Category: Inspiration
INSPIRATION: The Architecture and Design of Eero Saarinen
Eero Saarinen (August 20, 1910 – September 1, 1961) was a Finnish American architect and industrial designer of the 20th century famous for varying his style according to the demands of the …
INSPIRATION: The Wonderfully Odd Lens of Photographer Diane Arbus
Photographer Diane Arbus was one of the finest artists of her generation casting her lens on working-class weirdoes, human anomalies, and what some might call ‘freaks’. Diane Arbus photography is lauded for her stylised yet naturalistic look at strange sights.
Inspiration: The Profound Abstract Art & History of Artist Victor Pasmore
The abstract artist Victor Pasmore had an extensive and diverse body of work, so there is no shortage of work to inspire you. Take a look at the life and art of the renowned British artist.
INSPIRATION: Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso (1881 – 1973) is one of the most well-known and prolific artists of all time, painting over 20, 000 pieces. Starting from a young age he always had immense artistic …
INSPIRATION: Dentsu’s Sound Sculptures are Bright and Mesmerizing
Dentsu’s Sound Sculptures ad campaign imagery for Canon is bright and mesmerizing. The neon paint cascades upwards over top speakers.
INSPIRATION: Sir Ken Adam, Production Designer Extraordinaire
“As the sixties approached I felt very strongly that my designs had to be bigger than life, slightly tongue and cheek, but also reflect the time that we were living in.” –Ken …
INSPIRATION: 25 Years of Pixar
The Pixar Story If you haven’t seen this documentary you really need to see it. Thoughts? Rose Lagacé | @artdepartmental
Car Design in Film & TV
One of the things I notice most while watching movies and tv shows is film car design- the cars the characters drive. They say a lot about the time period and social …
A Tiny Apartment Transforms into 24 Rooms
In Hong Kong, architect Gary Chang transforms a 330 sq ft apartment into an eco-friendly marvel using a sliding wall system. The space-efficient design offers 24 different configurations, maximizing every inch.
INSPIRATION: Floris Neusüss Photograms are Haunting and Beautiful
I stumbled upon Floris Neusüss photograms a little while ago and have been in love with them ever since. This is one of the oldest known ways of producing an image and …