Mixed Media Collage | Ariana Behzadi

 

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Paris Versus New York: A Tale of Two Cities

The most recent addition to my book wishlist is this collection of friendly visual matches between Paris and New York City. Illustrated by graphic designer Vahram Muratyan, the images enhance these conceptual cliché differences with their unique, striking presentation. I am currently in France, and definitely looking forward to discussing these comparisons with a friend in New York.

Individual prints can be purchased here, and the book can be purchased here.

Inspiration Journal #15: African Album Art

Batida

Afrika 21: The Mixtape - Society Hae

Zulu Jive - Umbaqanga

Terakaft - Aratan N Azawad

Short Film: Blik

In this 2010 short film directed by Bastiaan Schravendeel, and created by Polder Animation, a young boy moves to a new neighbourhood and falls in love for the first time, with the much older girl next door.

Have you got a favourite short film? Comment below or email me and tell me about it.
I'd love to hear from you!

Inspiration Journal #14: Birds, Flowers, Leaves, and Butterflies

The Flower Machine by Sarah Anderson

A Guide to the Birds of East Africa by Nicholas Drayson

Eloise Renouf via iheartprintsandpatterns

Butterfly drawing by Vladimir Nabokov 1957

Newcastle Festival of Dance

These are some creative posters designed for the July 2010 Newcastle Festival of Dance:

British designer Amy Rodchester describes the posters best, saying:

"The design of the posters visualize any pair of feet in any pair of shoes being able to dance and aims to encourage people to step out of their comfort zone and try something new. The 3D element of the posters engages and intrigues viewers. Each poster targets a different generation, inspiring children to dance, encouraging youths to be creative, motivating adults to continue exercise and reminding the elderly of their time in the old dance halls."

 [via designtank]

What Makes You So Strong?

The NIA Centre for the Arts presents a beautiful, poetic, artistic positive video about the strengths of Black men and women. The Nia Centre for the Arts is a new organization that is creating a Afro-Diasporic arts and cultural space in the City of Toronto.

 For more information on the NIA Centre visit www.niacentre.org.