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The "New York Street Advertising Takeover" took place yesterday, with more than 120 illegal billboards throughout the city being turned into pieces of art. Organized by Jordan Seiler, the event reclaims hundreds of billboards that are not registered with the city, which makes them not only illegal, but intrusive and ugly. The boards were first whitewashed by volunteers and then handed over to artists for a final transformation. Excellent.
Via Wooster Collective.
German-born artist Franziska Klotz collects snapshots which she then reconfigures as dreamily abstract paintings. According to a press release announcing her Nowhere Right Here show at the Cerrasolil Gallery, Klotz's layering technique allows viewers to make connections organically, rather than immediately. In many of her large-scale paintings, brush and spackle paint applications coincide with graphic elements and aerosol techniques. Her exhibit in Culver City, California continues through May 13.
Via Art MoCo.
Illustrations from the 1931 electric safety book Elektroschutz in 132 Bildern. Twenty seven more vintage electrocution illustrations here (thanks to Bre Pettis).
Via Martin Klasch.
The centerpiece of a new waterfront development in Abu Dhabi, the Helix Hotel will feature 208 guest rooms and suites arranged around a helical floor. Gone are the rigid hallways and duplicated room views of a traditional hotel. Here, the floor constantly shifts in width and pitch as it rises to the top level. The running track on the fifth floor represents the only time when the ramping ceases and a flat surface prevails. Designed by New York's Leeser Architecture. Read more about the newly-selected design here.
Via Contemporist.
Fun packaging design for Rebel Green, a chic, "eco" lifestyle brand with "Made in America" style. Nice work from Minneapolis design firm Wink.
Via The Dieline.
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