Posts Tagged ‘1980s’
Retro Recreations of Recognizable Logos
We can all agree that the 1980s had a very specific aesthetic that proliferated into all areas of our culture, from fashion to music to graphic design and everything in between. So when digital artist/musician/internet persona Future Punk recently took some, ahem, very recognizable brands and gave them an 80s-styled retro makeover, we swooned. Future…
Read MoreA Penchant for Paper: The Work of Lobulo
Initially drawn in by typographic papercraft, we quickly realized the portfolio of Lobulo was a treasure trove if dynamic designs. Splitting time between London and Barcelona, Lobulo Design is actually just one man: Javier Rodríguez García. His penchant for working with paper has gained him much respect, and even a viral following online. The well-produced…
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: 8-bit Portraiture by A.Mulli
Nostalgia is a prominent theme in art and design… simply a reflection of the human experience and human nature in general. We’ve seen it take many forms time and time again. Our latest find is a “bit” unexpected (no pun intended). Taking larger-than-life personas of rap and hip-hop artists, and minimizing them into pixelated 8-bit…
Read MoreSerial Cut’s Slick Use of CGI
Though recent weather patterns may suggest otherwise, summer is merely a fleeting memory, with that autumn feeling fast approaching. We recently stumbled upon the phenomenal work of Madrid-based studio Serial Cut, and more particularly a video they created for fashion/style giant DIESEL (who we are also especially fond of), that harkens back to those sultry…
Read More8-Bit Artwork by Adam Lister
It’s said that what’s old becomes new again… trends are cyclical to some degree. Our recent past (the 1980s) featured a rise in technology, and 8-bit graphics found in Atari and Nintendo gaming systems. These now rather primitive looking graphics have influenced fashion, music and entertainment, and in this case, art. New York-based artist Adam…
Read MoreLegends of Wrestling
Nostalgia is a great way to evoke emotion. UK artist/illustrator Dave Merrell’s Legends of Wrestling series does just that… piques the interest of late Gen Xers with a nostalgic nod to pro wrestling’s heyday. Merrell’s great style really captures his subjects (prints available here). We’d love to see the series expanded… the possibilities are endless!…
Read MoreBig Top Pee-Wee
In keeping with the theme of movie posters, we want to take an opportunity to showcase the excellent work of Los Angeles-based design firm DKNG (see our previous post here). This time it’s for the iconic 1980s film Big Top Pee-Wee. We love the clean lines and attention to so many details. It’s no surprise…
Read MoreCrafty Cassettes
Paris-based artist Benoit Jammes finally found a use for all those old audio cassette tapes he had lying around. Inspired by 1980s nostalgia, Jammes resurrected the tapes and gave them new life. Some are pop culture references, others are simply fun. Via benoitjammes.com
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