A collection of things that have made us look twice and think in the past few weeks.
A little boy shows why every second of every life (however short) counts. A poignant ad for New York Presbyterian Hospital. More about the story and strategy behind it at AdWeek.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjFQRwLj_FQ
Play ‘em like Atari (prod. Yung Sherman). Love the look of this weird short music clip. Very glitchy.
Infographics XXXL is a collection of super-sized graphs and pie charts, an annual report-as-art-installation that “makes reporting data and information to shareholders a whole new experience.” Soon via PSFK.
“Dear Patagonia, I’m pretty sure I bought this sweater from Bob Wade at the Ute Mountaineer in Aspen. Probably 1978. It was utilitarian to say the least.” Worn Wear collects the stories of people who’ve had Patagonia items for years. (Remember their Don’t buy this jacket campaign. “Don’t buy what you don’t need. Think twice before you buy anything.”)
How do you rebrand a “weird foreign icecream”?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6W2ZMpsxhg
Cultured flashmob recreates Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch.‘ What makes this flashmob bearable even though that trend is well and truly played out? Possibly because it’s less a flashmob than a performance in a public space -- and no one is dancing.
Paintings by Melbourne-based artist Kirra Jamison viaTrendland.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjm8Wr22i3k
The choreographer that inspired Beyonce’s Single Ladies dance. Via The Atlantic’s fascinating report How memes are orchestrated by the man.
A radio journalist who learnt how to structure his stories by sketching out the models used by other shows.