December 2011
13 posts
New Years Eve Crumb.... Champagne by Jean Paul...
As countless bottles of bubbly are put on ice to ring in 2012, we thought it only fitting to feature a blog posting on Piper-Heidsieck Black Cancan, one of the most badass bottles of champers we have seen in recent history. Created in collaboration with fashion darling (and more recently, fashion bad boy) Jean Paul Gaultier, the bottle is covered in black satin latex and features black Swarovski...
Creative Crumb...Kickstarter.com
For the past year, Culturites have been hearing bits & pieces about the site kickstarter.com, an online funding platform for creative projects. It wasn’t until the holidays hit and we had some time to peruse and realize just how BRILLIANT it is. Kickstarter.com is a company after our own hearts by providing a platform for emerging artists.
The concept: Every week, tens of thousands of...
Art Crumb...the Human Narrative
The surreal atmosphere and light of the Mexican city San Miguel de Allende is what sparked photographer Russell Monk’s love of the country and where his inspiration was born from its local people. After visiting the area to do a book and documentary on the Day of the Dead Festival, his attraction to the beautiful country drew him in, causing him to move permanently back later. Featured in...
The Society Presents: 2011 Holiday Gift Guide
As malls & boutiques plunge into a dangerous holiday frenzy, The Society is thrilled to announce our latest partnership with online “digital discovery destination” - AHAlife. Featuring a wide collection of one-of-a-kind items from across the globe and hand-selected by a group of international tastemakers, AHAlife strives to re-invigorate our sense of discovery and to help steer us...
Photography crumb...Turning the Bleak into the...
With an obvious taste for adventure, photojournalist Richard Mosse has been all over the world capturing some of the most terrible, fascinating and newsworthy events of our time. His new collection titled Infra not only presents the current situation of the civil war in Congo, but puts the situation in a whole new light using infrared film to juxtapose the dismal landscape of the war-torn...
Art Crumb...The Man who Coveted the Moon
Private Moon is a series created which documents man’s personal relationship with the illuminated planet. This mystically captivating installation was created by Russian artist Leonid Tishcov and photographer Boris Bendikov, and is described by the artist as a “visual poem, telling the story about a man who found the moon and stayed with her for the rest of his life”....
Interior Design Crumb...Fantastic Libraries
There’s something about books that inspire a deep urge to show them off and proudly present them to the world in a artistic way. Check out these inspiring designs and rethink the way you show off your favorite literature!
Media Crumb...Outrageously Creative ads
Whether it takes you a while to fully understand the message, or it’s meaning is so obvious it’s practically thrown in your face, there’s no denying the creativity of these advertisements!
Art Crumb...Shane McAdams
These days, the jaded world of art seems to have seen it all. So when an artist emerges who produces breathtaking pieces that make the viewer inspired, curious and fascinated, it truly is a thing of genius. Brooklyn-based artist Shane McAdams does just that, creating art based on the notion of abstract minimalism juxtaposed with fine, intricate detailing. Using extracted, heated ink from...
Culture Crumb: WANDERERS pop up Palm Beach shop
“NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST”
Culturites are on holiday in Palm Beach and got to check out WANDERERS pop up Palm Beach shop, co-owned by one of our favorite Miami members, Matthew Chevallard who also founded Del Toro shoes. Everything in the shop is made by local Palm Beach designers. We were wanderlusting after the beachy black & white photography & Del Toro canvas...
The AGO presents: the Collector's Series
Back for its second year in a row, the Art Gallery of Ontario Collector’s series presents the personal art collection of a specially selected and boldface Canadian notable, offering the general public a glimpse into their private world. This year, the fabulous and trendy Jeanne Beker acts as guest curator and has put together a collection of paintings, sculptures and photography by various...
Historical crumb...Instants in Time
Grand Central Station, NYC
Construction of the Titanic
The World’s highest alley oop
Eiffel Tower, 1953
Alfred Hitchcock directing the MGM lion
The 1st Tour de France finish, 1903
Omen, John Gutmann in 1934
After the war; return of the Mona Lisa
Frank Sinatra, 1938
vintage train wreck
Wembley Stadium football game, London 1954
Coco Chanel at work
Frida...