I publish this blog from Blogger via FTP and apparently Blogger is shutting that down soon. I don't care enough to migrate or even fix it, really. I dunno. We'll see.
Anyway, this is Villa Malaparte, from Godard's Contempt. Seems apt for this blog. I've fallen out of love with it, but I can't say why. Saturn Returns?
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At least I won't be alone in my wonk. 3D in HD.
More HERE.
Thanks JEREMY.
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Happened to come across KAISERIN MAGAZINE, "A magazine for boys with problems." I haven't actually seen it in person but it sounds about right. I want it.
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Artist PINAR YOLACAN went to Central St Martin's, Chelsea School, and Cooper Union. Then she
Above is from Pinar's latest series and below from an older work.
Via INSTINTO GUAPO.
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I WANT IT. Okay I want a bike first...cause...yeah.
Also check out the PAC-MAN BIKE SPOKES and other cool toys on ADAFRUIT
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I've had a VIVIENNE WESTWOOD day. I happened to come across her and her work about 4 or 5 times by chance. I'm so fucking inspired that I'm going to grow my hair, dye it orange, and wear it in a messy circle braid or glorious curls to family functions, and I'm gonna be god damned proud of it. I can't wait!
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Yesterday I went to see the experimental shorts at the RENDEZVOUS WITH MADNESS film festival at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto.
One that stood out for me was DANIEL BARROW'S film Artist Statement. He used an old computer painting/animation program to great visual effect while candidly narrating about how he was feeling about his art and why he creates.
I wrote to him when I got home, partly to gush and partly to ask if I could use his images.
Here's an excerpt:
I was really moved by ARTIST STATEMENT. I was also envious that you so eloquently expressed so many of the feelings I'm having about where I'm at in my career right now. Shame, honesty, and fear are themes that I really want to bring out in my work and I really loved how succinctly you addressed those points in the voiceover while illustrating them so damn brilliantly on the screen. That paint program is amazing and how you used it was inspiring.
The pressure to create is also such a counter-intuitive part of the package so it was nice to see that an artist I respected was willing to divulge his self-perceived (because I would not have known that you were struggling) shortcomings.
So if you can, see the film. At least check out HIS SITE (especially the Snow Globe section and the Trading Cards which you can buy for me if you want to....)
Oh and there was a great score for the short by THE BALLET.
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HELLE MARDAHL via ENCHANT AND DOOM.
Her prints remind me of whatshisface who draws the black-and-white cartoons where the only differentiation between foreground/background subject/object negative/positive space is the difference in the patterns that he draws inside them - anyone know who I'm talking about? I want to say Greg something...fuck...I forget...
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Wasn't even part of the show. This made me think of you Claire.
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Just the other day I was wondering how a sewing machine worked and today I happened to find the answer in this amazing little GIF of infinity.
Via TOM MOODY.
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Went to see DEVENDRA BANHART on Friday. I went alone but enjoyed myself as the incredibly attractive Devendra sang his skinny little heart out and assuaged over-zealoused dancers, security guards, and sitters. To quell a row that was happening at the front of the stage he invited all the people who wanted to dance up onto the stage. To my delight I saw CARLO, whom I haven't seen in ages. The thing is that even though I go to lots of shit alone I always know I'll run into someone, even when I don't want to. But this time I wanted to. Carlo is equally as attractive as Devendra and I thoroughly enjoyed the bear-hug/pinning against the wall he gave me when I caught his eye after the show.
The only bad part of that show was the truly hideous opening act - but I just went and got a drink and ran into Lesley and we played "Count the HEADBANDS ."
Then on Saturday, though I didn't think I'd be able to, I got to catch BASIA BULAT at her early evening CD Release Show at the Music Gallery. If you haven't already, please check her out. So beautiful.
Both Devendra and Basia have new albums out now (Devendra's is being released tomorrow) - please buy them for me. I'm broke.
Anyone going to Bat for Lashes on Friday? It will be headband central....
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"My Mom has always been the best party giver ever, so, of course when my Dad found out that he only had a couple of months to live he planned his own 'Kick-the-Bucket' party."
"Boy! I have never talked to my Dad so much in my whole life as I have since he passed."
If you're more comfortable talking to a teddy bear filled with your burned-up father than a real human being, this is the urn for you!
Check out the rest of the selecion and testimonials HERE
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Apparently STEVEN KLEIN is photographing NAOMI CAMPBELL as she arrives to serve her community service hours at the New York Sanitation Department which is why she's been wearing couture every day. Fucking brilliant. Own it. I also love her cause she beats up poor people. Not my problem!
Via DLISTED.
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I think all my dreams just came true.
Thanks again to Aleysa for the vid. Who knew you were such a dork?
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I can't wait til this fall. I know I'm a few weeks behind (read light years) fashion week, but I finally went through some of the stuff on STYLE.COM. Very few things excite me these days but these gave me tickles in my belly.
JEREMY LAING
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
HEATHERETTE
I've been having alternating desires to dress up in big bag-like things and sexy future clothes....ooooooooo!
JEREMY LAING
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
HEATHERETTE
I've been having alternating desires to dress up in big bag-like things and sexy future clothes....ooooooooo!
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This TIME FOUNTAIN excites me.
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I wanna live HERE, or IN ANY OF THESE on a pond in the woods with my bad dog named Sally in Muskoka, or build ONE OF THESE.
I'd even take THIS ONE if I had to.
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I need a ticket to Joanna Newsom for Wednesday October 4 in Toronto...I got all caught up in a bunch of junk and forgot to buy a ticket.
Let me know if you have one. I'll pay double.
Also, just got the new album from RATATAT called CLASSICS whose show I also missed in September cause I was doing nothing.
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The only magazine. EVER.
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