Tag Archives: Chicago

Chicago Prints by Tim Jarosz

Chicago Prints by Tim Jarosz posters and prints Chicago birds

I’m really enjoying these fine art prints by Chicago photographer and graphic designer Tim Jarosz. See more over on S6.

Soundlapse by Fruit Bonus

Soundlapse by Fruit Bonus sound Chicago advertising

Using audio samples recorded from around their office, Chicago-based filmmaking team Fruit Bonus made this slick promotional clip. What a great way to show off their chops and give you an idea of what they do, so the next time you need an awesome video and some ace kalimba playing, you know where to go. Don’t you kind of wish it kept going for another minute? (thnx, amanda!)

By Christopher on September 25, 2011 • advertising Chicago sound

CTA Rail Car Converted into Mobile Garden

CTA Rail Car Converted into Mobile Garden public transportation installation gardening Chicago

I first covered the Mobile Garden project here on Colossal back in October of last year. UIC Art and Design graduate Joe Baldwin continues to pursue funding for his open-air public transit garden, but meanwhile was given the opportunity to participate in this year’s Art on Track festival last weekend by turning the interior of an el car into a fantastic sod-covered, ivy-laden garden. This car circled Chicago’s elevated downtown loop for five hours with several additional cars decorated with numerous other art installations. Photos via noisvelvet. (via inhabitat)

By Christopher on September 21, 2011 • Chicago gardening installation public transportation

Typographic Transit Maps

Typographic Transit Maps typography public transportation posters and prints New York maps London city cities Chicago

I’m enjoying these slick minimalist public transportation maps available at TRNSPRTNATION. Each train route is comprised of a long, repeated list of the station stops from that line. Only $25. They have maps available for Chicago, New York, London, San Francisco, Boston, and Washington D.C. (thnx, ryan!)

By Christopher on August 24, 2011 • Chicago cities city London maps New York posters and prints public transportation typography

Ludo in Chicago

Ludo in Chicago street art stencils Chicago bugs animals

French street artist LUDO made a quick, sweeping tour across the U.S. this month with stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. His signature wheatpastes are hard to miss, often hybridizing insects and plants with mechanical objects such as tanks and airplanes. The above works photographed by Brock Brake are from here in Chicago, but head over to Arrested Motion for a broader overview of the artist and his work in other cities. Thanks to Brock and Pawn Works (previously) for hosting the artist.

By Christopher on August 22, 2011 • animals bugs Chicago stencils street art

How Chicago Cancels Fireworks

This year due to budgetary restraints Chicago cancelled it’s annual 4th of July fireworks show. This 2-minute timelapse, shot on Western avenue facing the Lake Michigan shoreline, shows how many of us feel about that. Fireworks are of course banned within city limits. (via gaper’s)