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A blog of aggregated miscellanea and things I like uncovered from my daily travails. I'm @jacobjay, a peripatetic designer/developer of British persuasion, having interests in gastronomy, fashion, technology, interiors and sustainability. I'm currently living between New Delhi and France, working on a Lua web platform and e-commerce. I dig Macs, mountain biking and smelly cheese.

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By Hungarian painter and illustrator, Kuizs Lilla. Made during her travels through Asia.

Life Behind The Picture: Picasso ‘draws’ with light

In 1949, LIFE magazine’s Gijon Mili visited and documented Pablo Picasso in the South of France. Mili was known for technical innovations, and Picasso, appear of Mili’s talents, wanted to try and few experiments of his own. Alas, these light drawings were part of the documentation.

As LIFE explains, “This series of photographs, known ever since as Picasso’s ‘light drawings’ were made with a small electric light in a darkened room; in effect, the images vanished as soon as they were created - and yet they were perpetuated in these amazing photographs. 

“Art in a frame is like an eagle in a birdcage” — Anonymous

“Art in a frame is like an eagle in a birdcage” — Anonymous

“I Have Your Heart…” with illustration by Molly Crabapple (NYC), music by Kim Boekbinder (NYC), and animation by Jim Batt (Melbourne).

Composite watercolour illustrations by Amália Lage.

Composite watercolour illustrations by Amália Lage.

“Total Vanité” by Francois Mazabraud. See his giant wooden sculpture of the twin towers “Les dessous de table” until March 3rd in Paris.

“Total Vanité” by Francois Mazabraud. See his giant wooden sculpture of the twin towers “Les dessous de table” until March 3rd in Paris.

‘Moon Dust’ by Spencer Finch.

‘Moon Dust’ by Spencer Finch.

Nothing is sacred. (by mobstr.)

Nothing is sacred. (by mobstr.)

Paint splashes world map, by Michael Tompsett. For sale as prints from £7 or canvas from £22.

Paint splashes world map, by Michael Tompsett. For sale as prints from £7 or canvas from £22.

‘Last Flight’ by Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan. Showed at Pulse L.A.; via My Modern Metropolis.

‘Last Flight’ by Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan. Showed at Pulse L.A.; via My Modern Metropolis.

‘Louis Armstrong told us so’ print of world map as fabric patterns, by Bianca Green; $16 on Society6.

‘Louis Armstrong told us so’ print of world map as fabric patterns, by Bianca Green; $16 on Society6.

Attribution

It saddens me to see so many Tumblrites too readily posting awesome stuff—without making any effort to provide attribution for a piece.* When someone’s spent time creating the work you’re appreciating, surely expressing one’s gratitude if only by mentioning who they are and linking to their site is worthwhile… It may in fact be impossible, but like any journey, the very act of attempting it unleashes such plentiful discoveries along the way. :-D

Using Google Image Search to search for an image (right-click the image and copy URL, then click the camera icon on the search page to paste) is remarkably easy, and often effective.

* Withstanding memes and mashups, of course.

Selected works by Zimoun, a Swiss sound installation artist. Featuring in Nuit Blanche NYC (1st Oct.), Pulse Miami (1st–4th Dec.), FIAC Paris (20th–23rd Oct.), and other places.

‘What Whiskey Will Not Cure, There Is No Cure For’ print by  Andrew Le ($20)

‘What Whiskey Will Not Cure, There Is No Cure For’ print by  Andrew Le ($20)

‘Caught in the rain’ a cinemagraph by Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg. [For some background read this article on The Atlantic.]

‘Caught in the rain’ a cinemagraph by Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg. [For some background read this article on The Atlantic.]

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