For all of you who couldn’t make it to the opening here is a preview of the Geeks of Nature show by Podgypanda complete with pricing.
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Our big ol’ side venture Nation Toys has poll positioned it’s way to the forefront with a recent redesign and subsequent launch.  We will now be supplying y’all with the latest in vinyl goodies, apparel and art for your purchasing convenience. Also be sure to notice our “artists” section where we hope to aid in [...]

Google hired out some ultra-hip creative video company to promote their super-fast Chrome web browser. I’ve switched from Firefox to Chrome for the most part (still love my Firebug) and you should, too. It is, as the video claims, ultra-fast. I think my personal favourite is the potato gun, however the lightning definitely has more [...]

So I stumbled across this bonkers hotel while surfing for coolness. It’s the Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. and it is crazy cool. Built half on land, half on water with access to the marina. The shell of the hotel is created to resemble the tossing of a fishing net, and the LED colour [...]

Donning the walls of Nation Toys this November is the works of KOMBOH (aka Michael Mateyko & Hans Thiessen). With a very descriptive theme you can gather that the show will focus on wearable art. There is an assortment of incredible hand screened imaginative and simplistic graphic tees accompanied by some beautifully framed illustrated prints. [...]

Ahoy! We have a special treat this month in the Nation space. Mommy Still Likes Me: The art of Pete & Jo features wood. Art on wood, that is! If you’re in the Calgary area this month, make sure to stop by anytime. Even better yet, if you’re in the Calgary area tonight then we’re [...]

Gone are the days of your Granny’s dull and dusty wall decoration. Wallpaper is being revived in homes, offices and retail spaces thanks to some interior savvy individuals. I just thought I would draw some attention to two companies that you may want to investimigate if you’re looking to give some custom kick [...]

I was pretty enamoured by the photo work of Chris Hornbeck & CincoDesign after a few whiskey’s on ice last night, and on second inspection I’m just as in love. Through the use of projected white light onto the props and models, they’re able to capture magnificent detail in the reflections. I picked this one [...]

Created by Argentinian designer, Ignacio Pilotto.
I can’t get over how genius this product is, substituting pantone colours for the conventional colour realm that is usually provided with your standard rubik’s cube. It’s Rad! I’ll take three por favor!

Behold! You are currently feasting your eyes upon Love Will Tear Us Apart Again, a piece by The Luxury of Protest.