Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters

Hand-stitched typography, a skate park gallery, Nina Simone and more in our weekly look at the Web

Ten years of sporadic filming has come to fruition for director Ben Shapiro–his new documentary Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters explores and exposes the life and artistic conceptions of photographer Gregory Crewdson. Crewdson’s documentation of American life, in particular small towns and the people in them, has gained with the credit of “conceiving a new, expansive photographic language.” Shapiro’s documentary was an Official Selection at the …

Keiji Shinohara

Hand-stitched typography, a skate park gallery, Nina Simone and more in our weekly look at the Web

With a look that falls somewhere between Wes Anderson and Katsushika Hokusai, artist Keiji Shinohara uses traditional woodblock printing to create serene landscapes. The coloration is remarkably varied, a testament to Shinohara’s hands-on approach and his insistence on overseeing the entire printing process.

Hot Dog Country

The artful side of Americana on a bun

Before the sun sets and the fireworks go off, many Americans will celebrate independence by downing a delectable dog—from a Southern Slaw to Maine’s Red Snapper, the style of wiener is nearly as varied as the country itself. To celebrate, here are 10 of our favorite works elevating the humble hot dog from the grill to the realm of fine art and design. If Don …