Sounds in Space – Pop Music of the 1960’s
August 18, 2009
The sounds of space age pop filled bachelor pads far and wide in the 1960’s. Below are some of my favorite album covers! Images via.
This cover features Charles Eames' solar powered "Do Nothing" toy!
Mid Century Modern Painting – 1950’s – Signed by Buchman
August 5, 2009
I love this painting. It’s American and signed by “Buchman” circa 1950’s.
When Disney’s Mary Blair was working to design “It’s a Small World” for the 1964/1965 World’s Fair in New York City, she was incredibly up to date with art and design of the era. Below are photographs of the ride’s facade at Disneyland.
Below are concept sketches for the facade by Mary Blair, along with a video where she talks about the design process with Walt Disney prior to moving the ride to Disneyland from the World’s Fair.
Blair may have been influenced by the work of Charles & Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, and Stig Lindberg; all who were incredibly popular at the time and were working with stacked shapes. Other artists may have included glass artist Georges Briard and fine artist Louise Nevelson.
Artwork by Stig Lindberg which incorporated stacked shapes
Alexander and Susan Girard at the Herman Miller showroom with stacked shape artwork
Mr. Eames at home with stacked shapes
Glass tray by Georges Briard
Louise Nevelson's "Sky Cathedral"
Another of Louise Nevelson's wooden sculptures
The original World’s Fair ride also incorporated a kinetic sculpture titled “The Tower of the 4 Winds” designed by Rolly Crump. Unfortunately the tower was torn down when the fair ended.
Crump and Disney with a model of "The Tower of the 4 Winds"
Rolly Crump's "Tower of the 4 Winds" outside of "It's a Small World" at the New York World's Fair
Crump also may have been influenced by the work of Charles & Ray Eames and their solar powered “Do Nothing Machine”
Charles Eames with his solar powered toy
The solar powered toy designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Here are some more Mary Blair-isms that I found at Disneland:
Castle on top of a vendor
I’m a huge fan of Italian photographer Guido Mocafico. I especially like his still life photography that was inspired by Dutch Master paintings of the 17th Century. Take a look at Mr. Mocafico’s work below along with some of my favorite Dutch paintings that may have served as inspiration.
Guido Mocafico
Aelbert Jansz van der Schoor - 1660
Guido Mocafico
Floris van Dijck - 17th Century
Guido Mocafico
Pieter Claesz - 17th Century
Guido Mocafico
Willem Kalf - 17th Century
Guido Mocafico
Alexandre-François Desportes (French) - 17th Century
Guido Mocafico
Alexandre-François Desportes (French) - 17th Century
Guido Mocafico
Maria Oosterwijck - 1669
Guido Mocafico
Hendrik Andrieszen - 17th Century
Vintage Vinyl Covers by Jim Flora – 1940’s – 1950’s
May 25, 2009
I’m a huge fan of these old Columbia and RCA vinyl covers by artist Jim Flora from the late 1940’s – 1950’s. I found these on the official Jim Flora Website.
Antique European Automobile Racing Posters
May 25, 2009
I found these amazing antique posters on AllPosters.
Artist: Leopoldo Metlicovitz
Spyker - They are still making AMAZING cars in Holland! Artist: Vanderhem
Artist: Geo Ham
Artist: Geo Ham
Artist: Ernst Ruprecht
Artist: Geo Ham
Artist: Geo Ham
Artist: Geo Ham
Artist: Falcucci - 1930
Artist: B. Minne - 1952
Artist: Marcello Dudovich - 1922
Vintage Side Show Banners – 1940’s – 1950’s
May 2, 2009
The Carl Hammer Gallery has a great collection of vintage side show banners for sale. I love the artwork on these!
Race Horse Game Wheel 1930’s
March 17, 2009
Stig Lindberg – Sweet Swedish Sculpture
March 6, 2009
I don’t think there are even enough words to describe swedish artist Stig Lindberg’s dapper style. I’m obsessed with the image above! The pipe and bowtie are out of this world. Mr. Lindberg’s artwork is just as good. I love his work for Gustavsberg as well. Check out some of my favorites below.
Mr. Lindberg at work
Horse for Gustavsberg
Another great horse for Gustavsberg
Great vase
AMAZING television set designed by Mr. Lindberg
Illustration from Mr. Lindberg's children's book "Jimmy Potter Buys a Lollipop". Mr. Potter looks extra dapper above in his Rod Keenan boater hat!
The mark of the master. Mr. Lindberg's signature on the back of one of his pieces.
Vintage Aviation Posters
February 28, 2009
I found these incredible vintage aviation posters on AllPosters. I love the illustrations and fonts!
Artist: A. Roquin
Artist: Kerne Erickson
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