Russia Archive
art multiples
I’m preparing to take a sabbatical from writing this blog, so following up an epilogue with an end seems pretty perfect! I’ve got one more interview and one announcement
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Pop CULTure
On Monday, we took a look at the “controversial” Mexico Barbie doll and discovered that the media’s response was mostly overblown and somewhat manipulated. Today, we head to the Ukraine to
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paintings
In general, I like graffiti-influenced fire extinguishers more than I like fire extinguisher graffiti. But I really do like this massive 3-story black cat by Moscow-based street artist 0331C. Check
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Art
As we come to the close of what seems like an almost-universally depressing year, Sergey Safonov roles out a new character sculpture: Govra, the deity of the End.
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porcelain
I am not an ultracrepidarian and this is no fanfaronade! Earlier, I wrote about Tomenosuke‘s partnership with Circus Posterus and the unveiling of Brandt Peters’ new sofubi toy, Stingy Jack.
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industrial
A few months ago, I told you about French company Fire Design and their fanciful fire extinguishers made to resemble wine bottles. Well, this just in from Russia: Saint Petersburg-based designer, Timur
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Cats
This isn’t “new news,” but since it’s “mew news,” I say it holds. Filed under Even More Reasons to Love Art Museums: Cats. Our four-legged friends have been
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resin
What kind of a madman would release a new toy right in the midst of Comic-Con mayhem? Sergey Safonov (visual for the crazy face), that’s who! Moon Mouse
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packaging
Thanks to once-a-year visits from Sergey Safonov, I’ve become a member of the Ozersky Souvenir chocolate covered nut sweets fan club. The candies taste great, but that’s not
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paintings
Russian designer Vladislav Novikov-Barkovsky has created a form of currency that I could really use! Compensation can be an awkward conversation, and with dollars in short supply and bitcoins
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