UFEX is a digital design collective comprised of Mikkel Møller Andersen and Kasper Fjederholt, based out of London and Copenhagen respectively. They recently set up some of their work on the fourth floor dealing with “extemporaneous human sculptures” that subsequently explore the different aspects of “modern social constructions.” UFEX often create “analog” sculptures that are photographed and constructed in a way to make them appear inexplicably digital. Their series, “Eyes, Ears, Mouth,” is a fascinating example of sculpture that straddles the liminal and collapsable worlds of real/ digital, handmade/ photoshopped, showing that perhaps the boundaries are not as concrete as we thought. The result are hilarious meditations that push the boundaries of “reality,” authenticity and the absurd. In this interview, they talk with us about their creative process, influences, philosophies and more. READ MORE »
Arrow, the Washington, D.C., area’s homegrown art extravaganza, offers more than 60 live performances and activities during its second exciting weekend, April 5 - 7, 2009. In addition to displays by over 700 visual artists, this weekend will include free films, music, poetry, dance and musical performances. READ MORE »
He refuses to be pigeonholed and lives by the motto "Range is conducive to growth".Meet Matt W. Moore, whose eclectic range of work is derived from his various inflluences which include innovation, functionality, flair, geometry, nature, history, prophecy and hyper colours, has worked up quite a storm in the design scene, creating several signature styles for himself which need to be experienced to be believed. Some of his clients include Peace Denim, Nike SB, Poketo, Blackberry, Ecko Red and JB Scotch Whiskey. Matt also finds the time to publish a book of personal illustration work each winter called Black and White Bangers, and also founded and curates the popular website and sticker swap, Wallspankers Magazine. Matt recently set up his installation on the fifth floor where we got a chance to talk to him. READ MORE »
Do you blog? Then pack up your laptop and come out and meet other D.C.-area bloggers during the spectacular that is Arrow as we host our first-ever Blogger’s Night. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, bloggers can get an inside look at Arrow, the Washington, D.C.-area’s arts extravaganza. Join your fellow DC-bloggites in the NoMa lounge on Arrow’s 12th floor for a meet-up and mini-tour. READ MORE »
