Inspired by “A History of the World in 100 Objects,” the British Museum’s BBC radio series and book, The New York Times recruited historians and museum curators to
Here’s a great followup to the last post about drinking Vodka out of a fire extinguisher. You are looking at Le Pyromane (The Arsonist), an art installation by
In 1959, the world was finally fit for a doll who wasn’t. Venerable New York dollmaker, Madame Alexander, created Marybel, “the Doll Who Gets Well,” as a friend
Welcome to The MINT (Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys) Museum of Toys: “the world’s first purpose-built museum for toys”. After reading my story on France’s fantastic collection of vintage toys (Les
I once asked Frank Kozik if he gets bored designing Labbits, and he said no. He loves making Labbits, and besides, every batch of Smorkin’ bunnies paves the way
France’s Museum of Decorative Arts has digitized a great library of vintage toys (or ‘jouets’ as they whimsically call them). It is utterly comprehensive and wonderful. If any Decorative Arts librarians
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
Remember LA-based vinyl toy manufacturers, Veracious Vinyl? (Seen last year at Comic-Con here.) They’re returning to SDCC with an edition of Frank Kozik‘s Mao bust in clear red
Doktor A is getting into the Comic-Con spirit with a new edition of his liqueurious Chester Runcorn toys. The green Absinthe edition is limited to only 100 pieces
Here’s a clever music video by Etyan and the Embassy that breaks a world record. The four minute video was shot in one continuous take while Etyan costume-changes his