ralucadumitrescu

[ralucadumitrescu]

via designboom:

envisioned as an archipelago of interconnected halo-like masses, the ‘epiphyte chamber’ by canadian studio PBAI philip beesley architect inc. mimics human sensations through subtle, coordinated movements. conceived as an ‘epiphyte’, an aerial plant species that can grow without the support of soil, the immersive sculpture explores artificial intelligence, digital fabrication and interactive technologies to create a near-living environment. across each floating island, densely interwoven structures and delicate canopies made of thousands of lightweight components are drawn together in harmonious breathing and whispers. hovering fabric helps to frame the suspended pieces, lined with bulging, fluid-filled vessels and glands. the faunal groups contain metabolisms with chemicals, which move in response to slow reactions.

[ralucadumitrescu]

SPOTLIGHT: WHEREISEEFASHION

Be prepared to add a new Tumblr blog to your favorites list! The brilliant minds at WHEREISEEFASHION pair high fashion images matched with related images, everything from landscapes and contemporary art to different shapes and colors. More after the the jump:

Read More

[ralucadumitrescu]

Check out designboom's TOP 10 Art Exhibitions of 2013.

My fav - Falling back to Earth exhibition by Cai Guo-Qiang at Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane Australia

#ai weiwei #do ho suh #banksy #edward burtynsky #tomás saraceno #james turrell #henrique oliveira #ron mueck #cai guo-qiang #yayoi kusama

[ralucadumitrescu]

Karl Holmqvist Untitled (Jokepainting)  ::  Craig Damrauer Modern Art

[ralucadumitrescu]

Check out this TED talk to find out more about the relationship between architecture, design, functionality and the city. What I enjoyed the most are the min 7.40 - 14, discussing the concept and development of the UK Pavilion at the World Expo in Shanghai (2010).

You can find here other awesome projects from the Heatherwick Studio.

[ralucadumitrescu]

[ralucadumitrescu]

How would you react if you saw a painting coming to life? Or otherwise, movement and depth flattened to a 2D image?

Check out the video to see how painting directly on people or objects can trick your eye. Photoshop and great reproduction skills aren’t always needed to create an authentic painting. Or a picture of the painting, for that matter.

#ted talks #painting #body painting #authenticity #alexa meade #body as canvas

[ralucadumitrescu]

Beautiful jewelry design and great marketing idea. 

These necklaces are inspired by the molecules of caffeine, LSD, nicotine and others alike, and I bet that they wouldn't look so appealing if they were advertised as presenting 'boring' substances such as milk or paracetamol.

You can find more of the 'wearable vices' collection here.

#jewelry #necklace #drugs #vices #design #molecule #chemistry #aroha silhouettes

[ralucadumitrescu]

ART: Surreal Sculptures by Bruno Catalano

French sculptor Bruno Catalano works in bronze sculpture, with a reoccuring motif. His figures are always lacking mid sections, and seem to be eerily suspended in mid air. 

Each of his sculptures feature somebody with a suitcase in hand, usually with an introspective or uncertain expression.

Read More

#bruno catalano #sculpture #bronze sculpture #suspension

[ralucadumitrescu]

Illustration by Kay Rasmus Nielsen for East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North, a collection of Scandinavian fairy tales.

(via brainpickings.org)

#fairytales #East of the Sun and West of the Moon #Old Tales from the North #illustration #Kay Nielsen #scandinavian

[ralucadumitrescu]

It's that time of the year when all I want is to be overwhelmed by the Scandinavian white invasion.

Check out the Nordic Design 2013 Christmas Magazine! Loads of inspiring ideas in 80 pages of holiday goodness. Discover dozens of gifts ideas, décor inspiration, advent calendars, gift-wrapping, and much more!! All from Scandinavia with love!

#scandinavian #christmas #online magazine #nordic design

[ralucadumitrescu]

Animated Banksy - simply love it!

You can find below more gifs made by ABVH and inspired by Banksy.

Animated Banksy #11 ORIGINAL by Banksy Animated Bansky #1 Animated Bansky #2 Animated Bansky #3 Animated Bansky #4 Animated Bansky #5 Animated Banksy #6 Animated Banksy #7 Animated Banksy #8 Animated Bansky #9 Animated Banksy #10

#banksy #ABVH #madebyabvh #streetart #gif #graffiti

[ralucadumitrescu]

Yes, gender inequality exists, and Google search results prove how popular the views that women 'should', 'cannot' and 'need to' are. UN Women and Ogilvy & Mather Dubai came up with this series of thought-provoking ads that highlight the wordlwide problem of gender discrimination. Great print execution that doesn't only emphasize the revolting opinions about women, but also the fact that the options of 'not accepting the way things are' or 'not suffering from discrimination anymore' are largely ignored.

#UN #women #discrimination #gender inequality #ogilvy #advertising #google #smart #dubai

[ralucadumitrescu]

Yes, this is the relationship between our everyday life and electronics.

Papercraft Dioramas Inside Papercraft Electronics by Kevin LCK

#ordinary behaviour #kevin lck #electronics #papercraft

[ralucadumitrescu]

Neorealism explained in a great visual essay of only 5 mins!

#neorealism #vittorio de sica #david o. selznick #kogonada

[ralucadumitrescu]

I recently stumbled upon this Instagram profile. Beautiful, minimalist way of telling stories. And making collages.

#khiesti #instagram #storytelling

[ralucadumitrescu]

Designer Federico Mauro distills the likeness of cultural icons down to their eyewear. Pair with these minimalist infographic summaries of famous lives.

(ᔥ Visual News)