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Saul Bass Pitch Film For The New Bell System Logo (1969)
In 1969, designer Saul Bass pitched a comprehensive rebranding of the Bell System—from its outdated logo to the uniforms and trucks of its workers—in this…
The Mysterious Paper Sculptures of Edinburgh
From March to November of 2012, an anonymous artist covertly installed intricate miniature papercraft sculptures around Edinburgh, Scotland.
Food Will Win The War, A World War II Disney Propaganda Film (1942)
“Food Will Win The War” is a World War II animated propaganda film about the agricultural productivity of America, created by Disney animators in…
New Apple Ad Features Santa Claus Using Siri on Christmas Eve
Santa Claus embraces technology in a new Apple ad, using Siri to help out on Christmas Eve.
Cats Screaming While Yawning
The Indie Machines made this ridiculous video of cats screaming while yawning. via Boing Boing
The Christmas Song in Celebrity Voices by Jim Meskimen
Impressionist Jim Meskimen is back singing The Christmas Song in celebrity voices.
Brass Knuckles Meat Tenderizer
The Knuckles Meat Pounder by DCI is a meat tenderizer shaped like brass knuckles. via oneplusinfinity
The Art of Doing It Yourself, Mini-Documentary About the San Francisco Underground Art Scene
KQED Arts followed Chicken John Rinaldi as he hosted a massive The Book of the IS fundraising art event to save Chez Poulet, his San…
Encounters with Orphan Monkeys, Mini-Documentary About a Costa Rica Monkey Sanctuary
Filmmaker Todd Bieber traveled to Costa Rica with his girlfriend, escaped the confines of their plush resort and stepped into the world of orphaned baby…
Murals Pressure Washed Into A Mossy Wall
Belgian artist Stefaan De Croock (aka Strook) selectively cleaned a moss-covered wall with a pressure washer, leaving behind a series of intricate murals. Strook created…