Posts tagged contemporary

Quirky Designs by 56thStudio

56thStudio loves design, fibers and quirky things and they have recently launched their online shop full of some of the most awesome home decor out there. I mean who wouldn’t want a dining chair that reminded you of the Simpsons?! 

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Aj Fosik

I have always been a huge fan of the Michigan artist Aj Fosik and I hope to be able to grab one of his amazing wooden sculptures for my place one day.

If you want to know more about Aj I would read his interview with Fecal Face that was done back in 2009. Aj is a pretty interesting guy. 

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Artist Interview: Young & Free featured artist Vexta

What is better than being young and free? According to the Aussies, also having a can of spray paint in hand. Behold: the most noteworthy exhibition of Australian street art and artists to hit the United States. The Geary Gallery in San Francisco will be hosting this fine show featuring an nice array of stencils, paste-ups, and direct sprays that have all come to color the land down under. 

Mark your calendar for the opening of YOUNG & FREE on September 10 from 6-9 pm at 941 Geary to catch the works by Anthony Lister, Kid Zoom, Dabs & Myla, Dmote, New2, Ben Frost, Meggs, Rone, Sofles, and Vexta. Show ends October 22.

We interviewed one of YOUNG & FREE’s featured artists, Vexta, for a sneak peek at her background and artistic endeavors. 

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Katrin Rodegast ‘Soft Cover’ Quilt

Berlin artist Katrin Rodegast loves to quilt, illustrate, sculpture and design. She’s does everything you wish you could (at least we do). Her work can be seen in the pages of Complex, New York Times Magazine, NEON and many more established publications. 

Her Soft Cover quilt is coated with 270 different illustrations. Our favorite piece by far!

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Artist of the Week: Ryan McGinness

Taking elements from his design background and pop iconography, Ryan McGinness creates kaleidoscope-like pieces of art. He grew up in the skate and surf culture of Virginia Beach, and now jet-sets between New York, LA and all over the world exhibiting his fixation with the value of form and its power to allow for self-expression. Immerse yourself in his in intricate graphic aesthetic.   

For more works and information about Ryan McGinness, visit http://www.ryanmcginness.com/index.html.

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