Monthly Archives: June 2016

Je Suis Contre Tout et Tous

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

When I was young, I was fascinated by the early 20th century Dada Movement. I even sported a button with I.K. Bonset’s moto “Je suis contre tout et tous” . So, I was excited to discover that the Museum of Modern Art … Continue reading →

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All Fun & Games Til You Miss Your Stop

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Amsterdam’s public transit agency GVB has teamed with Headmade Studio to create a simple, but clever game called GVBeestje for tram riders. It’s a great idea until you miss your stop.

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Cut, Carved, and Folded

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Australian artist Nicholas Jones has been carving, cutting, and folding abandoned books for more than a decade in Melbourne. His dramatically transformed discarded books of all kinds can be found in museums and galleries around the world. And even though I … Continue reading →

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from our perspective

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Playing For Time

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

During the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to see the impact of climate change up close in Alaska and in Iceland. It’s beyond depressing to observe the dramatic retreat of ancient glaciers. Greenpeace continues to try and raise … Continue reading →

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Just in time for summer

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Just in time for summer, animator Tom King colorfully skewers that creepy guy that you’ll find at any beach.

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You’re Going To learn Something

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

H/t to Nathan Gelgud and Signature        

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They Pulled Me Back In

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Just when I thought I was over the whole drone video thing, the French cinematography group BigFly got my attention again with this gorgeous drone video. The short was shot entirely in the 19th century neo-Byzantine church Église Saint-Louis de … Continue reading →

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NYC : All Are Welcome

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

New York City’s official tourism and marketing agency—NYC & Company—has just launched a branding update for the world’s greatest city. The sweeping new visual identity incorporates custom typefaces, icons, a new website, neighborhood guides, and dozens of videos. There’s also … Continue reading →

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Alternative Metro Mapping

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

The former lead designer for the Moscow Department of Transportation, Constantine Konovalov, and his team of graphic artists and animators at the Tetter-Totter-Tam Studio, has developed a brilliant alternative to RATP Paris’ official Metro map. After two and a half … Continue reading →

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