Maison Martin Margiela Retrospective at MOMU Antwerp

The home of Maison Martin Margiela will see a look back at 20years of one of the fashion worlds biggest mentors, the highly conceptual designer and his team of hugely talented designers over the years have built a brand unsurpassed. The MoMu in Antwerp will see the biggest ever showcase of Margiela archives when it launches its exhibition later this year. With the brands cult following expect an influx of fans hitting Belgium to see what could be one of the most interesting showpieces in fashion history. Thanks to Hintmag for their exclusive information.

Absence of Water

Polarinertia

The Other Night Sky

Officially, what you're seeing does not exist. In fact, none of the 189 satellites in Trevor Paglen's exhibit The Other Night Sky (pictured) are officially acknowledged by the government, because they are (presumably) used for spying. The photographer used documents collected by amateur astronomers to predict where and when the real-life UFOs would be flying by, and then he captured them in these time-lapse photos. Paglen says they have metaphorical value (something about Galileo and church doctrine), but we say they're simply as beautiful as they are unsettling—in more ways than one.
The Other Night Sky, now through Sept. 14, BAM Galleries, 2626 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, (510) 642-0808, bampfa.berkeley.edu
via Wired

Stone Door-Knocker

From Chiasso

Henkel MiR Wool: Pink, Yellow

Here's a nice Henkel Mir Wool Laundry Detergent ad by TBWA\PARIS, France

Donatella Versace Dedicates Line to Barack Obama

I think it's safe to say that the fashion/entertainment world has got Baracks back. Maybe not Marc jcobs but I think he's got everyone else on his team. In a latest announcement, Italian designer Donatella Versace will pay homage to Obama in her upcoming 2008 spring/summer collection. Much of the inspiration is derived from the notion that Obama is “a relaxed man who doesn’t need to flex muscles to show he has power.” Hmm.
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Portsmouth FC stadium by Herzog & de Meuron

Architects Herzog & de Meuron have unveiled revised plans for a football stadium on the waterfront at Porstmouth in England. The proposal, for Horsea Island in Portsmouth harbour, replaces an earlier design for a stadium located in the city centre. Herzog & de Meuron’s scheme includes a new 36,000 seater stadium for Portsmouth FC, an exhibition centre, housing and a waterfront park. I wish they built stadiums like this in the states.
view more photos and a detailed description of the proposal from Herzon & de Meuron here

Versace edition Lamborghini LP640 Roadster

Lamborghini and Versace have teamed up again to offer a special edition of Lamborghini's Murcielago LP640. As you would expect from a Versace Lamborghini, all the stops were pulled out to ensure the utmost luxury and extravagance. The bright white exterior of the car is plastered with Versace's Greek motif, while the interior has full-grain, hand-embroidered, white nappa leather on the seats, dashboard and center console. The Versace edition Murcielago also gets a transparent engine cover that showcases the V12 for the first time. The special edition, unveiled tuesday at Versace's Via Gesu 12 in Milan during Men's Fashion Week, was accompanied by a new range of Lamborghini Versace merchandise, including leather luggage, gloves, driving shoes and an assortment of other accessories. Unlike the Versace Lamborghini collaboration in 2006, this run of cars will be available to the public..... but you will not be able to afford it.
via Autoblog

Flooded London by Squint/Opera

Film and media studio Squint/Opera has created a series of images depicting imaginary scenes in London in 2090, when rising sea levels have inundated the city. The Flooded London series depicts the city as a “tranquil utopia”. Five images will be on show at Medcalf Gallery in Clerkenwell, London from 20 June for a month. Squint Opera

Raf Simons for Fred Perry

"Inspired by Fred Perry's 1960s skiwear, the all-black, slim-fitting line includes a chic short-sleeve mohair turtleneck sweater, a patterned, knit polo shirt, a full button-down long-sleeve pique polo and sleek trousers." The Raf Simons for Fred Perry line looks to be available this Fall. Info via Selectism

Rick Owens "The Future of Fashion"

Honeyee has just put up an interview and insightful retrospective on the works of Fashion Designer Rick Owens. Featured is an interview, Rick Owens furniture showcase, as well as an in depth look at his Creatch and Stag collections. This all can be seen here

Drawerment

Drawerment is a composition of drawers collected from old office furniture. The installation enables viewers to find their own story in it. In 1993, Tejo Remy designed a the iconic "Chest of Drawers“. He assembled different kinds of drawers into an accidental and dynamic composition. Jaraslov Jurica took this idea apart and let the drawers fly free to find their own position in the corner of the room. The Drawerment could also be a small anniversary of 15 years of "Chest of Drawers“ - A piece of art that let loose the "rigid“ era of product design at that time. The composition has been designed for Demakersvan | dutch design house as a part of their renovated studio in Rotterdam.
Drawerage via Yatzer

Leather Keyboard by Kazuharu Sakura

A black, letter-less leather keyboard by Japanese artist Kazuharu Sakura. Luxury at all costs. via Akihabara

NASA Scientists Make Magnetic Fields Visible

Magnetic fields are invisible, at least usually. But Scientists from NASA's Space Sciences Laboratory have made them visible as "animated photographs," using sound-controlled CGI and 3D compositing. It makes the fields, as explained by the scientists, dance in an absolutely gorgeous movie called Magnetic Movie. One again, this is must see. The video is below.

Balloon Lamp

This is a polypropylene balloon lamp from design boom. This thing is ill, and only 30 dollars. You can purchase it via Design Boom

RVCA & Cinelli Pressure event at VASF

RVCA and Cinelli teamed up for an exhibition today at VASF Gallery in San Francisco. The exhibition showcases custom designed bikes by many talented artists including Ashley Macomber, Clare Rojas, C.R. Stecyk III, Dan Murphy, DMOTE, Jesse Geller, Josh Lazcano, KAWS, Madsaki, Phil Frost, RVCA founder PM Tenore, and Stephen Powers. As an employee of RVCA I can honestly say I am depressed that I had to work Thursday in Costa Mesa while many of my co-workers went to this amazing show at the SF store. This is life at the bottom of the totem pole. Anyways this show is killer and all the bikes look amazing. If you find yourself in Norcal this is a must see exhibit.

Photos via Mike Martin/ Mash SF

Bankrupcy

This is an interesting photo collection from Philip Toledano. Toledano took photos of photos of abandoned office spaces around the country. The symbolism here can be viewed a million different ways. You can view the entire collection of photos here.

Santini Hand Cut Chips

by Henry Luong

Kraak & Smaak - Squeeze Me

I never heard of these guys before watching this video, but this video is amazing and the song is pretty good too. This is must see TV right here

Uncontacted Indigenous Tribe Discovered in South American Jungle.

One of South America’s few remaining uncontacted indigenous tribes has been spotted and photographed on the border between Brazil and Peru. The Brazilian government says it took the images to prove the tribe exists and help protect its land. The pictures, taken from an airplane, show red painted tribe members brandishing bows and arrows. More than half the world’s 100 uncontacted tribes live in Brazil or Peru, Survival International says. Stephen Corry, the director of the group- which supports tribal people around the world said such tribes would “soon be made extinct” if their land was not protected. Disease is also a risk, as members of tribal groups that have been contacted in the past have died of illnesses that they have no defense against, ranging from chicken pox to the common cold. It's bazaar to see that in the year 2008 there are still 100 tribes in existence uncontacted by the modern world. I think it's pretty great.

Housing for the sophisticated aviary.

New Bird House from Hepper
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