Interview: Snowshoe Artist Simon Beck

A mastermind of ephemeral works on imagination, planning and creation

With snow-covered terrain as the canvas, artist Simon Beck snowshoes mind-boggling geometric art into the surface. Beck is a master of ephemeral murals, and his process is one of calculation and patience with each step as a stroke in the bigger picture. It’s almost impossible to convey the magnificence—though photographs hint at it. These are artworks worth seeking out in person. This past March, Beck …

Nikon Love Letters to New York

A digital campaign to encourage those living in the Big Apple to share their own beautiful images and messages of appreciation

When the core of a social media campaign is an authentic request to share love—of all types—even when it’s neatly wrapped up in a brand message, it’s hard to deny the importance. This is precisely what’s drawn us to the new Nikon “Love Letters from the N Line” campaign. To launch it, Nikon, celebrating its 100th anniversary, shared their own open letters set atop iconic …

Master & Dynamic MA770 Concrete Speaker

Designed in collaboration with architect Sir David Adjaye, a sculptural piece that is equally beautiful and functional

NYC-based Master & Dynamic has already garnered plenty of well-deserved attention for their premium-quality headphones and earphones, and today the young audio company is launching their first-ever speaker. Designed in collaboration with celebrated architect Sir David Adjaye, the MA770 speaker is sculptural and sleek with phenomenal audio quality. Geometric and wireless, the MA770 is crafted from premium materials: diamond-cut anodized aluminum controls, titanium tweeters and …