It looks like this isn’t one of the latest TED talks, but if you have yet to see it it’s certainly worth a half hour of your time. Evelyn Glenny is a percussionist who lost most of her hearing around the age of 12. She performs barefoot to feel the music, and explains some methods [...]

Here’s a few clips to bang off this Friday. First up, Moby’s absolute obsession with nerdy drum machines. Can’t help but be a lil’ bit envious of his setup. Next, a lighthearted tune from your favourite Fresh Prince character, and those ultra-pop Swedes. Enjoy!

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 [...]

Nosaj Thing Visual Show Compilation Test Shoot from Adam Guzman
555 KUBIK | facade projection | from urbanscreen
Just a quick tip for this lovely humpday set upon us. If you live in the Montréal area, and are not already pre-occupied by the Concordia Electro-acoustics festival you should check out Pop Montreal premiere of NOSAJ THING’s visual [...]

GOTOCHINA is a trip-blog / primer for those interested in visiting Shanghai and Beijing. The background photography used on the site is what caught my eye (call me a sucker for the ocular). A few of the cityscape shots have been well-composed and processed in a manner I find quite spectacular. Also, from a web [...]

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 [...]

I was recently introduced to this simple but incredibly engaging concept by a friend studying visual / cultural anthropology. Though not particularly new I still felt it worth sharing for those like myself that haven’t seen it yet. The premise as stated by the website is this:
Go to a place. Ask fifty people [...]

I don’t have much time but it is imperative that in what little there is, I share with you ToyCamera AnalogColor. This fun little app takes your boring old contemporary photos and turns them into exciting snapshots from yester-year. I decided to download the demo and play around with some shots of the [...]

Through a chance link I landed on Aaron McConomy’s Behance profile today, and was drawn in by the detailed illustration set to subtle colour schemes. Turns out, Aaron is an Alberta born chap, which I’d say fits in with our ‘theme’ perfectly.

Inauguration Day 1961
“The president’s father beamed with pride and the King of Pop listened intently that cold, windy day when JFK suggested they ask not what their country could do for them, but what they could do for their country.”
“Art too bad to be ignored”.
I can’t get over this concept. It’s entirely genius in itself, [...]