Drug Fruit
"In my work this romantic ideal of union with the natural world conflicts with our contemporary impact on the environment. These pieces are in part responses to environmental stressors including climate change, toxic pollution, and gm crops. They also borrow from myth, art history, figures of speech and other cultural touchstones. In some pieces aspects of the human figure stand-in for ourselves and act out sometimes harrowing, sometimes humorous transformations which illustrate our current relationship with the natural world. In others, animals take on anthropomorphic qualities when they are given safety equipment to attempt to protect them from man-made environmental threats. In each case the union between man and nature is shown to be one of friction and discomfort with the disturbing implication that we too are vulnerable to being victimized by our destructive practices."
Kate MacDowell
MacDowell's well crafted works are thought provoking and are clever takes on worldly issues we face today. Below is a quote from her artist statement
Via: Kate McDowell
Dope Soda Pop Stand
Damn, they use to do it big back in the day. Nowadays you just go to 711 for some Dr Pepper. Big Chief Root Beer, Kansas City, MO, 1933
And while UFO sightings abound all year, apparently there was a spike this August 2011. In fact, for some states the number of UFO sightings doubled compared with normal. "It's pretty exciting," said Clifford Clift, the international director of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), told Life's Little Mysteries about the spike. "When you average 500 a month [nationwide] and go to 1,013 in one month, that's an interesting spike in sighting reports." (MUFON tracks UFO reports.)
Spikes in UFO sightings have various explanations, including the fact that they tend to appear high in the sky, so whatever is really causing the sight is in view of thousands of people. That means reports could be of the same incident or several. Movies and other media also can pique people's interest in aliens and UFOs.
In addition, flying objects lend themselves to UFO interpretations. For instance, last year, a cluster of silvery, shiny lights floated above Manhattan's Chelsea district set off claims of UFO sightings. Later officials from a school in Mount Vernon identified these flying objects as helium balloons that had escaped from an engagement party.
The sightings were very similar to a famous UFO report from NewJersey's
Morris County on the evening of Jan. 5, 2009, when an 11-year-old girl noticed bright lights in the sky. The glowing, slowly moving, red lights were later explained as a hoax; two pranksters had tied road flares to helium balloons and released them "as a social experiment."
Such sightings have quite a history. The first reported incident of an alleged alien abduction occurred in the 1960s when Barney and Betty Hill claimed they had been abducted by aliens. They reportedly said they were pursued by a glowing UFO through parts of NewHampshire. The couple came to believe that they had been abducted by the UFO's occupants, who then erased their memories. With psychiatric help and under hypnosis, the couple reported full-blown, detailed "repressed memories" of their abduction.
BEST PLACES TO SPOT
UFO'S
Via: LiveScience
Seeking answers to unexplained observations would seem a part of the human DNA, with our search for the "God particle" and other truths motivating many a scientist. And while unexplained flying objects have no real science going for them, that hasn't stemmed any interest and want to believe in them.
Shana Tova Umetukah!
Do stuff that doesn't scale
YCNYC was a really cool experience, I got to see, hear and meet the people behind some amazing things happening on the Internet.
You can read up on most of what happen at YCNYC on TechCrunch or whatever but the highlight for me was at the end. Most of the YC alums were haning around, talking and being friendly, all you had to do was approach them.
Paul Graham was as impressive as his reputation suggest. He was doing office hours with everyone. At one point he must have had 50 people around him, Rock start style haha.
I stood in the crowd for like 20 mins til he looked over, reached out his hand for a shake and nodded his head to show he was ready to listen. I told him about Ownzee and it was amazing how quickly he understood and got to the core of the idea. Getting advice from one of the heavy hitters of Silicon Valley was amazing. All in all, I was impressed, great event, great people and a fun time.
Pizza Cone?
Who needs a slice when you can just walk around the park holding freshly baked pizza goodness in a cone. I can't think of anything better...well maybe unicorns making love, but that's about it.
WTF FOOD
Everything and anything is done.
SAVAGE BEAUTY
MCQUEEN'S MASTER WORKS
"Clothes and jewellery should be startling, individual. When you see a woman in my clothes, you want to know more about them. To me, that is what distinguishes good designers from bad designers."
Via: Thaeger
The 20th Anniversary of the label in 2013 is now planned to bring the exhibition to London ...
Who did not have the wherewithal or the time to the estate of unique designer watch live in New York, and not want to wait another 2 years, can get all 100 designs for home and marvel at the fanciful costumes in peace. Because fashion photographer Sølve Sundsbø held firmly the exhibits in the Exhibition Catalogue for posterity.
Inigo Manglano-Ovalle
Interesting and massive sculpture titled "Dirty Bomb." You can take a wild guess what the commentary can be about. The artist is represented by Donald Young Gallery, Chicago, Galeria Soledad Lorenzo, Madrid and Galerie Thomas Schulte, Berlin.
"I gotta update my facebook, let Theo know I'm doing okay."
Sick Office Supplies #156
"The Gator Staple Remover"
First off, this is amazing. It's cool because when I was a little kid in my moms office, I used my imagination, thinking that it sorta did look like an alligator anyway. This is a must have! When you get bored at the office I'm sure it makes for fun play time too.
I tell this to all my buddies. You never settle less for a job, or a goal or an awesome road trip. So, don't ever settle for less with the woman you want. Don't be a sucker.
If you are a "Go Getter," you should
GO GET "HER"
#NEVERSETTLE #INSPIRE
Crazy Saudi Driver
First off, call me naive but this has to be one of the craziest things I ever seen on the internet. This motherfucker is a great driver, but holy shit...what a death wish. WTF?
Via: World Star
machine gunnin' drifters
Nothing is cool like 70's cool.
KIKI VALDES
WILL BE SPEAKING AND MAKING ART AT SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK -BOGOTA.
I am honored that the organizors of Social Media Week Bogota have invited me to their beautiful city and country to let me share my take on being an artist in this social media age and how to self publish artworks online through platforms like Ownzee. Below is what i will be discussing and i will make sure to post pictures and commentary next week. Below is insight on what I will be discussing and more about the other great speakers. Thanks!
Friday, September 23 at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá
Kiki Valdes is a contemporary artist and the founder of Ownzee, a digital magazine maker that allows artists, designers, photographers, or anyone to easily promote their work online. Kiki has found in the web the most valuable channel to showcase his work and do business. Kiki will be speaking about the importance of digital technologies and social media as an effective promotion tool.
For Social Media Week Bogotá, the Z-team has put together a really impressive line-up of speakers, both from within Colombia and international. We thought we’d take a moment to highlight some of the international speakers who will be traveling to Bogotá (most of them for the first time) to speak at Social Media Week.
Meg Dalton (@megdalts), of SeeClickFix, will participate on a panel entitled Urban Initiatives and Social Media. This panel will reflect upon how social networks have empowered the ordinary citizen. She will also lead a workshop, focused on See Click Fix and how the tool can be used.
Christian Ligorsky (@Kbzon) of Social Media Latam, will share The </R>evolution of Communications, which will show us how the rise of social network platforms have affected the way we communicate, and how the same networks can help companies have stronger relationships with their consumers.
Jonathan Richman (@jonmrich) will share Your Computer Is The Next Wonderdrug, originally presented at South by Southwest 2011, to critical acclaim.
Peter Shankman (@petershankman) will be presenting Monday’s keynote, Social Media Doesn’t Exist, explaining how social media must be integrated with traditional media to be truly successful.
Kiki Valdes (@KikiValdes) will present Self publishing in Art, showcasing how artists can use social networks as an effective tool for promotion.
Brian Wong (@brian_wong) of kiip will address the young entrepreneur in 8 Tips for the Young Entrepreneur, with a focus on what he himself learned as a young and successful entrepreneur in the social gaming space.
Some sponsors of Social Media Week:
Learn more about Social Media Week (Bogota)
Is Nicholas Cage a Vampire?
I always knew there was something off about Nicolas Cage, and not just his drunk and disorderly behavior, penchant for wacko baby names, or his eyebrows. I mean, that's like every other celebrity you throw a rock at on the street. Isn't it strange that the supposedly 47-year-old actor looks virtually unchanged since his first big hit Moonstruckall the way back in the '80s? Well, Jack Mord and I don't think so. And the Seattle photo archivist has a photo to prove it.
He claims the Civil War photo at left is none other than Nicolas Cage. And looking at it, there can only be three possible explanations:
1. It's a fake (Mord says it can be proven authentic).
2. It's a guy that just really looks like Cage, and Cage's youthfulness is due to plastic surgery tips he picked up from his co-star Cher while filming Moonstruck.
3. The photo proves Nicolas Cage is really a vampire!
I'm going with number 3.
I'll admit there are some holes in this theory. For some reason, Mord's auction of the photo on eBay today (for a cool $1 mil) was either pulled by the site or Mord himself, but not before explaining the origins:
"Personally, I believe it's him and that he is some sort of walking undead/vampire, etcetera, who quickens/reinvents himself once every 75 years or so. 150 years from now, he might be a politician, the leader of a cult or a talk show host. My theory is that he allows himself to age to a certain point, maybe 70, 80 or so, then the actor 'Nicolas Cage' will 'die' ... but in reality, the undead vampire 'Nicolas Cage' will have rejuvenated himself and appeared in some other part of the world, young again, and ready to start all over."
Mord seems like a legit guy, running a website called The Thanatos Archives, an "extensive collection of early post-mortem and memorial/mourning photography dating back to the 1940s." In other words, the photos are really, really old, like the stuff you had to develop in dark rooms back in the old days using lots of chemicals, chemicals that could get you high without the proper ventilation ...
Is this really Nicolas Cage?
"Personally, I believe it's him and that he is some sort of walking undead/vampire, etcetera, who quickens/reinvents himself once every 75 years or so."
and has he been living for thousands of years and goes unnoticed?
Via: TheStir
MOST
STYLISH
NEW YORKER
The stylist’s bold fashion sense has us seeing red; we show you to get her look.
Photograph: Zenith Richards
Valissa Yoe, 27; fashion stylist, makeup artist and DJ (valissayoe.com); East Village
Her personal style: “If I may quote good ol’ Coco Chanel, ‘A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.’ It’s versatile, showstopping and super vixen all with a touch of class. People say I look like Jessica Rabbit, so I play that up a bit too! Overall, I believe personal style is all about the confidence you have and exude.”
Her inspirations: “The originators and innovators who create these pulsating city streets, clubs and galleries. Leigh Bowery, Andy Warhol and Alexander McQueen have been overwhelming influences in my life.”
Favorite stores: “Seven New York is at the top of my list. It showcases the most progressive independent designers from around the world. The store’s designed with an art-gallery feel, so you want to touch, analyze and own every piece. Jeffrey New York is the boutique version of a high-end department store. The designer selection and service is impeccable. Patricia Field was one of the first stores I visited when coming to NYC. It’s a Disneyland of all things glitz and glam you will see on celebrities, club kids and tastemakers alike. Patricia Field has also been a great influence in my career as a fashion stylist.”
Her signature accessories: “My fiery red hair and handcrafted silver ‘V’ necklace my mother gave to me.”
Favorite designers: “Christian Civera is the kind of designer that has a profound understanding of the body and emotion. His silks, patterns and drapes make a woman feel like a woman! Jules Kim, the jewelry designer behind Bijules NYC (bijulesnyc.com), is a visionary sticking to her aesthetic and being respected by every relevant, trendsetting woman you can think of. She makes your wildest dreams a reality, dipped in gold. Kerin Rose’s (a-morir.com) ‘go big’ attitude and glam appeal to no end, making her an eyewear designer to the stars. Eye-catching to say the least, Kerin and I are mistaken for each other on a daily basis!”
How she describes New York style: “It’s about functionality, sensuality, sophistication and individualism. New Yorkers encompass cultures from around the world and we make it our own.”
How her style has evolved through the years: “It’s evolved as I have evolved as a person. I lived in the suburbs of New York with a highly artistic family, moved to NYC, studied at FIT, designed for Kai Milla (kaimilla.com), and now work as a fashion stylist, makeup artist and DJ in the city. Every step in my life journey has created me!”
Via: Time Out New York
NEW YORKER
STYLISH
MOST
Parisians know what real art is. Part of an exhibit at the St. Pierre on Rue Ronsard, these photos were snapped by Jalal Gerald Aro but the sculptures are by an unnamed artist. So much for Pro-Choice...shit...you might be killing Batman of the future. lol
Source: Buzz Feed
Favorite Pics
of the Week.
Just some pictures I've been collecting this week that I wanted to share with you in one blog post. Enjoy :-)
