Many years ago I came across a lamp that screamed my name at a local Williamsburg thrift store, it was a LIP LAMP!!! For one who has been wearing too many layers of lipstick for years (and years and years!) this lamp seemed like a MUST HAVE. The shop was closing when I spotted the […]
Sonnenzimmer
If you happen to be in Minneapolis you should check out this exhibition: Sonnenzimmer at The MCAD Gallery The Minneapolis College of Art and Design January 18 – March 3, 2013 More info here. Sonnenzimmer website here. From the MCAD website: About Sonnenzimmer Sonnenzimmer is the Chicago-based art, design, and print studio of Nick Butcher […]
The American Look pt. I
“Improved styling constantly adds to the ease and grace and gaiety of American Living.” “Homes have more than new plans, they have new patterns for living, made attractive by luxurious interiors.” “Women and men alike are increasingly interested in the look of things, they eagerly give their attention to what is new and beautiful and […]
The American Look pt. II
“Those who dream in design are always contributing to our ways of work.” “There is a fresh look to fun in the America today, stylists have added new zest to recreation by bringing an exciting look to the large variety of things which make leisure hours more pleasurable.” “The family at home is enjoying the […]
new york art book fair
Lost Books Kraftwerk box set, DAP FW Books, Dutch Contemporary photo books Paper Monument-Saddest ashtray ever Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe – Marlborough Gallery Werkplaats Typografie Edition Fink Hard Copy Swiss Room (one of my favorite rooms, above 5 pictures) Printed Matter ZINE TENT:::: Jason Polan No Brow at Desert Island Comics Desert Island Comics […]
i could stare at these things all day…
From dvdp, see more here.
Bongoût Berlin
Above spreads from Chapter One: Down The Rabbit Hole, Unique Silkscreened book, 33 x 46 cm, 2010 Cheap & Plastique interviews Berlin-based, multi-talented artists/publishers Christian Gfeller & Anna Hellsgård of Bongoût for Issue 9. C & P: How did Bongoût begin? How did you start collaborating with Anna Hellsgård? When did you open the Bongoût […]
Art Basel Miami
Cheap & Plastique is pleased to announce that we shall be presenting at the Fountain Art Fair, during Art Basel Miami, December 1 — 4. Our corner of the art fair will include the photography and design of C & P‘s own Christine Navin, prints by Nathan Wasserbauer, paintings by long time C & P […]
Browns London
Photographed Browns studio in London when I was there in July for Print Magazine. It was fun to hang out at the studio for the afternoon & explore/snoop around all 3 floors of the amazing space (studio & Jonathan’s home). I really enjoyed seeing Browns fabulous work in person. Jonathan Ellery was incredibly nice and […]
karel martens
Karel Martens will be speaking at the AIGA on Wednesday night (Lecture is now sold out!) More info here. In a special visit by one of the world’s most influential and beloved graphic designers and design teachers, Karel Martens will headline AIGA/NY’s fall season. Martens has been practicing for fifty years and continues to create […]
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