The Bold, Occult Tattoos of Daniel Meyer

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German tattoo artist Daniel Meyer, working under the name LEITBILD, designs woodblock- and print-like, graphic imagery. Focused on the darker side of mystical themes by invoking the occult and symbolic, each of Meyer’s black and white tattoos is stark and beautiful. There is a balance of bold lines and ornate detail work. With Meyer’s self-taught mastery, each tattoo really is a piece of art. LEITBILD …

Beijing Design Week Highlights

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From 28 September to 6 October 2013, the Chinese capital filled with international designers, architects, academics and professionals, paired beside top local talent, for this year’s annual Beijing Design Week. Across the city, venues showcased everything from spatial installations to building experiments, and more traditional exhibitions. Local art met a global audience and an international context. There were so many highlights that this week will …

Nikon 1 AW1

The waterproof, shockproof, freeze-proof camera perfect for rugged outdoor adventures

With the advancement of camera technology within mobile phones—like Nokia’s astounding 41-megapixel sensor in the recently released Lumia 1020, for example—the need for a separate everyday point and shoot camera is dwindling. But Nikon is proving where this sector is still relevant with the launch of the über-durable AW1—the latest addition to the Nikon 1 series. We put the waterproof and shockproof camera to the …