Friday, May 28, 2010

Moonlight Motel...





I really like these images from the series "Love Motel" by photographer Baldomero Fernandez. They beautifully portray the mix of kitsch and exoticism that makes retro motels so intriguing. Click here to see more of his incredible work.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Reconfigured Treasures...








 The Age of Mackerels series from The Worlds Best Loved Art Treasures features charming and bizarre mash-ups of those classic kitsch porcelain figures found on nic- nac shelves the world over. See more of this great "collection of reconfigured cultural debris" here.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Modern Travel...






Beautiful images of 'modern' travel.  See more mid-century luggage labels here.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Decorated Design...










I found this treasure in the basement of a used bookstore in upstate N.Y.. Published in 1939 by McGraw -Hill, it's full of vintage border designs, and also includes tips on using them to make your advertising type 'more beautiful'. A steal for 4 bucks.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Call Me...

A Deborah Harry portrait adapted from my recent 'House of Blondes' promo.  Seriously, need an illustration? Call Me.

Cut Up...



Cutting and constructing text from books, designer Stephen Doyle makes some intriguing paper sculptures. Via Felt and Wire.