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IT MIGHT SEEM ABSURD to describe Julian Schnabel as neglected, given his great celebrity, his flourishing career as a film director, and his near-mythic status as a 1980s art star, but for more than 20 years his paintings have been passed over in silence by most critics and largely ignored by curators. His paradox is to be at once highly visible as a cultural figure and deeply invisible as a painter. Some of this invisibility is the result of his being dismissed by influential academic theorists as a mere resuscitator of modernist styles in an outmoded medium. Another factor has been the unexpected success of his films, which has drawn attention away from his activity as a painter; the meme “His movies are better than his paintings” has flourished almost since the release of his first film, Basquiat (1996).

A balanced assessment of Schnabel’s achievement has been hampered by the difficulty of seeing his work in depth. Astonishingly, Schnabel has not been given a museum exhibition in the U.S. since his Whitney midcareer survey of 1987. (Recently, L.A. MOCA director Jeffrey Deitch signaled an end to what will have been a quarter-century embargo when he announced his museum is planning a Schnabel retrospective for 2012.) There have been numerous gallery shows, mostly in New York, but only a small percentage of this prolific artist’s work ever made it into these exhibitions. Schnabel’s penchant for painting at billboard scale has been one obstacle to a fuller presentation of his work, and so has his tendency to hold back some important works from public view.

JULIAN

SCHNABEL

This is a really interesting article by Raphael Rubinstein that was published in this months issue of Art in America. Rubinsteins examines Schnabel's history or lack there of with some, not all American museum establishments and how that might change very soon thanks to Deitch mounting a retrospective at L.A.'s MOCA in 2012.

Beyond these shores, Schnabel has not been as neglected. In 2003, the Schirn Kunsthalle in Frankfurt mounted an extensive survey of his work that traveled to the Reina Sofía in Madrid and the Mostra d’Oltremare in Naples. More recently, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto presented “Julian Schnabel: Art and Film,” an exhibition that brought together some 40 paintings, two sculptures and eight Polaroids from 1975 to 2010. Asserting that cinema has played a central role in Schnabel’s work from the beginning, the show’s organizer, David Moos, who is the AGO’s curator of modern and contemporary art, assembled a compelling survey of Schnabel’s career in which every work had some connection to film. The exhibition coincided with the 2010 Toronto Film Festival, where Schnabel’s new movie, Miral, had its North American debut. In June, a large Schnabel show opens at the Museo Correr in Venice, coinciding with this year’s Biennale.

A visit to the AGO show last November made me realize, first, how few of Schnabel’s paintings I’d seen in the past two decades, and second, how powerful his work can be when encountered in person. Everyone knows that the reliance on reproductions of artworks (and paintings, in particular) fosters highly inaccurate notions about them, but it is still very easy to base one’s estimation of individual works or even entire careers on reproductions now, given their accessibility on the Internet. And more and more of our art experience happens on screens the size of placemats. All paintings suffer from reproduction, but Schnabel’s tend to be depleted more than most. The enormous scale of so many of them, which one experiences almost the way one experiences architecture; the disruptive surfaces of the plate paintings, in which images coalesce or break up dramatically depending on one’s viewing distance; the textures of his wildly various supports (weathered tarpaulins, pony skin, black velvet, polyester) that invite intensely haptic responses from viewers; a bounty of materials that range from encaustic and glossy resin to deer antlers and antique embroidery—these are all primary facts about the works that get lost in even the best photographic reproductions. It’s almost as if the artist deliberately set out to make paintings that resist easy translation into the medium of photography. Pursuing such a strategy would be consistent with Schnabel’s oft-stated belief in the importance of the viewer’s presence before the work of art. In 2003, he told Max Hollein, who organized the Schirn Kunsthalle show, “Paintings are physical things that need to be seen in person. It’s hard to get a painting’s intensity from a reproduction.”

Keep reading - Art In America article

MANDY

MURPHY

Hey friends, welcome to another exclusive issue of Sexy Riot. We got to catch up with the classy, beautiful and petite model Mandy Murphy. She’s from Florida and she’s been modeling for 2 years now. We really enjoy the quality of her pictures. Totally different from any of the other girls we featured; then again each one is special for different reasons. :-)  If your on the ipad, welcome! It looks great doesn’t it? Without further a due, learn something new about our 8th issue model Mandy Murphy. – Sexy Riot

What's life like in Orlando, FL?

Never a dull moment, that's for sure. Where I live, I'm minutes away from the beach, downtown, museums, parks, beautiful nature and amazing weather - I love it.

How long have you been modeling?

A little over two years now!

Do you have a boyfriend?

Yes, and he's definitely my kind of man! We've been together for over a year now.

What kind of guys are you attracted to ? White, Black, Asian Hispanic? etc

I am not racist at all, but I prefer white males, I've never dated out of my own race mostly due to threats from my father and the way I was raised.

Who are some photographers you have worked with?

I've worked with a slew for sure, some of my favorite and most memorable with Lauren Steil, Victoria Zeoli, Lithium Picnic, Gage Young, Mojokiss, Michelle Star, Shelby Chan and gosh, so many others I'm leaving out that were also so amazing and spectacular at what they do. :X

Who's your favorite designer out today?

I can honestly say that I don't have one! As much as I love fashion, my style and love constantly evolves, I like such a range of designers that I could never narrow it down to just one!

Any models you look up to? Anyone you would like to work with?

Cindy Crawford & Claudia Schiffer are huge inspirations for me, as well as Dita Von Teese, who has such a glamourous, classy look.

So, you like eating candy and smoking pot?

Two of my favorite things to do daily, all day.

What do you do on your free time?

Crafts! I love making cute artsy fartsy things, painting, gardening, flea markets, thrift shopping, hanging w/my friends.

Ever make it much down to Miami?

Yes! Actually going next week. : )

Any shoots coming up you can share with us?

I have a really exciting shoot coming up with Dangerously Dolly (Artraged) coming up that I'm really excited about! I've admired her work for awhile now & we've been wanting to shoot for some time now and FINALLY we'll be in the same place, same time soon. Cute stuff coming soon!

Ever had a one night stand?

Never in my life, everything about that phrase wants me to vomit. Sex is love, and love does not come & go overnight.

How many times have you been to Disney world?

 Over 20! It's one of my favorite theme parks, who doesn't love Minnie Mouse and magical lands?

What things model wise up to this point are you most proud of?

That's a toughie..I feel like I haven't even reached my full potential at all so it's hard to say.

Whats a big turn off and turn on for you?

Turn on - good smelling armpits. Turn off - teeth plaque.

Any pets?

A cat named Miss Kitty and a bunny name Herman (after Herman Munster)

Can we find you in print?

A few places, yes! Been in a few tattoo magazines, bunch of various advertisements, couple of covers, also just shot another cover for an international magazine last month.

Favorite sites?

http://www.facebook.com/l/65ac4;Ebay.com!

Favorite magazines?

W, Another, Nylon, Playboy (Oooo) and Architecture's Digest

What do you think of the ipad?

I wouldn't mind having one, want to buy me one?

I see your an iphone user, if someone stole your phone what kind of texts would they find, and what kind of pictures?

1000 texts from my dude, few from my mom, bunch of missed calls, backed up on voicemails, maybe some nudes & pictures of Miss Kitty probably..hahah

 

Special thanks to Mandy for doing the interview. Stay tuned for more exclusive interviews with some of hottest models that are of 100% Value for people into tattoos, pin up, punk rock modelilng and more! Let us know what you want to see! Subscribe to our webzine and drop us a message with feedback and questions. Thanks for the love everyone! -Sexy Riot

"YOU THINK YOU GOT BETTER KICKS? I'MA PISS ON YOUR SHOES RIGHT NOW NIGGA."

- KANYE WEST

GOD BLESS AMERICA

HAPPY ST. PATTIES DAY

BITCHES!

Ah, yes its that time of the year again. Grab your four leaf clovers, your only green shirt in your closet and plenty of beer and enjoy this tradition. Oh, yeah...and pump that House of Pain!

CRAIG GLEASON

Nothing better then spending money, and in Gleason's case drawing on Washington...making him look like a Lady Gaga.

iOS SEXY INTERFACE

GUIDELINES

Female painted as the iphone. Now, why couldn't I think of that? I wonder how you put in the battery? Check out the other photos at Design You Trust.

NATE DOGG

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 - March 15, 2011)

OH MY GOD

FUNKYMONKI

If you can dream it (and afford it), Daniel Reese (aka Brass Monki) can make it happen on a pair of Nike Dunks. We discovered him researching our Geek Sneaks article, and knew we had to go back and run a full piece. Inspired by a boring afternoon, a Biro and a pair of white plimsolls, Reese threw himself into sneaker pimping when a night out in his new doodle sneakers ended with a pocket full of requests and a wallet full of cash - he didn't buy a drink all night! These days, things are way more professional. Business is booming and the Monki's branching out. He even got a cease and desist letter from Warner Bros, for an awesome-looking pair of Batman and Robins. Not bad for a 22-year-old that still lives at home...

SO, SO, SO DOPE!!

How long have you been customising sneakers?

It’s been about three years since I doodled on those pumps. But I turned my attention to leather and started the Brass Monki blog in July 2009.

Were you always a massive sneaker head?

Huge! Since I turned 16 and got a job, I haven’t stopped buying shoes.

How many pairs do you own? 

I’d say about 40 sneakers and around 25 plain white Nike Dunks ready to paint!

The site says you also re-stuff tongues and colour the stitching, how much have you learned about sneakers over the years?

I’ve learned a lot, but all the information’s out there. Everything I know is from the Internet, little written guides and YouTube.

"Since I turned 16 and got a job, I haven’t stopped buying shoes."

Via: Design You Trust

Amazing post by Design You Trust!!

Via @Biz

AirJelly

Glides through the air by peristaltic motion

ANDRE'A

Welcome yet again, everyone that comes to our webzine; can't just see one issue. Everyone takes a look and reads every issue. The models are exceptional and well, something very close to what we represent, overall punk rock modeling with 100% Value. That's our new saying! Okay, we are so happy that we got Loriel Andre'a to answer some questions in-depth. She is very beautiful, professional and has a clear vision of what she wants to show us. We won't complain seeing whatever she offers. ;-)  Enjoy the read ! - Sexy Riot

What are some things you have just worked on?

I've been working on a lot of different shoots lately not only with my modeling but as a stylist & makeup artist for other models. Some of my favorite shoots lately have been at abandoned buildings also the haunted Preston castle. I've also been working a lot on my music lately & I’m planning on recording soon. I have lots of cool things coming up just kind of keeping them hush hush at the moment.

How did you get involved in modeling?

I was introduced to modeling & fashion at a very young age. I started out with beauty pageants & eventually made my way into modeling. When I was 13 I took modeling & acting classes & that led me to doing photo shoots & runway.

What made you get into alternative modeling? How was it introduced to you?

I've always had a great love for crazy hair, bizarre fashion, piercings & tattoos. I definitely never have conformed to the norm & when I discovered alternative modeling I knew it was exactly the type of modeling that I was meant to do.
Alternative modeling was introduced to me a few years back. I remember looking through tattoo magazines thinking how beautiful the women we're. I just loved how they did things their way & they seemed very confident in themselves. It was very inspirational to me.

ON YOUR MIND...

Where is your favorite place on earth?

My favorite place on earth so far in my life is Patrick's point. Patrick’s Point is in Trinidad, ca. It is such a pretty place with the ocean, trees, mountains & fresh air. I love being outdoors & exploring so that’s pretty much why I love this place. I have gone camping there quite a few times & I feel so relaxed when I visit.

Favorite Halloween moment?

A few years ago I decided to go trick or treating with my friends even though we were definitely not at the age where we should still be going door to door asking for candy… but we wanted free candy so we dressed up to disguise how old we really we’re & people didn’t have a clue. It was a fun Halloween.

What print work have you done thus far?

I have been featured in Gothic Beauty Magazine Front cover Issue 29, Sac Bee Sunday newspaper, American River Current Newspaper, anomie1 graffiti magazine, CRY. HAVOK Magazine, ARR art magazine.

Who would you like to work with?

I would love to work with designers such as Betsey Johnson, Marc Jacobs, Jeremy Scott & Patricia Field, It would be amazing to model for any of them. It would be the most incredible opportunity to work with Tim Burton someday on a film, his work is brilliant & very inspirational to me. I would also love to work with the band Brand New as a model in one of their music videos.

DAILY NAILS.

Whoa, get this...the girl that started this blog is nuts. She decided to do 365 different nail designs in 365 days and she started on October 13, 2010. She will continue to do designs and she takes requests if they are any good. Seems like she's for real doing it. From her blog she posts so many. I had a hard time picking which ones to put here. Check it out, it's nuts! Do what you love!

View more: The Daily Nail

THE 9 MUSES/ PREVIEW 

PORTRAIT SERIES OF 9 MIAMI WOMEN.

I've been working off and on for the past 6 months on a series of black and white portraits.  The canvas's  are of 9 women from Miami that have been in my life in a direct or indirect way. I based it on the Nine Greek Muses. I am going into each portrait on the varied inspirations of the mythology of the goddesses/daughters of Zeus and exploring  how each person relates to one of the nine and I'm applying it to my own existence.

The works themselves have been figurative abstractions and I am concerned with line, form and embedded space and memory. The goddesses in the mythology had to use their memory to recite poetry because books according to the myths didn’t exist. In historical terms "portrait paintings" for the most part have been done from life. Remembrance was something I wanted to do by gestural association.  I moved away from Miami 5 months ago and I nearly started the portraits when I left. I am painting each personality based from memory and composing the canvas in visual verses of how each goddess/female made me feel whether intellectually, in social terms, friendship or sexually. The muses are memory intensified. I feel that I have been able to commune this more then ever, the sheer deficiency and applying some road map of gloominess to light by emotion and memory. - Kiki Valdes

Calliope was the muse of epic poetry.

Clio was the muse of history.

Erato was the muse of love poetry.

Euterpe was the muse of music.

Melpomene was the muse of tragedy.

Polyhymnia was the muse of sacred poetry.

Terpsichore was the muse of dance.

Thalia was the muse of comedy.

Urania was the muse of astronomy.

"Valerie De Leon - Urania"

"Cat Alisa Dove - Euterpe"

NEW PAINTINGS/ KIKI VALDES

KIKI VALDES

zander blom: scene

Outrageous interior installations of metal, punk culture with a slice of demonic expressionism.

Zander Blom is a Johannesburg-based artist who utilizes painting, drawing, assemblage sculpture, and, crucially, photography, to interrogate received ideas about creative endeavour and Modernism in Africa.

View more works: Rooke Gallery

Must-ard Contrasts

Creating contrasts in outfits makes overcast colours come to life. Referencing the Halton classic dresses of the 1970’s, Vanja layers with a comfortable jersey fabric t-shirt under a stylish dress. Thus she creates a monochrome effect with exciting textures while exuding a dressed down and comfortable style. However when adding purple cotton stockings, the mustard coloured dress take on a life of its own.

CLASSICAL COIL

For more on this visit: The Street Hearts

Words by Kristina Ketola Bore

Models: Gabriella & Vanja Maria @ Heartbreak Oslo
Make-up: Hilde Rekve
Photo assistant: Therese Stigen

(T-shirt: Whyred, Dress: By Malene Birger)

(Coat: Veronica B. Vallenes)