It’s almost a symbol in its own right–that black bar over the eyes on photographs used to obscure identity. It’s a little artifact of visual culture that has been fascinating to me since I was a youngster. I once sneaked a look at a “spicy” detective magazine in the back…
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Please Read On ...Let me tell you how Ballyhoo came into the world. It did not arrive quietly. It burst in sometime around the turn of the twentieth century, likely through the side entrance of an American carnival, trailing sawdust and brass music. No one is entirely sure where it was born. Some…
Please Read On ...A Glimpse into Trade Cards and Their Role in Early Advertising In the bustling marketplaces of the 17th and 18th centuries, merchants, artisans, and practitioners of all sorts competed for the attention of the public. Among the most eye-catching forms of advertisement of the time was the trade card—a small…
Please Read On ...From a library Request For Information card from 1976 In 18th‑century English paintings, squirrels frequently appear in portraits and genre scenes because they carried symbolic and social significance. Wealthy families often commissioned paintings that included exotic or unusual pets to reflect their refinement, education, and connection to the natural world.…
Please Read On ...He’s From The Past, So He Knows The Future Dirque du Soleil, affectionately known as the Polyester Prince, is the time-walking showman who bridges the groovy past with the glittering future. Raised by a pair of free-spirited hippie acrobats in the sun-drenched San Fernando Valley, Dirque’s early life was a…
Please Read On ...Visual designers often present various logo variations for a brand to provide a comprehensive view of potential design directions. This technique, inspired by tattoo artists who display flash sheets in their shop windows, serves multiple purposes. Astro Bowl Brand Flash Sheet ©2025 Eric Wells Hatheway Tattoo flash sheets showcase a…
Please Read On ...Since the dawn of the science fiction era, jetpacks have captured the imaginations of dreamers and technologists alike. They symbolize a future where personal flight is as common as taking a stroll in the park. Yet, despite being a frequent feature in futuristic narratives, they have yet to become a…
Please Read On ...Flying Cars: A Dream Deferred Flying cars have long been a symbol of the future—a promise of liberation from traffic and an emblem of technological advancement. From science fiction novels and films to futurist predictions, flying cars have captured the imagination of people across generations, painting a picture of a…
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