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Photographer Max Huckle has a great eye for both colour and pattern I really love his atmospheric raw photographs Press + to see more of his work

Currently studying Graphic Design in Baltimore, Designer Anne Lee’s interests include illustration, motion graphics and type. I love her “Floral Alphabet” project, which demonstrates her attention to detail and flare for typography, handcrafting and photographing each individual letter in the piece. Anne Lee was last modified: January 11th, 2013 by…

Rut Mackel is a freelance London based photographer specializing in commercial and editorial photography. Considering the “face is a symbol of personal identity” her project “The Ugly Truth” practices the classic “push your face against some glass” technique to observe how perceptions can change when the face is distorted and…

Born and raised in Switzerland, Sweet is currently based in Germany and first started painting in the early 90’s. I can’t get enough of his heavy letterforms in his “ABC Light Graffiti” Project Click + to see more pics

Breaking out in the early 00’s MISHKA NYC is a Brooklyn based menswear brand. MISHKA is one of the many brands giving support to young people involved in combat sport including boxer Zachary Ochoa. Their new look book shot by photographer Jason Schaltz features Ochoa moving through his day-to-day preparation…

My first post of the new year had to be about someone’s work I’m really hyped about, when I first saw Lydia Shirreff’s work I was so excited by her refreshing approach to illustration. The London based illustrator and paper engineer’s work encompasses her love for colour, pattern and detail.…

London based Artist ROID began painting in the late 90’s gaining a hyped reputation for innovation and technical skill. After debuting his first (sell out) solo show in the summer of 2012 titled “More then Ever” ROID entered the world of Fine Art and is currently working as an Artist…

Calm & Collected was formed by the collaboration of creative individuals hailing from a variety of Art & Design backgrounds. Utalising their talents the collective develops their work through a balance of typography and imagery. With focus being directed towards craftsmanship and hand-finishing, Calm & Collective strive to retain the…

If you havn’t already seen Nasir Mazhar’s first full collection which his London Fashion Week this year for SS13 your missing out! To showcase his debut collection Mazhar created a live installation of a comic book barber shop for models to inhabit (featuring a live performance from MC’s Flirta D,…

Mansi Shah currently works as an Art Director and Illustrator based in New York. Specialising in patterns for surfaces Shah Editions was formed to create a platform for her beautiful illustrated patterns and showcase her love of surface design. Check out Shah Editions. Mansi Shah was last modified: December 18th,…

The Parisian Openspace Gallery has recently launched it’s collaborative exhibition titled “Graffiti Therapy” (open from the 8th Dec – 12th Jan) “Graffiti Therapy” showcases recent works by Smash 137, Yaze, Pro 176 & TILT defining their 4 styles between abstraction, figuration and explosive lettering (also featuring some nice abstract inspired…

Beginning his career in the early 90’s as a Skate Photographer, Alex Fakso lives and works in London. Fakso’s raw photographs capture European Graffiti documenting the process of Graff writers in action on trains and in subways. His publications “Heavy Metal” and “Fast or Die” share his amazing collections of…

It’s always refreshing to see work by designers with a sense of humor (be it good or bad!) Inspired by the concept of The “Shell Suit” and a good play on words, I love this sick hand-painted shirt by London based Illustrator Suzie Kemp for Brutus Trimfit Suzi Kemp (for…

Marcel Christ is an acclaimed still life photographer, but there’s nothing still about his work! Capturing movement and a magic moment in time, Marcel transforms liquids jewels and shoes in his stunning photographs. His “Cloud” series captures the ethereal force of liquid meeting liquid. (click + to see more pictures)…

Progressive Retail Store concept & Swedish brand “Weekday” uses abundant graphics to go hard on “Thug Life” logos in their S/S2013 collection. Recently celebrating the brands 10th anniversary their new collection is a “perfect mix of progressive, yet basic and minimal” Weekday – “THUG LIFE” SS2013 was last modified: February…

I love the surreal, playful brightly coloured (& pointy-nosed) characters found in Berlin based illustrator Jeong Hwa Min’s prints and books. His collaborative publication with Joe Villon demonstrates his interesting eye for composition featuring 44 pages of risograph prints complete with a 2 colour silk screen poster. Jeong’s recent work…

Bard Sandemose is a Norwegian Illustrator/Artist currently based in London. Considering collecting pieces of visual imagery an important part of his practice, Bard creates his work from hand-drawn sketches which he then scans and optimizes with a drawing pad using photoshop and illustrator. Using collage as a method of creating…

London based Textile Designer and acting consultant colour analyst, Kitty Joseph’s print-based day wear is definitely one to keep an eye on. Recently launched, her SS2013 collection explores colour and the way it interacts with the body through print and textile applications. Kitty feels her time spent making collages and…

Said to have “Revolutionized the visual vocabulary of contemporary art” Jean-Pierre Raynaud is an Artist living and working in Paris. Launching his artistic career filling a flower pot with cement, Raynaud’s work consists of both free standing & wall objects, installations and architecture. I’m a sucker for pattern and first…

Last week I received my copy of Hurtyoubads’ “Concealed Intentions” and oh my days it was worth the wait! The graff blog of all graff blogs converted to print for the first time, showcasing years of work visually exploring graffiti culture in collaboration with topsafe. “A Graffiti magazine with little…