I’m a big fan of LEGO art (see past sculpture post here and Tupac portrait here), so I was really happy to see this new PBS Off Book series video on this topic. Most of us have fond memories of putting these toys together as kids. It’s so exciting to see these artists take this form to a whole new level.

I love Governors Island. It’s perfect for picnics and you can also rent bikes over there and ride around the park. It makes a really lovely day trip.

The video below gives a preview of the event. Also check Cooper-Hewitt’s site here for more details.

Underwater dining anyone?

Located on Rangali Island off the southern coast of India, the Ithaa Underwater Restaurant is sunk about 16 feet below sea level at the Hilton Maldives Resort and Spa.  The design of the restaurant was completed by New Zealand design consultancy firm  MJ Murphy Ltd. Restaurant prices start at $120 for lunch and go up to around $220 to $250 for dinner.

The prices may be worth it for what is surely a rare opportunity to dine in such an environment. Definitely going on my bucket list.

Diggin’ this artwork from Miami based Alvaro Ilizarbe a.k.a. Freegums. Freegums is one of six artists who chosen to work with Beck’s on their Live Beyond Labels campaign. Each artist designed a limited edition label which is currently on sale. Artists include London musician M.I.A, LA based graphic design and artist Geoff McFetridge, NY based designer-calligrapher Aerosyn-Lex, and LA Performance artist Bert Rodriguez and Chicago scientific-sculptor Willy Chyr.

I love to see companies celebrate art like this and would love to get my hands on some of these collectibles.

Peep the  Freegums’ video below.

Awesome portrait of hip-hop’s latest sweetheart Azealia Banks by designer Josh Skeritt.

M.I.A. recently announced that she would be recording her “Bad Girls” remix with Azealia, Missy Elliot and Rye Rye. As a self-proclaimed Bad Girl (not really since the thought of jay-walking makes me nervous) I can’t wait to hear it.

See Josh’s portfolio here for more work. Have a great weekend!

Loving these illustrations by Brooklyn-based designer/illustrator Darien Birks. Over time he’ll be continuing these as a series to include celebrities, family members, friends and others. Check out other work at his portfolio site here.

1) Dennis Rodman – created for Party Like Dennis Rodman music mix (download here), 2) Allan Cole, 3) Lawrence “Naturel” Atoigue, 4) Darien Birks (self-portrait)

Lomography’s colorful new La Sardina Beach Editions are just in time for the approaching summer. Check out the rest of them here.

Michael Weinstein has a project where he redesigned several of the NBA teams’ logos that have undergone changes in their identity. I’ve attached a few of them here. The left displays the current logos while the right has the remix.

I never noticed how popular red, white and blue was among teams until just now. Check out the rest of Michael’s redesigns here.

Jay Roeder completed a series of 55 drawings featuring Biggie’s main verses from “Juicy” today. He worked on the project (just for fun) and it took him a little more than one year to finish this it. Check out this plus much more of his awesome talent here.

Have a great weekend!

Concrete letter forms and color photography by Chris Walters.

Great concept! One of the most clever things I’ve seen in a while.