October 30, 2009
Last night amidst flashing neon billboards, Shepard Fairey set up shop in the middle of Times Square to perform a live installation for the Obey x Levi’s Fall/Winter 2009 collection. A crowd gathered to watch him wheat paste his signature posters onto a fabricated wall in the center of the busy intersection as dozens of cameras flashed and recorded to document his work in action. The event was a far cry from his beginnings as a street artist on the run from authorities. Free from persecution, Fairey seemed relaxed as he would turn to his assistants and ponder aloud which piece to paste next. He joked, “I’m not using to having this much time.”
After the installation was finished, Fairey was at the Levi’s Times Square store to sign limited-edition posters for fans who had been queuing up on the sidewalk along store. Four beautifully produced posters were given to customers who purchased any item from the Obey x Levi’s collaboration line.
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October 30, 2009
Sandra Shap lends her dramatic and comedic touch to Kiehl’s stores and displays across America. Customers turning to Kiehl’s for skin and hair care will be delighted to find Shap’s pop-art styled illustrations brightening up their day. Shap’s style draws heavily on Roy Lichtenstein’s work from the pop era. Look for her work at a Kiehl’s store or counter near you!
More images from the campaign after the link.
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October 29, 2009
For consummate hipsters who need a place to crash in New York City, fear not – the Ace Hotel recently opened its first east coast branch. The Roman and Williams-designed rooms are packed with original artwork curated by Mint&Serf. Featured artists include Brian Procell, Enjoy Banking, Faust, Machine (Team Facelift), Mosco, PegLeg, Pork, Pablo Powers, Jordan Seiler, Stephen Holding, Sean Vegezzi, Mint&Serf, and B&A’s very own Tristan Eaton.
More images and short Q and A after the link
October 27, 2009
In commemoration of its 111th anniversary, Schwarzkopf is releasing We Love Hair, an “extraordinary love letter to the world of hair.” The heralded hair bible includes work from Karl Lagerfeld, Russell James, Gabo, Olaf Hajek, and other artists. More than just hair nostalgia, We Love Hair is dedicated to showcasing modernity and innovation in hair. The book is filled with original stories, revealing anecdotes, luscious photo spreads, and beautiful illustrations.
More hair-inspired illustrations by Olaf Hajek after the link.
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October 26, 2009
Neenah papers worked with the agency Addison to come up with the vision for its Annual Report. ilovedust was on hand to collaborate with Addison. Using all of the elements of Neenah, ilovedust created a graphic cover full of bold shapes for the eye to explore. Following publication, the Annual Report won a Graphis Platinum award. Graphis is an international journal of visual communication that maintains the ‘absolute highest level of creative integrity’, awarding only the best design and printed materials.
The annual report will be featured in the 2009 Graphis Annual as well as the Communication Arts Design Annual. View more of ilovedust’s award-winning work here.
This entry amended October 27, 2009.
October 23, 2009
KTV Media collaborated with the Brooklyn Brothers agency to build an iPhone app for Hornitos tequila. KTV Media prides themselves on launching products, services and brands with consistency, continuity and award-winning creative. The Hornitos iMischieve app is their latest in innovative engineering and flawless execution. The iMischiev app is meant to be played with an adventurous group of at least three people. Roll the “mischieve die” to reveal your question or task such as “who from this game would you kiss/date/marry?” or “call an ex on speakerphone.” Players are also allowed to customize the app by submitting their own “mischieves.”
The app is available for free at the online iphone app store.
October 22, 2009
The Lucie Awards is the annual gala ceremony that celebrates master photographers and their contributions to the field of photography. Congratulations to Michael Schnabel for being nominated for the Photographer of the Year award. Schnabel received first place in the architecture category for his Autobahn story that appeared in SPREAD Artculture magazine.
More images and Schnabel’s Honorable Mentions after the link.
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October 21, 2009
Instead of promoting Dubai as a playground to tourists, the city is taking a new turn and promoting new services to its citizens. The latest development is the Dubai Metro, a public transportation system expected to carry 1.2 million passengers a day over 75 kilometers of lines. To promote this massive project, Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai set forth on a full scale campaign to bring the Dubai Metro to life. At the heart of the campaign is the intricate, whimsical, unique artwork of renowned New York artist Josh Cochran. Cochran’s illustration depicts the connectivity the Dubai Metro offers to the various famous icons of Dubai such as the Burj Al Arab, The Palm and the Jumeirah Grand Mosque.
To read more about the campaign with insight from a Dubai official and Saatchi & Saatchi creatives, click ahead.
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October 20, 2009
UK-based home furnishings retailer Habitat recently launched a pan-European brand campaign featuring Helena Christensen, Bjorn Borg, and other selected personalities. Todd Selby thought Helena Christensen was a good fit for the project because of the “cool personality that she brings into her own space.” Selby, who has previously shot Christensen in New York for French Vogue, was excited to shoot her this time in London for the “This is My Habitat” campaign. For a behind the scenes look with Todd Selby, click here.
More from the campaign after the link.
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October 19, 2009
In the latest in scooter chic, ilovedust transforms the Yamaha Giggle with a graphic, bespoke illustration that speaks to the Giggle’s lovable appeal. ilovedust’s bright and bold print takes people on a never-ending journey from town to country. Starting in a busy city, it moves through church spires, townhouses, across bridges and into a countryside filled with twisty roads, vineyards, and lakes.
More images and close-ups after the link.
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October 14, 2009
I sat down yesterday evening to converse with Jamie Chung about his recent sojourn across America for ESPN magazine’s October issue, “The Body.” As I’m talking to Chung, he’s in the middle of building a cityscape out of cellular phones. Keep in mind, he has just returned from a two-month trek across the nation the capturing the stresses, injuries, and strengths incurred on athletes’ bodies. It’s clear that Chung never rests and that his work is in demand.
From August through the end of September Chung traveled back and forth from New York to Iowa, Florida, Washington, Nevada, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and California photographing athletes’ hands, feet, ears, lips, jaws, heels, and more. He was in athletes’ homes, training centers, and even a Nascar pit, which Chung adds, “was not made for humans.”
ESPN photo editor Amy McNulty on why she chose Chung for this arduous project: “We decided to go with Jamie because we loved his portfolio for it is whimsy, creativity and intelligence. He was exactly what we were looking for… And since he is a so young, we had a feeling he could handle the breakneck travel schedule.”
Click here to view the ESPN online gallery.
More images and full interview with Jamie Chung after the link:
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October 13, 2009
Picture Farm shot and cut a commercial for the new MSG Networks property called MSG Varsity with NY/UK hotshop: The Brooklyn Brothers. They worked with the RED camera over 2 days filming enthusiastic kids at some great NYC schools.
Comments Creative Director Guy Barnet: “We wanted to give the kids of Long Island their own Nike moment. But for a Payless budget. If you ask me, we got a slam dunk, a three-pointer, an alley-oop and many other basketball puns rolled into one awesome film.”
October 12, 2009
Michael Schnabel traveled to sunny southern California to photograph the worldwide campaign for the Can-Am Spyder RT Roadster. During the 7-day shoot he dealt with a sandstorm, a marathon production schedule, and atypical models. Find out how he found grace under pressure and view more images from the campaign after the link.
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October 7, 2009
Bernstein & Andriulli is excited to include Dana Gallagher in our roster of acclaimed photographers. Gallagher’s career launched in 1993 when she was selected to photograph a book on entertaining by Martha Stewart. Gallagher has a deep appreciation for food and home design that is luminously reflected in both her personal work and a professional career that focuses on her favorite subjects of lifestyle, food, still-life, fashion, home, and beauty. Gallagher’s clients include Coach, Kate Spade, Target, Food & Wine, and Martha Stewart Living.
