Drawn From Clay

Atelier NL's sources clay from Holland for an award-winning conceptual collection of pottery

What began as an excavation and exploration of the soil in the Noordoostpolder area of central Netherlands has led to an award-winning exhibition and stunning series of hand-crafted pottery by studio Atelier NL. The range, titled “Drawn From Clay,” includes unique pieces of pottery that double as geographical samples of the soil from which they’re made. Judged by designer Ross Lovegrove, Droog co-founder Renny Ramakers, …

Nice Collective Spring 2010: The Gathering

Digital artist paints animated light graphics on models for fashion label Nice Collective's Northern California camp-themed shoot

For their Spring 2010 collection Nice Collective founders Joe Haller and Ian Hannula brought friends, artists, stylists and models on a camping trip (aka the Gathering) in Northern California “to organically capture imagery of the season’s clothing and product through real experience rather than art direction.” Among the members of the experimental venture, digital artist Andrew Jones’ and photographer Spencer Hansen‘s combined talents led to …

Mr. Brainwash: Icons

Mr. Brainwash's massive exhibition of pop-graffiti portraits hits NYC

Opening this weekend in NYC, French filmmaker-turned-street artist, Mr. Brainwash‘s newest exhibition “Icons” features his Warhol-inspired, paint-splattered portraits of famous fashion designers, musicians and more in a 15,000-square-foot warehouse. The controversial eccentric is known as much for his over-the-top antics as he is for his artwork, splashing onto the scene in L.A. by relentlessly documenting fellow street artists Shepard Fairey and Banksy. The Latter recently …