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10 Periodic Table Art Pieces For Your Geeky Home

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:31:35 PDT

Science may not have always been the coolest course to study in school, but geeks are definitely having their moment now. It's never been more cool to be a geek, especially one that can spout off science facts, space stats, and do complicated equations in their heads. Fact is, brains are sexy, so show off your affinity for the sciences with one of these periodic table art pieces. Just displaying them isn't enough, though - a legit geek would know the elements by heart.

Score Big With These Vintage-Inspired Video Game Movie Posters

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:48:45 PDT

The idea of video games getting the feature-length treatment isn't revolutionary, but these video game movie posters from Etsy artist Ron Guyatt are. Combining a vintage feel with a propaganda-inspired esthetic makes titles like Tetris, Halo, and Deadspace look like they'd be pretty badass on the big screen.

The prints are 13 inches by 19 inches, which can make a nice addition to your wall, but combining a few in one area can create a bold art instillation for any video game fanatic. Ron Guyatt's shop has a smashing deal going on right now - buy six posters for just $60. See? Perfect timing.

Check out a few of our favorites in the gallery!

Deck Your Walls With Game of Thrones Direwolf Geometry

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:22:59 PDT

Winter may be a distant memory for us now, but remind yourself that it is, in fact, coming again with the geek-approved Direwolf Game of Thrones letterpress poster ($35).

Inspired by the House of Stark's crest, this poster comes in a geometric collage of cool-toned hues with the signature line of "Winter is coming" printed in the mix of triangles and shapes. It's a beautiful piece, one that you would be proud to hang no matter the season.

5 Looks at the Intersection of Math and Art

Kelly Schwarze — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:23:49 PDT

We already know math, as much as number haters want to hate, can make for some memorable movie story lines. Looking beyond cinematic glory, have you ever noticed the occurrences of geometry and algebra in the works of art that make up museums and count among the wonders of the world? From the pyramids of Egypt to the bracelet adorning your wrist today, prepare to have your mind blown by the way ancient math formulas are mirrored in artworks.

Intel's The Creators Project Brings Tech, Art, and Music to San Francisco

Julia Millay Walsh — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:21:55 PDT

The Creators Project, a revolutionary partnership between Intel and Vice magazine, invaded San Francisco's waterfront Fort Mason Center this weekend with an extravaganza of tech-driven art, film, music, artist talks, panel discussions, and creative workshops. Dedicated to supporting artists in realizing their creative visions through technology, the event was an astounding showcase of mind-tripping, interactive installations that entertained geeks and art lovers alike. And since no good fest is complete without dance-demanding, fist-pumping beats, much-anticipated LCD Soundsystem alumni James Murphy, Pat Mahoney, and Nancy Whang, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Squarepusher also headlined a 10-act musical lineup. The project, which has united more than 150 artists from around the world in its three-year history, drew more than 25,000 attendees over two days.

Didn't make it to the event? Watch out for it this year when it returns to Paris, São Paulo, Beijing, Seoul, and New York. But first, experience it all vicariously with a few awe-inspiring photos and glimpse some of the impressive artwork that was shown.

Photos courtesy Bryan Derballa and Jason Henry

Ralph McQuarrie's Star Wars Universe

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:46:34 PST

Ralph McQuarrie, artist, and the first person hired by George Lucas to conceptualize the Star Wars universe, passed away this weekend at age 82. When George had a hard time selling a science fiction film to Hollywood studios, he turned to Ralph to paint the beautifully detailed characters, locations, and action scenes to show executives the films were much more than a space-based fairy tale.

George remembered his film partner in a statement: "Beyond the movies, his artwork has inspired at least two generations of younger artists - all of whom learned through Ralph that movies are designed. Like me, they were thrilled by his keen eye and creative imagination, which always brought concepts to their most ideal plateau."

Ralph later went on to create the concept art for other famous adventure films, including Back to the Future, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and E.T.. See a few of his most memorable paintings brought to life in Star Wars.

Source: Ralph McQuarrie Facebook

15 Etsy Glasses Prints Perfect For Any Geek

GeekSugar — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:12:14 PST

Whether you're a glasses-wearing geek or just a fan of the four-eyes trend, these Etsy prints make for great, original wall decor. Step up your desk design with fun eyewear art. From black and white hipster prints to a Harry Potter design, one of these is sure to suit your taste in spectacles.

Immortalize Kanye West's Tweets With Novel Poster

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:44:55 PST

Do your walls need a little pick-me-up? The Novel Poster lineup of prints may just be the thing you need to stay on budget and rock your decor in 2012. These prints, made entirely from five different celebrity Twitter feeds (including Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Stephen Colbert, Shaq, and Katy Perry) go for just $40, a drop in the bucket compared to other geeky artwork. The prints are all drafted in legible font sizes, so they should keep your guests entertained for hours during your next swanky soiree. And if you've ever read Kanye's Twitter feed, you know what kind of a gold mine you'd have on your hands.

The Warring Stars of the Victorian Age

Kelly Schwarze — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:01:54 PST

We always had a sneaking suspicion certain Star Wars folks were not only from a galaxy far, far away, but had a secret hobby as dignified time travelers. Artist Greg Peltz must've also had this creeping feeling based on the Victorian-style prints he created of Star Wars characters ($125–$349). Chewbacca cuts a dashing profile as a be-monocled "First Mate," and naturally Jabba the Hutt's "Kingpin" is a portrait of the man in charge complete with fancy cigar and top hat.

The numbered and signed nine-by-13-inch prints are for sale through Thrillist in limited edition lots of 75 per image, so hurry and snag your own droid ode to the romance of the 19th century.

3D Street Art Beats World Record

Kelly Schwarze — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:45:20 PST

Fitness met 3D street art this week in London when the artist team of Joe and Max snagged the Guinness World Record for the largest and longest 3D street artwork. The piece is a partnership with Reebok CrossFit designed to look like passersby are hovering over snow-covered cliffs dangling over a steep waterfall.

The painting measures 12,490 square feet of London public space and required seven days to complete. For a behind-the-scenes look at the process of creating a record breaking painting check out Reebok's video after the break.