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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.

Source of Einstein's Genius on Display in Philadelphia

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:17:08 PST

When Albert Einstein died in 1955, the literal symbol of his brilliance - his brain - was preserved and pieces of it divided between research institutions for academic study. Now the Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, a medical history museum specializing in medical oddities, has some of those samples on display to the viewing public.

Forty-six slides containing pieces of Einstein's brain were donated to the museum by a neuropathologist from the city's children's hospital who wanted to ensure this bit of medical and scientific history was properly preserved and shared with the public.

The majority of the samples remain at Princeton's University Medical Center, where the autopsy of the groundbreaking physicist was performed at the time of his death. Researchers studied Einstein's brain over the last five decades searching for any physical clues when compared to other brains to explain the genius of the Nobel Prize winner.

For more information on visiting the exhibit, check out the Mütter Museum website. Are you interested in seeing the display in person?

Alter Egos: Superhero Posters From Danny Haas

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:01:20 PDT

Movies ripped from the pages of comic books may be a Summer favorite, but the heroes you know know and love can be a focal point in your pad year-round. These Superhero alter ego posters ($18 and up) are unique, and give you a glimpse at your favorite heroes both in uniform and in their contrasting "everyday" garb.

Each print is totally affordable, and crafted in a cool retro propaganda style that would look awesome in any home or office. My only question: where my ladies at!?

Get a closer look at each print in the gallery.

Sweet Gifts For Your Nerdy Sweetie-Pi

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:11:44 PDT

No need for a holiday or special occasion to show the nerdy apple of your life some love. Show some appropriately-themed x's and o's to the honey, best friend, or family member that goes crazy for robots, sci-fi, and a little masking tape on their glasses with these Etsy finds.

Remember Steve Jobs With a Famous Quote

Kristy Korcz — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:30:02 PDT

Steve Jobs passed away earlier this week, but his vision, genius, and words will live on forever. If you've been inspired by one of his many famous quotes, hang one on your wall with one of these quotable posters.

Deck Your Walls With Steampunk Rock Star Scientist Posters

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:39:51 PDT

Scientists are total rock stars. These ones in particular - Tesla, Bardeen, Einstein, Bohr, and Oppenheimer - helped to bring about things like radios, X-rays, transistors, and theories on atomic structure and relativity. You know, things we still use today, or were instrumental in advancing technology to what it is now.

So treat these fine scientists to a bit of space on your wall with these Steampunk Rock Star Scientist Posters ($72 for all five). They'll not only look steampunk chic in your apartment, but you'll get props from all your science nerd friends.

Ye Olde Starrey Wars Illustrations Takes Things Back in Time

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:35:21 PDT

If you're feeling nostalgic for a Star Wars before the Blu-ray updates and computer graphic reimagery, view the characters as they would've looked a long, long time ago in a decidedly old-timey era. Graphic designer Nick Agin's Star Wars illustrations show how select characters would look through a vintage lens. We think they'd be right at home alongside galactic university scientists and scholars or maybe even paling around with Mal and his Firefly crew in a Western-style future.

Beyond Earth Poster Collection

Kelly Schwarze — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:11:04 PDT

Could there be any more perfect combination than space fanaticism and mid-century modern graphic design? Answer: no. Which is why this Kickstarter project called "Beyond Earth: A Poster Series" by Stephen Di Donato will make a beautifully, streamlined addition to your living room wall.

Inspired by "mid-century magazine advertisements and ... the printing limitations of silkscreening and letterpress," as well as the exciting decades of the 1950s-1970s where it seemed NASA was constantly uncovering new space discoveries, Stephen reached out to the Kickstarter community to make these finely printed images a reality. Eight payment tiers from $5-$280 will get you digital wallpaper, postcard-sized illustrations, or 18" x 24" posters.