One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? In 2010, Andreas Franke photographed the Vandenberg, a sunken ship, while diving off of the coast of Key West, Florida. It wasn’t until he…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action, and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours?Bobby Solomon believes readers should have a say in their book covers. The LA-based writer hosts a monthly contest on his design blog, The Fox…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Materials needed for a kickass Lego Wall: a few Lego boards, nails, Legos, and an imagination…
Artist: Laura Spalding Best Medium: Oil on metal I have been exploring the urban landscape of the valley for several years now. My paintings separate and celebrate the blights on the vista. The utility poles and power lines that have undeniably become part of our collective vision join with the…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? London-based filmmaker JW Griffiths knows all-too-well that great films are typically shot with great cameras. Luckily, he also knows he can pull off a kickass…
Artist: Jason Kernevich and Dustin Summers of The Heads of State Medium: Oversized archival print. 24-by-42 inches, printed on 100 percent cotton, 190GSM water color stock.The countdown to Best of Phoenix continues! Last year, we profiled 100 Creatives who made a mark on the local arts scene. This year, we’ll have 100 creative representations of Phoenix. No…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Swoon has a permanent vision for the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans. The Broklyn-based, internationally known street artist is currently working with The Airlift,…
Publisher: Harry Herz Medium: Color printed postcard. The countdown to Best of Phoenix continues! Last year, we profiled 100 Creatives who made a mark on the local arts scene. This year, we’ll have 100 creative representations of Phoenix. No scope or requirement on medium or size — we’ll include photography, painting, sculpture, video, installation, literary, and more. What…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Don’t cite anything within The Reverence Library; the series of pocket-sized enclopedias is full of (beautifully written and illustrated) lies. Scottish founders Jez Burrows…
Artist: Evan Wyloge Medium: Digital Photograph from the 20th floor of 44 Monroe, looking N-N-E, around 7:20 p.m.. I hadn’t been inside my friends’ 20th-floor apartment in 44 Monroe yet, but I had been looking forward to seeing the view from their place, because I had a feeling it would be a…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Johannes Bonke and Sven Schumann do a lot of talking. The two met, became friends, and from a mutual interest, began a weekly online…
Artist: Unknown Medium: Archival photo, c. 1935 This building was originally built in 1929 as a medical office, and was the headquarters for Valley National Bank before Valley Center, which is now Chase Tower, was built just across the street from it. Shown here, the building is Valley Bank and Trust,…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? In 2010, Tucson-based photographer Camden Hardy posed a question on his blog: Was there was still a desire among artists to share their work…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? ore than 800 spectators gathered around a river in St. Petersburg Russia to watch a group of contestants compete in the annual Bubble Babba…
John Downer knows humans may never get all that up close and personal with their favorite (and huge) white bears — but his cameras will. The wildlife filmmaker recently released footage from Spy On The Ice, a set of three types of weather-proof cameras that blend into the natural environment to reveal the…
It’s about time Phoenix sees some serious mural love. In the interest of giving credit to their artists and because we’re losing track of the times we’ve said, “Whoa, when did that go up?”, we bring you Mural City, a series on the murals springing up around town — their…
Artist: beth tom Medium: Digital image This is an early 2010 view southwest from atop “A Mountain” in Tempe. It was sunrise, and the moon hadn’t yet set. It’s not Phoenix, but I can see you from here.The countdown to Best of Phoenix continues! Last year, we profiled 100 Creatives who made a mark on the local…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? Come spring, the two-acre lot between Fifth, Sixth, McKinley, and Garfield streets will look a little brighter. With the help of the Phoenix Union Bioscience…
In 2008, Ali Vincent lost 112 pounds and won $250,000. The then-32-year-old from Mesa was a cast member on The Biggest Loser and became the show’s first female winner. Today, she’s a speaker, spokeswoman, author, and soon-to-be creator of her own charitable foundation. And she says it all started with an open…
Artist: Unknown Medium: Vintage Postcard The countdown to Best of Phoenix continues! Last year, we profiled 100 Creatives who made a mark on the local arts scene. This year, we’ll have 100 creative representations of Phoenix. No scope or requirement on medium or size — we’ll include photography, painting, sculpture, video, installation, literary, and more. What do…
One new idea for every day in 2011. We’re talking big, small, local, international, in action and on the drawing board. Here’s today’s — what’s yours? From a bookstore in Wheeling, West Virginia: “During business hours, the books on the porch are 50 cents each or 5 for $2. When…
Looks like antigirl’s finally spilling a few of her own crafty secrets. The local street artist and graphic designer insists that she’s “never not working” — and after seeing her countless murals, wheat pastes, paintings, and collages, we believe her. Now, she says, it’s our turn. Enter “handbook”, a very…
