Sergio Toro is a Ukraine-born, New York-based designer whose luxury footwear brand draws inspiration from “the more mysterious side of nature, combining it with elements rooted in mythology and science fiction.”
Articles By: Nikolai Soudek
Shinichi Maruyama: Bodies in Motion
For his latest series, Nude, photographer Shinichi Maruyama shot disrobed dancers at a frame rate of approximately 2,000 images per second.
Photos of Cuba by Raquel Olivo
Raquel Olivo is a Los Angeles-based photographer whose portfolio spans the worlds of fashion, music and advertising. I was recently taken by some of her personal work, particularly her pictures of Cuba.
Retro Chic: Illustrations by Tavis Coburn
Tavis Coburn is a Toronto-based illustrator whose work is inspired by “1940s comic book art, the Russian avant-garde movement and printed materials from the 1950s/60s.”
Converse Missoni Archive Project
Converse recently announced the launch of The Converse Missoni Archive Archive Project, a series of 20 one-of-a-kind sneakers created using unique deadstock fabrics and patterns from the iconic Italian house.
This Land Is Mine – An Animated Musical Short by Nina Paley
This Land Is Mine is an animated musical short by Nina Paley. Described as “a brief history of the land called Israel/Palestine/Canaan/the Levant,” the video is a provocative meditation on the endless cycle of bloodshed in that disputed region.
The Art of Ruud van Empel
These enthralling works by Dutch visual artist Ruud van Empel are from his acclaimed series “World.” Each image is a collage of myriad elements photographed by Empel himself, seamlessly blended and altered within Photoshop.
Mixtape Coffee Table by Jeff Skierka
This prototype coffee table by Jeff Skierka Designs is a 12:1 scaled replica of a cassette tape, complete with reversible “A” and “B” sides.
“No Place Like Home” – GPS Shoes by Dominic Wilcox
Dominic Wilcox is a British designer who creates unique and innovative objects, drawings and installations. One of his latest creations is a pair of bespoke leather shoes with an embedded GPS that guides the wearer home.
“Make Your English Clear” – Ads by dim&canzian
These award-winning ads are for FF, an English language school in Brazil. The campaign was produced by São Paulo-based agency dim&canzian and features striking illustrations by Sattu.
2012 International Photography Awards
The International Photography Awards conducts an annual competition for professional, non-professional, and student photographers on a global scale. A few selections from this year’s Category Winners.
Daniel Power: CEO powerHouse Books, Co-Founder, The NY Photo Festival (Pt. 2)
Part 2 of our interview with powerHouse books Founder/CEO Daniel Power, in which we delve into his experience of founding the New York Photo Festival and glean some advice for aspiring creative professionals.
