jim henson legacy: smithsonian exhibition

A touring exhibit presented by The Jim Henson Legacy and The Smithsonian Institution is on view at the Smithsonian International Gallery, Washington DC from July 12 - October 5, 2008. There are tours, podcasts, a film series, a discovery theatre, Henson biography information and wonderful photographs of muppets and things.

BTW Kira's dog-like creature Fizzgig (shown here) is my all time favorite Jim Henson character from the movie the Dark Crystal.
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kangarooboo natural rattles

Kangarooboo handcrafted heirloom baby rattles by artist William W.
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mcforest: sara hillenberger

Sara Hillenberger's natural sculptural take on the big mac.
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michelle steizlein: recycled bottlecap art

I already am a fan of Michelle Stitzlein's work, and now she has a new publication for children--'Bottlecap Little Bottlecap'-- is a how-to art & craft booklet about the utilization of recycled, plastic bottle caps from milk jugs, orange juice cartons, water bottles, cola bottles, shampoo bottles and margarine tubs.

The booklet contains supply lists, step-by-step instructions and multiple colorful photographs for whimsical magnets, outdoor yard flowers, garden installations and cap-by-number murals.

Bottlecap Little Bottlecap is available as a pod publication (print-on-demand) on Lulu
for $19.00
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sculptures by the sea: sydney australia

Sculpture By The Sea, an annual event held in Sydney Australia on Bondi Beach. The three week event stretching from Bondi to Tamarama along the coastal walk, it is Australia's largest annual outdoor free to the public exhibition of sculpture.---featuring over 100 sculptures from 18 different countries. Below are Broken Family by Anthony Haywood, an elephant made from TV's and other household waste and Anemone by Tim Ferrier a geometric form made with discarded street signs.
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robert rauschenberg

One of my favorite artists, Robert Rauschenberg passed away today at 82.
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love anna james: graffiti furniture

Love Anna James brings vintage furniture up to day with her hand-painted art. Her Verona collection grabbed my eye with that graffiti and doodle crazy edge.

Reminds me a tad of Burke & Hazelden


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fiasask: upcycled vintage postcards

Reuse in a tasteful way that improves upon the original material takes imagination and craft. Fiasask from Belgium does just this by upcycling vintage postcards and turning them into keepsake boxes that are very eco chic.

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