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KAWS Light Bulbs For The Standard Hotel

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It's not too often that I'm compelled to write about light bulbs but these are pretty cool. The Standard hotel just launched their collaboration with artist KAWS for limited edition filament light bulbs. The limited edition light bulbs are being sold as a three-bulb set by The Standard. There will 1,000 sets of the red, purple and green filament bulbs in KAWS signature XX mark (he often uses it in images of the standard cartoon trope of the x marks over the eyes symbolizing death). Each set is $65. "You're raised not to stare at light bulbs, but this is the opposite of that," KAWS told the NY Times.

Along with the light bulbs, two different types of KAWS pillows in multiple colors and KAWS companion key chains will also be exclusively available for sale at New York shop. Brooklyn-based artist and designer Brian Donnelly, a.k.a. KAWS, has created graffiti writings and street art; graphic, industrial and product design, including limited toy editions and streetwear fashion, sketches, drawings, paintings, murals, and sculptures. Check out more of his work at his website.

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Plumen I, The First Designer CFL Light Bulb

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Even the CFL light bulb is getting the designer treatment. The Plumen I from London-based Hulger is a nontraditional low-energy bulb design that uses a loose, twisted shape rather than a tight spiral. The bulb is meant to be used bare but can work shaded. Alas it won't work in the U.S., Japan and much of central and south America. According to Home Accents Today, a U.S. version of the bulb should be available in early 2011. The Plumen I (230v) can be pre-ordered for a cost of 30 Euros (£20) at plumenshop.com. Purchases will be shipped beginning October 5, 2010.

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