Collections of objects

Photographer Tom Kiefer took a job at U.S. Customs and was horrified to discover personal items in the trash. He decided to show them to the world.

Author Mary Randolph Carter shares her five tips for collecting what you love.

These are a few of my Instagram collections of things organized neatly and colours organised neatly. I have shown some of these as little pictures in my monthly mosaics but I thought It would be nice to put a few of my favourites together in one post. I love making these, there's something quite satisfying about putting things together in neat lines or in rainbow order! I thought I might make this a monthly series next year too - to share my little collections of neatness here as well as on…

A few months ago, we learned that photographer Barry Rosenthal creates his extraordinary images of everyday objects right here in the Brooklyn Army Terminal—in a studio just a short jaunt from our very own door. As fans of his work, we couldn’t wait to collaborate with him!

Jane Housham highlights the varied styles, functions, and contexts of similar items in an approachable entry into the history of design.

Last week at work we were given a frame and asked to do a self portrait which would then be hung in the office. We had two requirements as well ~ the portrait had to have a recognizable image and your name. As usual, I was short on time, so I had to come up with something I could get done quickly. I started out working digitally, but soon gave that up as it was taking too long. Instead, I gathered up some of my favorite things and arranged them on a piece of felt ~ I had to add the photo in…

Stamp inspired paper goods (and pretty Italian cloth ribbon) at the booth for Albertine Press and Angela Liguori. www.theobsessiveimagist.com

The designer has amassed a large collection of objects, all in the shape of hands.