Renat Touichev puts an intriguing twist on the art of fashion photography. Combining the modernity of high fashion, with the elegance and simplicity of everyday life, Renat Touichev’s photography conveys this in a very unique way. Whether you’re looking for a photographer for advertising or maybe just for fun, you should definitely check out the site! Renat Touichev: Vancouver Fashion Photographer
Some art lasts a lifetime, but hurry because the art at the Chicago Museum of Modern Ice only lasts 14 more days (Feb. 1-29)! This world class exhibit is located in Millennium Park and features a 100ft. long and 10ft. high colored ice wall by Canadian artist Gordon Halloran titled, Paintings Below Zero. You definitely don’t want to miss out on an experience like this so hurry up and start planning before the ice melts! Chicago Museum of Modern Ice.
And while you’re at it…you will be in Chicago so you might as well live it up and check out the Magnificent Mile which is packed with tons of shopping, dine at some lovely restaurants and check out the Chicago nightlife, and stay at a trendy hotel, like my favorite, The W Chicago Lakeshore.
Drawing Fashion: The Art of Kenneth Paul Block by Susan Mulcahy (Author), Yves Saint Laurent (Forward), and Isaac Mizrahi (Introduction). A book about Kenneth Paul Black, one of the most influential fashion artists of the twentieth century. Drawing Fashion captures a critical moment in time when fashion, art and commerce coincided. is the first monograph on the artist and brings together a lifetime of drawings, watercolors and observations that have seemed to be forgotten with the rise in fashion photography. A must read for all of you fashionable history buffs out there who can’t get enough knowledge. $95 USD.
Joseph Cartright is a New York City photographer who has a true eye for beauty, and amazing skills with a camera. From pretty flowers, to Gothic luxury and Avant-Garde, his pictures are fierce and artistic. If you like Fashion, photography, or art of any kind I highly recommend you check out this portfolio of fashion and beauty by Joseph Cartright.
Decorate your space with cool photos form Modern Mural. It’s modern art to complete the decor in any room. Create an environment that reflects you. Live to inspire. Be in charge of your art. Pick your art and pick your style. With over 10,000 designs you’re sure to get your creative juices flowing. Modern Mural
Who has time for scrapbooks anymore? They make a mess, consume all of your time, and are hard to keep up. Now there’s something easier. Create your own personalized photo book with the help of Shutterfly. You simply go to their website, drag and drop your photos, add your own personal touch and then let Shutterfly do the rest! They will spell check it, print it and bind it for you. All you have to do is wait by the mail box for your photo book to arrive! This is a great idea for a gift or even as your own keep-sake.
Need a great movie to watch while your locked away from the bitter cold this winter? I recommend Factory Girl directed by George Hicklooper. A movie that follows the life of Edie Sedgwick, the 1960’s “It Girl”. Edie befriends legendary Andy Warhol and the two take their bohemian world by storm. But once Edie drifts from Warhol and falls in love with a rock star, her world splits in two away from Warhol’s factory, and out of control. The movie focuses on the Pop Art universe of sex, drugs, style and rock ‘n’ roll. Starring Sienna Miller (Edie Sedgwick), Guy Pearce (Andy Warhol), and Hayden Christensen. You can own the sexy provocative film now on DVD. To see more about this move click here.
After searching for nothing in particular online, I tripped over Coco and her killer work. As an Illustrator and consultant to the fashion world, she mixes several techniques in her art. Coco leverages her use of painting, drawing and ceramics, by composing them together in Photoshop. “Living between Paris and London…” is one way Coco finds inspiration. Check her portfolio.
Take a journey with Irene Bussemaker to find the essentials of a hat and it’s borders. From dareables, wearables, and loveables, this designer is sure to make an impression throughout fashion history. Irene Bussemaker takes hats to a whole new level. She makes me want to have a hat party. Irene Bussemaker
The SleepyUrbanite has a new take on art. Taken from his MotorolaV557 cell phone, the SleepyUrbanite takes photos of people he comes across that are sleeping on the subway. “This project was born from the desire to create art on the fly and in all of thespaces in between lucid life moments It’s about stoppingand looking looking and seeing the beautiful uniqueness of the everyday.” Check it out, but be careful…if you’re one of those sleepy subway riders, you might see yourself! SleepyUrbanite
Without touching these, your eye will tell you they are made from leather. But they are actualy handmade porcelain vases by Dutch designer Madieke Fleuren. Definitely some of the coolest vases I’ve ever seen. Grab one at Generate for $295.
A Cindy Sherman and Elizabeth Peyton collaboration have come up with the Artist Towel Series 2008. Featuring a variety of styles to choose from. Grab your own piece of art to take to the beach at Target ($50).
Sofia Coppola & Andrew Durham’s Top 11 of 2007 is a quick and to the point list of the best in art, film, music, and more. This is for those drooling for more than the typically dry predictable ‘best of’ lists that pop-up around this time of year. Thank you.
Posted by V Magazine, two 0f my (and maybe your) favorites made this particular list: David Lynch’s first feature film in five years, Inland Empire - and of course, the iPhone (not failing to soak up as much press coverage as possible). Another great pick from this list is The Dan Flavin retrospective; minimalism at it’s fluorescent best. Enjoy the rest of the list here.
‘Make Art Not War’ with this tee from Delias. I’ll admit I’m not big on graphic shirts, but I liked this one.
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