More art of the Camouflage
04 Apr 2008 2 Comments
in Art, Art History, Camouflage, Creativity, Culture, links, News, photography, Popular Culture, Websites
Rotterdam-based artist Desiree Palmen creates incredible photographs of highly camouflaged people.
Laurent La Gamba’s photographs use the means of camouflage in order to merge the body into urban settings, such as shops and airports, or under the use of appliances, such as fridges and tumble driers, to merge the figure into a natural environment.
Dark Roasted Blend (of Weird and Wonderful Things) gives us naval camouflage, dazzling camo for infantry, contemporary camouflage art, and a ship disguised as a tropical island.
German Steel Helmet & Gloves, WWI
Learn more about the Laws of Camouflage, The Art of Camouflage [in the natural world], and The History of Camouflage.
And here’s a Camouflage: Sound Activity courtesy of Andy Warhol.
Next, learn that “even in the most aggressive images, there is a kind of beauty” from the International Herald Tribune.
SHAR-404 are “the only balls that do not spoil a New Year tree.” 
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And finally, interested in deadly firearms with bright paints and camouflage? Live in New York City? Then go here.
Related MadSilence posts:
The art of camo, or Can you still see me?
Urban camouflage, Japanese-style
~TAB
Apr 07, 2008 @ 06:31:06
Sometimes I think there must be cosmic thoughts/ images floating around the universe ready for so many to grab. I have been exploring this idea for an upcoming show and your post couldn’t be more appropriate to explore.
Palmen’s photos are amazing.