art vs advertising by banksy

art vs advertising by banksy

shut your mouth mom...oh wait

EA's new campaign for Dead Space 2 is quite the viral hit. The ad, released 4 days, is going viral mainly because they use real mom's whiny conservative views. I am sure the moms knew they would be recorded and possibly used for marketing purposes, but most likely not in this way. Ironically their disgusted and appalled testimonials are being used to sell the shit out of Dead Space 2. Funny ploy...watch in the next week when major media makes a frenzy out of it. God i hate this industry. :)

shut your mouth mom...oh wait

straight bad ass

Interesting sociological look into sub culture of Straight Edge X. They are actually forming gangs and becoming violent...fighting against others.

straight bad ass

Timely technology

Completely self serving to Toyota, but a cool concept nonetheless. Check out their Ideas for Good website.

Head injuries are a hot topic right now within professional, college and youth football. There are some really sad stories out there proving football is causing severe brain issues. Check out former college buddy of mine who recently passed.

It is great to see innovation and technology responding to some of society's major issues.

Timely technology

a social problem

a social problem

copy cat

I love the video. The statement is that copyright isn't as legit because all art is a copy of previous art. This only looked at statues, but an interesting viewpoint nonetheless.

copy cat

broken memories still consist of art

since the neighborhood where he grew up was being destroyed to make new buildings...artist decides to have some fun.

broken memories still consist of art

a little lesson on japan

Japan-The Strange Country (English ver.) from Kenichi on Vimeo.

Thanks for the lesson, a weird lesson, but a lesson.

via Flowing Data

a little lesson on japan

its something about lemons and making things

Looks like some cool stuff. Really looking forward to seeing this movie.

its something about lemons and making things

banksy on the big screen

REALLY looking forward to this puppy.

banksy on the big screen

a child is def more interesting than you

The decade according to 9-year-olds from allie garcia on Vimeo.

a child is def more interesting than you

what too soon?

not exactly sure when this went up, but it was pulled because of 'sensitivity.' Remarkable for it's timing; being relevant to recent topics and conversations...
Done by Mother. Check rest of campaign here: http://schyouknowwho.com/

ripped from here

what too soon?

ideas and art for the man

Psychogeography: is the "emotional effect" of the "geographic environment."


Detournement: involves “re-appropriating” art, media, even ideas; it repurposes and transforms cultural objects and messages.

as a strong proponent of street art, my thoughts are best emphasized by John Hargrave's comments in the movie: "During the day I have a respectable day job at a local ad agency and by night I am seeking to undermine the very system I am building during the day. I am fighting against the man at the same time I am the man."

to watch full movie click here.

ideas and art for the man

our creativity does more than sell products?

when i think about what i do ::: i don't care about how much money i make ::: i care if iwas able to create some worthwhile.

i (we) work in a powerful industry of bringing change and creating utility and providing social enrichment. i don't want to get all heady and emotional on this piece, but we (advertising professionals) can bestow beautiful impactful and beneficial experiences for others...my wall st. neighbors can't really say that.

beyond the large corporations we do great work for is a satisfaction that is awesome.

seeing the work done by agency 141 Sercon for Aseema Charitable Trust struck me pretty hard. Aseema is an organization that helps provide education to Mumbai children who live in the street and extremely underprivileged. Their mission statement is "To provide underprivileged children with a nurturing and stimulating educational environment that helps them recognize their limitless potential." In Indian culture if you are really poor it is unlikely you will have an opportunity for education. Aseema mostly focuses on children who have no chance of formal education. Please check out their philosophy and approach which explains much more.

So tasked as an agency how do illustrate this campaign messaging, philosophy, and approach? Aseema and agency brought education to the children's stomping grounds which also happened to be the perfect venue for a highly visible promotion of the organization's message to the general public.

The manhole as an ancient instrument of mathematical calculation is simply brilliant//



ARTiFACT will be donating $500.00 (remember i don't make any money, i work in advertising) to the Aseema Charitable Trust.

our creativity does more than sell products?

did you know 3.0

Truly compelling video. Definately worth watching...

did you know 3.0