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May 21st, 2013

Melbourne based AARK Collective are creating some beautifully designed time pieces, with emphasis on good design & long lasting products.

posted By Matt

May 16th, 2013

San Francisco based Jay Nelson has a very interesting sculptural aesthetic to his carpentry.

posted By Matt

May 14th, 2013

Photographer Andrew Quilty is having an exhibition in Sydney called Australian Artist’s Portraits at Maunsell Wickes Gallery – 19 Glenmore Road Paddington, Sydney. Pictured here is Ben Quilty.

posted By Matt

May 9th, 2013

Mike Mitchell currently has an exhibition at the Mondo Gallery in Austin Texas featuring a series of movie portraits of seminal pop characters. You can check them all out on his website.

posted By Matt

May 2nd, 2013

Submissions are now open for the 2nd Edition of the 2013 Semi-Permanent books. Check the page for guidelines and send in your work.

posted By Andrew

April 24th, 2013

The guys at creative duo ‘Luvburn’ just released a brand new display typeface project called Quantum.

posted By Matt

April 22nd, 2013

Made In The Now, the t-shirt design studio that makes weekly news related tees, has put up a new t-shirt about the Boston Marathon bombings. $5 from every sale goes to the Red Cross so make a purchase to help out.

posted By Andrew

April 18th, 2013

Semi-Permanent & Whirlwind Print present ‘Take Me Home’. A poster design competition & exhibition.

posted By Matt

April 17th, 2013

One Minute Wonders is a series of video portraits featuring wondrous people telling their personal story in 60 seconds flat. – Refreshingly succinct!

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April 16th, 2013

Semi-Permanent Sydney 2013

Fresh from the inaugural LA and Portland talks, preparations are in full swing for Semi-Permanent Sydney happening on May 24 and 25. This year, speakers include Brian Roettinger, Saturdays NYC, Finbarr O’Reilly and Aaron Rose. If you haven’t got your ticket already, head over to the website quick sharp as the ‘Early Bird’ deadline for Sydney is April 26.

posted By Matt