Christian Louboutin's Paris Fashion Week show creatively blended fashion and athleticism in an extravagant underwater spectacle featuring synchronized swimming.
The event's art direction and choreography involved renowned figures, enhancing the overall theatrical experience.
Eleonora Spagnolo Capezzuto's project 'Polly' expresses deep personal anguish through a creative collaboration that translates emotions into visual storytelling.
Take this Dance - KALTBLUT Magazine
Uruguayan photographer Maria José Acuña creatively blends reality with fantasy in her visual storytelling.
Hues of influence - KALTBLUT Magazine
Muhammed Mustafa is an Egyptian artist passionate about photography, art direction, and painting.
The project, titled 'Hues of Influence,' explores the emotional power of colors and how they shape the theme.
The editorial creatively transforms childhood play into adult empowerment, subverting traditional gender norms.
Arrivals and departures - KALTBLUT Magazine
New York City fashion can thrive in urban environments, showcasing beauty against concrete backdrops.
Yes, You Can Swim in Louboutins
Christian Louboutin's Paris Fashion Week show creatively blended fashion and athleticism in an extravagant underwater spectacle featuring synchronized swimming.
The event's art direction and choreography involved renowned figures, enhancing the overall theatrical experience.
Polly - KALTBLUT Magazine
Eleonora Spagnolo Capezzuto's project 'Polly' expresses deep personal anguish through a creative collaboration that translates emotions into visual storytelling.
Take this Dance - KALTBLUT Magazine
Uruguayan photographer Maria José Acuña creatively blends reality with fantasy in her visual storytelling.
Hues of influence - KALTBLUT Magazine
Muhammed Mustafa is an Egyptian artist passionate about photography, art direction, and painting.
The project, titled 'Hues of Influence,' explores the emotional power of colors and how they shape the theme.
Studio Ivy/Aidan lets the interplay of materials and mechanics lead its practice
Ivy Webb and Aidan Pinkney combine their diverse skills to create innovative, cross-disciplinary designs that draw inspiration from various fields beyond graphic design.
Tools Magazine gives craft a contemporary image, proving tools and machines to be cultural objects worthy of our attention
Twice Studio launched Tools Magazine, allowing the team to express their creative vision without outside constraints.
Persona 5 Is Finally Getting An Official Design Works Book, And It's Massive
Persona games excel at style with unique art direction and graphic design.
Vertex 2024 speaker: learn from the fresh voice of art director Ibby Karim
Started as a graphic designer in video game advertising, transitioned to Art Direction at ICHI
Key project: 'Metro Awakening VR' - involved designing the logo and directing key art for a beloved franchise
Putting the multi in multidisciplinary, Alt-Border is the creative studio leaving no medium unexplored
When looking at the breadth of Alt-Borders' practice, you may initially worry that its spreading itself a bit thin.Working across art direction, graphic design, photography and CGI in both print and digital formats, the studio explores every corner of the creative industry.But when seeing its portfolio - which is sleek, artistic and cohesive - you'll be quickly convinced that it's simply a rare studio that thrives off a boundless, diverse approach.
Derek Birdsall obituary
Derek Birdsall, a renowned graphic designer, typographer, and art director, left a significant mark on the design world, with memorable works spanning over five decades.
Studio Ivy/Aidan lets the interplay of materials and mechanics lead its practice
Ivy Webb and Aidan Pinkney combine their diverse skills to create innovative, cross-disciplinary designs that draw inspiration from various fields beyond graphic design.
Tools Magazine gives craft a contemporary image, proving tools and machines to be cultural objects worthy of our attention
Twice Studio launched Tools Magazine, allowing the team to express their creative vision without outside constraints.
Persona 5 Is Finally Getting An Official Design Works Book, And It's Massive
Persona games excel at style with unique art direction and graphic design.
Vertex 2024 speaker: learn from the fresh voice of art director Ibby Karim
Started as a graphic designer in video game advertising, transitioned to Art Direction at ICHI
Key project: 'Metro Awakening VR' - involved designing the logo and directing key art for a beloved franchise
Putting the multi in multidisciplinary, Alt-Border is the creative studio leaving no medium unexplored
When looking at the breadth of Alt-Borders' practice, you may initially worry that its spreading itself a bit thin.Working across art direction, graphic design, photography and CGI in both print and digital formats, the studio explores every corner of the creative industry.But when seeing its portfolio - which is sleek, artistic and cohesive - you'll be quickly convinced that it's simply a rare studio that thrives off a boundless, diverse approach.
Derek Birdsall obituary
Derek Birdsall, a renowned graphic designer, typographer, and art director, left a significant mark on the design world, with memorable works spanning over five decades.
Wabi-sabi philosophy leads revamp of Palau apartment in Barcelona
Local studio Colombo and Serboli Architecture has completed a clean and contemporary renovation of an apartment in Barcelona, spotlighting some of its "imperfect" original features.The Palau apartment is situated a stone's throw from the city's Palau de la Música concert hall and backs onto a cluster of secluded courtyards.
Glass lift viewpoint opens within Battersea Power Station chimney
The Lift 109 viewpoint designed by Ralph Appelbaum Associates has opened within the rebuilt chimney of Battersea Power Station in London, which was recently revamped by architecture studio WilkinsonEyre.Named Lift 109, due to the fact the lift will take visitors 109 metres up in the air to give views across London and the power station, the attraction opened to the public last week.
Perron-Roettinger clads Kim Kardashian SKKN pop-up store in raw plaster and cement
Design studio Perron-Roettinger has created a pop-up shop for Kim Kardashian's skincare and homeware brand SKKN in Los Angeles that showcases its products in a physical space for the first time.The minimalist pop-up store, which is located inside Los Angeles shopping mall Westfield Century City, was designed using a limited material palette in a nod to the brand's pared-back design.
Lloyd Ziff, Visionary Photographer and Art Director, Dies at 81
Lloyd Ziff's portraits of Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith capture their pre-fame beauty and essence, marking a pivotal moment in their lives.
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Exclusive photography and creative direction by Elisabeth Salcedo
Featuring model Martina Canales with makeup and hair by Xisca Covas
Wabi-sabi philosophy leads revamp of Palau apartment in Barcelona
Local studio Colombo and Serboli Architecture has completed a clean and contemporary renovation of an apartment in Barcelona, spotlighting some of its "imperfect" original features.The Palau apartment is situated a stone's throw from the city's Palau de la Música concert hall and backs onto a cluster of secluded courtyards.
Glass lift viewpoint opens within Battersea Power Station chimney
The Lift 109 viewpoint designed by Ralph Appelbaum Associates has opened within the rebuilt chimney of Battersea Power Station in London, which was recently revamped by architecture studio WilkinsonEyre.Named Lift 109, due to the fact the lift will take visitors 109 metres up in the air to give views across London and the power station, the attraction opened to the public last week.
Perron-Roettinger clads Kim Kardashian SKKN pop-up store in raw plaster and cement
Design studio Perron-Roettinger has created a pop-up shop for Kim Kardashian's skincare and homeware brand SKKN in Los Angeles that showcases its products in a physical space for the first time.The minimalist pop-up store, which is located inside Los Angeles shopping mall Westfield Century City, was designed using a limited material palette in a nod to the brand's pared-back design.
This isn't a book, it's Studio Yukiko's "290-page tomb" for postmodernism
The publication's editorial sequence showcases all artworks, captions, and visuals at once, reflecting a postmodernist embrace of eclecticism in design.
Open Roads Review - Stuck In First Gear - Game Informer
The game Open Roads follows the journey of Tess and her mother, Opal, as they uncover family secrets on a road trip.
Strong performances from lead actresses, unique art direction, and personal hand-crafted details enhance the immersive experience of the game.
Zombie Army VR is a "dark and bloody WW2 horror, with a cool comic book wrapper," and I'm excited for PSVR 2 again
Creating immersive VR experiences involves collaboration across disciplines for cohesive design.
In VR development, balancing visual quality with performance considerations is crucial.
Readers share their favorite holiday recipes with a side of hilarious stories
Clockwise from left: Juanita MORE!'s grandmother Petra; tourtiere, a French Canadian pork pie; Marissa Dates' brisket; and Jim Hamilton's family assembling cappelletti pasta.Collage by NPR All Things We're Cooking is a series featuring family recipes from you, our readers and listeners, and the special stories behind them.
Favorite family recipes and the stories that make them memorable
Stu Haley, Maureen O'Reilly, Lisa Hovis and Miriam Armendariz/Collage by NPR All Things We're Cooking is a series featuring kitchen gems from you, our readers and listeners, and the special stories behind them.We'll continue to share more of your recipes throughout the holidays.When making Thanksgiving dressing, Grandma Monnette had one simple rule Rather than stuffing the turkey, Rebecca Monnette made dressing balls with a few simple ingredients that safely cook apart from the bird.
Zombie Army VR is a "dark and bloody WW2 horror, with a cool comic book wrapper," and I'm excited for PSVR 2 again
Creating immersive VR experiences involves collaboration across disciplines for cohesive design.
In VR development, balancing visual quality with performance considerations is crucial.
Readers share their favorite holiday recipes with a side of hilarious stories
Clockwise from left: Juanita MORE!'s grandmother Petra; tourtiere, a French Canadian pork pie; Marissa Dates' brisket; and Jim Hamilton's family assembling cappelletti pasta.Collage by NPR All Things We're Cooking is a series featuring family recipes from you, our readers and listeners, and the special stories behind them.
Favorite family recipes and the stories that make them memorable
Stu Haley, Maureen O'Reilly, Lisa Hovis and Miriam Armendariz/Collage by NPR All Things We're Cooking is a series featuring kitchen gems from you, our readers and listeners, and the special stories behind them.We'll continue to share more of your recipes throughout the holidays.When making Thanksgiving dressing, Grandma Monnette had one simple rule Rather than stuffing the turkey, Rebecca Monnette made dressing balls with a few simple ingredients that safely cook apart from the bird.
Jurassic World Aftermath Collection review: a PSVR 2 game with bite?
Life, uh, finds a way... to make unwise individuals return to dinosaur-filled theme park islands - that's the premise of Jurassic World Aftermath Collection for PSVR 2, anyway.Set between Jurassic World and its sequel, through VR you inhabit a silent security expert sent to aid former researcher Mia in recovering data from Isla Nublar.
Before Your Eyes review: live a life in the blink of an eye
Before Your Eyes on PSVR 2 is rare in this day and age; this is a game that plays unlike anything else and manages to wrestle eye-opening gameplay from a genuinely new technology.Making use of PSVR 2's eye-tracking technology, Before Your Eyes gives a physical act an emotional response.This is a choice-led narrative game where decisions are made by simply blinking your eyes and there really has been nothing quite like it.
Jurassic World Aftermath Collection review: a PSVR 2 game with bite?
Life, uh, finds a way... to make unwise individuals return to dinosaur-filled theme park islands - that's the premise of Jurassic World Aftermath Collection for PSVR 2, anyway.Set between Jurassic World and its sequel, through VR you inhabit a silent security expert sent to aid former researcher Mia in recovering data from Isla Nublar.
Before Your Eyes review: live a life in the blink of an eye
Before Your Eyes on PSVR 2 is rare in this day and age; this is a game that plays unlike anything else and manages to wrestle eye-opening gameplay from a genuinely new technology.Making use of PSVR 2's eye-tracking technology, Before Your Eyes gives a physical act an emotional response.This is a choice-led narrative game where decisions are made by simply blinking your eyes and there really has been nothing quite like it.
F5: Interior Stylist Colin King Releases "Arranging Things"
As a former dancer, interior stylist and product designer Colin King has an understanding of the power of stillness.It's an awareness he brings to his practice since moving to the realm of interiors.By working with several design firms where he oversaw content creation and art direction, Colin became more and more curious about how to execute and capture visual storytelling through the arranging of objects.
'Company of Heroes 3' deserves a spot in any war game fan's library
Guide infantry, tanks, and other military units in Company of Heroes 3. Sega Something happened in the late 90s into the 2000s.Maybe it was the success of blockbuster movies like Saving Private Ryan and The Thin Red Line, or maybe it was just the right amount of distance away from one of the worst conflicts in history, but you couldn't throw a rock in a video game store without hitting a new World War II-based title.
Devils and angels on horseback: the art of the oddly named canape
What were once markers of sophistication, devils on horseback have fallen out of favour.But the evocatively named dish of toothpick-skewered, bacon-wrapped prunes has a history stretching back to the 19th century.Variations exist in France, England and the US, from spiced oysters in place of fruit angels on horseback; to pastry-wrapped wieners little pigs in blankets.
'Company of Heroes 3' deserves a spot in any war game fan's library
Guide infantry, tanks, and other military units in Company of Heroes 3. Sega Something happened in the late 90s into the 2000s.Maybe it was the success of blockbuster movies like Saving Private Ryan and The Thin Red Line, or maybe it was just the right amount of distance away from one of the worst conflicts in history, but you couldn't throw a rock in a video game store without hitting a new World War II-based title.
Devils and angels on horseback: the art of the oddly named canape
What were once markers of sophistication, devils on horseback have fallen out of favour.But the evocatively named dish of toothpick-skewered, bacon-wrapped prunes has a history stretching back to the 19th century.Variations exist in France, England and the US, from spiced oysters in place of fruit angels on horseback; to pastry-wrapped wieners little pigs in blankets.
Advice | Michelle Singletary's Money Milestones: Trusted financial advice for any age
Select a decade below for our personal finance columnist's take on some of the biggest financial considerations for that age group.20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Because some financial deliberations are ongoing, certain topics appear in multiple decades.Jump to advice Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript.
What do you want to accomplish in 2023? This New Year's resolution guide can help
What do you want to accomplish this year?Scroll through Life Kit's expert guides for practical and inspiring ways to grow in 2023.Ah, the new year.It's a time to sketch out your goals and think about the roadmap to get there.Life Kit has curated a list of some of our best episodes to help set you up for success in 2023.
Terrible at buying Christmas presents? Peep our guide for clever gift ideas
Have you ever bought a Christmas gift for someone that you know just isn't right for them?This often happens when we don't take the time to consider the person's interests or are shopping at the last minute.And when that happens, "that's an awkward feeling" for both you and the recipient, says Rachel Wilkerson Miller, editor-in-chief of SELF Magazine.
Advice | Michelle Singletary's Money Milestones: Trusted financial advice for any age
Select a decade below for our personal finance columnist's take on some of the biggest financial considerations for that age group.20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Because some financial deliberations are ongoing, certain topics appear in multiple decades.Jump to advice Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript.
What do you want to accomplish in 2023? This New Year's resolution guide can help
What do you want to accomplish this year?Scroll through Life Kit's expert guides for practical and inspiring ways to grow in 2023.Ah, the new year.It's a time to sketch out your goals and think about the roadmap to get there.Life Kit has curated a list of some of our best episodes to help set you up for success in 2023.
Terrible at buying Christmas presents? Peep our guide for clever gift ideas
Have you ever bought a Christmas gift for someone that you know just isn't right for them?This often happens when we don't take the time to consider the person's interests or are shopping at the last minute.And when that happens, "that's an awkward feeling" for both you and the recipient, says Rachel Wilkerson Miller, editor-in-chief of SELF Magazine.
Trading Places: Studios in Macau and Singapore take part in design exchange
From 6-16 January The Swap Show will kick off in Singapore.The exhibition follows the same premise of Foreign Policy Design's first international creative exchange back in 2014, when four Singaporean studios and agencies traded work with Barcelona studios Hey Studio, Mucho, Lo Siento and Two Points.
Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript.Please enable JavaScript for the best experience.Gift-giving presents a conundrum.Is it better to give something useful, such as a 112-bit screwdriver set, or something whimsical, such as a cat-sized iron throne?There is no right answer.That's why our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide, curated by Post reporters and editors, includes suggestions at both ends of the practicality spectrum.
2022 holiday gift guide: Tech category
Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript.Please enable JavaScript for the best experience.Gift-giving presents a conundrum.Is it better to give something useful, such as a 112-bit screwdriver set, or something whimsical, such as a cat-sized iron throne?There is no right answer.That's why our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide, curated by Post reporters and editors, includes suggestions at both ends of the practicality spectrum.
Food-flation: Turkey dinner will gobble up your budget
There will be too much inflation on the table this Thanksgiving Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript.Please enable JavaScript for the best experience.Story continues below advertisement Advertisement Story continues below advertisement Advertisement (Annie Wong for The Washington Post) (Annie Wong for The Washington Post) Turkey (Annie Wong for The Washington Post) Potatoes A months-long avian flu outbreak has wiped out 6 million turkeys, or about 3 percent of the country's total head count, which means there'll be fewer birds at the supermarket.
2022 holiday gift guide: Video games category
Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript.Please enable JavaScript for the best experience.Gift-giving presents a conundrum.Is it better to give something useful, such as a 112-bit screwdriver set, or something whimsical, such as a cat-sized iron throne?There is no right answer.That's why our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide, curated by Post reporters and editors, includes suggestions at both ends of the practicality spectrum.
2022 holiday gift guide: Tech category
Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript.Please enable JavaScript for the best experience.Gift-giving presents a conundrum.Is it better to give something useful, such as a 112-bit screwdriver set, or something whimsical, such as a cat-sized iron throne?There is no right answer.That's why our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide, curated by Post reporters and editors, includes suggestions at both ends of the practicality spectrum.
Food-flation: Turkey dinner will gobble up your budget
There will be too much inflation on the table this Thanksgiving Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript.Please enable JavaScript for the best experience.Story continues below advertisement Advertisement Story continues below advertisement Advertisement (Annie Wong for The Washington Post) (Annie Wong for The Washington Post) Turkey (Annie Wong for The Washington Post) Potatoes A months-long avian flu outbreak has wiped out 6 million turkeys, or about 3 percent of the country's total head count, which means there'll be fewer birds at the supermarket.
Studio Ghibli Film Comics Collections Are Up For Preorder, Including Spirited Away
Studio Ghibli film comics are now available in all-in-one editions, offering budget-friendly options for fans.
The Best Looking Nintendo Games On Switch in 2024 - SwitchArcade Special
Nintendo games on Switch showcase exceptional art direction, visuals, and technical prowess.
Mola: The digital magazine fostering cross-cultural connections and uplifting the Global South
Mola publication evolved through a deep personal process embracing anthropology, absorbing external cultures creating something new and unique.
The best new game trailers have me excited about game art again
Exciting game reveals at Summer Game Fest 2024 and 2025 point towards creative resurgence in the gaming sector.
How Still Wakes The Deep was made more terrifyingly beautiful with Unreal Engine 5
Switching to Unreal Engine 5 paid off in the development of the horror game Still Wakes The Deep, delivering unique visuals and enhancing the overall experience.