Exactly what it says. Eizo, a medical supplies company, created a 2010 Pin-up calendar. It’s pretty clever. Aren’t skeletons sexy?
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Last night I went to the opening night of the The Vader Project, and it was fantastic! Good crowd too. The show is in Los Angeles until June 20, before it heads off to Philadelphia at Freeman’s Auction House. Some of the great artists include: Bob Dob, Tim Biskup, Simone Legno, Plasticgod, Ron English, Jeff Soto, Shag, Gary Baseman, Mark Ecko, and many more. Check out the link for more information. The Vader Project
Heather Lins’ store has these awesome eco-friendly pillows based off science figure illustrations. Besides the Anatomy pillow, there are also Botany and Geology pillows. Oh, the Eye Chart pillow looks pretty nice too. If only I had that much dough to throw around…(throw around, get it? Get it? Okay, lame joke).
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To keep the computer screen nice and fresh, I like to change the wallpaper semi-frequently, if not monthly. I found this great skull wallpaper that also has this month’s calendar on it. Skulltastic and functional!
Smashing Magazine April 2010 Wallpapers (Easter Edition)
(Scroll to the last wallpaper for various sizes)
The New York Times has a great interactive page on learning about your body and the latest on health and medicine. There are nice rollovers where you can click on different illustrations of body parts, done by E. J. Stanley in 1901. Apparently he’s done illustration for fold-out books back in the day, but I can’t seem to find other illustrations online. Aw shoot.
Skulls are always in fashion, I say. Here is a necklace made from a Beautiful/Decay and Steven Shein collaboration, in various colors.
Great infographic by Sam Loman, who has a variety of styles in her illustration work. Check out her website at: Just Sam
I love sloths, so I was a bit sad reading this. Not really a surprise though, given how vulnerable they are, especially when they’re on the ground to do their weekly business.
Wild Sloth Killed By Spectacled Owl In Panama
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The beautiful porcelain sculpture of Kate MacDowell is just breathtaking. She combines anatomy and nature motifs to illustrate environmental issues, and her aesthetic is delicate, ethereal, and lovely. Oh I wish I could own one of her pieces. She will be featured in the upcoming Hi-Fructose issue Volume 15, along with other great artists like James Jean, Dalek, Mark Ryden, and Colin Christian.
Brainstem in Michelangelo’s Neck?
Medical Illustrator Ian Suk (a former instructor of mine) and neurosurgeon Dr. Rafael J. Tamargo from Johns Hopkins published an interesting article in The Journal of Neurosurgery.
Their research postulates that Michelangelo painted part of the brain in God’s neck in “The Separation of Light From Darkness.” The response has run the gamut among the art historian community – some think it is intriguing, while others are outraged.
Here are two links regarding this story. What do you think? See for yourself!
NPR: All Things Considered
The New York Times