I first became aware of Miguel Covarrubias' work while looking through vintage copies of Vanity Fair when I was first starting out as an illustrator, later on I bought a framed map print he had illustrated that I found at a flea market. His style and wit make him stand out as one of the great caricaturists and illustrators. Click here to see more of his stunning work and read about his life.
Pioneering the possibilities of reinforced concrete Italian architect/engineer Pier Nervi created revolutionary buildings that were both graceful and heroic.
Video made from old slides of ABC logos that were found in storage boxes lying around near the art dept. of ABC Studios.
Art and advertising (or at least a tool of advertising) combine in these billboard inspired artworks.
