MetaFilter posts tagged with popculture and art

This Hieronymous Bosch is heavy.

yiftach — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:54:04 -0800

The Seven Deadly Sins by Dan Lydersen (on sale here [scroll down] with details and IDs of all references) is a modern homage to this work by Bosch. Bonus points if you identify the source of this post's title.

For Creative People

netbros — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:37:41 -0800

Lost At E Minor is an online publication of inspiring art, illustration, photography, music, fashion, film — basically contemporary pop culture.

Thinking Outside the Idiot Box

wendell — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:59:48 -0800

Gallery 1988 (previously on MetaFilter) presents Television reconsidered, deconstructed, reconstructed, reimagined and just had too much fun with, the usual subjects and a few surprises and much much more (after a word from our sponsor) in "Idiot Box". (Everything with titles & credits at that last link) (via)

It's a ninja. With a tuba.

desjardins — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:48:42 -0800

A collection of weird and whimsical pop culture t-shirt designs.

Found on the internet:

puckish — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:48:47 -0800

A Nice Idea Every Day Pretty shiny things. See also: procrastination. See also: Flying objects, DV Coke bottles, Asleep on a Train, Magic Hands

How Much

homunculus — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:55:56 -0800

Quantum of culture. Terminology from quantum theory shows up frequently in art, films, poetry and sculpture. Robert P. Crease gauges the impact of quantum mechanics on popular culture. [Via]

The Hulk is on the trim side, actually

Navelgazer — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:09:12 -0800

Marvel vs. the BMI (one-link, but fun.)

Celebrity art

madamjujujive — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:33:01 -0800

Pop Life Art and its associated blog focus on celebrity art, heavy on the rock stars. One of my happy discoveries is Martin Mull's collection of collages, but I bemoan the lack of any wildlife art from Radar O'Reilly. If you're a pop culture junkie, here's a little advice on celebrity art collecting from an expert.

Ben Frost Artwork

ColdChef — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 21:17:57 -0800

Ben Frost is a painter, performance artist and illustrator who currently lives in Australia. His work explores themes of alienation, dispossession, and perversity that exists behind the facade of contemporary western society. By subverting mainstream iconography from the advertising, entertainment and political spectrum he creates a visual and conceptual framework that is bold, confronting and often contraversial.

Bare NESessities

nthdegx — Sun, 03 Apr 2005 08:54:02 -0800

I am 8 bit is a celebration of the pixelated graphics of 80s videogames, at LA's Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight. A hundred artists have produced paintings, sculptures and designs inspired by the two-dimensional imagery of the pre-PlayStation era. The exhibition runs from April 19 until May 20. More information, including highlights from the gallery, appear at Game Informer. It remains to be seen if the other ninety-nine artists can match the quality of Sean Clarity's exceptional reworking of the cover to NES classic Excitebike.

Bubbles the Artist

ba — Thu, 30 Dec 2004 07:22:08 -0800

Bubbles the Artist! If you've been looking for a Pee Wee Herman dinner plate, a greeting card featuring Paul Lynde, or a painting of John Belushi drinking himself to death, then look no further. (If you love crappy disco midi files, you'll want to keep your speakers turned up.)

does form transcend function?

ifjuly — Tue, 13 Jul 2004 07:35:24 -0800

Pac-Mondrian! Art hits the arcade. Play the classic game while enjoying the Piet Mondrian-style background. Who says art isn't fun?

Incredible, unstoppable titan of terror!

anastasiav — Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:58:49 -0800

Origami Kaiju
Make your own Godzilla and Friends

Blondes Have More ... Gum?

anastasiav — Thu, 19 Feb 2004 18:47:10 -0800

"Each Gum Blonde is 100% chewed bubblegum on a plywood backing. No paint or dye is used. The colour is inherent to the gum - the mixing of colour takes place inside the mouth during chewing using an endless variety of flavours ...."

Isn't this why the Internet was invented?

anastasiav — Wed, 12 Nov 2003 11:41:20 -0800

Bad Toon Rising - Think you remember what Mickey Mouse looks like? Daffy Duck? Bart Simpson? Ok - grab a scrap of paper and draw that character. Right now. (No peeking!!) Some other people already have, and these are the results.....

First one to find Waldo wins

Hildago — Tue, 28 Oct 2003 20:14:59 -0800

The Picture of Everything. If it is a thing, it's in this here picture. [props to Ober Dicta]

these are not your mother's wide-eyed waifs

taz — Mon, 08 Sep 2003 04:39:05 -0800

Mark Ryden is to the iconic saucer-eyed urchins of the '60s as Salvador Dali is to Hickory Dickory Dock. His delicate palette, fine details and classical references offer compelling counterpoint to the deliciously disturbing imagery of les tykes terrible in collections such as "Blood: Miniature Paintings of Sorrow & Fear"; "Bunnies and Bees: Paintings Created to Illustrate DIVINE TRUTH in Accordance with the Secret Principles of SCIENCE AND SOUL"; and "The Meat Show: Paintings about Childen, God, and USDA Grade A Beef". Plus, they're kids - with big eyes!

Pop culture meets the masters

madamjujujive — Tue, 11 Mar 2003 11:10:19 -0800

Highbrow meets lowbrow - Isabel Samaras uses classic paintings as a springboard to portray the secret lives of pop culture icons like the Addams Family, the cast of Gilligan's Island, Batman & Robin and Tattoo. Fun but NSFW stuff. Check out her portfolio of illustrations too.

Miscellaneous Mona Mania

madamjujujive — Thu, 30 Jan 2003 07:37:26 -0800

The lady with the mystic smile - over the years, she's been stolen, lampooned, revered in song (mp3 file) and the subject of mystery and mania for many. Her visage has been been the inspiration for socks, cookie jars, bathtub toys and lots of kitsch and pop art. What's the secret to the world's long standing love affair with this lady?