Commonality

Megan Herbert's ink drawings contemplate being human

Exploring some of the most basic elements of the human condition, Reykjavik-based illustrator Megan Herbert‘s beautiful new collection of prints depicts her take on blood, bones, breath, digestion and tradition. Using a simple medium—India ink on white 150gsm Munken Polar Rough paper—Herbert created the “Commonality” series as an extension of her equally well-executed wrapping paper on the same theme. The intricate drawings tweak each subject, …

Ink

Short tattoo stories illustrated by Swiss creative lab Happypets

At a moment when tattoos are so common that even full sleeves rarely trigger a second look from passersby, a new large-format ‘zine called “Ink” captures the current shift in permanent art appreciation. The output of publishers KesselsKramer in collaboration with Swiss designers, HappyPets, the limited-edition book shares insight through fictional short stories on why people choose to permanently mark their body. Often unusual or …

Poketo x Target

Affordable, limited-edition, artist-designed accessories for everyday use

Known for its collaborations with artists both emerging and on the radar, Poketo‘s latest partnership falls outside the circle of fine art with a 52-piece collection of bags, umbrellas and more designed especially for Target. Already landing in select stores, the entire range hits shops 10 August 2010, where it will remain for three months. Of the 200 artists they’ve worked with previously, Poketo selected …