Mobile Novel

I thought The Shuttleworth Foundation's m-novel concept was a brilliant idea. I hope it works.

Useful link:
www.shuttleworthfoundation.org

Nadav Kander

But one of the strengths of the Prix Pictet is that we are not much bothered over whether [the candidates] think of themselves as artists, or journalists, or commercial photographers. What is important is their ability to put their message across. Kander has astonishing, virtuoso skills. He is a communicator.

- Francis Hodgson

Useful links:
www.nadavkander.com
www.prixpictet.com
www.passagederetz.com
www.benoitaquin.com

I agree.

Auto-Destructive Art

Gustav Metzger is different. From September 29, 2009 through November 8, 2009, the Serpentine Gallery in London will feature the most extensive exhibition ever in the U.K. of Gustav Metzger’s work. Check it out.

Useful links:
www.serpentinegallery.org
www.tate.org.uk/liverpool

The Making Of Some Like It Hot

The Making of 'Some Like It Hot': My Memories of Marilyn Monroe and the Classic American Movie by Tony Curtis + Mark A. Vieira is a special memoir. I watched the movie yesterday and was amazed to see how fresh it still is. A must read.

Useful link:

www.tonycurtis.com

Diamond And Gemstones Of The Month Project

The Israel Diamond Institute + Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Museum is launching a special project titled, Diamond and Gemstones of the Month, where jewelry designers from around the world are invited to design a set of jewelry pieces that combines the gemstone of the month with diamonds. I thought it was a brilliant idea.

Useful link:
www.israelidiamond.co.il

Disney Precious Collections

Disney Precious Collections/Fine Disney Jewelry For Children, has been selected as the featured product during Dreams Come True: Art of the Classic Fairy Tales from the Walt Disney Studios, at The New Orleans Museum of Art in New Orleans from November 15, 2009 - March 14, 2010. Don't miss.

Useful links:
www.preciousjewelrycollections.com
www.noma.org/dreams

Mark Khaisman

Mark Khaisman's parcel tape art was stunningly beautiful. I have never seen anything like this before.

Useful link:
www.khaismanstudio.com

Smoke Art

Check out Mehmet Ozgur's stunningly beautiful examples of smoke art and smoke photography.

Useful link:
www.mehmet-ozgur.com