An article in the papers recently announced that law enforcement’s time honored firing range target “The Thug” was being retired. ( click here for a link to speculations on the Thug’s true identity) What a great point of view the Thug utilizes, just like James Montgomery Flagg’s ” I want you” (Uncle Sam) World War I recruiting poster, the viewer is forced into being an active participant. Ah, another graphic icon bites the dust…
(above) a rotating target. An aesthetic that George Nelson would appreciate.
(above) Designer George Nelson’s ( (1908–1986)) 1950’s Ball clock.
(Above) just in time for Valentine’s day…
Filed under: Found Art, cool things | Tagged: Firing Range Targets, George Nelson, Point of view, The Thug
