Journal

From Artisanal to Artful

The role of “heritage” has become provenance—a reputation built on consistently good products. As luxury and streetwear learn from each other, the latter’s penchant for graphic sportswear is elevat...

Infographics vs. Post-Truth: The New Disregard for Information

While infographics are not a primary target of “fake news” accusations, the basis of their integrity is in danger: in the post-truth era, people not only disregard information provided by the news ...

Turning Over a New Leaf

In the past century, smoking weed has become a symbol of the 1960s counterculture movement, been public enemy number one in America, and conjured colorful images of morally-corrupt delinquents. Fro...

Saving The Japanese Craft of Umbrella Making

The artisans of the Japanese city of Gifu were close to extinction as their generational approach to umbrella crafting fell from fashion. Today they represent a token of aspiration challenging the ...

Peace Stamps and 75 Years of the United Nations

75 years ago the United Nations symbolized an experiment for cooperation and the prevention of war, today it outlines a utopian vision for human rights and international peace. Explore a vision of ...

Francesca Gavin on the History of Collage Vol2

For the second part of the history of collage, curator and writer Francesca Gavin delves into over seven decades of the art form's evolution from the postwar era until this present decade. From pop...

Francesca Gavin on the History of Collage

Curator, writer, and artist Francesca Gavin delves into the humble beginnings of collage and details how this form of art became a defining creative expression in the past century. A brilliant read...

Designing a New Cannabis Culture

From dark alleyways to Californian boulevards, cannabis culture has flourished into a billion-dollar business in a matter of years since legalization. Anja Charbonneau, editor-in-chief and creative...

The Zestful Art of Japanese Craft

From woven barkcloth craftsmen in the northern island of Hokkaido to longbows specialists on Kyushu-the southern reach of this slender collection of masses on the Pacific-Japan has a rich heritage ...

Hip-Hop, Harlem, and The Rebirth of a Streetwear Icon

Hip-hop culture has had the most significant influence on street culture, informing plenty of the trends and clothing brands that rose to prominence. In just a few decades, it evolved from a fringe...