Weekend of a Champion

Formula 1 racing in the '70s told through an enduring love story

by Katharine Erwin So often artists hold on to material and work, squirreling it away from the public due to timing or budget or perfectionism—half-painted masterpieces rolled up and forgotten, or handwritten novels tucked in a bottom drawer. Fortunately, Roman Polanski’s masterpiece “Weekend of a Champion” wasn’t lost, but recently revived for the big screen. Originally shot in 1971, the story follows former Formula 1 …

WoodSnap

A unique, tattoo-like process prints images on wood while preserving the natural grain

The concept of printing images on unconventional materials—be it food or fabric—has been around for years. Yet rarely do the results do the original image justice. California-based WoodSnap aims to prove wood is an answer with their 10-step tattoo-like printing process. By embedding the ink directly into the wood, the ply’s natural grain is still very much visible, creating a clear image that’s both washed …

Cool Hunting Video: Carlo Giordanetti of Swatch

We talk to the Creative Director about working with artists and balancing an extroverted aesthetic with classic Swiss precision

On a quiet afternoon at the Whitney Museum of American Art, we had the opportunity to meet with Swatch Creative Director, Carlo Giordanetti. While exploring the Robert Indiana exhibition, Giordanetti shared his process of collaborating with contemporary artists, and finding inspiration in the art world today. With Giordanetti at the helm, this visually extroverted Swiss watch company spurs creativity by finding a balance between a …