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Paper money as art

reenum — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:06:48 -0800

Banknotes are a fascinating look into the artistry and culture of the countries of the world. To get started, you can spend hours exploring Ron Wise's database, Tom Chao's galleries, Islamic Bank Notes, KCShop's gallery, and ATS Notes. There are several resources for collectors as well, here and here. For some of the artistic elements of paper money, you can read Michael Bierut's analysis of the best and worst paper money, the designs of the new Philippine bank notes, a primer on paper money art, see some downright weird and amazing uses for paper money in art, and a group of collages made or influenced by currency. For the citizens of the Commonwealth among us, see how Queen Elizabeth II's portrait has changed on the face of the various Commonwealth nations' currencies. If you're feeling up to the task, you can help create a symbol for the Indian rupee.

Art is everywhere

tellurian — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:54:06 -0800

Mingei is a transcultural word which combines the Japanese words for all people (Min) and art (Gei). The site has a flash interface and features over 5,000 high resolution, zoomable objects. More information on the Mingei Movement.

Universe, by Jonathan Harris and the world

stavrosthewonderchicken — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:23:49 -0800

Universe is the newest project from Jonathan Harris, who was also behind the amazing WeFeelFine, and the Yahoo Time Capsule. Here's a talk he gave about his projects at TED 2007.

subway(station)spotting

amberglow — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:19:39 -0800

Beautiful Subways --worldwide--from palatial to postmodern, folksy to brutalist (pee smells not included--and don't miss Tehran's)

A home decor revolution?

owhydididoit — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:23:54 -0800

What the world creates by hand. The sons of a Peace Corps member, Roberto and Andy Milk had a lifelong interest in artisans in developing countries. They teamed up with Armenia Nercessian, a UN human-rights officer, to create Novica.com, an online marketplace that sells the work of more than 10,000 craftspeople. While Novica operates chiefly in association with National Geographic, NPR also helps to promote them.

meet the world

mcsweetie — Fri, 13 May 2005 20:37:01 -0800

Icaro Doria is a Brazilian artist who uses flags to make a point.