The Malcolm Interview with Richard Haines
Perhaps even more inspiring than Scott Schuman’s The Sartorialist blog is Richard Haines “What I Saw Today.” A veteran of Calvin Klein, Perry Ellis, and Bill Blass, Richard’s quick sketches of New York’s most stylish capture the essence of his subject’s cool, which allowing enough vaugeness for the look to be interpreted by the viewer. Since starting barely over a year ago, the blog has led to Richard producing in-store portraits and catalog covers for J. Crew. Read his current interview with The Malcolm here.
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Sydney Police Mug Shots from 1912-1930
A Time To Get showcases what is undoubtedly the coolest set of mug shots you will ever see. Taken in Australia in the early 20th century, the accused are generally shown photographed twice, once from roughly the chest up (for facial detail) and again as an off-center full portrait. Dressed in their own clothing, the subjects project an air of casualness and confidence, some with arms around another, many with satisfied postures, and all accentuated by the variety of backgrounds—including a trees, plants, and other people. Similar to Richard Avedon’s American West series, the pictures highlight a peculiar mixture of hard-times and informality. For a fascinating in-depth explanation of these photographs and how they were rediscovered, visit Scan.Net.
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Brooklyn Bachelor Pad Photos by Jackie Caradonio
Desire to Inspire points us to the photographic works of Jackie Caradonio. As one of her projects, Caradonio was able to photograph the interiors of this great Brooklyn loft space owned by a French bachelor who owns several US art galleries. This male dream pad is complete with cars, masculine art depicting dogs, a blue kitchen space, an exposed brick bedroom, and more. Looking more like a fancy car showroom, than a home, we can’t help but feel that this home has its very own personality. The different uses of colors for different rooms really complements the cars in the space, as well as the many types of art displayed through the entire home. This is one special home for the quintessential art and design minded guy.
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Photographer – Daidō Moriyama
Japanese photographer Daidō Moriyama, of the innovative photographers’ group VIVO, boasts a stunning archive of jarring work consisting of gritty, black and white images depicting the proverbial forgotten alleyways of city life. Born in 1937, his stark lens unflinchingly explores everyday objects, cultural interactions, and the contradictory nature that shape his perception of post-World War II Japan.
See more of Daidō Moriyama’s work, particularly his famous 1971 photo of a stray dog, after the jump.
WWII and Korean War Aircraft Nose Art
Web Urbanist gives us a great look into the evolution of war plane graphics. Originating with German and Italian pilots, military plane nose art has evolved into a distinctly American tradition, dating as far back as 1915 and peaking during the 40’s and 50’s. Always created by amateur artists, the practice generally focused on two subjects–women and war. The women were usually drawn in the distinct pin-up girl style of girl-next-door gone glamorous, while war themes largely were portrayed through fierce animals, screaming bombs, and by anthropomorphizing the nose into teeth-baring terrors. Cartoon characters also began to make frequent appearances on the noses of planes in the late 30’s and throughout the 40’s. While the practice still carries on, popular imagination will forever place the practice firmly in mid-century Americana.
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The Frame – Second Week Tour de France Photos from The Sacramento Bee
“The Frame” section of the Sacramento Bee is a truly impressive photo blog that documents many world events in stunning fashion. All photos posted in the feature are in high definition. These collections closely follow the concept used for the the Boston Globe’s “Big Picture,” though the subject matter varies, obviously.
For its latest installment, the Sacramento Bee multimedia staff acquired images for a piece on the numerous stages of the Tour de France. This storied race has grown enormously popular in the US much in part to the success of Lance Armstrong. The backdrops for these pictures are nothing short of awesome. You’ll find that photo blogs such as these can be quite inspiring.
See all of the photos at The Sacramento Bee website or head over to the jump to see some of our selections.
Jeff Koons Sex and Banality Exhibition
Artist Jeff Koons new show “Sex and Banality” continues his exploration of pairing oversized, blow-up dolls with other visions of pop-art, often with a transgressive air. The show, a combination of new and previously viewed works (some dating to 2002), features the classic Koons’ stalwarts of Popeye and nudes, with new wrinkles like the Dali-inspired lobster. Actually, the gallery plays somewhat like pop art’s greatest hits, appropriating styles from Lichtenstein, Warhol, and the aforementioned Dali, to name a few. Given how unusual it is to see so many of Koons’ works at once, the show can be overwhelming, but also allows a more holistic appreciation of this stage in Koons’ career. Showing through September 13th at the Sepentine Gallery in London.
See more of Jeff Koons’ “Sex and Banality” after the jump.
Branislav Kropilak Architectural Photography
Branislav Kropilak has begun receiving notoriety for his architectural photography, despite choosing relatively mundane subjects for the bulk of his work. Where most architectural photographers seek the latest work from prominent architects, Kropilak focuses primarily on industrial scenes, bringing a fresh perspective to everyday objects. His pictures of parking garages, windmills, airports, and gas stations implement long exposures, interesting perspectives, and digital retouching to achieve the desired dramatic effects.
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Audi Sculpture by Gerry Judah
The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009 is an Audi sponsored event in commemoration of its centenary year. The company commissioned this sculpture from artist Gerry Judah to serve as a visual centerpiece. The sculpture is the artist’s interpretation of swooping tire tracks, punctuated at either end by an Audi automobile. At one end sits the renowned 1937 Auto Union Streamliner, and at the other, the recently released Audi R8 V10. The sculpture soars 105 feet into the air and weighs nearly 50 tons. Thus far, Judah’s sculpture has proven a popular attraction for visitors and a fitting tribute to Audi’s 100th anniversary.
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Bansky Exhibit vs. The Bristol Museum
Bristol Museum has a remarkable Banksy exhibit featuring more than 100 of his personal works now showing until August 31st. It is the largest showing of Banksy artwork ever made available to the public – free. Many of Banksy’s recent works feature animatronics. Fishsticks swim in a fishbowl, a hot dog cools off and chicken nuggets are hatched and feed on dipping sauce. Banksy is a master of finding humor and absurdities in everyday life. He often uses ironic bits of reality to create artwork that stimulates political discussion based on topics such as the business ethics, war, environment, civil and animal rights. These pieces are unforgettable, thought-provoking originals.
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