in behavioral science the bandwagon effect can plague society in terms of conformity. in my case, i just really wanted to make a collage of a few of my favorite things; a fraction of the clash and ginsberg, one of my favorite films and the beautiful ms. leonor fini. by sv
quote of the day
“tomas did not realize at the time that metaphors are dangerous. metaphors are not to be trifled with. a single metaphor can give birth to love.”
-milan kundera, the unbearable lightness of being
nike original sketch
original sketch of the nike logo by berthold. courtesy of carolyn davidson.
i have always wondered what it looked like…carolyn davidson designed the swoosh in 1971 while she was a graphic design student at portland state university. phil knight, who was teaching an accounting class at the university at the time, stated of the logo: “i don’t love it, but it will grow on me.” well… by nk
Beauty and the beast: JiHae vs. Dave Stewart of Eurythmics
snack time
gordon matta clark – food
must read, must watch; ancestor of all vegan, trendy, and conceptual food joints, gordon matta clark’s soho restaurant FOOD. amazing article from the new york times and of course, the video directed by matta clark and robert frank on a day in the life of FOOD by pp.
the dreamers: nazi love
painting by stanley borack, born january 23, 1927 in brooklyn, new york, to jewish immigrants from austria. this is one of his more intriguing pieces amongst the many western cover arts for pulp fiction. “i always loved a good western movie. the old west was a classical era in american history, with its unique clothing, colorful indian costumes, and wagon trains. who doesn’t like to look at a handsome horse in movement?” more on stan the man. by xy