The Air We Breathe-The Chicago Clean Air Design Challenge

'The Air We Breathe-The Chicago Clean Air Design Challenge'
2011 Call For Entries

"The Air We Breathe is a regional design competition focusing on clean air in two of Chicago’s most affected neighborhoods- Pilsen and Little Village. Poor air quality is an issue that affects all Chicagoans. However, residents of Pilsen and Little Village live below two coal powered plants that regularly emit lead and other toxins into the air. High rates of asthma and other air-quality illnesses are pressing concerns for the residents of these neighborhoods and for much of Chicago..."

Designmakeschange.com

TypeForce 2: The Annual Showcase of Emerging Typographic Allstars

TypeForce 2: The Annual Showcase of Emerging Typographic Allstars

Opening Night:
Feb 18th 6pm - 12am

Co-Prosperity Sphere
3219 S Morgan St, Chicago
Feb 18th-Mar 7th

Typographic Allstars Include: Andy Luce, Bill Talsma, Bud Rodecker / 3st, Caroline Corboy, Chris May, Emily Vanhoff, Frances MacLeod, Gary Rozanc, Jarred Kolar, Jessica Lynn White, Justin Gilman, Kyle Fletcher, Margo Yoon, Mark Addison Smith, Matthew Hoffman, Meng Yang, Nancy McCabe, Nick Adam, Nicole Briant, Quite Strong, Scott Reinhard, Sean Fermoyle, Sonnenzimmer, Studio 1a.m., Tami Churns

Official info HERE

Frank Kozik at Rotofugi Store & Gallery

Frank Kozik and Rotofugi present 'Stoner Fort', an exhibition that includes paintings, prints and custom toys.

Opening reception: Friday, Feb 18th, 7-10pm
Signing: 7-8pm
Exhibition runs from Feb 18-Mar 20th

Rotofugi Designer Toy Store & Gallery
2780 N Lincoln Ave

ARKCANARY II: Analog Acoustic iPhone 4 Speaker

Sang Lee, founder of ARKWHAT, is reaching out via the Kickstarter Program to fund his newest creation, the ARKCANARY II. The ARKCANARY II is an analog acoustic speaker designed for the iPhone 4. This megaphone-style speaker amplifies the existing iPhone 4 speaker by allowing users to simply slide their device into the cradle. The speaker also acts as a kickstand, allowing your iPhone to sit up and be seen. No moving parts. No batteries or outside power source required. The old school megaphone does all the work. The kicker is, Sang Lee proposes to retail these gems at $13 each. Yes, that's thirteen US dollars! You can't even buy a Venti from Starbucks for 13-clams.

P.S. They will be available in six colors, as well.

Do yourself a huge favor, stroll over to ARKWHATs Kickstarter and donate...because I really, really need to get one in every color!

ARKCANARY II Kickstarter
www.arkwhat.com

WAREHOUSE JUNKIES: 2nd ANNUAL RECORD SWAP

Chicago Urban Art Society presents 'Warehouse Junkies Vol.2' [Buy. Sell. Swap]

Saturday Feb 12th, 11am-5pm
2229 S Halsted Ave (near Cermack)
$5 door fee

More from CUAS HERE

DAIN 'Lipstick Heidi' Snub-Nosed Print

Brooklynite Gallery released 500 of DAINs newest 'snub-nose' print at midnight, last night. Each of these hand-pulled, mixed media darlings are screen printed on archival paper...no two are alike. All are hand cut & signed by DAIN.

DAIN "LIPSTICK HEIDI"
Snub-Nose prints
5"x7"

DAINs Flickr HERE
Brooklynite Gallery Flicker HERE
Brooklynite Gallery website HERE

Oskar Photography

http://ozkarphotography.com/Recommended blogging: Oskar Gorgias-Graffiti writer & photographer.

Check out his website: HERE