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Woman Hiking--WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2, a 20x200 Vintage Edition To heck with getting outta the woods—let’s go in. Our new Vintage Edition isn’t just a particularly unique blast from the past, it’s also an infectiously gung ho take on depicting great-outdoors-going. We plucked Woman Hiking—WPA recreation project, Dist. No. 2 from one of our favorite vintage archives: the arts-related arm of FDR’s Works Progress Administration. Made sometime between 1936 and 1939, this design...
It takes a village to build a space that sincerely supports local business and cultivates creative thinking. Sonja Rasula is the mayor of that village. In 2008, the former tv design personality went out on a personal and professional limb to launch Unique Markets, a large scale pop-up marketplace that brings together a community of entrepreneurs, artists and makers. It took a lot of skill, expertise, and good old fashioned gumption, but Unique Markets quickly...
What do ink, quotes, tenacity and iconic overalls have in common? Amos Kennedy, who gave us a quick tour of his Detroit print studio. Sneak a peek below, then pop over to the blog for the full shebang. A rabble-rouser with a cause, Kennedy’s energy is infectious, his irreverence inspiring. His prints convey his imperishable passion, and his determination to move others to action, to encourage people to put their brains to positive use. He...
Crank the AC, kick off your shoes, and pour something on ice—your indoor oasis is gonna come in mighty handy as it heats up to unbearable outside. Besides, you can bring a cherry-picked slice of summer to your temperature-controlled sanctuary with in-season art! Just cruise on over to our Fifth Annual 20x200 Swimsuit Edition(s) and dive in. Maybe your bliss is a quiet beach, or Brooklyn hot dog hang, or a bottle of rose bustin' out...
Inhale Through The Nose by Amber Vittoria This grounded gal has authenticity on lock. She’s relatable but one-of-a-kind. She’s laid-back, colorful, complex, and uncategorizable. She’s going for it and unafraid of failure. We’re not sure if we’re talking about today’s new edition or the artist behind it, but one thing’s for sure: we’re big fans of both. Amber Vittoria describes Inhale Through The Nose as “a personal portrait of the artist attempting yoga in her...
Playing right now ‘round the 20x200 office are some poppy, soulful tunes that feel perfectly suited to a summer kickback, courtesy of one Ryan Whitman. We first found out about Whitman’s R&B influenced, genre-bending debut EP Body Heat through our very own production lead Carly Piersol, who moonlights as a magnificent photographer and had the pleasure of working with Whitman. His songs radiate optimism and confidence, and encourage listeners to practice a little more self...
