EAMES Stamps

The USPS 2008 stamp collection includes a set in recognition of design duo Eames.

Charles (1907-1978) and Ray (1912–1988) Eames were American designers who made major contributions in many fields of design including industrial design, furniture design, art, graphic design, film and architecture.

Their iconic status is due to their ability to introduce new materials, new shapes, and technology to the American masses. After WWII and into the mid 20th century, Charles & Ray Eames invented products that defined the mood of the American public...There was a social obsession with 'the future', technology, color, and playfulness that was born out of being in years of war. In a sense, Charles & Ray Eames became the voice of a new generation.

Most of the Eames furniture collection is still in production. You can find the famed Eames lounge chair and ottoman and much more at www.hemanmiller.com

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EAMES Stamps

The USPS 2008 stamp collection includes a set in recognition of design duo Eames.

Charles (1907-1978) and Ray (1912–1988) Eames were American designers who made major contributions in many fields of design including industrial design, furniture design, art, graphic design, film and architecture.

Their iconic status is due to their ability to introduce new materials, new shapes, and technology to the American masses. After WWII and into the mid 20th century, Charles & Ray Eames invented products that defined the mood of the American public...There was a social obsession with 'the future', technology, color, and playfulness that was born out of being in years of war. In a sense, Charles & Ray Eames became the voice of a new generation.

Most of the Eames furniture collection is still in production. You can find the famed Eames lounge chair and ottoman and much more at www.hemanmiller.com

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New Superpowers Flags

Just saw this @ www.publicworks.org.uk

"A set of flags that express more accurately the natures of the world's existent, up-and-coming, and new superpowers:
Russia's stranglehold on oil and gas lines; Britain's CCTV obsession; Canada's huge, currently untapped oil reserves; China's peerless manufacturing ability; Brazil's potential as the first non-nuclear superpower; Japan's ever-expanding workforce; America's insidious consumerist introductions; and India's massive industrial development."

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SYI: I try to avoid politics on this blog, but I thought that the design aspect of this project trumped political lines.

New Superpowers Flags

Just saw this @ www.publicworks.org.uk

"A set of flags that express more accurately the natures of the world's existent, up-and-coming, and new superpowers:
Russia's stranglehold on oil and gas lines; Britain's CCTV obsession; Canada's huge, currently untapped oil reserves; China's peerless manufacturing ability; Brazil's potential as the first non-nuclear superpower; Japan's ever-expanding workforce; America's insidious consumerist introductions; and India's massive industrial development."

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SYI: I try to avoid politics on this blog, but I thought that the design aspect of this project trumped political lines.

The Grand Tour

The Grand Tour™ is a collection of priceless paintings set free around the streets of York (UK) by The National Gallery & York Art Gallery.

"This summer, the National Gallery and York Art Gallery have set free some of the world's most famous paintings in the streets of York. Masterpieces by great artists - from Caravaggio to Constable - compete for attention in the medieval city centre. The Grand Tour in York is a celebration of great art and beautiful buildings brought together in the historic capital of the north." - www.thegrandtourinyork.org.uk

The Grand Tour

The Grand Tour™ is a collection of priceless paintings set free around the streets of York (UK) by The National Gallery & York Art Gallery.

"This summer, the National Gallery and York Art Gallery have set free some of the world's most famous paintings in the streets of York. Masterpieces by great artists - from Caravaggio to Constable - compete for attention in the medieval city centre. The Grand Tour in York is a celebration of great art and beautiful buildings brought together in the historic capital of the north." - www.thegrandtourinyork.org.uk

Empty Orchestra

I've always been fascinated with karaoke in America. I mean, strangers gathering in dark rooms to sing their favorite guilty pleasures?! I feel like there's a profound story behind the type of individuals who become regulars at karaoke bars.
I see a documetary. At the least, I see an idea for a photo exhibition.

The idea is to snap random lines on the screen at karaoke bars (just as I have done above), and let the photos speak for themselves.

Maybe I could even do a seperate blog where people from all over could submit shots of their favorite karaoke lines.

The blog could supplement the documentary.

The doc would be called EMPTY ORCHESTRA (karaoke translated).

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