Olu Amoda

A Nigerian artist/sculptor who has with his interesting take on things has transformed some of this societies security fears into art. Unfortunately at the moment I can't seem to find any pictures of the security gates (you can see some of them here though) he designs, but they are essentially artistic creations using found objects which fuse together apects of design and security. In a country where burgulary is rife, where every wall/door/window is guarded by barbed wire, broken glass or razor wire his 'doors of paradise and windows of dreams' (as he describes them) are a refreshing version of what is common.

Maggie Hambling - Scallops

This sculpture sits beautifully on the otherwise untouched stretch of beach in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, and is a monument to Benjamin Britten, the great British composer. Apart from looking spectacular, the main reason I like it is due the aggressive hatred that this sculpture instilled in locals. It was vandalised, there were handfulls of petitions against it etc etc etc - controversial!! Now it is an accepted part of the scenery, but no doubt there are still bitter people with a foul word to utter about it.

Exhibition Space in Nebra - Holzer Kobler Architects

The whole site ties in nicely together, and its elegant yet aggressive imposition on the landscape is interesting. The contrast of the materials used and the setting is of note as well. The tower functions as a giant, massive, grand, huge sundial.

Jan Svankmajer - Food - Breakfast

The first part of a series of stop motion animated films by Jan Svankmajer, have a look on You tube for the rest of them, I recommend them.

Jan Svankmajer - Meat Love

One of this Czech surrealist Jan Svankmajer's short stop animated films. He is a leading figure in avant-garde cinema, well worth checking out if you're that sort of stuff. Infact definitely watch this, it's only about a minute long and is very funny.

Lavazza Coffee - 1st Class Espresso Experience

Think this may be a bit old now, but great photography and a nice concept.

David LaChapelle

I'm sure everyone has heard of him/seen his stuff, regardless of that I still thought it worthy of inclusion. I love the way his photography is so dramatic, often humorous, and most exaggerated, and the questions it sometimes asks of contemporary society and culture. Evian used his skills for an ad campaign (shown bottom) a while back, pretty 'sugary' photography and maybe a little overdone, but memorable all the same. Intersting change from their adverts which usually concentrate on that 'which is pure'...