In an era where screen time is often a second job and aesthetic overload is part of daily digital consumption, it’s little wonder that the digital world of gambling has invested heavily in design psychology. Online lotteries aren’t so much about chance these days. They’re about mood — that jolt of electricity you experience when flashing neon colors, bold gradients and high-contrast design murmur, “Come on, put down the wager.” You’re in the golden era of visual enticement, where motion, hue and design contribute as much weight as the chances. Continue reading Jackpot Fever: The Psychology of Color and Design in Online Betting Platforms→
This vibrant pink version of The Last Supper (1986) was one of 20 similar works exhibited at a gallery across the street from the convent that houses Leonardo da Vinci’s famous The Last Supper mural in Milan. Andy Warhol attended the exhibition opening, which would be his last, on January 22, 1987.
Apple Sculpture By Claude LaLanne Photographed at Paul Kasmin Gallery By Gail in January 2019
They say that celebrity deaths come in threes. This past week we said goodbye to playwright Terrence McNally, legendary Drummer Bill Rieflin and, on a local scale, NYC Gallerist and Photographer Paul Kasmin, whose renowned Chelsea galleries have provided Worleygig.com with amazing content for more than a decade. Continue reading RIP NYC Gallerist Paul Kasmin→
Refinery By David LaChapelle (All Event Photos By Gail)
People reading this blog post right now likely fall into one of three categories. The first are folks who are fans of artist/photographer David LaChapelle’s extensive and highly impressive body of work. The second are those who only know his name because LaChapelle is guilty of having photographed America’s most notoriously repellent “Famous for Being Famous” family, The Kardashians, for their 2013 Christmas Card. And the third group are those who are confusing him with African American comedian Dave Chapelle. Just being serious. Continue reading David LaChapelle’s Land Scape at Paul Kasmin Gallery→
