Caution! Lichtenstein!

On Feb 21st 2013 Tate Modern is launching Roy Lichtenstein's retrospective art exhibition. With over 100 pictures, sculptures and drawings, it will be a great opportunity to see the work of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Whaam! by Roy Lichtenstein in Tate Modern's storage warehouse.
Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

There is something final and metaphorical about all Lichtenstein's works. As if he was trying to compare life to a comics story and show us that we should either be more easy going about everything or - on the contrary - extremely dramatic. If we live only once, why not do it with the passion and energy of an exploding plane from his 'Whaam!' painting?

Lichtenstein was one of the most significant figures on the American pop-art scene. His comics-inspired style earned him a place in the pantheon of acclaimed art gods. Lichtenstein did his own interpretations of Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Paul Cezanne or Jackson Pollock's pictures showing his sense of humor and extensive knowledge of art. 

Designer USB Stick

With the head falling off its' body while going into the computer you get a bit of a quirky feeling to this USB stick!

Why being boring? Why not showing off with your cool computer tools? A bit of a toy, a bit of a useful data transporting device. The USB sticks look like a little Japanese dolls. And its' head goes off! Personally - I LOVE IT!

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Animation! Celebrate!

Photos: Maja Persson 2009

Krakow Summer Animation Days

was a 4-days open show of the world best animated films. It was based in the middle of the Krakow old town and took place last month. I worked there as a volunteer. I also documented the event and took pictures. The films were very good, intriguing and innovative. They were produced in all kinds of animation forms: 3-D, puppet, cartoon, photography and mixed. I was very impressed. Each day there were animations from a different world animation festival selection. I haven't had an opportunity to watch such a huge amount of good films in quite a while. It was a pleasure to be there.