There are a few of Alex Webb's prints up at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (La Jolla) from his series Crossings. I just saw them the other day and they are remarkable examples of street/doc photography. Here's a vid with a sample of Webb's work followed by a vid with Ray Metzker's images.
Michel Gondry's Dexterous Feet
In case you haven't seen this one. Gondry is a wizard.
Red Green Special Effect
I saw this book design and remembered the special effect from Jekyll and Hyde. A very clever use of light and color in both cases:
Made You Look 1 from Sagmeister & Walsh on Vimeo.
The whole scene from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Lego Dance by Annette Jung
Spotted on This is Colossal:
Organic Transit
This is neat.
Driverless Cars
Among the most interesting developments in tech -
Tauba Auerbach and Lifelike at SD Museum of Contemporary Art March 1
Take a look at Tauba Auerbach's book art in the video below. She will be one of many artists with pieces in the upcoming Lifelike show at MCASD. More info about the show on the Walker webpage where the show ran last year.
You can see more of Tauba Auerbach's amazing work here.
Conformity and Social Pressure
I have a strong opinion about group feedback in arts education - I don't think it works. Those who speak first have an inordinate effect on the shape of the conversation because of social pressure.
Inflatable Street Art/Sculpture
Vintage Michael Caine Acting Workshop
Here is the first video in a series with Michael Caine teaching film acting. Great stuff.
Vivian Maier Documentary
This is sure to be one of the bigger stories in still photography this year. The doc is near: click here to see a portfolio of her images .
Artificial Retina Approved by FDA
This was just approved:
20 Second Video by Evelien Lohbeck
More at Evelien's website
Video: Looking at Ancient Art and Artists
Via the Economist - the British Museum's show on ice age art. Reflections of the human brain, ancient art and it's connection to contemporary art: Jump over to the video: the Economist
DIY Screen Printing Kits
Print Liberation is a screen printing outfit in Philadelphia that's now offering two mail-order DIY screen printing kits: one for printing posters and one for T-shirts.
Compass Table
A very short video featuring a table full of compasses. Is there a magnet in that cup?
CompassTable from Sagmeister & Walsh on Vimeo.
Great New Photo Site: Cameratico Helps You Buy a Camera
Interested in getting a new digital camera? Here's a new website that rates and categorizes cameras in everyday language. Via the Petapixel blog: Cameratico
Instead of comparing specs or writing walls of text, we came up with an unique comparison algorithm called Cameratico CameraIndex. This program is able to translate real world experience into clear and accurate camera recommendations.
Making of Video: Urban Skiing Segment
New Music Making Tech
Go ahead. Ruin the open mic. With your awesome wearable musical instrument.
SOUND ON INTUITION from owow on Vimeo.
Robot that Randomly Sprays Paint On Stuff
It's a dadaist robot. Watch it blast walls with color.
SENSELESS DRAWING BOT #2 from yang02 on Vimeo.