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America’s Most Inconspicuous Artist
Hundreds of millions of Americans have seen and interacted with Victor D. Brenner’s artwork without ever having heard of him.
Nov 24
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When Is a Catalog More Than a Catalog?
A close look at functional objects that also serve as catalogs. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Nov 7
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The Pleasures of Decorator Colors
How a recent purchase led to a deep dive on a colorful marketing term.
Nov 4
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Paul Lukas
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A Whole New Subcategory of Stick Figures in Peril!
How have inhalation warnings escaped our notice until now? Plus a new miracle fish!
Oct 30
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Paul Lukas
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The Radical Fringe
Some thoughts about spiral notebooks, and their byproducts. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup, and more!
Oct 14
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Paul Lukas
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Some Thoughts About Making Lists
They can reveal a lot about us — especially if you save them. Plus a new raffle and a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Oct 7
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Paul Lukas
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In Which I Finally Land My White Whale ... Sort Of
I finally found a long-sought item — or at least a representation of it. Plus still more stick figures, right-handed toilets, and more!
Sep 3
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Paul Lukas
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One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Completely Brilliant Art Project
A good eye for detail and a very clever format yield super-interesting results. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Aug 20
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Paul Lukas
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A Close Look at Security Envelope Patterns
These classically inconspicuous designs, which are hiding in plain sight, have inspired collectors, artists, and at least one architect.
Aug 19
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Paul Lukas
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The Endless Comedy of Stick Figures in Peril
What’s funnier than a stick figure experiencing misfortune? Hundreds or even thousands of them. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Aug 14
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Paul Lukas
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A Close Look at Auxiliary Prescription Labels
The ubiquitous little stickers are classically inconspicuous.
Jul 15
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Paul Lukas
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A Sample Catalog for Something You Probably Never Thought About
If you’re giving out a diploma, certificate, or other fancy document, it likely needs a decorative border.
May 16
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Paul Lukas
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