50 years ago on September 1960, the word cyborg was coined by Manfred Clynes and Nathan Kline and it changed the sci-fi landscape. Tim Maly of 50 Posts About Cyborgs celebrates the benchmark by posting 50 entries about cyborgs in the past 50 years. Steve Austin is outfitted with two new legs capable of propelling […]
http://www.npr.org/v2/?i=130079590&m=130086381=undefined&t=video The housing markets almost crippled a nation and perhaps the world. The ramifications still being felt even today. NPR’s Planet Money bought the toxic asset at $1000.00, the ilk of which diluted mortgages to stock holders and gave them promise of wealth. A pyramid scheme at best. They named their stock, “Toxie” and this […]
If you are to believe the unicorn song by Irish Rovers, the unicorn didn’t make it on the ark was due to the fact he was battling zombies. “Zombies vs. Unicorns” illustrated by Josh Cochran is a perfect addition to Halloween folklore. I see legs with this idea, the ever loving unicorn fighting zombies is […]
Here is a switch. A cat looking for a master. Mimi’s Dada Catifesto written and illustrated by Shelley Jackson is a fun romp in Dada style. The whole book has the free style of the Dada movement as it compliments the story in the early part of the 20th century. The book is more than […]
Japanese artist Shuichi Nakano’s world is an artistic metaphor of wild life mixed in city backdrops. In Japan everything is big, the animals are bigger than life in every aspect. A whole new realm jumps at us with originality. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something […]
As the world keeps spinning, there is never a shortage of love to spread. Love can come from the strangest places. Hamed Kohan from Iran and his wheel design is a friendly reminder that what makes the world go around is love. via-designboom Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or […]
At Mat Dolphin the elements of style is taken to a whole new direction. The classic periodic table is replaced by film directors, musicians, designers, artists, writers and anyone else that has inspired the group at Mat Dolphin. You can view here the full Periodic Table of Creative Influences. Tony M.If this article made you […]
The power and lure of the Seinfeld series has lost a little shine over the years. Jerry’s favorite character on the show was Superman and the premise for this drawing is based on the characters of the show with the top four DC comic heroes as seen through the characters of Seinfeld. Dave Wachter is […]
Animators are churning all kinds of animated shorts. Anybody with Adobe Flash and Photoshop can spit out a cartoon and post it up on the net. Not too many are of great caliber like Salesman Pete created the group of Marc Bouyer, Max Loubaresse, Anthony Vivien, Cyrille Marchesseau, and Mael Vignaux of France. Pete is […]
It’s the end of the world as we know it. What started off as a joke is now reality. Foot thong lingerie will make any foot sexy. (maybe not Quasimodo) Capezio christened the foot thong, “the next innovation in dance.” via-bookofjoe Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you […]
The hottest graphic novel is coming out this October. X’ed Out by Charles Burns is a tip to two icons in the art world. The artistic marriage of William Burroughs and Hergé is so evident as Charles Burns peaks as a creator in his direct to book release new offering. The fringe illustrator will be […]
Street artists are a unique breed. From taggers to activists, they want to get their message across. Neozoon a group of artists from France and Germany silhouette animal pelts from various animals to convey their message. The juxtaposition of ideas are mixed depending on the perspective of the passerby. The murals get you thinking about […]