There are high heels, and then there are… reversed high heels. The creepy Scary Beautiful heels by Dutch designer Leanie van der Vyver are dramatically arched and stilt-like, forcing the wearer to stagger in a slow knee-bent gait with the weight on their … Continue reading
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VERMIN: UK-BASED GRAFFITI ARTIST
Dale ‘Vermin’ Marshall is a British artist based in Bristol. Having had huge success in the UK with his art and graffiti, as well as numerous exhibitions in his home town and in the nation’s capital, he’s currently taking some … Continue reading
Photography: The Whole Story – The cultural significance of this widespread medium condensed in a fascinating new book
Since its genesis in 1839, photography itself has evolved tremendously as a medium, with the very essence of its output forging culturally significant technological, social and artistic movements. In Prestel’s new visually compelling tome, “Photography: The Whole Story,” editor Juliet … Continue reading
God Loves Uganda
Roger Ross Williams‘ documentary feature “God Loves Uganda” discusses the nature of foreign missionary aid in the growing nation of Uganda. Williams studies the pros and cons of the American Christian Right’s religious and political influx, balancing a sharp … Continue reading
Bunny Yeager’s Darkroom – Reflecting on pin-up photography’s hottest femme fatale
In a time of rampant racism and sexism, before the word feminism had entered the American lexicon, there was a culture of taboo surrounding scantily clad pin-up girls that was dominated by men with cameras. In a scenario where women … Continue reading
Kreuz Headwear – Daydreams come to life with Danielle Hue’s handmade felt hats
A crown of pine trees beside a blue river, a fox snuggled up against an oak tree, a little fawn proudly standing in a lace tutu, a fluffy merino wool elephant watching your back with his long trunk—what may sound … Continue reading
The Ride Gallery – Art inspired by surf culture finds a home online
There seems to be no shortage of interest in surf culture recently. While not all of us are gifted with natural surfing ability, the draw to the sport’s free-spirited culture never seems to fade. For both legit surfers and casual … Continue reading