Hello merry revelers —
We’re having crazy wind storms today out here in the desert, and the power is in and out. Fingers crossed the newsletter gets to you! [Tho, I s’pose if you’re reading this, the mail train got through…] But enough logistics, let’s get to the good stuff. Enjoy!
The wonderful Kenyan photographer, Thandiwe Muriu’s book is now available to order. It features a whole bunch of her extraordinary photographs.
These ink drawings on Post-It Notes are beyond amazing. Wow.
I want all of these tufted pieces by LaLa Touffe.
Beautiful Brutalism! Novi Sad Faculty of Philosophy building in Serbia, designed by professor/architect Aleksandar Stjepanović.
Hey, have you ever seen an Atlas Moth? I guess they were spotted in the U.S. sometime in the past two years. They have a wingspan of up to TEN INCHES!
I’ve just learned about Wau Bulan kites from Malaysia—really special and beautiful.
I do love a good cover song, and this version of a Zombie’s classic is a peach.
This photo is in the Library of Congress. It’s an advertisement for a portable, miniature carousel.
Cal Lane is a sculptor who turns ordinary and often industrial objects into lacy artworks.
OK, this is hysterical. The artist Paul Chan enlisted his mom in crocheting figures of well known criminals.
A great story about a remarkable find in an NYC apartment.
Overhead shot of the floor of Florence’s il Duomo—incredible optical illusion.
Thanks for stopping by. And big thanks to all the new subscribers—it’s great having you. Our little Substack is growing! Happy weekend, all. — Chris