a visual collective outlet of inspiration“tomas did not realize at the time that metaphors are dangerous. metaphors are not to be trifled with. a single metaphor can give birth to love.”
-milan kundera, the unbearable lightness of being
nike original sketch
original sketch of the nike logo by berthold. courtesy of carolyn davidson.
i have always wondered what it looked like…carolyn davidson designed the swoosh in 1971 while she was a graphic design student at portland state university. phil knight, who was teaching an accounting class at the university at the time, stated of the logo: “i don’t love it, but it will grow on me.” well… by nk
Beauty and the beast: JiHae vs. Dave Stewart of Eurythmics
if you’re on the west coast try and catch this fish… at the viper room on may 7th. now if i was dave i’d feel like shit standing next to this lovely creature on stage, but i think dave plays a meaner guitar than jihae so i guess that levels that. by dd
snack time
jean-michel basquiat and an up-and coming-singer. 1980’s indulgence. by sv
gordon matta clark – food
must read, must watch; ancestor of all vegan, trendy, and conceptual food joints, gordon matta clark’s soho restaurant FOOD. amazing article from the new york times and of course, the video directed by matta clark and robert frank on a day in the life of FOOD by pp.
the dreamers: nazi love
painting by stanley borack, born january 23, 1927 in brooklyn, new york, to jewish immigrants from austria. this is one of his more intriguing pieces amongst the many western cover arts for pulp fiction. “i always loved a good western movie. the old west was a classical era in american history, with its unique clothing, colorful indian costumes, and wagon trains. who doesn’t like to look at a handsome horse in movement?” more on stan the man. by xy
Bag ladies of the world unite
recent photo editorial by laurie bartley for numero tokyo. model valerija kelava. i like very much. by dd + morrissey
limited edition
monday morning, ready to shoot. by nk
Nena von Schlebrügge
once married to timothy leary, currently married to the prolific writer robert thurman, model, beauty, uma’s mother. by sv
Brother from another mother
mister gregory isaac ladies and gentleman. by dd + sky
Collage of the day: thigh rock sand bag film brick
not everything here makes sense but this one surely does… by dd
