Inspired by the "evolutionary tree diagram" format, Talking Heads vocalist, artist, and writer David Byrne drew numerous tree diagrams meant to "explain" everyday phenomena, terminology, and the irrationality of life. For example, above is the diagram of "Romantic Destiny" (2003). Ten years ago, Byrne collected his diagrams in a wonderful book titled Arboretum.
Möbius Structure of Relationships:
Legacy of Good Habits:
History of Mark-Making:
See more on Byrne's site: "Tree Drawings/Arboretum"
Watch Tehran-born artist Ali Akbar Beigi work on this gorgeous hyperrealistic portrait.
Over the weekend, Banksy stenciled a genius new artwork on a wall on Vyse Street in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham, UK. Then last night, someone added red noses to the reindeer.) Fantastic work by #Banksy to demonstrate the homelessness crisis in our city. We're working hard with partners to try to prevent and #endhomelessness […]
I’ve got to admit, I didn’t expect the results to be quite so beautiful.
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Do you have any Star Wars fans on your list? Given the reach and output of its new corporate masters these days, it might be easier to ask if there’s anyone out there who isn’t a Star Wars fan. So let’s narrow it down further: Do you know a Star Wars fan who likes to […]
