Shahnameh

Bellissima storia quella dell'antico libro Shahnameh, grazie a Arda2300 per il post e informazioni su questo riccamente illustrato volume.

Violet Oakleys

Starting in 1902, Violet Oakleys has decorated the Pennsylvania Capitol Senate, a huge commission that kept her occupied for years. Thanks for Pbs Whyy.org for the article.

Gordon Belray

A moving composite picture by artist Gordon Belray that reconstructs the assassination of Malcom X.

Vaught's Practical Character Reader (1902)


Crazy and disturbing phrenology book about personality traits taken from human traits, thanks to Mashable for the great post!

Martin Jarrie

Interview by the TOI Gallery of French artist Martin Jarrie.

Agnes Lee

Nice behind the scenes of the New York Times Metropolitan diaries with talented comics artist Agnes Lee, also featured in Booooooom.

Native Funk & Flash

The wonderfully 70's inspired blog Sweet Jane Pop Up Boutique on Blogspot is a treasure trove of designs and this embroidery by Mary Ann Schildknecht is no exception! From the iconic 1974 mag Native Funk & Flash by Alexandra Jacopetti and Jerry Wainwright.

Ode to Forgetting: Louise Bourgeoise

Beautiful Fabric book made by Louise Bourgeoise as seen on this blog post by Cari Mateo taken by the MOMA Collection.

Yesterday’s Tomorrow: Disney’s Magical Mid-Century

Scene from 'Magic Highway' 1958.

Thanks to La Mag for the coffee table book tip by Don Hahn on Disney's vision of the future called: Yesterday’s Tomorrow: Disney’s Magical Mid-Century.

Gio Ponti

Gio Pont's Planchart villa in Venezuela, thanks to Architectural Digest Middle East for the reportage.

Isamu Noguchi

Isamu Noguchi's play sculptures have been an inspiration to many contemporary artists and the article by Ket. org is a reminder of their timelessness.

Nathalie du Pasquier

Interview with multidisciplinary artist Nathalie du Pasquier at Artemest gallery.