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Avatar

Director James Cameron proves once again that he is a film maker of epic proportions with his latest picture, Avatar. The sci-fi love story articulates the inhumane nature of the human race as they exploit the indigenous people of an Earth like satellite planet, Pandora. The film kick starts straight into the plot, without any cheesy narration. It is all quite overwhelming at first, but never falls short of realistic brilliance. Both the imagery of the organic life-forms on Pandora, and the human technologies are crafted to as point of pure beauty. This film stands as testament to the extent of which 3D cinema can inspire awe. A must see for all.

Lego Land High Fashion

In the past few years, fashionistas have turned to nostalgic brands from their childhood for inspiration, re-appropriating brand icons such as Mickey Mouse, Hello Kitty and now Lego.

False Friends Forever

Two faced German/Hong Kong designer figure brand, coarse toys reveal their false friends series after much speculation and anticipation.

Jack of All Trades

The folks at Black Rock Collective, an international network of designers, had the brainwave of putting together this awe inspiring deck of designer playing cards.  A fresh new take on the design of playing card faces, which have remained dull and stagnant in design for as far back as memory spans. The network consists of 36 graphic designers and illustrators from around the globe, and therefore the diverse set of cards showcases the multitude of different styles at Black Rock Collective.

Me, myself and Jim Carrey

Fast Forward

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 2010 marks the opening of Ferrari World, the world's largest indoor theme park. The complex boasts a number of world firsts such as the planet's fastest rollercoaster, sending it's brave passengers at speeds exceeding 200km/h. It also takes the adrenaline rush to new heights by introducing what is rumoured to be called 'The Emotion Coaster', which is a dual release rollercoaster.  It also features another 20+ rides, cutting edge racing simulators, driving schools, museum exhibits of Ferrari history and a vertical drop ride which reaches out of the centre roof of the park.

Divide By Zero

Capitalism. Celebrity Magazines. Advertising. Cosmetic Surgery. Media Clutter. Deconstruction. Remixing. Re-fixing. Acrylic Collage. The Taste of Paint. Subvertising. Social Mockery. Terror.  Afro Aesthetica. Maximalism. Accelerated Culture. Hyper Reality. Style Clash. Post Apocalypse. Asha Zero.

Fabric Turns 10

fab.ric ('fabrik)

noun
1. cloth, typically produced by weaving or knitting textile fibres.
2. the walls, floor, and roof of a building.
3. figurative the essential structure of anything, esp. a society or culture.

Boys Noize Turn It On

This month hears Boys Noize unleash 'Power', the 2nd album from the Berlin dj/producer. It is genre bending electronica that the man himself describes as party techno. It is a supreme follow up to the 2007 debut, 'Oi oi oi'. It may not be as catchy as its predecessor but the the artist's growth is prevalent, and the intricate clips and tweaks don't go unnoticed.