Category Archives: Event

Miami’s Annual Art Basel Week 2016

Posted on December 14, 2016 by altpick connects

On November 28th, Altpick-writer and illustrator, Andreas von Buddenbrock, went to Miami, FL, for the annual  ‘Art Week’. What follows is a description of his experiences and observations, rather than a review of the fairs themselves. Illustrations made for this … Continue reading →

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Carson Ellis for ICON8 Poster

Posted on November 5, 2013 by altpick connects

Illustrator Carson Ellis created ICON8’s beautiful art for one of the sides’ of the poster (the other side is by Paul Buckley). Captures the essence of the conference’s location in Portland, Oregon.  Carson, who lives in the Portland, will grace the … Continue reading →

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ICON8 “Work & Play” Poster by Creative Director Paul Buckley

Posted on October 21, 2013 by altpick connects

Paul Buckley, Vice President, Executive Creative Director at Penguin Books is no stranger to the ICON Conference.   He graced the ICON7 stage as part of the Art Directors We Love panel.  ICON managed to sweet talk Paul into the position … Continue reading →

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TWO BIRDS Fundraiser -Keeping Kids Warm This Winter

Posted on October 17, 2012 by altpick connects

It’s very simple—parents want a nice photo of their kids for their holiday card and less-fortunate children need coats to keep them warm through the Winter. So, every Fall some of Boston’s top wardrobe stylists and groomers join me in … Continue reading →

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ICON7 :: A Personal Recap

Posted on June 18, 2012 by altpick connects

ICON7 in Providence, Rhode Island started out with a blast!  RISD’s New Orlean’s style band came out  with some great sounds to kick off the conference. I met up with my good friend Julie Lieberman from SCAD and Marshall Arisman … Continue reading →

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Duggal Works with Artist Jessica Lichtenstein for Scope Fair

Posted on May 2, 2012 by altpick connects

Chessa Ferro at Duggal worked with artist Jessica Lichtenstein to create several pieces for Scope Art Fair and Gallery Nine5. Lichtenstein uses hyper-sexualized Japanese figurines in her work to entertain and give the figures a deeper meaning.   Duggal created lightboxes and large … Continue reading →

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Build Your Business : Selina Maitreya’s Steps to Success

Posted on April 18, 2012 by altpick connects

There are 3 areas no one discusses in business.  Yet these topics are key ingredients to your success. You are going to want to know them. Join Selina Maitreya’s live free event on April 20th, 2012: Clarion Call 2012 Bringing together … Continue reading →

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Icon7:Drawn Together – An Illustration Conference

Posted on March 26, 2012 by altpick connects

Winner in the Altpick Awards, this double-sided poster “Icon7:Drawn Together” was illustrated for the upcoming illustration conference in Providence, Rhode Island by Chris Buzelli and Jessica Hische and art directed by John Hendrix. To register for this amazing and informative … Continue reading →

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Duggal and the Artists Who Create to Change the World

Posted on March 9, 2012 by altpick connects

By Baldev Duggal It was more than ten years ago when we first worked with acclaimed photographer Russell James. He had been commissioned by Hermes to create a site-specific installation at the Academy of Art in Tribeca. James, already pushing … Continue reading →

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Win an Original Puppet from Red Nose Studio

Posted on March 7, 2012 by altpick connects

Thinking about coming to ICON7 ? Buy your ticket now, and you’ll be entered to win an original puppet from the famed Red Nose Studio. Meet Neven (photos below). Resting upon his shoulder is his pet moth “7”, who is … Continue reading →

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