By Noah Mallin Readers of this blog (Hi Mom!) know that I’m a fan of clever art in public spaces (Ala anonymous Brit graffiti artist/sculptor/prankster Banksy). Blog And I Am Not Lyinghas great pics of this mystery found artist’s work (including the ones seen here), currently in subway stations now. Dig the Iran = Nam [...]
By Noah MallinI was thrilled to see that the Museum of Modern Art has a terrific show featuring an old family friend (Hi Mom!) — George Lois, one of the most revered names in American advertising and graphic design. What makes Lois so incredible is his gift for discerning the mental hook — whether it [...]
By Noah MallinThe Obacci Jacket Lunch Box site has acres of these Japanese Bento Box meals with the ingredients rearranged to resemble album covers. And I bet your parents told you not to play with your food. Via Pink Tentacle blog.
Appreciation by Noah Mallin Dave Stevens will be best remembered for creating The Rocketeer, one of the most successful independent comic books titles of the 80s and one that, along with the Hernandez Brothers’ Love and Rockets established the move towards a new appreciation of the format in ensuing decades. The fantasy pulp 30s setting [...]
I have to get my twisted Family Circus mash-ups scanned and on here — no joke! I really love this kind of creative repurposing. The site Garfield Minus Garfield features the popular corpulent cat-starring comic strip with the titular star removed from every frame he’s in — leaving lonely, looney, possibly meds- skipping owner Jon. [...]
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