Directed by Tamra Davis, the documentary features never-before seen footage of the prolific artist painting, talking about his art, and existing in the two years prior to his death in 1988. Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child was released on Feb 21st.
L’aventure des objets
from Catalogue 130-N: Modern Art: Rarities of the Avant-Garde
and more Ars Libri, Ltd.
Steel prototype of one of his 1969 sculptures.
Great article and more pictures on the New York Times
Beautiful post at things to look at
Above: Adamsez, 1957, Dewar-Mills Associates
‘I’m right-you’re right’. Anti-war poster
Artist: Rudolf Altrichter
Czechoslovakia
Designed by Eric Nitsche who worked as General Dynamics advertising consultant from ‘52 to ‘54, then became their graphic design director from ‘54 til ‘60.
You can find more images on this beatiful set.
Find more about Erik Nitsche: The Reluctant Modernist
Great resource of classic cameras instruction manuals to purchase.
http://www.iscanmanuals.com/
Designed in 1967 by Enzo Mari.
He was awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1967, 1979, 1987 and in 2001 for his table “Tavolo legato and collaborates with design companies such as Artemide, Castelli, Danese, Driade, Gabbianelli, Interflex, Lema, Magis, Zanotta.
Read more about Enzo Mari at the Design Museum.
Beautiful! A Flickr Set
Most of the labels in this set are from the 1960s and 1970s. Predominantly inspired by Swiss and German modernism.
“I have never approached painting with the idea that there has to be a beautiful end product. If beauty can be said to exist in a work I would consider it more a by-product. I would prefer to think of it in terms of a spiritual experience for some people.”
Art directors/designers: Randall Swatek, David Romanoff
Manufacturer: AMAC Plastic Products
Client: Swatek Romanoff Design
Image from AIGA Design Archive
