make time to design. if only it were that simple.

This years photo edition just dropped in the post this morning, some stunning photos with some great interviews. Notably an in interview with Harry Benson who has taken some of the most recognisable portrait photographs of the 20th century. He’s photographed everyone from the Beatles to Muhammad Ali to Martin Luther King Jr. to, famously, Robert F. Kennedy moments after being killed.

You can read more @ viceland.com or grab a copy from your local stockist.

DayDream Network have just released the fourth edition of their lovely publication.

There are far too many artist in this edition for me to mention so you’re just gonna have to buy a copy and see for yourself!

You can pick up a copy here>>

Looking for a nice coffee table mag?

Set up by Shepard Fairey (Obey) and Roger Gastman (While you were sleeping magazine) in 2004, SWINDLE magazine is a definite must have for any coffee table.
The magazine offers an insight into everything imaginable, from interviews with Henry Rollins and Banksy, full page fashion  spreads, underground music scenes to articles on big rigs!
No matter what the article is about you can guaranty that it will be aesthetically pleasing, that’s one thing the magazine strives for.  I think that’s why I find it such an inspirational magazine to read.

They are up to Issue 17 now.
A sneak peak at the latest issue:
For #17, we looked around for examples of creative energy, and brought back quite an eclectic display. From the streets of Baltimore to the bustling capital of Nigeria, the stories in this issue showcase vast forms of expression. We visit Los Angeles’ Mariachi Plaza, where dozens of mariachis congregate every day—socializing, playing music and making their living. In “Nollywood Dreaming,” we go inside Nigeria’s booming film industry, and “Big Rig! Part Two” takes a look at the vibrant subculture of custom trucks through the lens of photographer Roger Snider. We also bring you East L.A.’s obsession with all things Betty Boop; Gary Baseman’s menagerie of mask photos; and three artist features: Chaz, Roy Ferdinand and Amanda Visell. We think that this diverse selection of stories has something for everybody, and we hope that you gain as much inspiration from it as we have.

Go take a look at their site and order some back issues!

SWINDLE MAGAZINE>>

If you haven’t checked out Smashing Magazine yet, then get your arse over to their website.

Make sure you check out the post from the Monday Inspiration series, here you can find lots of things to inspire you.

My favourite Inspiration post is definitely the Black and White Photography post, make sure you check it out.
A few examples of the pictures:

Toni Frissell
In her legendary photos Toni Frissell impresses with a strong trend toward surrealism or realism. The photo presented below, although in black and white, is both extremely sharp and clear. To achieve such level of clarity in black and white is extremely hard.

Sally Mann
This photo, titled Candy Cigarette, not just displays something, it tells a story. It is both emotional and beautiful. This is what the originality of black-and-white-photography is all about.

I found these 2 videos on current.com the same time they dropped in my inbox from Wooster! An amazing insight into hip hop culture and of course marth cooper who gained international recognition for her work on documenting the history of graffiti and hip hop culture. Really worth making time to watch these 2.

Was just having a browse over at - my love for you is a stampede of hourses- Meighan O’Toole who writes the blog was lucky enough to interview Hannah Stouffer for the very first issue of twenty 2wo magazine.

twenty2wo is a blog featuring lots of nice visual inspiration.  They have just released the first issue of their pdf magazine featuring lots of artwork and a few interviews to.  There is some really nice black and white underwater photography by Wayne Levin.

Make sure you download the magazine today!!!

An Exhibition showcasing the emerging artistic talents in the genre of Photography, Art, Writing and more. Stuart from my foundation course will be exhibiting a selection of his photographs at the exhibition.
Featured photographic Artists, Will Robson Scott, Gareth Phillips, Dominic Nahr, Steve Gittens, Stuart Bailes and more. you can go and see the work from June 4th 2008 at M&C Saatchi, 36 Golden Square, W1F 9EE, London and will be running for one month.

No doubt many of you will have seen this guys work sent about in numerous powerpoint files! Just thought I’d share this one for those that haven’t…some seriously sick scribbles from Edgar Mueller.

keeping inline with cheifs post below, Surface View is always a good site to drop in and check on, not for those with flimsy wallets…like me, but still some awesome and inspiring imagery on the site and even better wallpaper! The have team up with the likes of the V&A and teh Natural History Museum so have access to some amazing images. You can order bespoke murals blinds and wall coverings…