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DED Associates Ltd. on The Import DED Associates Ltd. on The Import

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DED Associates Ltd.

16th November, 2010

Some cracking work from Sheffield based studio DED, who truly blur the boundaries between art, design and communication…

Drawing Fashion on The Import Drawing Fashion on The Import

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Drawing Fashion

29th October, 2010

The Design Museum’s ‘Drawing Fashion’ exhibition is a unique show that’s been 30 years in the making…

Manufactured Totems on The Import Manufactured Totems on The Import

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Manufactured Totems

10th September, 2010

Whether elegantly photoshopped or impressively staged, the one thing that’s a dead-cert is that Alain Delorme’s images of working class Shanghai have an alluring beauty is wonderfully mystifying….

Alex Roulette on The Import Alex Roulette on The Import

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Alex Roulette

2nd September, 2010

Gracefully juxtaposing reality with sophisticated surrealism, Alex Roulette has a propensity to add a touch of the absurd to often the most mundane of American scenarios…

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Aakash Nihalani

31st August, 2010

Some cracking updates on the site of one of our favourite street artists, New York’s brilliant Aakash Nihalani…

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Niki Pilkington

18th August, 2010

With an elegant lo-fi illustrative style, predominantly featuring ink, pencil and felt-tips, Niki Pilkington has an endearing brand of voyeurism that’s both charming and unique…

Fashionable Aftertaste Without End on The Import Fashionable Aftertaste Without End on The Import

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Fashionable Aftertaste Without End

17th August, 2010

With an intriguing passion for all that sparkles, a fascination with ‘hookers’ and an obsession for cute Japanese toys, Natalia Fabia is a photo-realistic painter with a devilish punk-rock attitude…

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Naughtyfish

13th August, 2010

Established in 2002 by Paul Garbett and Danielle de Andrade, Sydney’s Naughtfish are a top quality independent agency producing some very nice work for their lucky clients….

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Brooke Reidt

10th August, 2010

Los Angeles artist Brooke Reidt has a beautifully vibrant style that’s seen her exhibit her paintings and artworks around the US, as well as produce collaborations with NYLON magazine…..

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Dane Lovett

10th August, 2010

Fusing fine art and pop culture, Melbourne artist Dane Lovett produces some truly inspirational artwork….

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Stefi Orazi

2nd August, 2010

Former Graphic Thought Facility senior designer, Shoreditch based Stefi Orazi has set up her own practice and is delivering a splendid selection of super-cool, contemporary design….

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Elmo Tide

23rd July, 2010

Wow, some really inspiring black and white photography on this Flickr photostream – don’t know much about him, but loving Elmo Tide’s wonderfully dark, provocative images….

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Jeff Nishinaka Paper Sculptures

23rd July, 2010

The intricacy and detail on display in Jeff Nishinaka’s mesmerising paper sculptures are truly inspiring….

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The Doors ‘When You’re Strange’

22nd July, 2010

London’s Idea Generation Gallery, in conjunction with Morrison Hotel Gallery, is currently playing host to a brilliant exhibition of The Doors photography…..

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Helmut Smits

21st July, 2010

There are certainly some intriguing, at times rather amusing pieces of work from this Dutch artist on show here….

Selfridges Windows by Kyle Bean on The Import Selfridges Windows by Kyle Bean on The Import

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Selfridges Windows by Kyle Bean

21st July, 2010

This Brighton-based designer’s window displays for Selfridges showcase objects in their original form, side by side with inspirational transformations…..

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Katja Mater

20th July, 2010

Beautifully elegant abstract photography projects from this Dutch artist…..

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UW Design 2010

9th June, 2010

A really nice, clean and effective website for The University of Washington’s 2010 graduate design show….

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