Mike Stilkey – see profile by David Kinsey at Fecal Face.

Todd Marrone – see Withdrawn.

For your refined tea-drinking friends. “After a hard day of work, Mr Alfonso likes to have a cup of tea while Poncho takes an afternoon nap.” Silkscreen print on 280 gm paper: 10 x 13.5 inch, 4 colors silkscreen, numbered and signed by Argentinian illustrator Sollinero.

Music nerds and art lovers unite! Enjoy 140 of Ryan’s best color illustrations promoting some of your favorite bands with his signature muted colors and whimsical edge. Steve Albini puts it best, “Jay Ryan takes the germ of an idea and makes it uniquely great. His genius is in knowing what matters and what doesn’t… His genius is in having the image matter.”

Enjoy browsing hundreds of scintillating sci-fi book covers from Penguin Publishing.

Todd says, “Join me in Northern Liberties as I unveil dozens of art adorned album jackets. In addition to the “groovy” wall candy, expect spinning by Philadelphia’s DJ iLLumadel, live art, art giveaways, a trunk show, munchies and spirits.”

We’ve Made Plans For You! Our pal Michele Melcher is having a solo art exhibition at Philly’s fantastic new Proximity Gallery. The show is titled, “Stomping Grounds” and opening night is Friday, September 4th from 5 to 9 pm. Stomp on over and enjoy some lovely illustrations!

Philadelphia – The Great Lincoln! Memorial Tableaux

Do you like Honest Abe? Of course you do. This exhibition will feature works on paper and cloth celebrating our 16th President. The show features our pal Michele Melcher and many more fine artists. Wear a top hat!

Time: 6-8 pm
Location: Art In The Age – 116 North 3rd [...]

Dan McCarthy – “Outside My Window” – $40
5 color screen print (glows in the dark) 25″x19″ – February 2009.

Nate Duvall – “Silver City” – $40
This is super detailed and filled with architectural craziness! 18” x 24”, s/n edition of only 80, printed with a SUPER NICE metallic silver ink.

Various Artists – “One Thousand [...]

The middle shot above reminded me of the latest Battlestar Galactica episode (poor radioactive Earth!). Many more intriguing photographs here:

Website: www.smashingmagazine.com

Enjoy looking at inspiring contemporary design? It sure is fun… until you have to go back home and stare at the crumbling plaster on the guest room wall in your 70-year-old non-contemporary home.

Website: www.contemporist.com