Whilst the term ‘dive’ may have derived from 19th century London, it’s in America that the ‘dive bar’ has become a way of life. Cheap drinks, a well stacked alternative jukebox, a pool table and offensive bar staff are all traits of the classic ‘dive bar’, a disreputable, yet undeniably charming drinking establishment that oozes character from every bourbon soaked pore. Sharing our fascination with the grimier side of drinking is up-and-coming LA based photographer, Matthew Scott, who has assembled a collection of beautifully warm and charming images of dive bars, entitled ‘Last Call… Portrait of a Dive Bar’. Currently working on commissions for the likes of GQ and Mass Appeal, we managed to get a quick chat with Matthew about his work and our shared love for dive bars…………..
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Following on from their exclusive ‘End to End’ collection adidas and Foot Locker have got together once again, this time with legendary New York graffiti artist Cope2 for a sensational collaboration and we were there at the launch for an exclusive interview with the internationally acclaimed graffiti icon.
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We caught up with New York based artist Devin McGrath who, in his beautifully crafted, unique style, bashes out darkly inspirational artworks with an enviable ease……
Clean and crisp, thoughtful illustration is a strong presence in the delightful portfolio of Welsh, Manchester based graduate Gareth Hughes.....
They love fellow Bristolian Banksy – in no small part due to making them a lot of money – but rate Tracy Emin as “nonsensical shit”. Here's our studio spotlight on Taxi Studio.....
The Dead Photos is an inspiring collection of macabre, touching, humorous and enlightening images that offer a delicate insight into the fragility of human life.
Half English half Japanese, London-based Jiro Bevis knocks out record covers, club flyers and editorial pieces with a ridiculously cool, 1980s retro vibe to them....
It’s great to see a company have a strong visual identity running throughout their brand – and that’s just what Stockholm based Bedow Creative have achieved for Sweden’s largest organic grocery store, Eat! Ekoaffären.
Founded by the rather talented duo of Mark Tappin and Simon Gofton, Tappin Gofton is a London-based studio that knock out some wonderfully distinctive work
We asked the Portland studio some questions, which they blindly ignored – instead providing us with a delightful insight into their wonderfully twisted minds. Enjoy…..
Decidedly Brazilian, thanks to it’s colour and vibrancy, Rubens LP’s style is the perfect accompaniment to summer – and anyone who uses bulldogs in their work is sure to receive high precedence with us…..
Rolling out across Europe in coming weeks is this, rather difficult to watch, advert for Sony’s new range of 3D TVs – courtesy of Sexy Beast director Jonathan Glazer....
Devin McGrath
Gareth Hughes
Taxi Studio
The Dead Photos
Jiro Bevis
Eat! Brand Identity
Tappin Gofton
The Official Manufacturing Company
Rubens LP
Sony 3D TV Advert
