Modern Counterculture + the Invasive Internet “In the internet era, true counterculture is difficult to see, and even harder to find—but that doesn’t mean it’s not there,” Berlin-based writer Caroline Busta writes in her Document Journal debut, “The internet didn’t kill counterculture—you just won’t find it on Instagram.” In her article, Busta points out that counterculture isn’t as simply classified as it used to be. …
Featuring an illustration by Julius Klinger created for Hollerbaum und Schmidt (Germany’s leading poster printing company in the early 20th century), this 12-piece puzzle depicts portraits of Klinger and his colleagues as cacti. Made by Poster House, the puzzle measures eight by 10 inches.
What began as Harvey Ball’s submission for a graphic design job in 1963, which tasked him with increasing morale at the State Mutual Life Assurance Company, the smiley face has grown into one of the most recognizable cultural symbols. Its iconographic status extends beyond art, design, music, fashion and into areas of influence like emoji and plastic bags. Now authors DB Burkeman and Rich Browd aim …
