Legendary artist Syd Mead will be touring Australia this month to celebrate 40 years of his life as a designer with the premiere screening of the documentary “VISUAL FUTURIST: The Art and Life of Syd Mead.” He was the visionary artist on movies such as Blade Runner, Tron, Star Trek The Motion Picture, Aliens and 2010. In Sydney the event with be hosted at the Hayden Orpheum Picture Place with a on stage Q&A session after the screening of the documentary with Syd Mead.
Details Below:
Event: The Australian premiere screening of “VISUAL FUTURIST: The Art and Life of Syd Mead”
followed by an on stage interview with Syd Mead, hosted by Jamie Leonarder (FBI, SBS)
Date: Thursday, March 18, 8.15pm
At: Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, 380 Military Rd, Cremorne
Cost: $25 plus booking fee.
Tickets: Online at www.orpheum.com.au/syd-mead
For more information on Syd Mead go to www.sydmead.com
Check out some amazing leather pieces by NY leather goods company Lost Art. Founder and former model Jordan Betten creates unique pieces that are worn and adored by celebrities such as Julia Roberts, Steven Tyler, Lenny Kravitz and many more.
Image above is Erin Wasson wearing ‘Paper.’ Photography by Cass Bird & Styling by Taylor Jacobson.
Starting this Friday, 26th of Februray, is Buffet ‘the first tradeshow and public expo in the Asia-Pacific region dedicated to Streetwear, Sneakers, Contemporary Style & Culture, Design, T-Shirts, Accessories and much more.’
Luca Ionescu will be one of the speakers at the event alongside other local and international speakers. Click here for more info on talks.
Definitely worth checking out.
BUFFET:
Februrary 26th- 28th
THE FACTORY
500 LATROBE ST
MELBOURNE
Tags: Accessories, Asia-Pacific, Buffet, Contemporary Style, Culture, Design, Luca Ionescu, Melbourne, sneakers, Streetwear, T-Shirts
Check out Luca’s interview for the LTRHDS exhibition. His work will also be showcased at the exhibition with other renown artists.
Exhibition details below:
‘Letterheads 2010 brings together twenty-six contemporary artists to each re-envisioned a single letter of the English alphabet, creating a collection that explores the influence of the ubiquitous letterform in all aspects of contemporary art. The lineup of high profile and emerging artist, represent the fields of illustration, cartooning, fine art, graffiti, street art and graphic design from around the globe.’
Artisits include: Graeme Base (AUS), Mark Bode (USA), SheOne (UK), Shun Kawakami (JAP), Craig (KR) Costello (USA), Meggs (AUS), Ghost Patrol (AUS), James Reka (AUS), Greg (SP.ONE) Lamarche (USA), Mr Jago (UK), Kami (JAP), Luca Ionescu (AUS), Anthony Lister (USA), Kid Zoom (AUS), Sasu (JAP), Sync (AUS), James (Jagi) Greenaway (AUS), Scott (Bonsai) Neo (AUS), Usugrow & Bene (JAP), TwoOne (AUS), Kano One7two (AUS), Shohei Takasaki (JAP), Phibs (AUS), French (UK), Yusk (BRZ), Puzle (AUS).
Melbourne Exhibition
26th February – 26th March at 1000 £ Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale St Melbourne.
Opening
26th February, 6pm until 10pm
Sydney Exhibition
16th April- 17th May at Red Bull Gallery, Huntly St and Burke Rd Alexandria.
Opening
16th April, 6pm until 10pmCheck out Luca’s interview for the LTRHDS exhibition. His work will also be showcased at the exhibition with other renown artists.
Tags: 2010, alphabet, Anthony Lister, Art, cartooning, Craig (KR) Costello, Design, fine art, French, Ghost Patrol, Graeme Base, graffiti, graphic design, Greg (SP.ONE) Lamarche, illustration, James (Jagi) Greenaway, James Reka, Kami, Kano One7two, Kid Zoom, letterform, Letterheads, Luca Ionescu, Mark Bode, Meggs, Mr Jago, Phibs, Puzle, Sasu, Scott (Bonsai) Neo, SheOne, Shohei Takasaki, Shun Kawakami, street art, Sync, TwoOne, Usugrow & Bene, Yusk
“My name is james phillips williams. most everyone calls me jp. i have been a designer in new york for 20 years. i started this blog at the urging of my friends and fellow designers who were familiar with my manic collecting. my collections are varied but generally have to do with typography or design. i endeavor to find what’s special in the mundane and highlight what makes it so to me. i hope you will concur!”
Above images is a letterhead designed by Herb Lubalin. The amas blog showcases works of other great designers such as Paul Rand, Kurt Schwitters, Max Bill and many more. Definitely worth a look!
Above image is by Toronto based artist Jesse Harris. Visit his website to view more of his work.
Exhibition; ‘The Bricoleur’ by Australian artist Ricky Swallow’s is currently showing at the Ian Potter Centre at the National Gallery of Victoria. The show will run until the 28th February 2010. Visit Ricky Swallow’s website to view his vast array of art.
The Ian Potter Centre:
NGV Australia
Federation Square
Corner of Russell 
and
Flinders Streets, Melbourne.
In 1967 Norman Saunders was hired to paint the “LOVE LETTERS” series and he spontaneously proposed a new idea for a different alphabet series based on these twisted creatures which are contorted into letter shapes. They all have transluscent balloon-like skin which is bulging under constrained pressure and yet they all have nutty gleeful expressions. All of the images are designed and painted by Norman Saunders. via normansaunders.com
Visit normansaunders.com to view more of his work.
‘FOF is a publishing workshop and multi-disciplinary collective based in Downtown Brooklyn and formed by Breanne Trammell and Peter Segerstrom.’
The above image is ‘I Want’ by Jessica William, a silkscreen print on silver mirrored mylar which can be purchased via the FOF website.
The Kiosk Store website is an unique space which sells collected products from travels to various countries around the world. Currently featuring products from their recent travel to Portugal, items can be bought online and also includes items from past travels. Visit their website for more info.