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Hodgman and Perrotta on the new artistic community

26 Oct, 2009 | by EmilyK | Comment (0)


Living in Boston has it's advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, it is the second most expensive place to rent an apartment after San Francisco. On the other hand, I can take a two dollar train ride and hear John Hodgman speak... for free.

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tags: celebrity , art , Apple

Make a Lightbox with K'Nex

18 Oct, 2009 | by EmilyK | Comment (0)


Remember K'Nex? That collection of sticks and connectors that thrilled young aspiring engineers everywhere? Well before you sell your old set in the yardsale,  give this DIY lightbox a try.

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tags: DIY , blogging , art

Julius Shulman's life hits the silver screen

09 Oct, 2009 | by EmilyK | Comment (0)


Any documentary nuts out there? Well now we can appease our photography and documentary nerd cravings at the same time with a bio piece about iconic architectural photographer Julius Shulman.

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tags: photography news , celebrity , art

RIP Irving Penn

08 Oct, 2009 | by EmilyK | Comment (0)


Irving Penn, longtime photographer and inspiration to many, died yesterday at the impressive age of 92. He will always be remembered for teaching the world that clarity and simplicity are sometimes the most striking qualities in a photograph.

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tags: portraits , photography news , celebrity , art

Need funding for your next photo project?

25 Aug, 2009 | by EmilyK | Comment (0)


What happens to starving artists in times of recession? The same thing that happens to the homeless when a city "cleans up main street," they disappear. One start-up is battling the extinction of art with a platform that connects donors with artists.

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tags: economy , art
 
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