11 December 2008

The aesthetics of emptiness

The aesthetics of emptiness

the picture department

Pictures of empty and abandoned spaces in the US and Japan
Abandoned buildings and places have always invited photography. Derek Yates sent us this link to…

10 December 2008

Milestone at the edge of the map

Milestone at the edge of the map

hamish thompson

New Zealand is geared up for its first international typography symposium
‘Small, perplexed post-colonial democracy seeking in-depth typographical conversation.’ Some want ads are made to go…

9 December 2008

Dutch character?

Dutch character?

Versa spreads its wings to become Rijksoverheid, the national type
A few weeks ago, the Dutch Prime Minister announced a new identity for the national government…

8 December 2008

Signs for the digital age - in cardboard

Signs for the digital age - in cardboard

the type department

Cartlidge Levene show Guardian and Observer staff where to go
As The Guardian newspaper and websites move into their new offices in London’s Kings Place…

5 December 2008

Eye no. 70 on press (part two)

Eye no. 70 on press (part two)

jay prynne

Measuring, inking, powdering, drying, stacking, lifting and binding
A few days ago we went down to Beacon Press to see the latest issue…

4 December 2008

Happy go lucky local goes out in style

Happy go lucky local goes out in style

john l. walters

John Ross’s photo book of pub regulars, lovingly designed by Browns
British pubs close down all the time. But few of these closures are marked by…

3 December 2008

Eye 70 covers on press!

Eye 70 covers on press!

the production department

Eye no. 70 is on the way,with features about ‘digital craft’, DixonBaxi, theatre programmes and…

2 December 2008

Twelve Days of Christmas

Twelve Days of Christmas

ho ho ho

Don’t miss this Xmas card exhibition– for one night (Wed 3 Dec) only
A reminder that Studio8’s seasonal exhibition, featuring new, specially commissioned greeting cards on the theme…

1 December 2008

Sticky fingers

Sticky fingers

brand madness

Brand madness or closure? The Eye parcel tapes have arrived
The rolls of Eye parcel tape have arrived, looking almost Christmassy. Cause for jubilation all…

28 November 2008

MAP/making’s acid test

MAP/making’s acid test

john l. walters

Music, art and performance in action at the Royal College
What is it about the last Thursday in November in London, asks John L. Walters…
 
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