All I want for Christmas is a cowboy.

My friend Penny calls Minnesota the "state of dreams." Maybe she's right, because it's also the homestate of photographer Thomas Allen, who took these amazing photographs. Inspired by his childhood pop-up books and viewmaster reels, he created 3-d scenes with pulp-fiction novels and cut-out figures from old books. I love the retro pinup-meets-cowboy feel. See more images here and here, and find his new-ish book here.Source URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/search/label/art%20week
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Design as Art

A year ago, the New York Times T Style Magazine proclaimed, somewhat half-heartedly, that design is the new art. But I completely agree. If you are on the fence, just check out this Air Canada poster and these two posters, and also I challenge you to a duel.
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Hi + Low

Since it's art week here on Cup-of-Jo, I thought I'd highlight one of my favorite art/design bloggers, Abby Clawson Low. Her blog, Hi + Low, features her found items, including old magazines and advertisements, and created items, such as collages she does for magazines. Take a look...
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what did you have for breakfast?

Here on Cup-of-Jo, we love photo collections of real people doing real things. This time, Jon Huck has photographed people with their breakfasts. Apart from the random pizza and burrito, there are lots of cheerios. One dude even put kiwi on his cereal.

This morning, I craved eggs but instead had a peanut butter cookie. What about you, dear readers?

P.S. You can buy a book of these here. Last-minute Christmas gift anyone?Source URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/search/label/art%20week
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the last iceberg

Inspired by a cold winter, here are stunning iceberg photos by Camille Seaman from the timely series "The Last Iceberg" of the larger project "Melting Away." Some are from Greenland, others Antarctica. Wouldn't you love to hear about her photographic adventures?

P.S. A whale hunt, amazing!

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20x200 does it again

Two recent photos on 20x200, the online art shop that sells prints in editions of 200 for only $20. The shot above was taken inside the Museum of Natural History by Joseph O. Holmes. What a great twist on NYC street photography. The shot below was taken at Astoria Park in Queens by Carlo Van de Roer. I love the wide open space and energy of the swimmers....gorgeous. Hurry to get one if you are interested! They sell out quickly.
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What a pretty face.

A custom silhouette pendant is a sweet way to wear both art and the likeness of your loved one. See my post on sihouette art on Cookie here.Source URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/search/label/art%20week
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Announcing! Art week!

This week, before Christmas break, will have an art theme. Get psyched for some amazing photography, drawing and typography. Let's end the year on a cultural note, dammit!
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