Art

May 5, 2009

Guerilla Ad: Rona Collects Apple’s Leftover Paint

A spectacularly brilliant idea! Rona, the largest Canadian retailer and distributor of hardware, renovation and gardening products, recently announced their used paint recovery program across its stores. “This new program for municipal hazardous or special waste, often called ‘household hazardous waste,' will help ensure that consumer products such as left over paints and solvents are collected so they can be reused and recycled,” said Glenda Gies, Executive Director of Waste Diversion Ontario.

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April 9, 2009

21 Celebrity Caricatures

Rihanna – nelsonsantos I always get a big kick out of caricatures. It's like the artists summon their inner kid as they exaggerate and distort certain characteristics of a person. Collected here are some celebrity caricatures from some very talented artists – hopefully they'll make you smile, maybe ever laugh.

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March 23, 2009

Breathtaking Animal Photos – Art Wolfe (15 pics)

Over the course of his 30-year career, Art Wolfe has worked on every continent and in hundreds of locations. His stunning images interpret and record the world's fast-disappearing wildlife and act as a lasting inspiration to those who seek to preserve the very subjects recorded in his images. Art's photographs are recognized throughout the world for their mastery of color, composition and perspective. I'm most impressed with his action shots and closeups.

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March 17, 2009

Urban Street Art – The Ophans by AT.AW.

The Orphans' is an art series by AT.AW. that involves adhering temporary paper drawings to enliven the urban environment. The act of “consuming” ubiquitous urban objects creates a whimsical layer to the often mediocre or bland design of urban infrastructure. This intense massing creates a provocative singular wall paper effect, delightfully animating the experience of the object.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.