Tag Archives: New York

Bowie In Brooklyn

Posted on February 28, 2018 by

Tomorrow the critically acclaimed traveling exhibition David Bowie is will open at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City. The retrospective on the late artist’s five-decade career began at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum in August 2013 and has been touring ever … Continue reading →

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Addicted to Street Art

Posted on January 23, 2018 by
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Honest U.S. Travel Ads

Posted on July 31, 2017 by

h/t Jeff Wysaski

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Chameleons of the Art World

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

Director Aaron Christian made this hilarious double send-up of the art world and pretentious wildlife documentaries. All of you artists and gallery denizens will recognize the creatures prowling this year’s Frieze Art Fair in New York City.

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Viewed Through The Monocle

Posted on May 15, 2015 by

If you’re a fan of Monocle magazine and media, then the newly launched Monocle Travel Guide Series is for you. Published by Berlin-based Gestalen, the slim travel guides will be priced at $15 retail. As you might expect, the full … Continue reading →

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And Now Something Completely Different

Posted on August 24, 2014 by

I have been accused of posting way too many maps on TBTP, but here’s a set of practical maps that may just save your life. These hilarious maps were created by Toronto-based designer Ryan McArthur and are all available for … Continue reading →

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Cosmopolis

Posted on April 28, 2014 by

Mexico City-based designer and illustrator Aldo Crusher created this charming series of vibrant, polychromatic illustrations for Aire magazine. Cosmópolis cleverly uses geometric elements to explore iconic landmarks and attractions in each city.

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No Luggage Required

Posted on March 20, 2014 by

The luxury retailer Louis Vuitton has been slowly rolling-out a collection of limited edition travel books that is being sold in its boutiques. Each of the guides is being illustrated by a different international artist. The initial four books in … Continue reading →

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Bye-Bye Banksy

Posted on November 3, 2013 by

The mysterious street artist Banksy has completed the final piece of his “Better Out Than In” NYC residency. His “inflatable throw-up on the Long Island Expressway” in the Borough of Queens is a simple set of balloons spelling out Banksy. The … Continue reading →

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Better Out Than In

Posted on October 3, 2013 by

This month the legendary British street artist known as Banksy is hitting the streets of New York City with a new “show” titled “Better Out Than In”. The dodgy artist has launched a new website to accompany the show at … Continue reading →

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