All Blog Posts Tagged 'Olympics' (13)

These aren't images of toy models simulating Olympic sports. They are, in fact, real photos from the 2012 Olympic events using a method known as tilt-shift. Oftentimes, we see tilt-shift photography of landscapes; however, these images display a transformation of more than just the…

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The 2012 Olympics have finally arrived in London and with it came a sweep of Olympic-themed art, celebrating the games and the athletes participating in them. Artists continue to churn out new works idolizing the Olympians and the varied sports competitions in the summer games, but one artist named Gustavo Sousa has chosen to focus on the Olympic rings…

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Last night the Canadian woman's hockey team beat the US to win the gold medal. Even though I was rooting for the US I don't begrudge them this hard-fought win. After the game was over and the fans left the arena the team came back onto the ice for some well deserved celebrating.

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As most of you know the Colbert Nation is the official sponsor of the US speed skating team and Stephen is an official member of the team. It makes sense then that Stephen Colbert would have his own Olympic poster. Designed by non other than Shepard Fairey the poster comes in the now famous "Hope" colorway and features Stephen riding an… Continue

Finally, South America gets an Olympics! The 2016 Games are going to be in Rio de Janeiro. In a vote of high drama, the bustling Brazilian carnival city of beaches, mountains and samba beat out finalist Madrid.



Rio spoke to IOC members' consciences - The city argued that it was simply unfair that South America has never hosted the games, while Europe, Asia and North America have done so repeatedly. "It is a time to address this imbalance," Brazil's charismatic… Continue

My dear A (branding hore) - thought you might enjoy this.



Chatchkies and billboards are so yesterday .. some of the most interesting things happening at the Beijing Olympics are coming from clever sponsors who have dreamt up creative ways to promote their brands at the mega global event. Check out the offering from Mini Cooper, who have dragged traditional Chinese street transport into the 21st century with these great bike-powered… Continue

Hmm .. not sure if I like it. "A" for Affort tho.

- China sent its first Olympic athlete in 1932 to Los Angeles - Cheng Chun Liu. There was a bit of confusion as he just showed up at the Olympic village out of the blue and didn’t speak any English. Eventually with the help of interpreter he was able to convey that he was the sole representative for China. He ran in the 100 and 200 meter sprints and came last in both of his heats.

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The Chinese edition of FHM magazine is four years old this month, and to celebrate, they have published a 32 page special and outsize pullout poster, titled 'Olympic epic photo spread — the journey of the sacred flame.



The magazine features four models engaged in combat and sport, with art direction that appears to be inspired by Zhang Yimou's (who directed the Opening Ceremony) historical films.…



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Earlier in June, China launched a week-long series of anti-terrorist drills called "Great Wall 5", in preparation for the upcoming 2008 Olympic Games. The drills involved emergency responders, "police forces, the People's Armed Police, the People's Liberation Army and the health, environmental protection, meteorology and transportation departments." according to China's Xinhua News Agency.…

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With the Olympics steadily approaching, I'm starting to get Olympic fever! Based out of Milan, Italy, this video was made by the advertising agency: 1861… Continue