Copenhagen, Denmark
“There is a strong masochistic side to much of the work I do…I deliberately don’t take the easy way out, I want to do the work, I want to dig the ditch so that I can feel at one with it. Because I created it."
About
Christian Zander is the man behind the studio called the Emperor of Antarctica and he works as an art director, graphic designer and artist. Zander’s work carries a sense of the abstract, a result of his fascination for art perception and neurology.
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Illinois, USA
“I first started designing on a computer when I took a commercial design class at my high school in 2002. I instantly fell in love with Photoshop and Illustrator and have been working with both nonstop since.”
Copenhagen, Denmark
“I like the research part of the creative process, both because projects tend to come out more solid when based on good research but also for personal growth – you learn a lot when researching."
10 DESIGNERS / 10 CURATORS
We have asked 10 top-of-the-class creatives to answer a couple of questions — how do they view today's design scene, and what advice would they offer newcomers to it? Not only that, but our Top 10 have been generous enough to pick out 10 peers whose work they believe deserves greater prominence for your enjoyment. A feast of inspiration, then, for everybody in the art and design business.
Sydney, Australia
Daniel O'Toole aka Ears is exhibiting "War Paint" as part of the Lo-Fi Collective series of exhibitions. / Date: 11 SEP 2010 / Time: 6PM / Venue: 383 Bourke St, Darlinghurst, Sydney
North Carolina, USA
Black linework, vicious looking monsters and creatures, and a vibrant colour palette characterize Van Beater’s chaotic creations.
London, UK
“We wanted to create something that gave the receiver a bit more joy and entertainment by getting people to interact and appreciate the humble greeting card in a new light.”
Oregon, USA
“My work has always been about juxtaposing 2 worlds, several unlikely mediums, or techniques. This is directly an influence of my upbringing and current interests and inspiration. I couldn't imagine doing my work any different.”
Nottingham, UK
Check out "Violations" #10 and #15 by Ben Woodeson exhibiting machines that flout health and safety rules! / Opening: 4 SEP 2010 / Time: 6-8PM / Venue: Trade Gallery, 1 Thoresby Street, Nottingham, UK / Exhibition until: 19 SEP 2010
Los Angeles, USA
Lets just say you wouldn't want to run into any of Callos’s personalities in a dark alley!
Berlin, Germany
Tina Berning collaborates with fashion photographer Michelangelo di Battista in "FACE/project" / Opening: 4th SEPT 2010 / Venue: CAMERA WORK, Kantstrasse 149, 10623 Berlin / Exhibition until: 30th OCT 2010
London, UK
“My vision? A world without plastic bags. Solar-powered printers printing with only vegetable inks. Everybody recycling, re-using, reducing and composting. Designing simpler. Better. Smarter.”
Paris, France
London-based designer and new Crafts Collection curator Nina Tolstrup will present new products at the Maison et Objet in Paris, emphasizing reusability and social responsibility. / Dates: 3-7 SEP 2010
Copenhagen, Denmark
“I don’t have a clearly defined plan for the future…The simple answer is that I have a desire and ambition to create strong work and to continue to develop and grow as a designer.”
Paris, France
Fabrica will be in Paris to present its latest design collections at Maison et Objet / Dates: 3-7 SEP 2010 / Venue: Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong, China
This Parson's graduate and ex IdN Intern is having his second solo exhibition with brand new paintings! / Opening: 3 SEP 2010 / Time: 6:30-10 PM / Venue: No Borders, 39 Aberdeen Street, Central, HK / Exhibition until: 7 OCT 2010
