I love this shelving collection by Susan Bradley. Simple, graphic and clever!

The striking simplicity of silhouettes provide this series of wall shelves with their interesting graphic form. Based on the shadows created by absent objects you may find on shelves – from vases to coffee pots, cake stands to jugs. Inspired by a visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum and and household domesticity. You can join the different designs into longer lengths and mix and match objects and colours.

Via Oh Joy!

Last week’s issue of the New Yorker had an article about Art Factories in China. I have to try to grab a copy, but the synopsis on the slide show is very interesting: The business of copying paintings for export and the implications of blurring the line between artist and worker. If art is a fully commercial venture, is it still ‘art’? And if a piece is simply executed, is there still authorship?

Sean and I were butter and corn this Halloween. For the first time in our six years in New York City, we walked in the Halloween Parade. It was pouring out so we got soaked (note to self – bring an umbrella next time), so this is one of two photos we have of our costumes – boo!

What did you do?