Sticks and Tones by Josh Griffin

'Sticks and Tones' is a three piece storage range made from cast aluminium and birch ply, by recent graduate, Josh Griffin. Inspired by the Surrealist art movement of the 1900's they cross the boundaries between art and design, offering a playful approach to the question, 'Form or function?'. Josh Griffin graduated in Furniture & Product Design from the University of Sheffield this summer.

Josh will be exhibiting at this year's Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair at Spinningfields between 4 - 7th October 2012.

'Parrots' series by Andy Ward

"Major Mitchell's Cockatoo" (c) Andy Ward

We first spotted Andy's work whilst browsing the brilliant A Little Bit Of Art for some new prints.

Andy Ward is a British illustrator and animator whose work has ordained many weird and wonderful objects from aeroplanes to buses, record covers to handbags and bikinis.

 "Scarlet Macaw" (c) Andy Ward

"Black Headed Caique" (c) Andy Ward

A number of his limited edition prints, including this brilliant series of Parrots as part of his Natural History Project, are available over on A Little Bit Of Art - Andy Ward

Twitter Tights

Taking the Twitter addiction a bit far? Can't decide if I love or hate these !? Comments please x

Grobot Planters from Modern Artisans

We just love this cute little chappy, he'd make a welcome edition to our garden patio any day! The Grobot Planter is available from Modern Artisans "Artful living for home, garden and soul"!

Images (c) Modern Artisans

The Ruby Rocking Chair

Designed to resemble and comfort the human body, the Ruby Rocking Chair includes water-filled “smart pillows” to cushion the back and bottom. 

The chair’s designer, Pouyan Mokhtarani, claims that sitting in it will make you feel like you can rule the world! Well he has certainly pushed the boundaries when it comes to designing a royal throne!

Spiderman Table by Metallic Creations

Metallic Creations produce environmentally friendly works of art from 100% recycled automotive, domestic and industrial scrap metal components. 

Whilst most pieces are ornamental they can also make furniture such as coffee and dining tables. We want a Spiderman Coffee Table for home!

Image (c) Metallic Creations

Different but very British takes on the Olympic Rings

 Image (c) Paul Capon / Society6

Spotted over on Society6 , this truly British take on the Olympic Rings is by artist Paul Capon. Mixture of digital collage and hand drawn / painted detail.

By complete contrast is an equally British piece, "100 meter dash" by Street Artist, Criminal Chalkist - Stokes Croft Bristol, 2011.

Cool Climbing Wall, Tokyo by Nendo

Situated in ILLOIHA fitness club in Tokyo, Japan is this awesome climbing wall designed by Nendo

Wood and Glass Tables by John Houshmand

We recently discovered these beautiful glass and wood tables by artist John Houshmand. His furniture is simply stunning, we'll let the examples shown here speak for themselves...

Images (c) John Houshman

Share a BBQ with the neighbours!

 

The Buurbecue by Amsterdam Design company, Natwerk, is a novel way to share some time with your neighbours!

Big Bang Suspension by Foscarini

Foscarini have been designing contemporary lighting from their headquarters in Venice for decades. These "Big Bang" suspension lights are a work of art.

Anish Kapoor at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

We are very excited about heading down to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park tomorrow to check out "Flashback" by British artist, Anish Kapoor. This exhibition runs from 16th June - 4th November 2012.

Kapoor has achieved international acclaim for his sensual and beguiling sculptures created using pigment, stone, stainless steel and wax, and his work is represented in major exhibitions, collections and public spaces across the globe. 

We'll be sure to let you know what we think when we get back tomorrow night and will hopefully have a few photographs of our own to show you too.

Sexy Him and Her Chairs

These gorgeous chairs are one of the items on the brilliant Fab.com today. The sexy Him and Her Chairs are by designer Fabio Novembre, who was inspired by the iconic Panton chair, and were created for Italian Furniture House Casamania.

Iron Legacy by N. C. Winters

Iron legacy (c) N. C. Winters

Revealed to the world on May 3rd, check out the latest wonder by the legendary artist N. C. Winters. "Iron Legacy" was for a new exhibition at Gallery 1988 this weekend celebrating the release of brilliant new film (we saw it today) Avengers Assemble!

Odyssey Writing Desk

Spied over on Graham and Green, we love this "Odyssey Writing Desk", based on a 1940's Italian Design. 

There's also a console table and a chair available in the range - the writing desk is currently out of stock but we think its one worth waiting for!

Monkey Magic by Risk for Urban Art Gallery

"Monkey Magic", by Midlands graffiti artist "Risk", is the fourth in a series of six, exclusively available over at The Urban Art Gallery

Image (c) The Urban Art Gallery

Protector of the woods by Jasmine Mercer

Protector of the woods (c) Jasmine Mercer

Our find of the day!

To see more of Jasmine's work, please visit her site HERE

The coolest kid's pedal planes!

 

Oh to be a child with rich parents!

Pencil Sharpener Desk Tidy

We know a man who would love this Pencil Sharpener Desk Tidy by "All things Brighton Beautiful"

via Not on the High Street

Black + Blum Hot Pot Herb BBQ

Black + Blum have created your bbq and herb-garden in one! "It looks like a terracotta pot, but conceals a bbq grill underneath. Grow your herbs on the top to season the food you cook on the grill. It is ideal for small terraces or balconies and even looks good when not in use." 

Spray Paint Socialite by Tanina Jackson

 Spray Paint Socialite (c) Tanina Jackson

Whilst browsing for a new painting, we came across the work of the fabulous American artist, Tanina Jackson.

Tanina's work is inspired by strong women and the blurred lines between fashion and art.

To visit Tanina's site, please click HERE

MyMimi Cushions - Floppy Disc, Cassette Tape and BoomBox!

 Floppy Disc Cushion

We discovered MyMimi over on Etsy and had to share this cool range of handmade geekery cushions with you!

 Cassette Tape Cushion

Please check more of MyMimi's cushions HERE

BoomBox Cushion

Images (c) MyMimi

Ugly Fruit Carvings

Nothing more entertaining than the odd bit of fruit carving!

Futuristic Grand Piano by Schimmel

Shared with us by a friend on Pinterest, this grand piano design got us all hot under the collar. Its by the legendary piano maker Schimmel.

Hidden Animal Tea Cups

How cool an idea is this!?! Imagine your friend's faces when they discover a little bear staring up at them half way through their brew! We want some, if you do too please check out Ange-line Tetrault

Image (c) Ange-line Tetrault

Fake Identities, paintings by Dario Ballantini

We first discovered Dario's work on a chance visit to the Fiumano Fine Art Gallery, near Hyde Park in London, when they were exhibiting this incredible Fake Identities series of acrylic on board paintings.

Images (c) Dario Ballantini

 Ballantini is originally from Tuscany in Italy but regularly exhibits all over Europe. Please visit his site to see more of his work... Dario Ballantini