Hip.Young.Thing.

Damn, this is a treat. Two modern contemporary artists together in the same space, juxtaposed against and even imitating each other. Located in the Hospital Gallery in Covent Garden, London, this is what they have to say for themselves:

Campbell’s or Tesco? Grace Kelly, Muhammad Ali, Winston Churchill, Mick Jagger, Queen Elizabeth, The Beatles, Smiley Man police statue, Andy Warhol himself and others make for a potent cocktail of celebrity, satire and voyeurism. Upon contact opposing pictures are explosive for their contrast, even of the same subject.

Definitely one not too miss if you’re in Ye Olde London Towne. Check out Banksy vs Warhol…

In the same vein as Hel Looks (which we’ve covered previously) comes Oslo Stil, this time as the name suggests, showing street fashion from Norway. I’m undecided as to whether the Finnish or the Norwegian have the best dress sense so it’s easier just to say that these Scandinavians have style!

The Art of DeTouch is an application built in proce55ing that reveals the extent of image re-touching that is applied to images before you see them on the magazine shelf. Using a before and after threshold slider, it’s amazing (and sometimes shocking) to see the amount of work that goes into making these images ‘print ready’.

We’ve posted about hitotoki before, but they definitely deserve a second mention. Hitotoki will soon be launching a NYC edition and if the stories are of the same high standard we’ve come to expect from the Tokyo edition it’s bound to be a treat! So if you hail from the big apple or have a great tale from when you are there, go and submit it now.

The Diorama that Ruled the World is an artwork by Joel Swanson that depicts the Adobe Photoshop interface in three dimensions. Pretty neat visualisation for all the graphic designers out there.

The Floating Logos Project is a series of interesting photo manipulations by Matt Siber. The artists statement on his website sums up the project perfectly:

“Inspired by the proliferation of very tall signs in the American Mid-West, Floating Logos seeks to draw attention to this often overlooked form of advertising…

…Making the signs appear to float not only draws attention to this type of signage but also gives them, and the companies that put them there, an otherworldly quality.”

This project is especially interesting considering the recent events in Sao Paulo, Brazil where street advertising has now been completely banned.

Open Source Food is a great idea, a social network for food lovers. Contained within the site are a myriad of interesting recipes by both professional chefs and amateurs alike. The quality of the photography really stands out and once you have created a profile you can keep track of your favourites and even create entire menus. Brilliant!

Ever wondered what some creative people get up to during a short stay in a hotel? Secret Wall Tattoos displays artwork that only the experienced traveller knows about, well until now. Check some amazing creations hidden behind ordinary hotel furniture. Next time you’re travelling don’t forget to check behind the pictures hanging on the wall, you might find something inspiring!

Mark Jenkins does street sculpture and installations. Breaking away from the usual paste-up or stencils of the current street art scene, Mark makes temporary sculptures, some of which comment on today’s society, others which are simply mischievous and fun.

Hel Looks shows street fashion from Helsinki, Finland. You can see a wide variety of sub-cultures each with their own individual take on fashion.