In honor of photographer Milton Rogovin’s birthday, the Henry Art Gallery will have an exhibition of his work from December 10th, 2009 through April 25th, 2010. It’s certainly a long-lasting affair, but don’t forget to make your way over to the contemporary art museum to check out his photography. As an optometrist who shot photography as a hobby, Rogovin documented the plight of working class individuals with an open mind and heart.

Check out some slideshows over at New York Times!

As a man who was labeled by the government as a Communist, Rogovin said he became radicalized during the Great Depression, when his father, a dry-goods dealer, went bankrupt and died. It’s beautiful that he can turn a personal travesty into an artistic statement.

I got an e-mail yesterday alerting me of a sale going on now at Corduroy Boutique & Gallery until the end of the month. Expect lots and lots of surf-inspired materials there, but there were three artists that really stood out to me with their unique woodsy offerings!

Jenny Dougherty has used mixed media and paper to create some geometrically-savvy works. Shop for them here and here. (Not to mention the piece on the right is only $100!)

Using cut paper and found objects, Katrine Hildebrandt has put together an interesting series of scientifically-inspired works suitable for hanging on your wall! Purchase these pieces here or here, and she also has a series of very intricate paper cutouts that are worth taking a gander at.

Albie Rock has a hilarious blog, and on that basis alone, his hideously-adorable Yeti-like stuffed creatures should be admired. Not to mention… look how detailed they are! At $200.00 a pop, they’re pretty much a steal if you’re into one-of-a-kind collectibles. See four separate creatures here, here, here, and here.