Interesting Ideas Update

Here are some more masterpieces of prosaic art from around the world.

Three great gift ideas from the pages of interestingideas.com
2008 Diner Art Calendar

Gyros Project Calendar 2008 Edition

Bizarre Bazaars the book: Weird, Wacky and Just Plain Embarrassing Business Names From the Grog N Groc Hall of Fame

Although the glory days of fairground art passed with the last of the true sideshows, county fairs and carnivals still offer bits of visual interest even if most of the imagery is blandly commercial. These are from the Lake and Kane County Fairs in Illinois, the Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee and the Rosholt Fair in Wisconsin. Plus, a bonus image from the gloriously named Temple of Food in Amstersdam.

I’ve rebuilt the Gyros Project to make the pages more consistent and present some more interesting groupings. It’s still 246 of the best gyros pictures anywhere.

Fast food is not the usual subject of creative vision, but the gyros signs of Chicago are masterpieces of prosaic art. This calendar features photos from The Gyros Project. You can order a copy here.