Mr. Div
Mind blowing GIF animations. Link
Seung Mo Park
Using a process that could be the new definition of meticulous, Korean sculptor Seung Mo Park creates giant ephemeral portraits by cutting layer after layer of wire mesh. Each work begins with a photograph which is superimposed over layers of wire with a projector, then using a subtractive technique Park slowly snips away areas of mesh. Each piece is several inches thick as each plane that forms the final image is spaced a few finger widths apart, giving the portraits a certain depth and dimensionality that’s hard to convey in a photograph, but this video on YouTube shows it pretty well. Park just exhibited this month at Blank Space Gallery in New York as part of his latest series Maya (meaning “illusion” in Sanskrit). More
Art of Film and TV Title Design | Off Book | PBS
The credits are often the first thing we see when we watch a great film or TV show, but the complexity and artistry of title design is rarely discussed. Creators of title sequences are tasked to invent concepts that evoke the core story and themes of the production, and to create a powerful visual experience that pulls the viewer into the film’s world. In this episode we hear the stories of some of the most inventive people working in the field, including the creators of the iconic Mad Men sequence, the hilarious Zombieland opening and “rules” sequences, and the stirring end credits from Blue Valentine.
A Detroit Gem
I finally took my family to see the Motown Museum on W. Grand Boulevard. I must say I was very impressed. Now that I have experienced it I feel guilt for not having seen it sooner. Considering people come from other countries to see this Detroit landmark I would equate it to living by the ocean and never getting my toes wet. My preconceived notion that it was a small house where they recorded Motown’s sound. I thought I would just see the studio and a few photos. I was wrong.
Upon entering the museum we were greeted by 3 very friendly and gracious hosts. They told us a tour was starting upstairs, hurry up the elevator. What? Elevator? Already, I thought to myself, this is a real museum. Our tour guide was Eric, an extremely charismatic black gentleman who obviously loved Motown and life itself. We instantly loved him. This wasn’t a wasted Saturday doing mundane weekend thingys.
If you haven’t visited the museum, I don’t want this to be a spoiler. If your thinking of visiting don’t read beyond this point because the element of surprise and delight is great.
The first thing you will learn is Berry Gordy is a genius entrepreneur equivalent to Steve Jobs. He is #7 of 8 children breed in a middle-class household. His parents owned multiple businesses (groceries, pharmacies etc) the majority of which ironically were positioned were the current African American Museum is on Warren. He served in the military in the Korean war and had a strong boxing career (fought lightweight and won the same night as Joe Louis). He wrote some tunes and hooked up with Jackie Wilson which sparked his interest in music. He started his first record label (Tamla) from an $800 loan form his parents which would be paid off at 6% interest within a year. Who knew he would be 12 million richer in a few years? A lot more interesting facts exist about this man. Everything exploded from there. You have to visit the museum to find out!
Some interesting things about the museum:
- The echo chamber (attic) and the Motown sound
- The Funk Brothers
- Smokey Robinson used to cut the grass every Wednesday
- Michael Jackson donated his glove/fadora and a large sum of money in 1988
- Berry Gordy had 13 record labels (diversified for success)
- Leaf through the secretaries calendar and see what dates artists were in studio (Jackson 5 and others)
- The abrasion on the wood floor from the producer stamping and sliding to favorable Motown sound
- Stevie Wonder’s candy machine (count 4 knobs from the right for a Baby Ruth)
Visit and support the Motown Museum
Benga - I will Never Change
Well done stop motion.
Christian Stoll
Awesome via But Does it Float.
http://www.christian-stoll.com
Gestalten TV - Exploring Visual Culture
Great interviews of designers and artists. Great publisher.
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Especially created for an international audience and to offer even more inspiration to satisfy your creative hunger Gestalten.tv serves up: Vanguards, Rogues, Legends, Performers, and Players. Since 2007, we produce and deliver beautifully-shot, biweekly film portraits on innovators and leaders who dare to change today’s creative landscape with a bold vision. Start your own visual exploring now.
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Wind Map
This map shows you the delicate tracery of wind flowing over the US. Great project.
After the Factory
Looks interesting.
Neil deGrasse Tyson - We Stopped Dreaming (Episode 1)
Typography | Off Book | PBS
Type is everywhere. Every print publication, website, movie, advertisement and public message involves the creation or selection of a fitting typeface. Online, a rich and artistic typographical culture exists, where typefaces are created and graphic design seeps in to every image.
In episode 2 of Off Book, typeface designers Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones outline the importance of selecting the right font to convey a particular feeling. Graphic designer Paula Scher talks about building identity in messaging, while Eddie Opara uses texture to create reaction. Infographic designers Julia Vakser and Deroy Peraza map complicated data sets into digestible imagery, mixing color, graphics and type. http://www.pbs.org/arts
Thelonious Monk
Rhythm a Ning (live)
David Byrne
This Must Be The Place
