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Derek Gores Collages

Sometimes, the most deliberate of things come together based purely on their randomness. The collages of Derek Gores are a perfect example. With subject matters ranging from femme fatales to 5.0L cammer engines, Gores isn't afraid to tote the line between dream and reality. As he describes it, "In the collages, ... continue reading
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Stanley Adventure Flask

For a no-frills flask that's perfect to toss in your bag when you're out camping or exploring, turn to Stanley. The classic brand has been crafting solid, well-made food and drink gear since 1913. Their latest flask is the first in the Adventure Series which is aimed at being both essential and rugged. With more grip ... continue reading
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Video Game Classics

Regardless of where you stand on the whole "video games as art" debate (for the record, we're for it), they involve some aspect of art - even if it's only the cover. If movie posters (which usually end up becoming some aspect of the DVD or VHS jacket) are considered art, why not video game covers? Maybe it's just ... continue reading
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The New Art

This post is brought to you by Saab. At Saab, we believe in independent thinking. It’s in everything we do. Learn more here. Graffiti has existed for decades as simple gang tags on street corners, illegible writing on subway cars, or bathroom stall words of wisdom on penis size and/or who to call for a ... continue reading
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The Tapestries of Erin M. Riley

Back before everyone knew it wasn't such a good idea to post debaucherous pictures on Facebook, you couldn't even log on at work without seeing pictures of bong rips and girl-on-girl action. We've all grown out of the phase where we thought any of that was a good idea (posting the pictures, not the acts themselves), ... continue reading
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Miniature Urban Sculptures

Miniature versions of things will always have a place in our heart. It doesn't matter if it's Estes Rockets or Revell cars or Micro Machines or even Lego, we've been playing with miniature models for as long as we can remember. Alan Wolfson has turned what we thought was only a childhood hobby into a full on artist ... continue reading
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Superheroes Throughout History

Ever wonder how history would have been affected if it was a little more super? What if Batman was at Greenham Airfield on June 5, 1944 giving the orders to paratroopers about to descend on Europe? Is Darth Vader secretly the one responsible for the Viet Cong deaths on the perimeter of the Tan Son Nhut Air Base? ... continue reading
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3D Screw Portrait Murals

Our average trips to Home Depot are generally born out of necessity: the toilet is running, or the closet needs more poles (no doubt for her clothes) or the stench of sheer manliness is permeating the otherwise humble abode. Every once in a while though, a project idea strikes and we go "shopping." But even those ... continue reading
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Speakers That Think Outside The Box

Your computer has a paint job similar to a Ferrari. Your phone looks like an alien communication device. Your wallet is made of recycled rubber. You clearly aren't a person content with coloring in the lines or thinking inside the box when it comes to design, so why should your speakers be so... conventional? Snap ... continue reading
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Todd McLellan Disassembly Series

Taking things apart and failing to put them back together is part of a man's DNA from the time he's born. Even though your skills with a screwdriver and a power drill increase exponentially with age, there's always that part of you that wants to tear something to pieces to figger it out. Todd McLellan is no different; ... continue reading
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