The Culture Collections No.12
Each collection combining things we love from the world of art, design, music, film, and everything else in between!
Sol LeWitt
LeWitt is recognized as a founder of both Conceptual and Minimalist art. He’s best known for works comprising of loose instruction, meant to be executed by anyone, emphasizing ideas over execution — Read
If Movies Won Oscars
Graphic design for films was fantastic during the ’30s but suffered a downward spiral throughout the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Luckily, today many are pretty strong, in part influenced by theatre and culture — Read
Dust to DigitalAmplifying rare music from around the world Dust to Digital’s mission is to create access to hard-to-source music by producing high-quality books, box sets, CDs, DVDs and vinyl record albums — Visit
30×40 Film30×40 is an award-winning architecture firm founded by Eric W. Reinholdt. In this beautifully made film watch as he as turns rough sketches into a digital model and schematic floor plans — Watch
Lego and Camille Walala
To help launch LEGO’s new range, Walala created the House of DOTS installation. The work is a celebration of shared values; creativity expressed through vibrant colours and bold geometric patterns — Look
South Korean Cinematic ClassicsGlobal interest in Korean film making has been piqued by Bong Joon-ho’s satirical Parasite, which has won the Palme d’Or and best picture at the Oscars. Here are 19 more Korean masterpieces ranked — Read
Linda McCartney’s Polaroids
McCartney was a candid photographer. She was known for pulling out her camera mid-conversation and snapping the face of her companion, an awkward habit that produced wonderful results — Look
Healthcare High-Design
Going to the doctor has always required a level of visual patience. Forms need second reads; digital interfaces require rebooting; clip art logos must be tolerated. But lately, things have started to change — Read
The Billie Holiday Playlist
Thankfully another Valentines Day has come and gone! I’m not a big fan I must admit, but if you want the perfect accompaniment to a romantic dinner then look no further than Lady Day — Listen
Brian Byrne is a graphic designer and founder of Lands.
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