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October 2007 Archives
Happy Helloween
Forget the nightmare parade on 6th ave? and head over to THE SHOWROOM GALLERY don’t miss the grand opening of Supertouch’s first Halloween art show, “The Beast Within” debuting tonite (7pm till midnite) at the corner of 2nd Ave & 7th (second floor). On display are over 60 original works by Pushead, Shepard Fairey, Phil Frost, D*Face, REAS (Todd James), Stephan Jay Rayon (Hysteric Glamour), Doze Green, Ron English,Tristan Eaton, Andy Cruz/House Industries, Mars-1, Steve Bliss, Friends With You, Nathan Cabrera, Tim Biskup, Kelsey Brookes, Jim Woodring, Mark Dean Veca, Gary Baseman, Slick, Nathan Jurevicius, James Jean, Usugrow, Glenn Barr, Pete Fowler, Rick Griffin, Stanley Mouse, Andrew Brandou, Makoto Kobiyashi, Miran Kim, Peter Taylor, Scott Campbell, Jeff Soto, Junko Mizuno, Mike Sutfin, Rich Jacobs, WK Interact, and more. For More info check out SuperTouch.
fragiles design miami
Heading to Miami for... why do you go to Miami? Here's a reason Fragiles by Die Gestalten at Design Miami
December 6 – 9, 2007
"Fragiles is an eclectic collection of contemporary porcelain, ceramic and glass objects by a new wave of designers who are manifesting their creative visions out of fragile materials. Fragiles presents over fifty innovative objects that expand and challenge our notion of these classical materials and centuries of tradition by simultaneously exploring a new aesthetic approach and technological boundaries. From experimental and avant-garde to evocative retro-inspired reinterpretations, these cutting-edge examples indicate how visual culture and high tech production processes are influencing and reshaping this delicate territory in pioneering ways."
Buy Now Jonathan Weiner
Jonathan Levine Gallery released a new print by Jonathan Weiner.
Watchdogs, 2007
off-set lithograph on 80# Patina Matte Paper
edition of 450 with 50 AP’s
Image size: 25 x 32 ¼ inches
$85.00
global warming attire
I know its fall, and we are heading for winter(I hope), who knows what to expect with the global warming thing. The fashion industry is up in arms on what to wear, dear lord!
Anyway, I predict the blazer/hoody trend of yesterday, will be replaced with the the blazer wind-breaker possible hoody combo, lite, yet....layered. Here is the first, Prada nylon windbreaker, mentioned in this months British GQ.
go buy now: AUREL SCHMIDT
Normally I would not do this, as some things I like to keep to myself. But, the mood is good today.
Aurel Schmidt is an amazing Canadian-born artist living in NYC. She is kind of hot and her work is ridiculously dope. SuperTouch just put together a nice little spread on her, so you can familiarize yourself. She just had a great show, Burnouts, that was a one night happening at one of the Deitch Projects directors places. Anyway, for an affordable $30, this signed poster can be yours. Pick up a copy of her book while you are at it.
eco friendly bed
On top of being environmentally friendly , this expensive Okooko Float bed looks mighty comfortable.
via, momist
banksy, found in the street
Via the Londonist, where they have great shots. Look at how he sets up to paint, seamless.
where you won't find the "next banksy"
The Telegraph has a moderately interesting article on the street art market and how it is blowing up. So much so, that Sotheby's in London is dedicating an entire section of its December 12th Contemporary auction to Street Art.
I guess it is time to turn off my inner voices that keep telling me to doubt, and just embrace the success of the artists that I have watched go from unknown to mildly famous in some circles. I just hope that the 'street' artists do not lose the sight of what made them initially identifiable, which after all was the street.
And as far as the "next Banksy" goes, I don't think you will be able to find them until after 2012, and certainly not in the street.
light my fire
The Drip Candlestick.The candlesticks appears to drip wax. Made entirely of china. Comes in black or white. Created by Undergrowth.
understanding the cyber-celebrity of tila tequila
The internymphette Tila Tequila made it into the NY Times today, Rog R Roc even got a couple quotes on her.
what's up next
UPnext, discover your city in 3D! Its pretty cool and one of my favorite features is the ability to click on the buildings and see who's in them! The bright glowing spots are events, restaurants and bars. It is a cool site but the big thing it needs is speed, the load is a bit slow. Like all new technologies it will be that way at first. And so we wait.
neckface on dazed digital
Dazed Digital has a nice feature on Neck Face, leading up to his show at Dactyl this Wednesday.
shepard fairey tuesday: stolen space preview
MLK, Spray Painted Stencil and Mixed Media on Cotton Rag Paper, 30" x 44"
Opening to the world at Stolen Space in London, England on November 2nd, 2007, Shepard Fairey's Nineteeneightfouria will be an outstanding continuation of his blockbuster E Pluribus Venom show. Here are some picks of the litter, one piece from each of his six various mediums. As always, a jpeg never does a piece of art justice, so make it over to London and see this show, it will be amazing.
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Rich and Dead
According to BrandChannel, Forbes magazine's,“Top-Earning Dead Celebrities” ranking thirteen deceased individuals whom each brought in a healthy US$ 247 million in twelve months. Celebrity death can even bring new life to fading personality brands.
For example " the accidental overdose of Anna Nicole Smith, and the carnival-like atmosphere of the ensuing paternity dispute, provided far more publicity for the television reality show star than she garnered while alive." I am not sure what is worse the article or the fact this is standard practice in the industry. Either way its pretty discusting to think that there are so many people making money off of corpses.
furniture you need
"The Stern", designed by Ligne Roset, sideboards with drawers and/or doors, with a structure in multi-ply, finished in walnut veneer. Top, rear and fronts finished in a choice of gloss white, taupe or anthracite lacquer. This is a beautiful unique piece of furniture you need for your home!
centerpiece
Created by the Dutch Design House Demakersvan, whom we featured a while back in February, have come up with this nice but not your mother's nice table centerpiece. The Lucky Charms are a ceramic centerpiece that expresses that fragile balance between centerpiece and functional
object.It is perfectly usable..if you break the chain. The pieces
can be individually combined to make a smaller or larger chain
and assemble your own collection of tableware.
so tell me how you really feel
This weekend I was at the brooklyn Botanical garden for so Halloween activites and I stumbled upon this child and his interesting costume. I wonder if he really know's who G.W. is or does he only know him as the Reaper, he plays on tv.
do you give this or get this
Cunt Coloring Book by Tee Corinne. Hmmm, this weekend I was looking for some books to buy on campus and I came across this one. Published by Last Gasp, and features "Over 3 dozen cunts of every size and description for you to color. Originally used for a sex-education class. Crayons not included." So I ask the question, who buys it? Or better yet who do you buy it for! Also available at amazon.
David Ellis' new kinetic sculpture
A new kinetic sculpture by David Ellis debuted at the current installation show 'Heap' in London. From the outside, the sculpture resemebles a human crouched on their knees. However on the inside, which on first glance seems like a storage space, Trash and cans come alive.
WallCandy has a great in-depth slideshow of the show through all stages of the installation. More photos here
fucking metallica
Start your Monday off with a bang! It's 1990 again, PC DeathSquad, made a video that takes me back to the days of Monsters of Rock. Drinking 40's and schnapps and throwing up all over the place. Metal Rules!
photos from the wall at central square
The Wall at Central Square happened this weekend up in Cambridge. Here is a nice flickr pool of what went up on the walls.
Dan Bergeron, Rene Gagnon, Blake Marquis in the photo above taken by Hargo
banksy's real name on the internet auction block
In an act of pure capitalistic douchery, you are able to bid and win the ability to find out Banksy's actual birth name.
auction
swoon, david ellis, monica canilao
Opening tonight in London at Black Rat Press is Heap. Starring Swoon, David Ellis, and Monica Canilao, the show will be a standout on the tiny island with the big currency.
10 mil + 50cent= dead soldiers and a bat mitzvah
"The former CEO of the leading supplier of body armor to U.S. soldiers in Iraq was charged yesterday with looting the company to bankroll a lavish lifestyle that included a $10 million bat mitzvah for his daughter.
In addition to the bat mitzvah - which included performances by Aerosmith, 50 Cent, Tom Petty, Kenny G and the Eagles - prosecutors said David Brooks got the firm, DHB Industries, to pay for other goodies....He allegedly reaped $185 million by selling DHB stock when he learned that 6,000 bullet-proof vests the company made were about to be recalled for being faulty and not able to block bullets" Via the NYPOST. This has to be my favorite quote from the article..."In honor of the band's appearance, Brooks changed from a black leather suit into a magenta suede biker outfit covered with chains."
tokion redesign
At the local magazine store, I noticed a familiar name with a different look. Tokion magazine has redesigned itself in a larger more tabloid (think Interview) format. Now when is the creativity now conference? Or has that been 86'd? Read it if you like.
creatively disgust
This has to be the most disgusting costume ever! Leave it to Vice Magazine to feature this one "Bloody Hairy Hot".
Kristeen Young You're Fired
Just in case you were worried about Morrissey's show tonight, meaning the opening act Kristeen, was fired! That's right canned, let go , kicked to the curb. As soon as her set was over on Tuesday night, she was met in her dressing room by the tour manager, who informed her she would not be included on the rest of the dates. She has an appointment to pick up her belongings on Friday. Via The Music Slut
tattoo'd booze
I almost forgot about this stuff. We had a bottle of Sailor Jerry Rum at the office a while back and lets just say, it is good! Its has a little bit of a cherry flavor. Track it down and buy it now.
book by its cover
Have you ever found a website that exudes calm? I did, it is called Book By Its Cover and is compiled by Julia Rothman. The design is soothing and books and zines reviewed are right up my alley. Take for example Labs With Abs (above), by Andrew Jeffrey Wright. Enjoy
film school "hide out" LP review
For a review and a some free mp3's check it out here! BTW, The LP comes in a beautifully packed gatefold and includes a receipt to download the MP3s of the entire record. Its a hybrid packaging concept it seems.