Cory Archangel explores the expressive potential of consumer software. With Photoshop Gradient and Smudge Tool Demonstration (2007 – 2023) he foregrounds Photoshop’s gradient tool, which fades one color into another. These two works, made 15 years apart, were created using similar commands. The contrast between the gestural dynamism of the earlier version and the minimalist geometry of its later counterpart reveals a trend towards reduction and simplification – contradicting common assumptions about technological advancement.
Photographed in the LA County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles.
The Meeting Place statue is a prominent feature in St. Pancras International Station in London. Created by sculptor Paul Day, it was unveiled in 2007 as part of the station’s extensive refurbishment. The bronze statue stands an impressive 9 meters (approximately 30 feet) tall. Depicting a man and woman embracing in a romantic farewell or reunion, symbolizing love and connection often associated with travel, it’s also know as the Lovers Statue. Continue reading The Meeting Place Statue, St. Pancras Station, London→
In late-20th century Japan, the color pink became widely associated with the girl culture and it’s preoccupation with Kawaii or extreme cuteness – demonstrated here by a Candy Pink Doll’s Dress merged onto an adult-sized sheath. This pink dress can also be worn as a prom outfit and thispink prom dress details experiment with elements of Kawaii style, using ruffles, a Peter Pan collar, and frothy textures.
My favorite design show, Salon Art + Design, wrapped up last week and I’m so excited to start featuring all of the amazing art furniture that I was lucky enough to see in person at the Park Avenue Armory. To kick things off, let’s take a look at the Dune Table, designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid (1950 – 2016). Continue reading Eye On Design: Dune Table By Zaha Hadid→
To create the look of the Zebra Punk Party Dress (which was part of her Spring 2007 Punk collection), Anna Sui combined ripped mesh leggings and armlets, references to Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren’s punk fashions of the mid-to-late 1970s. The monochrome zebra print recalls the strict dress color code of the New York clubs that Sui frequented in her youth, such as Max’s Kansas City and CBGB. Continue reading Eye On Design: Zebra Punk Party Dress By Anna Sui→
