April 2007
WHAT'S HAPPENING?EVA ZEISEL – Extraordinary Designer at 100 - Mingei Museum
through August 12, 2007
This great exhibition celebrate the work of the amazing Eva Ziesel, whose work span more than 75 years, and, by her own recollections, it includes more than 100,000 objects she designed. Simple and poetic at the same time, all her pieces transformed and adorned houses all over the world.
Adams Avenue Roots and Folk Festival - Adams Avenue
April 21 and 22, 2007
Now in its 34th edition, the festival focuses on the promotion, preservation and performance of local and nationally touring musical acts that reflect the rich folk roots and traditions of music styles such as Blues, vintage swing, Appalachian, Norteño, country boogie, old-time string music, cowboy yodeling, Western, Cajun, Celtic and more. The event is located on Adams Avenue from 34th to Wilson in Normal Heights. The event as always is free, and runs from Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm.
Art Alive - San Diego Museum of Art
April 13-15, 2007
The San Diego Museum of Art's annual springtime spectacular celebrates more than 25 years of enchanting visitors with elegant floral interpretations of artworks in the galleries. This event will feature the work of professional and amateur floral designers, a live floral demonstration and Art Alive merchandise.
BOOKS
Sex Appeal: the Art of Allure in Graphic and Advertising Design
We all know that sex sells: but when it all started? This book, via intriguing and cutting edge essays analyzes the use of sex and innuendo to sell basically anything, starting from the 40s and 50s pulp novels to the modern day video games.
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Sex Appeal: the Art of Allure in Graphic and Advertising Design
Make It Bigger
If you are a professional designer, you are used to hear the phrase: "Make It Bigger", usually referring to the client's logo. The witty title is the perfect introduction to this book written by experienced designer Paula Scher, a Pentagram partner. Drawing from her extensive experience, the author provide a glimpse inside the creative process and the designer/client relationship.
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