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Scare tactics
Posted by Patrick Burgoyne, 2 September 2010, 14:28
To publicise knitwear label Sibling's Comic Horror collection, This is Real Art decided to put the wind up some very scared models
More digital adventures with Arcade Fire
Posted by Eliza Williams, 1 September 2010, 17:42
Hot on the heels of their recent 'synchronised artwork' experiments, Arcade Fire has released another interactive video online, to accompany the track We Used To Wait. The video is created in association with director Chris Milk and Google Chrome - CR spoke to B-Reel, the digital production company behind it, to find out how it all works...
An invitation to dance on the grave of Joseph Grimaldi
Posted by Mark Sinclair, 1 September 2010, 12:30
A memorial to Joseph Grimaldi – the man who invented the modern 'clown' – has been unveiled by artist Henry Krokatsis. In keeping with Grimaldi's spirit of performance, Krokatsis' installation in north London invites the public to dance on a series bronze tiles that sit on top of Grimaldi's grave. It even plays a tune...
Meet Caleb, James Jarvis' new Amos character
Posted by Gavin Lucas, 1 September 2010, 12:16
Illustrator and toy designer James Jarvis just got in touch with us to point us in the direction of a new cartoon strip he's publishing daily online: The Wisdom of Caleb...
Aaron Ruell at Colette
Posted by Eliza Williams, 1 September 2010, 11:25
Aaron Ruell, who is perhaps best known for his commercial work for brands including Burger King and Volkswagen, is currently showing an exhibition of his personal photography work at Colette in Paris...
Peter Saville designs new England shirt
Posted by Patrick Burgoyne, 1 September 2010, 10:25
England's footballers will be wearing a new home shirt for their match against Bulgaria on September 3, with graphics designed by Peter Saville
RIP Corinne Day
Posted by Patrick Burgoyne, 31 August 2010, 13:22
We were greatly saddened to hear (via magCulture) of the death of Corinne Day whose 1990 cover shot of Kate Moss for The Face ushered in a new era of photography
Sensitive, apparently
Posted by Mark Sinclair, 31 August 2010, 13:19
New from Redstone Press comes this lovingly produced Inkblot Test complete with 12 cards. As a sceptical sort, I was eager to see if the blots could get the measure of me...
Hastings Council's anti-dog-poo campaign
Posted by Gavin Lucas, 31 August 2010, 12:55
Hastings Borough Council is taking a hard line on the owners of dogs that foul the streets and pavements of the historic seaside town – and their graphic poster campaign is causing a bit of a stir...
D&AD Sharp'ner: Art of the Fanzine
Posted by Mark Sinclair, 31 August 2010, 9:54
Issue four (left) and two of Fever Zine, who will be at the next D&AD Sharp'ner
D&AD's next Sharp'ner event will look at the culture of fanzines in a panel discussion headed up by Professor Teal Triggs, whose new book on the subject is out in October...
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