NYC New Artist Watch: BlackJon Photography

Do you know what passion looks like? Tastes like? Feels like?  It is unrequited love woven with obsession; potential exposed by sacrifice.  It is honest and full of scars turned tattoo.  Photographer, BlackJon of BlackJon Photography, infuses a heart-on-your-sleeve approach with a rebellious free spirit to portray his vision—one poured onto a canvas of captured...

Pin Art Portraits by Philip Karlsberg

In Plaza magazine latest edition features an editorial not quite like what we’re used to seeing by artist Philip Karlsberg. Karlsberg introduces “pin art”, a creation made by using a pin board, some spray paint and a pair of sunglasses. Through his art, Karlsberg creates Johnny Depp, Karl Lagerfeld, Lady Gaga among others.  Check out more of his work below and for...

Still-Life x Video: Glitch Paintings by Kon Trubkovich

The following paintings by Kon Trubkovich draw inspiration from technology and the modern world. This Russian-born, New York City based artist began his work by filming his own videos. The artist then further analyzes the videos, deciding to create still-life paintings of some and others become separate films in themselves. The paintings are of oil and graphite presented on canvas...

Alchemist Dreams: Custom Handmade Liquor

Have you ever wanted to create your own style of drink or liquor? Have you just wanted to create the perfect blend of your personal favorite flavors together with alcohol to create a signature spirit? Well now you can. Everything else seems to be customizable and now UK company Alchemist Dreams have launched what they believe to be the world’s first custom liqueurs, made to order...

The Book Project by Cara Barer: A Literary Art

Some might argue that you can take a book and view it in many different ways, but none have taken their view of a book to the level of Cara Barer. Barer’s book project has a lot to do with chance and experimentation. A random encounter with an old phone book was the primary inspiration and after that, more than seven years ago, she began the search for more books and methods to...

Its Peanut Butter Jelly Time: PB&J Flavored Vodka

Van Gogh Vodka is renowned for translating food flavors into creative vodkas, such as Dutch chocolate, Black cherry, Banana, Coconut and Double Espresso. They have recently introduced their take on the iconic American flavor combination of peanut butter & jelly. The fragrance of the PB&J Vodka is predominately of peanuts, complimented by the fresh fruit aroma of raspberry. On...

Zevs x W Hotel Paris – Invisible Installation

A brand new W Hotel just opened its doors in the Opéra district of Paris. Several European artists were invited to create original artworks to decorate the interior of the boutique hotel. Among the artists was French artist ZEVS, who conceptualized this slightly eerie Invisible Installation. Guests who check into Suite 112 (where the players dwell) may not notice anything special...

Heineken® reveals a Unique Crowd-Sourced Concept Nightclub During Milan Design Week

Last year, we posted an article about a design contest Heineken was hosting to help design a Nightclub. This week, Heineken showcased the results of their contest displaying their concept for a futuristic nightclub. Milan’s internationally renowned week-long design fair last night hosted the unveiling of a crowd-sourced nightclub concept from Heineken®. A yearlong design...