town, UK. Esquire editor Jeremy Langmead hosted a stylish gathering drawn from the worlds of fashion, the arts, film and television, communicated with a truly lush space and print guide design by OK-RM.

I first heard of the event through the ever-superb September Industry (welcome back fella!), but you can read all about the launch night and the beautiful people who attended here. How incredibly posh.

I was lucky enough to be at the Design Museum London last night for the launch of the latest exhibition featuring legendary Dieter Rams. Simply one of the most influential designers of the late 20 century. The exhibition has been beautifully put together by Bibliotheque. And a must if your in London in the coming weeks. A big thanks.

… of course, by the Swiss! “With LAIKA, there is finally a font that can seamlessly use the whole spectrum of its cuts. A font that is able to move between its extremes in real time. An interactive font that is able to respond to its surroundings. A font that questions deadlocked dogmas and throws up completely new design questions, and thus has the potential to revolutionise the understanding of digital typography.” LAIKA – Eine dynamische Schrift

shortcut menu / drawings / watch the gathering / hug. patriciapiccinini.net

What a weekend! I was fortunate to be at Offset in Dublin and what a line up of talent – Graphic Thought Facility, Sir Peter Blake, David Shrigley to name just a few. The highlight has to be Massimo Vignelli, who has designed everything from the American Airlines identity to timeless product designs, clearly demonstrating “If you can design one thing, you can design everything”.