Art Brand BFGF

The LA-based designer blending pop culture and nature in a delightful way

Lilian Martinez calls her creative endeavor BFGF an “art brand” since her ingenuous yet lush and compelling designs can be found on almost anything. From T-shirts to digitally printed rugs, Martinez’s creations draw from pop culture (Nike swooshes and Lisa Simpsons) as well as nature and the dreamy qualities of the human form. While Martinez works solo, she collaborates regularly with other artists and the …

Best of CH 2015: Link About It

From weird-tasting water to the origins of the "Jazz" paper cup design, the headlines that caught our eye in 2015

If there’s anything more fleeting than a real-time occurrence, it’s an event that takes place on internet time. This year, thousands on thousands of headlines streamed through our digital feeds—some so bizarre, enlightening or innovative that we were compelled to share them through Link About It, our daily look at the web. In 2015, our readers were curious to dig deeper into familiar phenomena, from …

Japanese Art and Design

240 pages of Japan's meticulous craftsmanship and evolving aesthetic

Japan’s illustrious history of design permeates nearly every aspect of its modern culture. Centuries of painstaking craftsmanship—combined with an unparalleled attention to detail and ancient traditions steeped in ritual and honor—have given way to a forward-thinking society that’s passionate about improving the experience of life. A new book by V&A Publishing, “Japanese Art and Design,” explores this underlying quest for excellence through the country’s most …