IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK

thought you guys would like this series - called facades - from roland fischer. at first you might think these colorful patterns are from tiles or fabrics or sculptures. but actually these are walls of architectural structures from around the world.

and a great reminder to look for art in architecture!

these images also highlight some of the trends that are shaping architecture around the world. from fischer: “i noticed all these new buildings mushrooming everywhere, giving the impression that they could as well be from any other major town in the world... i thought that this was a new urban visual experience, a consequence naturally of the then still new process of globalization.”

looks like architectural abstractions are becoming a thing over here.

Museum, Munich, 2010

Kitamagome, Tokyo, 2014

Eldorado, Brasilia, 2006

Oio, Melbourne, 2012

Highschool, Utrecht, 2013

Docklands, Melbourne, 2014

Black Forest #2, 2010

more here.

via swissmiss

PORTRAIT OF A PATTERN

i recently came across the work of photographer omar victor diop and was immediately blown away. i spent almost an hour going through his work trying to narrow it down to just a couple of favorites to share with you. born in (and inspired by) senegal, he mixes his photography with other forms of art and design - interiors, costume, graphics. he says he hopes to capture the diversity of modern african societies and lifestyles.

my favorites are his portraits. his use of color, pattern and texture is stunning.

more here.