Archive for February, 2014
Christophe Gilland
Three Ways to Destroy the Universe
How will the Universe die?
Everybody dies. The universe too? Well, probably. What are the current theories about the end of everything? And how creepy exactly are these theories? (Spoiler: very creepy). But there might be hope…
Philipp Dettmer is an information designer based in Munich, Germany.
‘I lend visual form to complex subjects from all kinds of fields. Using educational film, infographics and illustrations, I strive not only to make knowledge more accessible to audiences, but also to convey memorable insights and reveal new connections within the subject matter’
(via Laughing Squid)
Mexican Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Wallpaper
The elegant design of the Sugar Skull is representative of the Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations, where this folkloric skull is a ‘Memento Mori’ and has become an iconic symbol of life and death.
You can buy it at Anatomy Boutique.
Wilfried “Sätty” Podriech
“There really is another world within our world. Through the imagination you can see it. It’s a matter of will. Almost everyone can achieve it if he activates only one centre of the brain at a time.”
Wilfried Sätty attempts to implement his vision through a fantastic and massive occult collection that dates back to a 1630 alchemy text and a 1648 magic and healing hook. The old volumes have mystical artwork that often inspires him and becomes part of his alchemic experiments with art.
Further reading: Zpub, I Want You Magazine, Tumblr, Goodreads.
