Tony McVey, the sculptor who designed and fabricated Salacious B. Crumb — including a new 1:1 replica statue from Regal Robot — and many other denizens of the galaxy far, far away, intended to have a career as a graphic designer. Growing up in Glasgow, Scotland, McVey fell in love with movie magic and special […]
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How Nothing Designed ‘Ear 1s’ to Beat Apple AirPods
The head of design at Nothing explains how their product could take on Apple’s all-conquering wireless earbuds, at a fraction of the cost.
Hide Your Instagram Likes—and Be Free
A feed without likes is far from a revolution. But I want to enjoy this summer with my friends, not my metrics.
Meet the Artists Behind Disney+’s Stunning Star Wars Day Art
Fan art has been part of the Star Wars story for decades. It’s how many, no matter where they’re from or when they discovered Star Wars, express their love of the saga. And in celebration of Star Wars Day, Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company are honoring the tradition of Star Wars fan art with something of a digital exhibit […]
A Trippy Visualization Charts the Internet’s Growth
In 2003, Barrett Lyon created a map of the internet. In 2021, he did it again—and showed just how quickly it’s expanded.
Black History Month: Tech titans are honoring Black history this February and beyond
These offerings include tools to help people support Black-owned businesses, virtual museum offerings, coding initiatives, skills training, and more.
Museum Day – September 25, 2010
Well September 25, 2010 is coming up soon and once again Smithsonian Media is hosting it’s 6th annual event, Museum Day. Museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket. The Museum Day Ticket provides free admission to one person, plus a guest. As with everything “Free” there […]
Mario Testino’s ‘Unfiltered’: An Exhibition You Can’t Miss
Milan-based gallery 29 ARTS IN PROGRESS is exhibiting photographs by Mario Testino. This exhibition will first show his iconic images and later, never-seen-before personal work of Testino. I spoke to Luca Casulli, the co-founder of 29 ARTS IN PROGRESS gallery, to find out what makes Unfiltered so special to the public, collectors, and even the gallery.
