The Art of Keziah Makoundou

13 Tuesday Aug 2013

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Born to African expatriates in Toulouse, France, Keziah Makoundou draws on her heritage to depict abstract faces, the black body and the relationship between mother and offspring. Keziah relocated to New York in 2007 after completing a Master’s Degree of Graphic Design and continues to experiment with a variety of rich media. Some of Ms. Makoundou’s work is currently on exhibit through August 31 at Bar Catalonia in New York City. (MORE)

"Intensity", Acrylic & Swarovski Rhinestones on Canvas, 72" x 42"

“Intensity”, Acrylic & Swarovski Rhinestones on Canvas, 72″ x 42″, $2,900

"L'éclectique", Acrylic & Swarovski Rhinestones on Canvas, 52" x 42", $2,700

“L’éclectique”, Acrylic & Swarovski Rhinestones on Canvas, 52″ x 42″, $2,700

"Connection", Acrylic & Swarovski Rhinestones on Canvas, 63.5" x 52.5", $2,900

“Connection”, Acrylic & Swarovski Rhinestones on Canvas, 63.5″ x 52.5″, $2,900

"Phoenix", Acrylic, Swarovski Rhinestones & Gold leaf on Canvas, 58" x 52", $2,900

“Phoenix”, Acrylic, Swarovski Rhinestones & Gold leaf on Canvas, 58″ x 52″, $2,900

Video Games as Works of Art, Literally

11 Thursday Jul 2013

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The home page for the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag video game, created by Sid Lee for Ubisoft

The home page for the Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag video game campaign, created by Sid Lee for Ubisoft

Digital agency Sid Lee recently launched a web campaign for video game developer Ubisoft. It’s all part of a project called “Defy History” for Ubisoft’s “Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag” video game.

The campaign asks fans to log on to a site, where they see a painting crafted by artists from L’Ecole Nationale des Beaux Arts in Paris, which features a battle scene from the “Age of Piracy,” the era during which the game is set.

Users can use webcams to “place their faces” on characters from the painting, and the most popular faces will be immortalized on the painting. The final piece of art will be displayed in Le Musée de la Marine this November.

The Art of Fred Babb

10 Wednesday Jul 2013

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I discovered Fred Babb‘s art yesterday through a friend’s post on Facebook. Although Fred passed away in 2006, his colorful, playful work continues to delight and inspire with its simple but powerful messages. To read and see how Fred’s work inspires one teacher’s art lessons for kids, click here.

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Fred Babb “Do Art” 11 x 14 Art Print

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Fred Babb “Arts in Education” 11 x 14 Art Print

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Fred Babb “Art, My Significant Other” 11 x 14 Art Print

Fred Babb "Go to Your Studio" 11 x 14 Art Print

Fred Babb “Go to Your Studio” 11 x 14 Art Print

Logo-licious

01 Monday Jul 2013

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WAVE: Victor Goloubinov, Cursir

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MONOGRAMS: Moter, Molly’s Marauders

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MEMBRANE: Tallgrass Studios, Sunstone

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WRITTEN: Simon Frouws Design, Hoopenburg Wines

With ever-evolving technology and social media, brand designers are finding it challenging to keep up. “Designers are experimenting and making smart decisions for smart clients,” says GDUSA‘s Bill Gardner. For it’s recently published 2013 Logo Trend Report, GDUSA examined more than 20,000 logos. Fifteen trends in logo design were observed, such as wave, written, monograms, and membrane, pictured here. (MORE)

In Memoriam — James Gandolfini, 1961 – 2013

20 Thursday Jun 2013

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The world lost a great man, a great actor and a true New Jerseyan yesterday. I was fortunate to have met and worked with James Gandolfini on a photo shoot for New Jersey Monthly magazine in 2004. He was a down-to-earth, genuinely nice guy, unfazed by his stardom in the hit HBO series at the time, The Sopranos. May he rest in peace. (MORE)

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James Gandolfini photographed exclusively for New Jersey Monthly in February 2004 by Chris Buck. Grooming by Gregg Tusler for Rosanne Renfrow.

Eco Art: 100 Posters for Change

09 Saturday Mar 2013

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Eco Art: Graphic Design for Change

Poster: Joe Scorsone + Alice Drueding

The above poster and 99 others are all part of The 4th Block’s Eco-Poster Competition, currently featured in an exhibition at the Riverside Art Museum in Riverside, California. The posters on display use design as a tool for addressing issues of transportation, air, and water pollution — challenges directly affecting the lives of residents every single day in Southern California. The exhibition has been extended through March 30. (MORE)