In The Playroom is a provocative series of photographs by Jonathan Hobin:

“In the Playroom is a metaphor for the impossibility of a protective space safe from the reach of modern media. The quizzical disposition of youth and the pervasive nature of the media are symbolically represented in my images through tableau-vivant re-enactments of the very current events that adults might wish to keep out of their child’s world. Just as children make a game of pretending to be adults as a way to prepare and ultimately take on these roles in later life, so too do they explore things that they hear or see, whether or not they completely understand the magnitude of the event or the implications of their play.”

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Disturbing paintings of teddy bears and children by Naritaka Satoh…

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Evolution Made Us All, by Ben Hillman…

Teddy Bear Blood Bag, designed for pediatric transfusions by Dunne & Raby…

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“Rendering traditionally cheerful images and concepts into frightening, yet humorous, tableaus, Michael Mararian often focuses on children as the last bastion of innocence to explore the dark humor behind social and psychological issues. What can on one level be construed as melancholy and cruel, can alternately be viewed as amusing, even charming. He enjoys letting his viewer.”

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Christmas is coming…. beware of the presents!!! Presents opening children, an illustration by Rob Sheridan…