Current: An Exhibition of Hand Crafted Design
Monday, August 30th, 2010 Posted in Subtext Loves | No Comments »Current: An Exhibition of Hand Crafted Design Saturday, September 4th, 7-10pm at The Bakery (1701 National Ave.) Sounds by Will Redd and DJ Claire Our good friend's over at Set & Drift are hosting another brilliant art exhibition at their shared studio space, ...
(C)lamp
Friday, August 27th, 2010 Posted in Subtext Loves | No Comments »Italian designers Enrico Zanolli and Andrea Di Filippo of DZStudio have conceptualized the Clamp (a hanging pennant lamp inspired by the dimpled Chesterfield sofas). It's swanky, classy, and begs to be over you as you sip a whiskey sour.
Bobby McKenna
Friday, August 27th, 2010 Posted in Subtext Loves | No Comments »I'm really liking the work of designer/illustrator/burrito-eater, Bobby McKenna. As a recent graduate of the University of Notre Dame (Rudy! Rudy!), he's managed to put together a very solid portfolio of work. I pretty much like everything about it. -Dylan
It’s Dave Brown Day. Let’s have a drink.
Monday, August 23rd, 2010 Posted in Subtext Loves | No Comments »Dave Brown Day Cocktails & Farewells at Starlite Lounge (back patio) Tuesday, August 24th, 8pm What can we say... this post is bittersweet. Our good friend Dave Brown (the founder of Holiday Matinee) is breaking up with San Diego, and reuniting with his ...
Miss Bugs
Monday, August 23rd, 2010 Posted in Subtext Loves | No Comments »We've all been bombarded by street art recently, but I have to say the work of Miss Bugs is really impressive. What makes it stand out is the way she is able to integrate the surroundings into her graphics. It's ...
Jim Datz
Monday, August 23rd, 2010 Posted in Subtext Loves | No Comments »I'm really loving the work of Brooklyn-based illustrator/designer Jim Datz. All of his logos, typography, and illustrations have a vintage flavor that is very distinctly his own. Oh yeah, and his t-shirts are friggin' great!
Jessica Hische’s Alphabet
Monday, August 2nd, 2010 Posted in Subtext Loves | No Comments »The amazing Brooklyn-based type ambassador, Jessica Hische has done it again. She's been working on these letterpress drop caps for a while now on Daily Drop Cap, and now she's released a whole series of letterpress prints for you to ...
James Jean: Rift
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 Posted in Subtext Loves | No Comments »James Jean has done it again. This time with his new book, Rift, by Chronicle Books. It's a small format pieces that has two insanely detailed illustrations, one in color and one in black and white. Sounds simple right? No. ...
Jeff Nishinaka Paper Sculptures
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 Posted in Subtext Loves | No Comments »I'm always looking for artists that take things to another level, and the paper sculptures of Los Angeles-based artist Jeff Nishinaka do just that. It's incredible to see the perfection and detail that he is able to achieve with layering paper. ...
Best Made Company
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 Posted in Subtext Loves | No Comments »Need a ridiculously awesome axe? Of course you do. And here's where to get it. Best Made Company was founded on the principle that a well made object can enlighten, entertain, and inspire. Everything we sell is simply "the best made" ...