French fashion photographer Guy Bourdin had one of the most unique visions in fashion photography, taking pictures that told a story as much as they sold some clothes. A protege of Man Ray his images reflect a true artistic vision and also a cruel streak reflected in his treatment of some of his models. In …
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Modern Mad Man
Here’s pretty funny idea. Get the kind of ad man you see in Mad Men and place him in a modern advertising agency. Then stand back and see how long he will last….
The Brandals
Britain’s Brandalism is a movement dedicated to taking back spaces from the corporate ad world, namely the billboards that litter our cities. The group thoughtfully replaces the existing ad units with original art created by their members. Irreverent and at times thought-provoking it’s the perfect pick me up for all who hate the modern corporate …
Christopher Walken: Master Tailor
How cool are your clothes if they’re are made by a tailor who turns out to be Christopher Walken? Very cool indeed if these Danish ads for the Jack & Jones clothing company are anything to go by.
Make mine a Skinny Latte with added telekinesis.
Over 38 million people have checked out this prank which involves coffee and spooky Carrie-like abilities from the protagonist.
Stoned? Try Hot Pockets
Why eat a Hot Pocket? Because you’re really very, very high that’s why. For those who want to sing along here are the lyrics One, two, three to the heat Stop counting sheep, And move your feet to the beat I bet you’re wonderin’ “Who are you?” The baker who made new HOT POCKETS come …
Make Homosexuals Marry
Why should heterosexuals be the only ones to endure marriage? For too long gays have gone around having single fun while poor married heterosexuals suffer in silence.Well, this video shows what their in for. And I for one say it’s about time they suffered like the rest of us.
Dumb Ways to Die
Very, very occasionally I see an ad that I find genuinely entertaining. This charming and funny little film done for the Melbourne Metro system in Australia is one of them.
Poster Power
A few years ago graphic artist Albert Exergian did a series of minimalist posters for famous TV series. I think they still hold up and it makes wonder why people don’t do more limited edition graphic images like this. They’re simple and charming and require just a little thought to work out, making them all …
What? Why? How?
Is it possible? A TV spot that is not facile or predictable? Yes it is. John Cleese, director Tom Kunst and Grey New York prove the art of the TV commercial is not dead in this spot for DirecTV
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