Category Archives: Art

On the visual arts

The world’s most prolific street photography collective.

Posted on 17 May 2011 by Matthew Marco

Jon Rafman’s 9 eyes curates the work of the world’s most prolific street photography collective. via Evan Sharp

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Artisanal GIFs.

Posted on 16 May 2011 by Matthew Marco

With broadband connections and high-definition YouTube and Hulu clips as prevalent as they are, why do people want to watch these relatively grainy, endlessly looping little videos? Part of the answer is that animated GIFs—soundless, coarsely textured, and powerless to … Continue reading →

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Urban light.

Posted on 3 March 2011 by Matthew Marco

Why did I only now learn this existed? It’s on my itinerary next time I’m in Los Angeles. (via GOOD)

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Not much else.

Posted on 21 February 2011 by Matthew Marco

…certain brands, and bands, can so glammer the market that a mere 10 percent share is nothing short of ubiquitous. Apple is that good, Radiohead is, and not much else. The Apple Of Rock While I don’t buy the build-up … Continue reading →

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A short history of production.

Posted on 1 February 2011 by Matthew Marco

Magenta (Stencil duplicator, 1880) Cyan (Spirit duplicator, 1923) Black (Laser printer, 1969) Yellow (Inkjet printer, 1976) Just in Time, or A Short History of Production by Xavier Antin (via Kottke) Clever concept, beautifully executed.

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Storm king.

Posted on 10 November 2010 by Matthew Marco

Go to Storm King Art Center before you die. Go this weekend before it closes for the winter. Go when we go in the spring, in the morning, with a picnic lunch. It’s in upstate New York. Plan to spend … Continue reading →

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