I was clicking around the NY Times this morning and was pleased to find such a clever and subversive body of work from the late artist Tobias Wong.

I had no idea that he had died earlier this month until I realized that he was being referred to in the past tense.  I read both articles on Wong and am saddened by the death of such a young and talented artist.

He was a rising star on his way to becoming the next Duchamp, already offending Issey Miyake. He had a Jenny Holzer Truism tattooed on his inner right arm, admired the work of Wong Kar-Wai, and was also prone to sleepwalking. According to the Times article by Alex Williams, Wong was even creative in his sleep world crafting “funny outfits for his cats”.

Please take time out to view the slideshow and to read the NY Times articles below.

+ Tobias Wong slideshow | Work of a Rising Star

+ The Life of Tobias Wong | By Alex Williams (June 25th, 2010)

+ Tobias Wong, Witty Designer and Conceptual Artist, Dies at 35 | By William Grimes (June 3rd, 2010)

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Nothing makes me more excited than a happy client.

Allow me also to add that when said client happens to look absolutely stunning in one of your designs, well, that’s like winning the designer lottery.

Meet V.

V is the author of Grit & Glamour.

Did I mention that she’s whip smart and sweet as apple pie? Go to her blog. You’ll see.

Mister Helmut Lang was born on March 10th, 1956 (a Pisces like me). According to Ten Magazine (Summer 2010, Issue 35), his line was the closest that fashion got to a cohesive philosophy. The Lang woman was austere in appearance and wore next-to-nothing make-up.

Ten Magazine: Outside of art, what are the things that make you happy or sad?

Helmut Lang: Possibly everything.

Yes please.

No thank you. Never. No No No.

Why?

On my day off, I would like to drink opaque red wine and read old paperback books here.

These were on my desktop and now they are in a folder. I’m just happy that I can see my wallpaper picture now.

Images courtesy of Dazed & Confused (July 2010) photographed by Lina Scheynius featuring Kristy Hume.

Lina is selling her Polaroid portraits.

She’s a very talented and very successful photographer which makes me love the whole operation behind the Polaroid 100 Project even more. It’s feels very human and personal. She includes a little info on each and every picture sold. You should check them out.

IADT Orlando will be hosting Moroccan Summer Nights (a festival and open house) on Saturday, June 26 from 4pm to 8pm.

Moroccan Summer Nights aims to transport attendees across the globe to a North African Moroccan market and festival. This is a great opportunity to enjoy authentic Moroccan food, belly dancing, a Henna tattoo artist, and explore IADT student designed merchandise. There will be information about attending one of our six upcoming design workshops that will let participants explore what IADT’s career focused education is all about.

Children are also welcome and will have the opportunity to meet rare African animals, play in our castle bounce house, and enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers from the grill.

The Night’s Agenda:
4pm – Moroccan Markets Open
5pm – Design Workshops Open
5pm – Belly Dancing Show
6pm – African Animal Exhibit
6:40pm – Belly Dancing Show
7pm – Award Ceremony for Outstanding Student of 2010
8pm – Markets and Workshops Close

International Academy of Design & Technology – Orlando
6039 S. Rio Grande Ave
Orlando, FL   32809

888.489.8111
www.iadt.edu

Before you do anything today, watch this video of Lala the Penguin courtesy of Kitsune Noir. Lala lives in Japan, wears a – get this, a penguin backpack and loves the hell out of sardines and mackerel. My boyfriend sent me this link this morning and I have watched this video 13 times today already.

I’m not kidding.

After I finish this post, I’m going to watch it again while eating mango slices. Then, I will get to work.

Jutta’s Breakfast

Photography by: Ville Varumo
Model: Jutta Ronkainen
Styling: Heidi Marika Urpalainen

I found this amazing picture off of Ffffound! Of course, where else would I find it?

I got stuck at the library today because of a monsoon that just happened while I browsing the 700s.

It was nice. I really enjoy hiccups in a schedule.

Everyone in unison just looked out the window, grabbed reading material and took a seat. I grabbed last month’s NY Times Mag which features M.I.A. as the cover lady. Her picture story is set in NY and is worth checking out.

It was really nice to sit and read somewhere different. I took notes on a really great article that delved deep into Generation Y, also referred to as Millenias, Echo Boomer and of course, Generation Me.

According to the Times, this group (1982 – 2002) is predicted to be “the next great generation”. Gen Me is surprisingly optimistic, idealistic and more importantly, destined to do good.

This rustic and charming gem of a house was featured on Remodelista.

The owner is an antiques dealer and the home is in Nimes, France. Fin.

Images courtesy of Tokion Magazine
Photography: Harper Smith
Styling: CC & Jules

I am not a fan of red and I think it has something to do with my mother.

I painted my nails cherry red once and when she saw it, she had a fit. I took it off immediately. She always shook her head in disapproval to a red that she associated with loose girls. I am being polite because translated in out native tongue, it sounds quite harsh.

I will say that I do like the red in the bedroom above because it is used sparingly and strategically. I saved this picture because I plan on putting up a bunch of pictures in my workroom and need inspiration.

I love the imperfect cluster of frames. The ovals and rectangles and the way they are slightly off kilter from each other reminded me of the mosaic detail in Gustav Klimt’s work .

Above: Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin, Marilyn Monroe

To see more obscure photos of famous people.

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Article to read: Jil Sander and Uniqlo

Christo
Dolly 1964
183 X 101,5 X 82 cm, (72″ X 40″ X 32″)
Wooden box, tarlaulin, rope, plastic and girth.
Photo: Eeva-Inkeri ©1964 Christo

My two favorite things wrapped: magazines and garment bags/luggage.

The pieces show above are listed under Early Works on the Christo and Jeanne-Claude site. You should read the Common Errors because, because well, they are hilarious.

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Error: “Running Fence, in Sonoma, made of parachute material.”

2.  The nylon fabric of the Running Fence could never be used for parachutes. God forbid that anyone would ever jump with that type of fabric.

I want her backpack.

And off topic, Splice was a very entertaining movie and I think that you should see it. For seriously.

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Also, the song that I am listening to over and over and over again right now is Yer So Bad by Tom Petty.

Images courtesy of *We Live Young* | Photographed by Nirrimi Hakanson