Ramon Vega: Bomb Scare

Appropriated images become pop kaleidoscopic spectacles in Ramon Vega's work. By isolating figures from the barrage of pop culture, the RISD grad creates snowflake-like patterns—the repeated symmetry has the meditative feel of religious mandalas—referencing sports and fashion. The results, like "Inside Upside" (pictured, click for detail) retain their slickly commercial feel and are also surreal configurations of the body, not unlike the work of Jean-Paul …

m ss ng p eces’ Top Five 2006 CH Videos

The lyricism and artistry of Cool Hunting Video has everything to do with the talents of the production company m ss ng p eces. What follows are the Producer and Creative Director's picks from the 50+ videos they directed, shot and edited this year. Producer Ari Kuschnir's Top Five, in no particular order: The Beautiful Game This episode combines my love for soccer and art …

Top Five Songs from CH Video Soundtracks

Here are our five favorite songs featured in CH's video podcasts that are available on iTunes: Whistling In Tongues" by Felix Laband, from the albumDark Days Exit "Mountaintops In Caves" by Talkdemonic, from the album Beat Romantic "The Killing Moon" by Nouvelle Vague, from the album Bande a Part "Kapsburger" by Clogs, from the album Lantern "The Process of Leaving" by E-Vax, from the album …