David Hockney uses the Brushes app on his iPhone and sends his drawings to his friends.

read more here
slide show of drawings here

John Baldessari's postcard for the Venice Biennale, 2009. He hoped that visitors would take a photo in front of the buildings facade and email it to their friends.

Brunch at the Renaissance Society

Laura Letinsky, Untitled #85, 2003

On Sunday, November 8, the Wrens and the Renaissance Society are hosting a brunch and gallery tour with curators Hazma Walker and Suzanne Ghez. They aim to bring together art clubs from different Chicago universities into one space, initiating long-term relationships and collaborative projects.

Student Brunch at the Renaissance Society
Time: 12-2pm
Date: Sunday, 11/8
Location: Renaissance Society, 4th floor of Cobb Hall, 5811 S Ellis Avenue
Directions: Take the red line to Garfield/55th, take the 55 bus east to Ellis, walk south to Cobb Hall.
RSVP: Please send an email to wilarseny@gmail.com if you are even remotely considering attending

Future Unlimited

Business Casual, Ashley Townsend
handwoven cotton, 2009

Future Unlimited
New works by Bradley Duncan, Aubrey Walter, and Ashley Townsend.

Opening Reception Friday, October 30th, 2009 7-10pm
October 30 - November 14th
Sullivan Galleries, SAIC
33 S. State 7th Floor Chicago, IL

Future Unlimited is the collaborative effort of three artists/designers. The exhibition seeks to preserve varying historical approaches to craft and design; proving the relevancy of such ideals as they exist today.

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My friend Jessica emailed me these photos from a recent trip to London. She explained that BASIC NEEDS are a line of already existing products that simply have the tag BASIC NEEDS attached. They 're beautiful objects by themselves, but I am more into what simple, earnest highlighters they are..

In response to Aylor's post below I thought I should include the Chicago Cub's victory flag. Aylor and I loved the minimal design before we understood what it was.

I can't pretend to care about the Phillies, but I am obsessed with the brilliant design of this tee-shirt.  Classic!