London by Hand

Illustrator Jenni Sparks' impressively detailed map of "The Big Smoke"

With a keen eye for details, illustrator Jenni Sparks recently completed a hand drawn map of little old London town. Produced in collaboration with fellow London-based art print retailer Evermade, this exceptionally drawn map leaves no ground uncovered. Sparks follows the city’s precise geography by way of the Tube, introducing a world of black and white buildings amongst intricately drawn and cleverly labeled landmarks. Penciled …

Love It or Leave It

Ten NYC designers explore consumerism, religion and the detritus of the American dream

The second-floor space at Gallery R’Pure has been transformed into a visual conversation about what America means today. “Love It or Leave It” explores notions of consumerism, patriotism, religion and the suburban dream through the critical eyes of 10 acclaimed New York-based designers. The idea for the show was conceived during months of brainstorming by both the designers and gallery director Odile Hainaut, who described …

Křehký Festival of Art Design

Design shines in Mikulov, Czech Republic

by Adam Štěch Nestled among the beautiful landscape of the Pálava hills near the border of the Czech Republic and Austria, Mikulov is a romantic town in the heart of Moravian wine country. Between 1-3 June 2012, the ancient chateau above the town will host the Křehký Festival of Art Design for the second time. The small festival maintains an intimate, convivial atmosphere where curators, …