I used to collect rocks as a child. I was geeky like that. I even considered archaeology for a profession (still a possibility… just on the back burner). That’s why I’m adding this book to my wish list. It’s a picture book of rocks, large and small, collected during a journey through Northwest India.

These ceramic plates are also to die for! All availabe at Jurgen Lehl

Jurgen Lehl is a German fashion designer who came to Japan to visit in 1971 and decided to set up shop.The natural organic aesthetic was very appealing to the Japanese and 37 years later there are about 40 shops dispersed throughout Japan.

The selection process for the 12th annual Japan Media Arts Festival is underway and they’re accepting admissions through 9/26 for categories of art, entertainment, animation and manga. Submissions are free and you don’t have to be Japanese to enter. So what do you have to lose?

Last year’s winner? French film artist Jean-Gabriel Periot. Watch his winning entry, 20000 phantoms, HERE.

20000 phantoms. Jean-Gabriel Periot