Beautiful, minimal, haunting photographs by Mayumi Terada that are actually not what the appear – they are mintature dollhouse sized diorama sculptures photographed. See all of her work at James Hyman Gallery.
Roz Chast – Can’t we talk about something more pleasant?
Well that’s a wallop of a book. It’s about DEATH. Specifically about dealing with it with parents who live well into their 90’s. But it’s a really, really great read. A very insightful, funny, poignant and unfortunately sad read. But that comes with the territory and unfortunately as people live longer and longer, it’s something many of us will have to deal with. Which is why I appreciated this book so much.
It’s a one of a kind non-judgemental, un-edited, tell it like it is, look into someone’s personal way of experiencing this situation and I loved it. All told through Chast’s one-of-a-kind drawings, hand-lettered text that feels like you’re reading her diary and interspersed with family photos, like a scrap-book.
Admittedly I picked up this book because I thought it would be hilarious. And it is, especially in the beginning but things quickly take a turn for the worse. Funny, personal, nyc-centric and geriatric quips abound and you keep going until the inevitable end, as Roz had to to do with the situation in real life.
Erwin Redl
I love things in the vein of “The Digital Made Real.” Erwin Redl, is an Austrian born Ohio based artist who pushes the lowly LED to amazing and beautiful extremes. Explore the full portfolio at his website.
It’s that time again,
that’s right Murakami Bingo!
With the latest book out, which I’m currently reading, the so far ho hum Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage definitely has all the hallmarks of a good Bingo play so far – I think urban ennui and unusual name were first though train station was most prominent so far. Be sure to check out the whole think on the artists own website and stay tuned for a full review.
Jeff Carter
Came across this this Chicago based artist’s work at an exhibition at the DPAM (DePaul Art Museum), please be sure to check out his portfolio, for some reason there are not a lot of images of his work which incidentally doesn’t photograph well, but in person they have a certain neat quality to them – certainly they are architectural and IKEA-y.
I did not realize but I’ve seen his work before, perhaps at the MCA or another exhibit at DPAM (second pic).
All kinds of awesomeness – Glorious Leader
This looks too good for words and it’s done in 8-bit glory – click through for more screenshots and even a teaser trailer. No idea who moneyhorse is, but it looks like they know what they’re doing. Cant wait to get my hands on this one.
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Lurking
This looks scary as hell. With added awesome dynamic where the game knows how scared you are and it affects the game – the baddies can literally smell hear your fear! Looks awesome can;t wait to try it. As an aside I wonder how many people will pass out trying to not breathe while playing this?
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lurking-game.com
kai ziehl
Absolutely amazing black and white photography by Kai Ziehl, you must check the rest of his breathtaking photographs on his portfolio site at kaiziehlphotos.com
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“every genuine work of art has as much reason for being as the earth and the sun”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson