Monday, June 7, 2010

David Bailey's " Now "

The Legendary Photographer's
New Still Lifes
" Now "

It's hard to imagine the 60s without David Bailey. His work has included portraits of Salvador Dali, Princess Diana, Johnny Depp, as well as over 20 photo books and fashion editorials. He has made an indelible mark on the history of British photography. At the age of 72, he is active now as he ever was.
His latest exhibition "Now" is opening this weekend at Hamiltons Gallery in London.

Skulls and Flowers









Friday, June 4, 2010

Anni Rapinoja and her "Wardrobe of Nature".

After the Edible Fashion and the Flowery Dresses / Weedrobes, here is the "Wardrobe of Nature" by Anni Rapinoja. The works from the Finnish artist, who has studied geography and botany, are the results of versatile studies, in which theory and art are combined. Plants, droppings of animals etc... are part of the cycle of nature.

Picture of the Earth, 2007

Autumn

Mother Earth


Spring

To see more on Anni Rapinoja

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Nike78 Project, new creations

Nike78 is a new exciting project inspired by Nike, where 78 participants are invited to create a brand new pair of Nike shoes. An exhibition showcase of all 78 designs is planned for the London Design Festival 2010. Here are a few of these amazing creations.

Nike Air Max Abuko Aquarium
by Wieden + Kennedy Tokyo Lab
An aquarium for goldfish !!

Marathon Shoe Cake
by Erica Dorn
Yes, the shoe is edible, and made of white and dark chocolate
with buttercream and raspberry laces, yum !!

Winged Nikes by Justus Oehler

The Takeover by Nicola Ryan

Sports bookends by Andy Miller


Trainers for Vouyers
by THIS IS Studio

The 100m Nikes by Paul Cooke

More unique creations on this link


Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Dinner in the Sky

Dinner in the Sky, is a unique event meant for anyone who wishes to transform an ordinary meal into a magical moment ! Dinner in the Sky, the movable restaurant famous for "elevating"the dining experience, courtesy of a giant crane and sophisticated German engineering. Tables are suspended at 150 feet height, a unique concept designed for those who don't have acrophobia !!

World's Most Extravagant Meals
Gastronomy on top of Paris



On top of London


On top of Amiens, France



On top of Las Vegas


Soon, Dinner in the Sky will be in Monaco from July 9 to 13. Fifteen dinners will be served during that week by some of the greatest European chefs, Joel Robuchon is one of them.