The eruption of the Grimsvotn volcano sends thousands of tonnes of volcanic ash into the sky on May 23 above Iceland. The cloud has forced the closure of Icelandic airspace and spread fears of a repeat of the global travel chaos that was caused by last year's Icelandic eruption, although authorities insist that this Grimsvotn poses a lesser threat.
Iceland Volcano!
Via: MSNBC
"Thus, we must realize that October 21, 2011 will be the final day of this earth’s existence."
— Harold Camping
BADASS IN PICTURE FORM.
ALI + PRESLEY - DOWN BY LAW!
Hey dude, what were you thinking of eating for dinner?
Umm, well...I was in the mood for Chewbacca Noodles.
Via: Cheezburger
JOSH
SMITH
If lush green paddocks, a pig roast, an abundance of celebrities, artists, art dealers, pretty young hipsters, collectors and, yes, champagne, could determine quality in art, then the New York-based painter Josh Smith, may have just hit the big time.
At the May 7th opening of his solo show, The American Dream, at the Brant Foundation Art Study Center, in Greenwich, Connecticut, cultural heavy-hitters showed up in droves to pay homage to their powerful host's most recent endorsement. Like a present-day Gatsby, newsprint magnate and mega-collector Peter Brant opened his converted barn to Smith's buttery large-scale paintings. Loosely rendered fish, skeletons, and a giant, exceedingly goofy, dinosaur, were all apparently dashed off in a single frenzied month.
The fabulously dressed guests, the hushed, high-octane vibe (everything--from the valet parking to the catering--ran like a well-oiled machine), the spectacular sky, accented with the occasional fluffy white cloud, gave the party a magical feel, as if we were witnessing the American Dream incarnate.
Yet it was hard not to feel a tad skeptical about the pleased-as-punch smiles of Christopher Walken and Naomi Campbell, not to mention art stars Jeff Koons, Julian Schnabel, and Maurizio Cattalan. And what about those dealers? They all looked like best friends! It was as if the gorgeous day, and Brant's star-studded event, somehow made Smith's paintings wonderful by extension.
Via: Huffpost Arts
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RETRO BETA
Ruben van Leer did an outstanding job on the music video for the musical duo AFROBETA. Here are some shots taken during production. Watch the video for “PLAY HOUSE.”
Via: Ruben van Leer
Jean-Michel Basquiat - By Ari Marcopoulos, 1987
A BASQUIAT BATH.
JESUS
I would have to say, this is the WOW pic of the day. Breathtaking photograph...and it makes you wonder who took the time to get that Jesus statue up there?
LOVES
ELECTRICITY
Gwen Stefani's Humble Start
Canadian studio patkau architects has designed a grouping of temporary shelters to provide ice-skaters with relief from the harsh winter winds.
A cluster of organic, cone-like structures, each accommodating only a few people at a time, gather in the center of the city where the red and assiniboine rivers converge. Standing with their backs to the wind, the units develop a series of protective environments and interior spaces that shield ice-skaters from the fierce winds and temperatures, which can feel like minus fifty degrees celsius at times.
skating shelters
patkau architects create organic structure shelters
Each shelter, made from two layers of thin, flexible plywood, is given strength and structure through its characteristic bends and timber frame. inside, a timber floor and plywood seating engulf the visitor and aim to convey a sense of warmth and comfort.
Source: Design Boom
first look at bane!
Debut photo of Bane, Batman's new villain in the movie "Dark Knight Rises."
Via: Rotten Tomatoes
Live Action Angry Birds...in Spain?
Not bad Spain, not bad at all. Pretty cool actually. The end of the clip looks most like the game.
“A life-sized version of the popular smartphone game was constructed in Terrassa, Spain, allowing giddy gamers to try a little live action.”
Via: Gamer Tag Radio
KICK ASS POSTERS.
I've somewhat become a fan of the Kick Ass movie. I went to see it not expecting much and I have gotten a soft spot for the film. With that said, I never really followed it that much. I discovered these movie posters that look and have the feel of old war time posters. They totally...well...kick ass.
Via: IMP Awards
Source: Brittany Nicol Fabry
Do I really need an introduction for this? Felt like my parents got me a set of something pretty close to this every single school year. I would lose half of them by Thanksgiving. :-)
(Somewhat) Effortless Art We Enjoy.
"I Can’t Explain And I Won’t Even Try"
Work by
Stefan Brüggeman
2003
Black Vinyl Lettering
(Dimension Varible)
Via: Stefan Bruggeman
Pretty good documentary on Grindhouse films.
American Grindhouse is an informative look at the history of cinema. From the very beginning there was exploitation. You see the real nature of American’s fucked up fascination with the bizarre and taboo sexual cheap thrills. If you’re into vintage B-films, horror or the history of American movies…this is for you!
Via: Hulu
AMERICAN GRINDHOUSE
Movie poster below:
