I love the hyper-realism of Eric Zener! Soon at the Henoch Gallery in New York (April 17- May 10)
Via itsnicethat

Funny little embroideries by Megan Whitmarsh.

For my dutch readers: Moois Magazine. Dutch best blog according to Dutch Bloggies 2008. About all the beauty in the world…

This is one of my most favorite and inspiring brands these days: Billykirk

A beautiful new issue of Candy with Alakazam, Andrew Rae, Azstar78, Conor Harrington, Eoghan Kavanagh, Gaetan Billault, H099, Ian Stevenson, Maria Moore, NB:Studio, Non-Format, Sean Hillen, Sergio Moro, Synth Eastwood & WK Interact.

Launched on March 3rd, the 5th edition of the Diesel Wall art contest continues its tour around the world and reaches four new corners of the planet: Manchester (UK), Barcelona (Spain), Zurich (Switzerland) and NY (US).
From March 3rd until May 12th 2008 anyone from any country in the world can apply online dieselwall.com and submit his/her designs for the chance to feature in this new edition of the project and conquer a Wall! The artists will have total freedom in sending concepts: art is above all a means of unconstrained self-expression.

France – Cannes – festival international du film – années 75 / 85 by Marc Torres

Photography.Book.Now celebrates the most creative, most innovative, and finest photography books – and the people behind them. Enter this international juried photography book competition and compete for worldwide recognition and great prizes. Deadline for entry is July 14, 2008.

This exclusive glowing Fern Animal is completely hand embroidered with glow in the dark thread, and comes in a hand made glowing carrying case produced by Velle.
Auction Begins this Thursday.
Nice! Go check and bid…

I kept quiet about the political noise in Holland because I just didn’t know what to say about it. About some crazy guy called Wilders, about the hysteric reaction of other politicians etc etc… But now Mediamatic foreman Willem Veldhoven came with this great idea ‘We’re Sorry’

We all make our own “Fitna” movies. As many as possible. Why? Well we can’t stop Wilders. He has a right to freedom of expression and he is smart enough to stay within the boundaries of Dutch law. Actually, we do not want to stop his movie because we cherish our freedom of expression. Even stupid populist politicians have fundamental rights. Especially they!
We can compete for attention however. And we can produce disinformation. So we are going to make Movies called “Fitna” in which we apologise for Geert Wilders embarrassing behaviour. We will make so many of them that it will be hard to find the movie by Wilders without finding lots of movies apologising for it.
Just to let the world (and ourselves) know that allowing confused people to speak does not mean that we agree with what they say. Sorry.

An ECHOage birthday party is a unique opportunity for you and your child to do something extraordinary – to improve the world – together.

Via Springwise

The perfect mens (and women’s) wear and accessories! I just love the accessories. Check more sleek chic at Marni

Lovely and inspiring ceramic bowls available at Etsy by Paloma’s Nest.

This tiny white ceramic bowl is hand made and hand stamped with the words “BE THE CHANGE”, in the spirit of Mohandas (Mahatma) K. Gandhi, who said, “We must be the change we wish to see in the world ….”

Beautiful John Derian plates available at Good. Each piece is handmade decoupage signed by the artist.

Beautiful pictures by Federico Erra

Belgium jewelry designer Christa Reniers has been creating and supervising production in her workshop, located in downtown Brussels. Her collection includes sterling silver and 18 k gold jewellery as well as decorative objects. Her designs are generally based on natural, organic shapes and figures which are translated into pure, sculptural forms.

Beautiful 1950s Daybed Cleopatra design by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping

Strange photographs by Popel Coumou.

Lovely Lova! A new gentlemen’s brand.

Be sure you check the Best Of Typographica typefaces 2007. They made a lovely and excellent list of the best in new typeface design…