Miss Van 'Twinkles' Signing at MUTT Gallery

Miss Van will be signing her Twinkles book this Wednesday, October 19th at Mutt Gallery in Barcelona. Details here.

Pancho Tolchinsky: The Little Decisions We Make

Pancho Tolchinsky is a fantastic photographer. I am always blown away by the gorgeous depth and narrative in his photography. His new show, 'The Little Decisions We Make' opens July 27th at Rojo Contemporary Art Space in Barcelona.

Thank you Domingo Ayayla!

I recently posted about the release of a new collection for '09 by one of my favorite designers, Domingo Ayala from Barcelona. Well, I checked my mailbox and look what I found! The cutest pins I have ever seen! I love them! They are super detailed using satin, beads and sequins. I can't wait to wear them!

Thank you so much Domingo & Rolf!

Domingo Ayala Summer '09

I have long been a fan of the cute playful illustrations of Barcelona based designer Domingo Ayala. (you might remember my previous posts about his work here and here)

Not only are his illustrations super cute, but his clothing is always on innovative fresh new shapes unlike any other lines. The silhouettes are always young and hip and I always feel like they'd look good on everyone.

I was lucky enough to get a preview of his amazing new line for Summer '09. As always, the graphics are the driving force behind the line, and this season's collection is no dissapointment. I want everything!




You can see (and buy) all of Domingo's wonderful line here on his site.

Catalina Estrada & Pancho Tolchinsky : Backyard

As you have probably noticed, I've been adding some neat little gadgets to the blog. From now on, the introduction to a post will be on the main page, and if you want to continue reading and see additional images, just click the link to keep reading!

NotCot got a special sneak peek into "Backyard" the wonderful new show by Catalina Estrada and her husband, Pancho Tolchinsky taking place at Galeria Ras on October 29th in Barcelona.

Catalina's gorgeous work will be layered over Pancho's photographs of scenes from the backyard. I feel like this is how my brain works- I see the world how it really looks, but I imagine all sorts of illustrated animals and creatures peeking out at me. This is such a fresh new way to see Catalina's work, and it's completely wonderful!

Here is the full description of the show:
“Gardens, flowers and gnomes become small pieces of heaven constructed at human scale. The photographer Pancho Tolchinsky takes us on a trip through his characteristic colors to visit small fragments of heaven in locations as disparate as Scotland, Venice Beach or Jerusalem. In line with his photography, Tolchinsky finds the way to connect reality with imagination, the material world of experience with the ideal world of our memories.

Backyard is the first exhibition in which Tolchinsky collaborates with his wife, the excellent illustrator Catalina Estrada, known for creating magical worlds field with colors. This couple of artists propose a refine synergy between photography and illustration, creating an aesthetical trip that pulls the viewer from reality into wonderland”

Catalina designs some amazing clothing for the fashion brand Anunciação, and some of these new works have already been made into clothing. You can also buy prints of the pieces from this collaboration on Catalina's webshop.

Fantasia Erotica Japonesa

Artz 21 in Barcelona is currently hosting a show entitled "Fantasia Erotica Japonesa", featuring erotic Japanese style art, photography and digital media. Junko Mizuno is one of 10 featured Japanese artists, in addition to 4 European artists. The show runs through December.