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September 2007 Archives
greetings from the loin
Opening tonight In Philadelphia is Greetings From the Loin. Featuring Mike Giant, Curve One, and BigFoot, the show looks great and in addition to the art there will live painting by Bigfoot and a sneaker auction. It all happens at Jinxed Clothing. Some pics after the jump
eating like a king
Eater.com goes inside Kingswood, the new the Aussie restaurant that's replaced Jefferson in the West Village. The new look and feel looks amazing. A lounge is on its way in the downstairs.
The Kingswood
Aussie, Fancy Locals
121 W 10th St, West Village;
(212) 645-0018
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upper playground glassware
I am totally into the new line of glassware that Upper Playground has created for their Fall 2007 houseware line. Fresh pint glasses by artists Sam Flores (above), Basco, Dora Drimalas, and Jeremy Fish. I have also noticed that there are some coffee mugs as well, so dope. You can buy it all here.
Giuliani Party Seeks $9.11 Per Person
I have to admit after 911 I liked Rudy, he made you feel safe. Flash forward to the presidential race and he is as bad as the current administration that plays the 911 card any time they need something. This week in the news, besides his phone call with his wife, RG is raising cash for his bid, and he seems to be doing it any way possible. A supporter of Rudy Giuliani's is throwing a party that aims to raise $9.11 per person for the Republican's presidential campaign. Read on...
dreamland artist's clubhouse to close its doors
From the typed hand of Mark Surface himself,
In Coney, it's a fine line between artist and carny, but the
distinction is clear: Artists apply for grants, carnys sell them 3
tries for 2 dollars. At the sign shop, we made no such judgement, our
last commission sums up our ethos:
JEMS CONEY ISLAND - FREESTYLE CDs AND BETTY BOOP COLLECTIBLES. Painting
that sign is God's work, we are just his/her servants. Besides great
clients, working in Coney has had amazing benefits; They know us at
Totonnos Pizza and the Wonder Wheel, and SPO has the #3 score on the
Monopoly pinball machine at Faber's Fascination. Still, we've been
Sugar Mountaineers long enough, its time to go home, back to where we
came from, that little island called Manhattan.
it's not your ordinary tailor
Go toTailor. It's Friday and you need a plan for the weekend. Recently opened, Tailor, is run by Sam Mason, a former pastry chef at wd-50. The restaurant opened in August, which means it has had time to settle, normally when you go to a restaurant in the first month you end up hating it because they cannot get their act together. If you're looking for exotic sweet combinations this could be your spot, for starters try the Blood & Sand, a sort "scotch Manhattan" topped with bitter orange foam. Their menu blends the salt and sweet, such as the miso-butterscotch pork belly or the cocoa-dusted foie gras. Enjoy. Let us know what you think.
Tailor
525 Broome St
New York, NY 10013
212-334-5182
kid nation with gene parmesean
Gene Parmesean here with this week's review of Kid Nation. Another
heart-wrenching 3 days in Bonanza city and I'm wondering what DIDN'T happen this week? Well to start with Green didn't win their way out of the labor
class, again. They also failed to even complete the competition in the
alloted time, saving the town council from having to make the controversial
decision between more water pumps or a heated water slide (why would we need more water pumps with a water slide? it's like Bonanza City's very own hot springs!) But hey, we all can't have group members with prior pvc fitting
and plumbing experience like Greg and Wayne on Team Blue. And while they
did lead their team to victory over arch nemesis Team Red, Wayne and Greg's
success on the field didn't lead to success in Bonanza City's Town Hall.
Sorry Greg, the town council saw through all your vacant attempts at
kindness and assistance, this week's golden star (which was upped to 25 g's
from last week's 20) went to Michael. Keep those inspirational speeches
coming Mike, and Greg maybe if you spent some of your upper class pay this
week on OxyClean instead of chocolate bars people might consider you less of a goblin and vote for you to win the gold star next time. Until next week
fellow viewers.....
jill greenberg's bears
First, Jill Greenberg took amazing portraits of monkeys. From these pictures blossomed a book, Monkey Portraits. Greenberg has now outdone herself by capturing live bears in her latest line of work. The quiet deadly monsters look plush and playful in their portraits. I hope that this too is made into a book.
ad for che' magazine
This is a great ad for Che' magazine (men's mag). It's not a new one but, it's proof there are creative minds out there.
your only christmas album to buy this year
Well I am not sure if this is a good thing, or if they "jumped the shark"(again). This year as you're sipping your egg nog you can enjoy a Metallica Christmas
According to the label,"We’ve taken rock’s biggest and baddest songs and shaped them into Christmas instrumentals that would make Irving Berlin blush"
Here's the track list.
1 Nothing Else Matters
2 For Whom the Bell Tolls
3 One
4 The Unforgiven
5 Fade to Black
6 Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
7 Wherever I May Roam
8 Master of Puppets
9 Battery
10 The Call of Ktulu
For a preview click here.
carlo rossi: make something
Chardonnay Chandelier
I remember the first time I encountered a bottle of Carlo Rossi, I was 19 years old at a ghetto liquor store named Tick-Tock. After the first jug was bought, my friends and I created a game called "Jugs", wherein the jug was passed around in a circle, if you slept on it you were called Milk Maid and forced to chug. Those were the days, when blue tooth was what you got the morning after a bout with the vino.
Fast-forward to now, where Carlo Rossi actually has a marketing campaign. The idea behind it is to "make something", and the concept is totally cool. At first I was hesitant, but after visiting their website I was sold. What do you do with that empty jug? Make something. Pictured above is the Chardonnay Chandelier, one of five different pieces you can download specs from on the site. You can also submit your own designs to the Rossi team. A D.I.Y. / I.D. challenge to say the least. Drink up and re-use, good for the earth and great for the buzz. See the other pieces after the jump and visit Carlo Rossi for more.
how to waste a c note
High speed digital camera and money to burn or shoot that is. Photographed by David Neff.
picture of the day: Matzu's studio
The Studio of Matzu MTP (Tomokazu Matsuyama) who is preparing for his upcoming show at Lineage Gallery in Philadelphia.
go buy now: Jen Stark
The first time I encountered Jen Stark's Coriolis Effect sculpture was at the Riviera Gallery in Brooklyn. Now this piece is once again included in a solo show of hers at the Heaven Gallery in Chicago. 12" x 12" using many layers of colorful card stock, the piece is amazing. Only $1200 too. Wired has a nice write-up on her as well.
what's up shucker
Do you need something to do this weekend? Do you need a reason to head down to the financial district? Head down to Ulysses for the Oyster Festival. This massive annual fest shucks up Blue Points on the half shell, fried, and in stew, plus cold pints and live bands, admission's free.
interactive furniture
Front Design, have created the Changing Cupboard. They combined ordinary slatted billboard technology to create a constantly shifting pixel cabinet. Watch the video to see the action.(This is not child proof).
the worst idea ever
This has to be the worst idea ever, I cannot imagine who would do this, but I guess everyone has time on their hands. People are getting their eyes tattooed? For more photo's click here.
'How I'd Sink American Vogue' by Scott King
How I'd Sink American Vogue is a series of 12 digital prints in which Scott King has redesigned the Vogue cover. via, creative review blog
30,000 years of Art
A book of epic proportions. 30,000 years of art: The Story of Human Creativity Across Time and Space is the follow-up to Phaidon's The Art Book. Clocking in at 1,072 pages (roughly, 300 years of art per page), this is a definitive history of art and a must have. Whether or not it takes the reader up to the street renaissance is beyond me, but no matter what, it is available for pre-order through Amazon. via, coolhunting
the devil went down to prague
Devil’s Bible, a manuscript written in the early 13th century in the Benedictine monastery of Podlazice in Bohemia is on exhibition at the Czech National Library in Prague. This manuscript was regarded as a wonder of the world during the Middle Ages.
This manuscript is believed to have been written with the help of the devil and is also known as Codex Gigas. The invaluable piece of work, supposedly the biggest medieval book, was taken by the Swedish troops from the Prague Castle in 1648.
Its return to Prague after 359 years has been made possible after years of negotiations between the diplomats of Czech and Swedish. It is on exhibition in Prague from Sept 20 — Jan 6, as on loan from Sweden’s Royal Library in Stockholm.
Its so nice of the Sweds to allow the Czech's to display their book. You are able to take a digital tour at the Czech National Library.
picture of the day
Lou Reed, Location: San Francisco Airport Photographer: Michael Zagaris
Date: November 24, 1974
Available at Wolfgangs Vault.
every designer must have a phone
It seems these days ever rap artist/music artist has a clothing line. Now, the new thing is to have a phone. Prada, did it, Zac Posen designed something for Nokia a while back and now Armani whipped up this little gem. The Giorgio Armani-Samsung phone is a mere 10.5 mm in thickness. It will be available in selected mobile phone stores and Giorgio Armani boutiques in major European countries from November 2007, with expansion to other markets planned for 2008.
I predict we will someday be able to have multiple phones then I can decide what looks best with my Prada suit, My samsung Armani, or my Prada cellphone.
yet another music store
Amazon announced the public beta of a new service called Amazon MP3, a music download store that sells MP3 music downloads that do not include any Digital Rights Management (DRM). The MP3 formatted files are compatible with a wide range of music players, including the Apple iTunes, iPod and iPhone. Songs are priced from 89 cents to 99 cents, and albums from $5.99 to $9.99. All MP3s are encoded in 256kbps format and are now available at Amazon. Notice they needed to make sure the user knows it will work on its ipod, since that seems to be the only relevant digital music player to sell for.
lloyd hotel
Inside Design, the yearly design route through Amsterdam, this year has its base camp at the Westergas Terrein, with new design on locations throughout town. The Cultural Embassy invited a host of young professional and student designers to come up with design responses to the cultural heritage of Lloyd Hotel. On show is new work by Kiki van Eijk, who designed a room, 'viders' by Mark-Jan Meerdink for Minoldi, a sturdy outdoor bench by Wim Poppinga, an installation by Claire Fons, and lovely work by 15 students of the Sandberg Institute.
On the third platform you can find a cherry tree wood has sprung up. In it hides a big black bear.
The Event will be up until September 30th, so stop by The Grey Area and then check out some art.
A new "new" way to search the internet
In an effort to expand the abilities of online search, Amvona has launched what they call a "revolutionary" new media search engine known as Discovery, as part of the Amvona 720 social shopping and social networking community.
This new search engine, which is in beta status, is built on a patented and proprietary search algorithm, which allows users to have detailed control over results. Is it enough to stand out from the pack?
With Discovery, users are provided with 12 variables (8 for unregistered users) to fine-tune search results for either photos or video. These variables are presented as sliders, and users can boost or lower the influence of variables including popularity, views, category, freshness, comments, member location, and 6 others. This is intended to give each individual user complete control over their own results. For more info on Amvona read on.
interview with a hot model chick
Before today, I had no clue who Sarah McSweeney was. But now, after reading Worship Worthy's interview with her I know that:
She likes cookies for breakfast.
She has a terrible memory.
And she likes Patron.
For more
read
los angeles graffiti
A book that has been completely under the radar, Los Angeles Graffiti gives a little more shine to the recent history of graff in Los Angeles. Co-written by partners in crime, Roger Gastman and Sonja Teri, Los Angeles Graffiti is highlighted by an interview with Power, founder of the legendary magazine Can Control. Buy it here
shepard fairey tuesday: Fiend Rocker
Coming correct for the last print release of September, Fiend Rocker comes in two colorways, yellow and black. Andre loses his flesh and gains an Kutcher-like mop, all while holding coked-out Glam rock down. Same time, same place.
Yo what happened to peace
YO! WHAT HAPPENED TO PEACE? BOOK
This book catalogs the 220+ handcrafted anti-war and pro-peace prints by 120+ artists that have come to define the touring Yo! What Happened to Peace? poster exhibition.
Featuring 144 pages of color images with an introduction by punk art legend Winston Smith. Printed in Italy with a special die-cut embossed stencil cover.
Edited by artist and curator John Carr, the book includes work by Ames Bros., Chaz Bojorquez, Robbie Conal, 3D, Eric Drooker, Emek, Shepard Fairey/OBEY, Karen Fiorito, Firehouse, Brandy Flower, Forkscrew Graphics, Futura, Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca, JK5, Kayrock & Wolfy, Josh MacPhee, Mear One, Favianna Rodriguez, Seripop, Yuri Shimojo, Winston Smith, Seth Tobocman, Mark Vallen, Voodoo Catbox and MANY others.
The Yo! show had its beginnings in 2002 during the march to war in Iraq. Starting originally with 14 posters, it has since grown into an international exhibition, featuring work from a growing roster of over 130 artists. Past shows have included Tokyo, San Francisco, New York, Milan, Rejkyavik, Washington D.C., Boston and Chicago. The book is a complete companion catalog to the stunning exhibitions!
buy it now!
Also just launched Yo Depot,The site is dedicated to representing art for peace, love, resistance and transformation. They publish and acquire the best limited edition peace posters, anti-war posters, fine art prints, posters, paintings, art objects, books, and more. Proud home of Yo! What Happened to Peace? show prints, books and merchandise. Yo Depot features Rare print by 3D a.k.a. Robert Del Naja of the band Massive Attack. 5 color serigraph on heavyweight 100% cotton archival paper with 3 torn/deckled edges. Artwork originally created for the cover of U.N.K.L.E.'s "War Stories".
manson+absinthe=mansinthe
Absinthe is the new RedBull. The GothFather, Marilyn Manson has begun distributing his new drink, Mansinthe. The traditional herbal liqueur of absinthe is currently celebrating a huge renaissance. The international demand for the official Marilyn Manson absinthe, “Mansinthe”, has surprised even Markus Lion from ABSINTHE.DE. He developed the liqueur together with the American shock rocker and a well-known specialist Swiss distillery. Read more at Mansinthe.com.
the weed review on laist
Once a week on the LAist they feature a weed review. This weeks weed, afgooey.
bela lugosi is not dead
Taking inspiration from "the duke of windsor", Belgian Bruno Pieters autumn/winter mens collection (his first mens collection) reflects a contemporary fitted silhouette, with the mix of breeches, bowties, and three-piece suites offset with skinny pants, and reconstructed trench coats. Bruno has recently been appointed the art director for Hugo Bosse's edgier Hugo line. He has filled the gap where cloak left off.
espo studio visit
On his blog at 12oz. Prophet, Grotesk has just added a nice little studio visit with Espo. Enjoy.
artzmania x art crimes
Graffiti.org which is better known as Art Crimes, was the first graffiti site on the internet. Founded in 1994 by Susan Farrell, the site is an incredible source of information for graffiti around the world. Artzmania is a super e-zine that "is widely recognized as one of the most successful free e-zine in the web." Based out of Malaysia, and founded in January of 2007 the slick-designed e-zine is on it's fifth issue. In an interesting collaboration Artzmania, has dedicated an entire .pdf issue to Art Crimes. Clocking in at 165 pages, it is a nice slideshow.
Download it here
who needs dubai anyway
RUSSIAN developers outlined plans on Saturday for a 350-hectare artificial island in the shape of Russia to be built off the Black Sea coast near the future Olympic venue Sochi.
Federation Island is expected to house around 25,000 people in apartments and villas and is to be completed in time for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, said its designer, Dutch architect Erick van Egeraat.
It will have two marinas, three religious centres, roads, parkland and artificial rivers, the latter designed to mimic some of the major rivers of Russia.
Via Strait Times.
Stairway to heaven
Led Zeppelin, the British rock band, is still held in high regard for their artistic achievements, commercial success, and broad influence.(and blatant stealing of songs) This limited edition Jimmy Page 1275 double neck electric guitar is a recreation of Jimmy Page’s original ‘71 model.
Crafted in the style of Jimmy’s EDS-1275, the guitar has a solid mahogany SG-style body, dark cherry finish with walnut filler, chrome ABR Bridge with chrome thumbwheels, period-correct 5-ply pickguard, four Page pickups, and two volume and tone control knobs.
Produced in a limited run of 250, the double neck electric guitar comes with a custom case, certificate of authenticity and a respectable price tag that reads $7,999.95. buy now.
lifehacker
Why I had never come across this site is beyond me. Lifehacker, which is part of the Gawker Media empire, is a site that makes you move, function a little better, and maybe even better your life a little bit. As an introduction to the site (unless you already knew about it), I am linking to a story teaching you how to "Remote Control Your Computer with Your iPhone." Enjoy.
Darth fake of the sith
A must have, check out originalfake.com for this little gem that is available this Friday the 29th. If you're in Japan, stop by Original Fake in Aoyama and try to get your hands on one. Kaws and George, a perfect combination.
Dash Snow at Peres Projects
If you are in the City of Angels tonight, stop by the opening of Dash Snow's first LA solo exhibition GOD SPOILED A PERFECT ASSHOLE WHEN HE PUT TEETH IN YER MOUTH at Peres Projects. Another creative title, the show closes on November 10th.
ANTS HAVE SEX IN YOUR BEER
Possibly my favorite book title of the year, Ants Have Sex in Your Beer is David Shrigley's latest book. Available through Redstone Press, the 160 page book will keep you entertained for at least a half hour at a time.
supertouch on the london cash machine
Supertouch has a great piece on the state of of affairs in Los Angeles, concerning the London cash machine and quick rise of Lazarides-represented artists. (photo courtesy of supertouch)
a nice jacket
The jacket's of choice are by Aquascutum of London. Take a look at their collection of darks, tweeds "military inspired jackets.
how talented are your kids?
Check out DJ Sara and DJ Ryusei, if this is for "real" I can here the labels knock knock knocking at their door. Or maybe a morning cartoon tv show for hipsters with kids...
you really can pave your own way sort-of ...
Thanks to his little rant, about Britney Spears,Chris Crocker has inked a tv deal. YouTube is god! For more info on the deal try Google if you really need to know.
an iphone standout
You own an iPhone, or at least you know a few people who do, and your are wondering what more do we need? Gelaskins!, That's right Gelaskins. What's that you ask? GelaSkins are a very thin (< 2mm) protective cover for your iPhone, made with premium grade 3M vinyl and adhesive technology. Patented micro-channels within the adhesive allow for a bubble-free application. Each GelaSkin has an ultra-clear, scratch resistant coating for maximum durability and photo quality finish. The only problem is trying to find one that does not scream douche. Most of the art is pretty good, it may take some time to fined out what sets you apart from your brethren of iPhone users. Mine says I am a little goth yet appreciate the finer things in life! Such as prolific Dutch painters of the 15th and 16th centuries.
the best it yet to cum
Do you have a million dollar idea? Do you have 5000 pubic hairs? It's a win-win situation, at least for milliondollarpubes.com. A website/girl/dirty perv, wants you to fund her laser removal. $200 dollars will get you a 10x10 pixel ad on a photo of the sellers crotch! (above) The question to ask is, does she need it? She looks pretty clean from here.
go buy now: tiffany bozic
For reasons unknown this piece, Mask 6, by Tiffany Bozic sits in the backroom of Blk/Mrkt Gallery. While the piece is a departure from her Audobonesque works, the entire series of Masks stem directly from the period of time that she spent traveling about and studying in Papa New Guinea. I saw these in person and at a size of 41 x 29 inches, the white watercolor pencil and gouache on black paper is stunning. Even more, the price tag. More info at Blk/Mrkt Gallery. And a great interview with her at FecalFace
richard colman interview
Nylon Magazine has a nice little interview with twbe favorite Richard Colman. Read it here.
and you thought GTA was a bad influence
Call of Duty 4 is on its way, and after watching the trailers.... lets just say its pretty intense, and it looks a little familiar, like the 6 oclock news familiar. It's one of those for mature audiences only games, and the realistic environments are amazing. see for yourself.
somebodies Mom
I grew up hot for crawford, now that she is a mom, she's even hotter. From this month's GQ, Cindy takes care of a champagne bottle.
the bog man
This Month in National Geographic, check out the article "Tails from the Bog". This man or what is left of him, was discovered in 2003. His hair is still styled in the way he wore it during the last moments of his life. Though he is missing an arm and half of his body, his hair looks good! The article rediscovers the history of man during the iron age.
your Fall Slip
Check out the new Tretorn "Strand Paninari Leather". Paninari, a youth trend that raged in Italy during the 1980s, sprung out of a love for American culture. The followers of Paninari ate hamburgers, rode motorbikes, and wore the colorful down jackets that epitomized the fad and simply lived “the good life”. Available online at Tretorn For $75.00 ( also come in black and orange)
bmw liquid hydrogen
BMW, has begun to run ads for its new hydrogen 7 series car. Powered by liquid hydrogen that is stored in a vacuum-sealed tank, the engine delivers a whopping 300bhp, yet the emission escaping through the exhaust pipe is mainly pure water vapor.
boogie at higher pictures
Opening tonight at Higher Pictures, near the nosebleeds of Manhattan, is an untitled solo exhibition by Serbian transplant Boogie. His photographs are striking in black and white, capturing so closely a side of life that is so far away. If you are unable to make it tonight, the exhibition runs until October 20th.
picture of the day
Panthers listen to Huey P. Newton give a radio talk during Bobby Seale's trial, New Haven, May 1970
Stephen Shames, available through aperture
shepard fairey tuesday: war is over
An interesting one this week. The zeppelin looks to be in the same style as the one used for the cover that Shepard did for Led Zeppelin's new album, Mothership (image after the jump). Same time, same place
dash snow zine
This is a great zine that I have come across recently. I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water And Sleep In A Hollow Log is a 160-page fanzine created by Dash Snow for his THE END OF LIVING...THE BEGINNING OF SURVIVAL at Contemporary Fine Arts in Berlin.
liam you're not going to live forever
They say rock and pop stars live life in the fast lane and now researchers
have proved it. A Liverpool John Moores University study of 1,050 US and European artists found they are twice as likely to die early than the rest of the population.....Read more about this fascinating fact at the BBC.
you could be in pictures
Motion Portrait takes a single photograph and digitizes it while extracting 3D information so that it can be animated. Watch for yourself, look out porn industry. Via Geekologie.
greg lamarche x w hotels x swindle
If I had a plane ticket and a couple days off, I would show up in San Francisco for this opening party of Greg Lamarche's work at the W hotel's White Space. Sponsored by Swindle, the event will have all the makings of an epic evening in a spectacular setting. If you are in SF on Wednesday stop by between 7 and 9pm. The exhibition itself runs through October 15th. rsvp@swindlemagazine.com
takashi murakami x supreme
In another heavy hitter collaboration, Supreme has teamed up with Takashi Murakami to create three limited edition decks. The decks will be available at their six stores and online sometime around September 20th.
the itsy bitsy spider......
We are approaching my favorite time of the year, Helloween, and to celebrate You work for them is giving away free vectors of spooky things.
the sequel to little miss sunshine
They have successfully created the formula to make similar independent films. "The feel good, yet morally questionable movie", introducing "Juno", a independent hit at the film festivals. everyone loves a good trailer.
i cannot wait
From the animators of TMNT, comes G-Force, or Battle of the Planets/Gatchaman.
Check out the concept art from imagi studios, via toys are evil. Do you have no clue what I am talking about?, read on...
vote 756
Big ups to Mark Ecko on this one. As most have by now heard ,the record-breaking Homerun ball—#756—hit by Barry Bonds sold at auction over the weekend to the urban entrepreneur for a reported $752,467.00. However, this purchase was in no way made for reason of future profit by resale of the ball. Instead Ecko has launched a website, vote756.com and has left the fate of the ball to be determined by the American people (which actually because it is on the internet, the World). There are three options,
Give the ball to Cooperstown in its original state.
Give the ball to Cooperstown with an asterik burned into it.
Send the ball into space.
You decide...
via, complex
black lotus
ToyQube, has the 1st artist series of Kanser, Lotus Kanser by Andrew Bell.
These twistedly mystic designs fuse Andrew's gift for conjuring sick and twisted beasties with his recent focus on eastern culture. Soon to be available in Grey and Black editions, these two figures are the first releases in the Artist Series of Keith Poon's Kanser figure.
The Grey Lotus Kanser, limited to a run of 200 numbered pieces, it stands 6" tall.
plus, a limited edition skate deck!
aaron young, greeting card
The place to be tonight is at the Seventh Regiment Armory where invitees will view "Greeting Card," a performance piece / action painting homage to Jackson Pollack, conceived by the artist Aaron Young. In Brief the NYTimes reports that "10 motorcycle stunt riders wearing sunglasses will ride for seven minutes on 288 panels of painted plywood covering the drill hall floor as 500 invited guests, including members of Hells Angels, watch from the bleachers above."
kidrobot in Japan?
Rumor has it that kidrobot will be opening a location in Japan. As we learn more, we will let you know.
bottling
This has to be the best bottle design ever. Created for Wild Bunch Co.. If the 100% organic juice tastes as good as the bottle looks then it's a win win. Did I mention the bottles cost around $10.00 with a minimum of a $400.00 order.
Les Paul smith
Brought to you by Paul Smith, enter to win a signed Les Paul by the members of New Order and the cast of Anton Corbijn's Control. Enter now.
baby rack ribs and booze
I have been living in NYC for 10+ years and this was my first time to the Hog Pit. I try to avoid the meat packing district these days. (Does anyone remember The Cooler?) Anyway, the staff at twbe, was out on the town last night wreaking havoc and some are possibly still going at it right now. All you need for a good time is a stack of stickers and a few sharpies. Oh, and maybe a lot of drinking! Twbe, would like to introduce our new photo viewer(beta). Enjoy.
click here
your morning commute
On my way into the office today, I came across this delivery truck, and thought to myself, I really could use a drink right about now.
wallpaper october
For their October issue, Wallpaper* magazine has employed three guest editors. Jeff Koons, Hedi Slimane, and Dieter Rams each dedicate a section of their own to the mag which will come in three different covers. On newsstands today. via creative review
sequels and remakes
Remakes and sequels, Tron 2, and a remake to Logan's Run are scheduled for release in the future. Hollywood reporter has reported Tron 2 and hollywood.com reports Logan's run is a go!
a great way to use google
Map of strange uses google maps and tags crazy strange interesting things to look at, such as crop circles, strange angles of buildings, weird writing on top of buildings, mysterious platforms at see, and this a landing strip on top of a building here in NYC.
leave britney alone
The worlds biggest Britney Spears fan, is a nut case. Watch his "crying confession" to leave here alone!
Porno chest
Have you ever wanted to have a Japenese porn star close to your heart? I have, and now you can too by wearing this t-shirt designed by Yasumasa Yonehara featuring the always gorgeous and ready Yuma Asami. Buy one here.
the journal #20
The new issue of the journal is now out on magazine racks. Issue 20 has some pretty nice features, the highlight being a spread curated by Kathy Grayson titled "salon" which features works by Barry McGee, Aurel Schmidt, Taylor McKimens, Matt Leines, Andrew Jeffrey Wright and more. At only $10 it is an easy sell. If you subscribe, each issue comes with a Limited Edition print, this issues print being by the father of modern skateboarding, Mark Gonzales
picture of the day:09.12.07
Photographer Paulo Alegria location:Freixieiro de Soutelo (Portugal). Check out more of his work here.
intimate lives of japanese women
Goodbye Madame Butterfly hits stores this month."An eye-opening, detailed look at the private, intimate lives of Japanese women ... an intelligent and authoritative work, covering everything from adultery to sex volunteers and the role of fortune tellers in Japanese romance. It is at once illuminating and entertaining, credible and so engrossing you will find it difficult to put down."
— robert whiting, author of Tokyo Underworld. Buy now.
move over west elm
Everyone needs fancy furniture to fill there ridiculously expensive Williamsburg condo, Right! CB2 to the rescue, Crate and Barrel's little brother is about to open its doors.(October that is). So only one more month of living on the floor.
kelsey brookes
I just received a new zine in the mail from Kelsey Brookes. Your Terrible Certainty is the fourth installment of the Aqua Boogie series. The 24 page zine has some great drawings in it and as the San Diego-based artist puts it "is absolutely guaranteed to disappoint." It measures 4.25" x 5" and is in a signed and numbered edition of 200. For $5, you cannot do any better. More pics after the jump
shepard fairey tuesday: afrocentric
Sorry for sleeping, but I just woke up. Today Shepard comes back to life with a duo of gorgeous prints titled 'Afrocentric'. Channeling the vibe of the 60's with a power to the people message, as of a minute ago you could still buy it.
MISFITS TOUR
Misfits are on tour..... well the fake misfits have a "30th"anniversary tour. (cough,cough), and then there is the Danzig tour.........(with Doyle's band opening up). I saw Danzig at the Nokia theater 2 years ago with Doyle, they performed a 20-30 minutes set of classic Misfits, and all I have to say it was worth it! I was also surprised how he can sing like "danzig" and then switch it up and sing like "glenn" I was never lucky enough to see them live back in the day, but I have to say this was probably the closest chance you can get, and that chance is October 27th at Nokia once more, tickets are on sale now.
For a interesting read check out this article "RETRO-FIT: A LOOK BACK AT THE 1982 SAN FRANCISCO MISFITS RIOT" By Manny Badtimes & Max Dropout
im not there
Wondering what's on the soundtrack for the new Dylan movie? According to Vinyl Fever this may be it.
All Along The Watchtower --Eddie Vedder & The Million Dollar Bashers
As I Went Out One Morning--Mira Billotte
Ballad Of A Thin Man--Stephen Malkmus & The Million Dollar Bashers
Billy--Los Lobos
Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window--The Hold Steady
Can't Leave Her Behind--Stephen Malkmus & Lee Ranaldo
Cold Irons Bound--Tom Verlaine & The Million Dollar Bashers
Dark Eyes--Iron & Wine & Calexico
Fourth Time Around--Yo La Tengo
Goin' To Acapulco--Jim James & Calexico
Highway 61 Revisited--Karen O & The Million Dollar Bashers
I Wanna Be Your Lover--Yo La Tengo
I'm Not There--Bob Dylan
I'm Not There--Sonic Youth
Just Like A Woman--Charlotte Gainsbourg & Calexico
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues--Ramblin' Jack Elliot
Knockin' On Heaven's Door--Antony & The Johnsons
The Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll--Mason Jennings
Maggie's Farm--Stephen Malkmus & The Million Dollar Bashers
Mama You've Been On My Mind--Jack Johnson
The Man In The Long Black Coat--Mark Lanegan
Moonshiner--Bob Forrest
One More Cup Of Coffee--Roger McGuinn & Calexico
Pressing On--John Doe
Ring Them Bells--Sufjan Stevens
Señor (Tales Of Yankee Power)--Willie Nelson & Calexico
Simple Twist Of Fate--Jeff Tweedy
Stuck Inside Of Mobile With Memphis Blues Again--Cat Power
The Times They Are A Changin'--Mason Jennings
Tombstone Blues--Richie Havens
When The Ship Comes In--Marcus Carl Franklin
Wicked Messenger--The Black Keys
You Ain't Goin 'Nowhere--Glen Hansard & Markta Irglov
trash report
Tila Tequila, the MySpace celebrity, is getting her own reality TV dating show produced by MTV. First they brought us Flavor of Love, and then I Love New York, but nothing is going to top this bisexual dating show made up of 16 girls and 16 guys all competing for a Shot At Love With Tila Tequila."WHO WILL I END UP HOOKING UP WITH????? WILL I BE STRAIGHT OR LESBIAN IN THE END?????" I am not sure who the bigger tool is, the guys?, the girls? or the one's watching!
missing radiohead
Modeselektor's, new album "happy birthday" came out yesterday , with a track featuring Tom Yorke. Enjoy.
i love combination foods but.....
Those who love the taste combination of savory and sweet should be buying the new Vosges chocolate bar by the case. Vosges, newest bar combines deep milk chocolate with crunchy bacon. That's right: every carnivore's favorite breakfast meat mixed with chocolate. And guess what? It's delicious.
decorate your ugly home
Its just that easy, ugly-home.com, has some really not so ugly idea's. Such as wall stickers! Check out the chandelier "autocollants" for only 100 Euros!
diplo interview
If you don't know who Diplo is by now, you should. Format Mag has a great interview with him
go buy now: armsrock
Armsrock is originally from Denmark, but has been working out of Germany for a couple years. His work on the street is delicate and reminiscent of Swoon. Available now through Black Rat Press is a gorgeous print titled 'Hold what you can (because these are lost times)' in a signed edition of 45, measuring 14" x 43". If you like the print, but cannot cough up the cheddar there is a book, "All My Friends Are Made Of Paper" - A Survey of The Work of Armsrock" available through Wooster Collective for $25
take a good guess
So I was "surfing" the web and came across these. see if you can guess what the hell they are and why you would have them. Something makes we want them. For the answer click below.
there is no need for actual instruments on stage anymore
Two things happened this weekend, the MTV VMA's and the competition for Worlds greatest air guitar player occurred..... and then I realize you really don't need to sing on stage anymore (brit) and hell people like to look like an idiot pretending to play guitar. and now I think this maybe the next level, drum pants.
Last weeks best post!
The twbe Post from last week goes to.................Blue State Lose "Deleted Scensters". "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be hipsters: and there were hipsters. And God saw the hipsters, that they were stupidly posing in photos for websites like Cobrasnake
, Last Night's Party, and Misshapes, and God said, Let there be someone to mock the hipsters: and there was Alex Blagg. And God looked down upon what He had made, and God said, Ladies and gentleman, it's Blue States Lose!"
Count down the best photo's of hipsters you have ever scene, like this one from the misshapes, "edward retard hands"
fuck britney
Probably the best reason to or excuse to watched the VMA's the Foo Fighters hotel party. Watch the Foo's play a few of there songs as well as "Holiday in Cambodia", w/Serge for S.O.A.D, "Shake your blood" with Lemmy, and Darling Nikki with Cee-lo, as well as "Colony of Birchamn with Mastadon. So now you know where all the music went from MTV.
keep your eyes open
When I think of Fugazi, I am reminded of young summer nights in Fort Reno. By the time that was, most of the photographs in Keep Your Eyes Open: The Fugazi Photographs of Glen E. Friedman were already taken. Nonetheless, this outstanding book just hit the bookshelves last week, so you should buy it.
aaron rose
So after much delay, I finally purchased the book Young, Sleek, And Full of Hell. 10 Years of the Alleged Gallery. I really recommend picking up a copy if you don't have one. This post is about Aaron Rose, the man behind the gallery. I came across a self portrait blog of his and thought if you didn't already know what he looked like, you can now see what he looked like every day, back until June 1st 2007. The man has a lot of different clothes.
the art parade
This past Saturday saw the Art Parade take over West Broadway in Manhattan for about an hour. The best photos I have found so far are from IanWhalen on flickr. My favorite of them all was the Siamese Rapunzel that strolled carefully down the parade route.
pretty Ugly dolls
Buy now the Ugly dolls in white! available at that toys story in williamsburg, kidrobot knock off.
GRAFUCK'D
Grafuck is an annual publication featuring the latest erotic work from diverse group of established and emerging international artists. Illustration, photography, fine art, and graphic design all come together and form Grafuck Vol.2
when in rome
There is so many reason's why I love italy, the country the culture their way of life, and here is just one of them. Rome is gearing up for this weekend’s La Notte Bianca or White Night on Saturday 8 September. The entire city will stay up all night, playing host to a huge number of activities, ranging from music, art, theater, sport, cinema, literature, gastronomy and shopping. Around 1,000 artists from 29 different countries will take part in 400 events throughout the night, while many historic sites, pubs, clubs and restaurants will also remain open. Via eternally cool.net
Vans - Chukka 69 LX
Gargoyle /pearl gray chukkas, $85, available at vault.vans.comThese Vans are nice! They remind me of the place-mats you can buy at Design Within Reach. For more great looking shoe's Check out Men.Style's "The Fall Line-Up"
cadbury meets Phil Collins
Great ad for Cadbury Chocolate created by A Glass and a Half Full Productions.These days ads have to be good if you want people to watch them
your fall jacket
Twbe recommends for fall the Helmut Lang Trench available at Tobi, for only $690.00. Enter TOBIFAF2 at check-out and receive 25% off your purchase.
More art to see this weekend!
Jonathan LeVine Gallery is proud to announce Storm Clouds, a solo exhibit of new works by Jeff Soto and the artist’s second major show at the gallery. Storm Clouds, features over thirty new works on wood panel and paper, as well as large-scale installations that will focus on the theme of politics, fear, and fatherhood. Storm Clouds is Jeff Soto’s most politically charged exhibition to date. Opening Reception: Saturday, September 8, 7pm - 9pm
Fall Art Preview: September
Maya Hayuk, Forevers, September 6 - 30, Fifty24sf
With the Art Season rolling in full speed ahead, here is a taste of what The Enablist is into. So many awesome shows! May your pockets be fat and energy tweaked. A four part series.
andy liked burgers
Andy Warhol, enjoying a burger from burger king. He truly was a odd man, I think the most interesting moments are at the end as he sits there and looks around at his environment.
Ferris Bueller 2: Another Day Off
The proposed sequel takes place on the eve of Bueller's fortieth birthday. Forty years old hmmmm........A completed script is being shopped around Hollywood, and Steve Spears at Stuck in the 80s has read it. The catch.... The reclusive Mr. Hughes had nothing to do with it. It was written by an Arizona-based screenwriter named Rick Rapier. If you want to know more about the story read oncintamatical.com has the full story.
swindle issue 13
Issue number 13 of Swindle has come out, and as always it is a great read. This issue's theme is Death & Fame and features The Germs on the cover. Other interesting features include a piece on Henry Darger and another on Cryonics. The best thing about Swindle is that it also comes in a Hardcover, which you can buy here
go buy now: Mike Giant
Mike Giant is a genius with a sharpie. For a short time you can buy this Words print. Edition of 100, 2 color silkscreen. Buy it here
jango anyone?
A new music community site that has sprung up in beta, Jango. The site allows you to create stations you like... meaning you are the station programmer and you can select what gets played, plus jango's recommendations. Its pretty cool, absolutely no commercials. Its kind of like myspace meets pandora meets flip. You can make friends listen to their stations and rate music as well as discover music. Right now, you can only join via invite, so ask around, once you join you can invite 3 people, then they will invite 3 people, it will be anarchy!
Richard Colman, the ghost
Upside Down Bear, 40" x 45"
Without a doubt his sickest body of work to date, Richard Colman presents 'The Ghost' at White Walls Gallery in San Francisco. Opening this Saturday, I will let his imagination do the work, because my words cannot justify the quality of these pieces. If you have not picked up his first monograph, buy the good version here. After the jump, a sneak peek.....
what to buy her, and surprise her
Another colaboration no need to spend your hard earned dollar for the expensive gift, I only hope he does a men's shoe line for the gap. Oh wait they do not have shoes/flipflops? Via Nitrolicious .
muse
Well, we do not speak Taiwanese, so i do not know who she is, but she has a spread in this months GQ Taiwan.. If you can translate please let us know her name.
alphabet city for real
Lisa Rienermann photographed an alphabet of letters which were formed between buildings and the sky. (via slanted)
picture of the day:09.04.07
Total lunar eclipse sequence looks southwest down Kalamalka Lake toward the lights of Coldstream, British Columbia. An exposure every 4 minutes captured the Moon's position and eclipse phase, until the Moon set behind the town lights and a hill on the horizon. In fact, the sequence effectively measures the duration of the total phase of the eclipse. Around 270 BC, the Greek astronomer Aristarchus also measured the duration of lunar eclipses - though probably without the benefit of digital clocks and cameras. Still, using geometry, he devised a simple and impressively accurate way to calculate the Moon's distance, in terms of the radius of planet Earth, from the eclipse duration. Photographed by Yuichi Takasaka. Click on the image to enlarge
shepard fairey tuesday: One Man Army
***Update***A Real x Shepard Fairey skateboard deck, signed & numbered edition of 500 was released today. pic after jump. Read on.........
Being that no print/art object is being released today (you can still get the proud parents offset!), I bring to light a show titled 'One Man Army' that is taking place at the Toyroom Gallery in Sacramento, California. There is no new work involved, and the concept is actually a retrospective of Shepard's work up until now. Opening September 15th, the show looks to be great and is featured in our fall preview which rolls out very soon. Info here
tea parTAy
East Coast
West Coast
Smirnoff Ads, A+, I am not sure which one I like better. East coast Vs. West coast
drink in the house
Black Mountain Wine House, takes its name from the Led Zeppelin song, complements the rock soundtrack that fills the interior. Located on a quiet street off the busy Smith St, BMWH features adirondack chairs on the front porch and a a wall of wine inside. Bottles of wine start at $24 and glasses at $7. The menu is lite and perfect for a small meal and great wine. The reviews across the web are 4-stars and up. Will it survive as a secret of the main strip or will it vanish.... you can decide.
Geek Fact of the day
According to numbers from iSuppli, Apple's iPhone outsold all smartphones in the United States in July. This represents its first full month of sales and accounted for 1.8% of all U.S. mobile handsets.
The two models of the iPhone on the market sold more than Research in Motion's Blackberry series, the entire Palm portfolio and any individual smartphone model from Motorola, Nokia or Samsung.
The data was collected through a consumer survey of 2 million participants in the U.S.
Cellular-news offers some additional statistics from iSuppli's survey.
- 57% of iPhones bought in July were U.S. consumers 35 years or younger
- 52% Male, 48% Female
- 1/4 of iPhone purchases switched to AT&T from another provider.
Apple had previously stated that they expect to sell one million iPhones by the end of September, with a longer term goal of grabbing 1% of the cell phone market
baby tattooville
If this retreat was based around the suicide girls lounging pool side, serving some ironic drink unearthed from the early 1970’s like a Harvey Wallbanger, I may consider attending Baby Tattooville. Alas, the organizers were not gracious enough to go after my demographic (28-year old, booze and sun-worshipping enablists). When the pdf brochure landed on my desktop, I became nauseated. Without getting into other specifics, the event’s title, “Baby Tattooville, A Limited Edition Retreat for Artists and Collectors”, was enough. In brief, you pay to hang out with artists, and other collectors with similar tastes and get free shit (gifts), totally exclusive to Baby Tattooville.
Take a moment, because I picture this. A kitschy event coated in pink and black, pommade and thick-rimmed glasses abound, where pale chicks covered in tattoos get leered at by the soccer moms visiting the spa. Now decide for yourself if Baby Tattoville will be the ultimate retreat for you who crave a Limited Edition experience. Or just read the Q&A.
