From artworks by New York-based artist Tony Toscani to sparkly accessories by Yayoi Kusama and a colourful rug by Spanish brand nanimarquina, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 244.

1. Tony Toscani’s Artworks

“New York-based artist Tony Toscani’s thought-provoking paintings are jarring and reflective,” says Content Producer Mary Garner. “The muted colour tones and use of oversized limbs are cleverly employed to emphasize psychological weight.”

 

“Before Sleep” 32” x 32” Oil on Linen #tonytoscani #art #painting #토니토스카니 #아트 #페인팅 #인스타그램

A post shared by tonytoscani (@tonytoscani) on Jun 30, 2018 at 6:14pm PDT

 

“Selfie Pose” 16” x 12” #tonytoscani #art #painting #아트 #페인팅 #토니토스카니

A post shared by tonytoscani (@tonytoscani) on Jan 28, 2018 at 3:09pm PST

 

“The Stray” oil on linen 24” x 28” #painting #art #stray #아트 #토니토스카니 #고양이 #페인팅 #솜방망이 #길고양이

A post shared by tonytoscani (@tonytoscani) on Oct 18, 2017 at 6:04pm PDT

 

“Melancholy” or “Binge Watching” oil on linen 30” x 24” #tonytoscani #art #painting #onepiece #아트 #토니토스카니 #페인팅

A post shared by tonytoscani (@tonytoscani) on Jan 21, 2018 at 4:32pm PST

Image credit: tonytoscani on Instagram

2. Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Collection

“Japanese art stalwart Yayoi Kusama of Kusama Studio teamed up with The Broad Museum in Los Angeles to create an incredible range of limited-edition starry accessories, in association with Phaidon and Artspace,” says Editor-in-Chief Sumien Brink. “Included in the range is a skateboard, a zip clutch bag and a candle.”

Image credit: artspace.com

3. Kala Rug

“You can now find the colourful Kala rug, a collaborative design between Spanish rug brand nanimarquina and Care & Fair in India, at local design store Créma,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. “The hand-tufted rug depicts original drawings created by students at Care & Fair schools.” This rug brings a vibrant look and feel in a home, check out these colourful, graphic-style paintings by Inès Longevial that can go well together.

Image credit: cremadesign.co.za

4. #ComboPhoto

“Art director Stephen McMennamy, the creative behind the Instagram account @combophoto, combines disparate objects to create surreal works of art,” says Managing Editor Samantha Charles. “I think they’re really fun!”

 

truck + skateboard This is probably the deepest I’ve gone into the #tbt #combophoto archives and definitely one of the earliest from this little art adventure. It’s something I’ve always wanted to re-shoot (all shot on an iPhone about three years ago). There’s some resolution, focus, composition, framing issues, but you get the drift. When I do get around to reshooting it, let’s all just parented that it’s new and exciting and we can just ignore this archival embarrassment. Also, I’d like to redistribute a little love to @tedharbourt who was kind enough to let my iPhone convert his pickup into pixels. And lastly, I’m not sure what the new Instagram algorithm will do to this post, but hopefully folks will get a chance to see it.

A post shared by stephen mcmennamy (@combophoto) on Mar 1, 2018 at 5:00pm PST

 

van + roller skate ? this is another throwback, back when I was obsessed with combining wheeled objects (and contrasting scale). I shot the van (courtesy of @steveruggieri) on a backlot in LA and my daughters skate was shot in a parking lot here in Atlanta. The thing that stood out to me with this one was the positive reaction I got after posting it. I just wasn’t expecting such a positive response. I can get pretty unsure of myself when things come together too easily, but fun doesn’t depend on complexity. #combophoto

A post shared by stephen mcmennamy (@combophoto) on Oct 28, 2016 at 5:34am PDT

 

truck + boat more reminiscing on #combophotos of yore with this truck (shot in LA) and this boat (shot in Aruba). one of my favorites, but mainly because it falls under the utterly unplanned category. I started going through old photos and these two just became an inadvertent fit.

A post shared by stephen mcmennamy (@combophoto) on Aug 9, 2016 at 4:56pm PDT

 

. fruit loops + dump truck.?????? I’ve had the dump tuck sitting in the photo library since January. just waiting patiently for some fruit loops. (the driver was kind enough to move his truck into a more flattering position. thanks for that.) check out more #combophoto’s here. #combophotos

A post shared by stephen mcmennamy (@combophoto) on Apr 9, 2015 at 5:04pm PDT

Image credit: combophoto on Instagram

5. Lexus’s LFA Art Car

“Lexus recently revealed the LFA Art Car, a uniquely painted model designed by Portuguese artist Pedro Henriques,” says Assistant Editor Tracy Greenwood. “I love the way this supercar, whose black-and-white design was inspired by fluidity in contemporary life, has been transformed.”

Image credit: toyota.co.za

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From a clever Lexus ad with an art focus to ribbon chairs designed by Nika Zupanc, the Obamas’ official portraits and an arctic hotel by Snøhetta, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 219.

1.  Lakeside Cottage by HOLA Design

“This picturesque little cottage by HOLA Design, situated in southern Poland, has been designed to reflect the area’s rich history,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. “I would just love to stay here for a couple of nights!”

Image credit: dezeen.com

2. Lexus Ad: The Art of Standing Out

“I really like the clever way in which Lexus has used well-known artworks to complement its new car release,” says Art Director Anton Pietersen. “The car and the artworks are perfectly placed in a new modern context and I appreciate how the car becomes one with the artworks.”

Video credit: Lexus Europe on YouTube

3. Barack and Michelle Obama’s Official Portraits

“The Obamas’ official portraits were recently unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington,” says Content Producer Mary Garner. “New York-based artist Kehinde Wiley painted Barack Obama against a leafy backdrop while Baltimore-based artist Amy Sherald placed Michelle Obama against a wall of solid cool blue. Both pieces are beyond visually striking.”

Image credit: nytimes.com

4. Nika Zupanc’s Ribbon Chair

“Slovenian designer Nika Zupanc’s Ribbon Chair was created to express a sense of femininity and the symbolism of the classic ribbon,” says Managing Editor Samantha Charles. “The chair is available in white, pink, gold, bronze and black.” Here are 5 Interior Design Trends to also consider while revamping your home.

Image credit: designboom.com

5. Snøhetta’s Arctic Hotel  

“Renowned Norwegian architects Snøhetta have designed a new energy-efficient hotel called ‘Svart’, located above the Arctic Circle,” says Editor-in-Chief Sumien Brink. “The hotel will produce its own energy and reduce energy consumption by approximately 85%, in comparison to other modern hotels. In this unbearable heat, I dream about this hotel.”

Image credit: designboom.com

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From the incredible Lexus hoverboard to veggies growing in space, here are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 93.

1. Lexus Hoverboard

“I’m not a skater, but I can’t deny the cool factor of this working hoverboard by Lexus. Marty McFly fans unite!” says special projects manager Cecilia du Plessis.

Image credit: lexus-int.com

2. TimeBrandits Clock

Editor-in-chief Sumien Brink loves how the design of this clock incorporates words onto the face, so that telling the time becomes like a word search.

Image credit: timebrandits.co.za

3. NASA Grows Veggies In Space

“I can’t believe we are growing lettuce in space!” exclaims features editor Tracy Greenwood. “Now, people travelling for research will have access to real fruit and vegetables, which is pretty incredible.”

Image credit: designboom.com

4. mo man tai Year Round Tape

“I love that you can create your own calendar with this clever tape,” says content producer Michaela Stehr. “All you have to do is stick it down on a wall and start plotting the month ahead!”

Image credit: design-milk.com

5. Jeremy Deller’s Brixton Pound

Managing editor Lise Avis finds these limited edition Brixton Pound notes rather psychedelic.

Image credit: dezeen.com

6. New To KitchenAid In SA

Online editor Lindi Brownell Meiring is in love with the new KitchenAid Artisan Maximum Extraction Juicer, now available in SA. “Just in time for summer!”

Image credit: KitchenAid Africa

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