MAKE ART/STOP AIDS @ the Fowler Museum
On Saturday night I attended the opening of MAKE ART/STOP AIDS at UCLA's Fowler Museum where works by artists ( ... all of the safe sex commercials on MTV? Make Art/Stop AIDS presents more than sixty contemporary works including paintings, sculptures, photographs, performance videos, posters, animated shorts, digital [more...]
Date: 2008-02-26 07:04:33
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Wondercon!
As promised, here's some of what I got up to at Wondercon, last weekend. San Francisco airport. I like it. It's certainly no LAX.. ... MAKETH THE FINGER or something My comic art for the DEADSPACE book turned into a comic/game ... been to...Chicago years ago was nothing compared to this to me. Wondercon was rather big [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 21:30:51
Crybaby Guitar Wankers
Crybaby Guitar Wankers youtube - No Comments » - Posted on February, 25 at 2:02 pm A few months ago, I posted some of the funniest youtubes I’ve seen in a long time: the notorious “Shreds” series, in which some crazy person overdubbed himself playing guitar badly over footage of guitar heroes like Jake E [more...]
Date: 2008-02-25 18:02:39
Gigs, fines, columns, museums and ‘getting into trouble’
Had a three-song gig two nights ago at the 70’s Bistro. It was a fund-raiser for drummer-musician-artist Noe Tiu who passed away last week due ... was recently fine 40,000 Swiss Francs (about 38,000USD) for… are you ready for this? Speeding! YES, SPEEDING [more...]
Date: 2008-02-21 02:40:19
Anti-War Soundtrack - 30 Songs that Inspired an Iraq War Veteran
reuters.com Sire Records to Release “Body of War: Songs that Inspired an Iraq War Veteran” BURBANK, CA, Feb 06 (MARKET WIRE) ... -wrenching and inspiring story is told in the critically acclaimed feature documentary “Body of War,” [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 15:11:19
27th Annual Bronze Quill Awards Winners
27th Annual Bronze Quill Awards Winners February 27, 2008 | by Kim Becker IABC/Las Vegas’ 27th Annual Bronze Quill Awards celebration was held Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Four Seasons Hotel. More than 30 agencies and organizations were recognized for outstanding business communication [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 20:27:12
Fidel Follow up
Fidel Follow up Posted in England, Ethical questions, Leftism, human rights, international politics by Iain on February 28th, ... beyond politicians. Go to Tate Modern and you will find an exhibition of Soviet art - workers [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 20:23:09
I got this new philosophy Zayde. It’s called Mechano-faktura.
I got this new philosophy Zayde. It’s called Mechano-faktura ... . Albatros was a interwar journal for new writing and graphic arts. Edited by Uri Zvi Greenberg. Berlin (1923 ... by his experimentation and rebellion? Filed under Arts & Culture [more...]
Date: 2008-02-24 05:22:32
Call for Artists: The Green Lion - Acquasparta, Italy
Call for Artists: The Green Lion - Acquasparta, Italy 2008-02-28 until 2008-03-31 Cesi Palace, Camaver Kunsthaus Acquasparta, ... of the artistic event that will present, not only paintings, but also sculptures, photography, literature [more...]
Date: 2008-02-28 11:22:13
Jazz Fest 2008 Posters
What the hell happened? Who decided on these Jazz Fest posters for this year? http://www.nojazzfest ... . Last year the official Jazz Fest poster was ok, nothing phenomenal. But the Congo Square poster of the Rebirth tuba player was amazing. Mr. Osborne may have produced the best all-around poster to ever [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 19:13:05
OMB Photo Featured in Architecture of the Absurd
Several months ago I was pleased to be contacted by Dr ... Architecture of the Absurd: How “Genius” Disfigured a Practical Art, and was interested in using my photo of the new Denver Museum of Art as the inside cover for the book. I was quite pleased to provide [more...]
Date: 2008-02-25 07:24:14
An Excellent Education Begins With Organization
I'm not a naturally organized person, but since I've begun working with kids I've changed my nature ... space to learn. I grabbed a pile of index cards, some permanent markers and poster board to begin [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 22:10:57
Art Friday : My Favourite 7 Movie Posters from Internet Movie Poster Awards’ 2007 Archives.
IMP Awards (Internet Movie Poster Awards), a site specializing in posters of movies released in te US, have released their nominees and winners for their annual awards which you can view [more...]
Date: 2008-02-22 04:00:02
LET'S MOUNT OUR SOAPBOXES!
How would you rate your life in general? Everyone, I’m sure, will have some points to improve on. And most of them will be financial, I imagine. But some people have deeper concerns than money. Maybe they don’t know it, but they do. For instance, if you had so much money that you could buy a house a day for a year and still have change, [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 20:20:35
Step Right Up & Step Right Into The Controlled Chaos World of Jim Koch
TOYSREVIL ARTIST FEATURE: /// STEP INTO THE CONTROLLED CHAOS WORLD OF JIM KOCH HERE TOYSREVIL: first, do share with us - Who Is Jim Koch? ... some new album art and i just finished a cool over-the-ears headphone signature package ... ingrained? do you think art schools help/ed? JIM KOCH: I am self-taught, i guess. I had always [more...]
Date: 2008-02-22 10:56:25
2.7 John O’Groat’s
I’m on a bit of a breakfast binge, and John O’Groat’s is one of the best places I’ve been to in the last month or so. Pancakes, man. Pancakes. [ ... decor. One is a poster room, the main room is darker, with smaller pieces of framed art on the wall ... in the poster room, and the walls were filled with great posters of San Francisco and New York [more...]
Date: 2008-02-28 03:56:15
Murderous dictators: cool, huh?
By Daniel Filkenstein (THE TIMES, 27/02/08): Comment Central: Ten reasons why Castro isn’t a hero of the left I had a strange idea yesterday. I had the idea of inviting Harriet Harman home for dinner. This isn’t a thought that occurs to me often, but I suddenly felt it might be fun. I’d invite my Dad too [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 20:43:19
Teen Feng Shui: Design a Space That Works for You by Susan Levitt,
A feng shui book specifically for teens. *Shows how to create balanced teen environments that promote personal development and positive self ... . *Shows how, when, and where to use music, incense, and posters. *Addresses real teen issues ... to transform their lives. She describes how music, posters, and incense can influence space and includes [more...]
Date: 2008-02-18 12:09:22
Rihanna Buys Paintings By Alleged Artist Todd Goldman
Rihanna Buys Paintings By Alleged Artist Todd Goldman Rihanna, shown here at last week's Brit awards, spent this weekend in LA and went to an art gallery where she purchased seven paintings by alleged ... , cartoonists, and clip art companies. Most recently, he has been sued by the Special Olympics [more...]
Date: 2008-02-22 19:14:47
Harriet’s Heros
The Times - Murderous dictators: cool, huh? Why does the Left still worship Fidel Castro and all his appalling fellow communists? by Daniel Finkelstein I had a strange idea yesterday. I had the idea of inviting Harriet Harman home for dinner. This isn’t a thought that occurs to me often, but I suddenly felt it might be fun [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 17:37:42
Month Ending Wednesday Chiropractic Ads for February 27, 2008
by planetc1 classifieds Whether you are seeking Chiropractic Supplies and Equipment for Sale (like a Myovision SEMG system) ... % financing O.A.C. DC's wanted in Croatia -- Chiron Chiropractic Centers are looking for DC's to work ... ART, MPI and nutrition and plan to use these techniques daily. Chiropractic Office for Leasse [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 14:44:00
BRW Digital Edition: new-style journalism and some insights into Web 2.0
BRW magazine’s annual Digital Generation Flagship Edition came out today. It’s an excellent report and review of the digital space in Australia. Foad Fadaghi, the technology editor of BRW, has come to the media business from the research industry, having held senior analyst and director positions at Frost & Sullivan, Jupiter Research and IDC [more...]
Date: 2008-02-28 05:45:37
links for 2008-02-26
Lori Gottlieb: On Settling for Mr. Good Enough - The Huffington Post I suggest settling specifically for women in their thirties who don’t want to ... Teresa, only better (tags: bloggers blogs) Leonard Link: Same-Sex Divorce in New York (Art Leonard ... to me, that is fine. However, don’t make it something about weight. (tags: women) Sex & Calamari [more...]
Date: 2008-02-26 23:35:13
Cartoon Art Prints and Posters
Cartoon Art Prints and Posters Large poster, motorhomes, RVs. trailers, tents, camping, rangers, bears, animals, outdoors, campgrounds, wildlife, funny, humorous, gags, jokes, mountains, class [more...]
Date: 2008-02-24 00:00:00
Framed
I’ve been collecting concert posters, signed pictures of musicians, carefully salvaged Beautiful Angle poster art, ... The Arts & Crafts Store on 38th Street near the Tacoma Mall. The framing department at the back ... depends on size and desired outcome. Just saying. — Jennifer Johnson Michaels The Arts &amp [more...]
Date: 2008-01-30 18:22:05
links for 2008-02-20
Time Out Chicago: Soundtrack of our rides “First, someone logs on and submits a short written description of his own favorite Chicago sound After ... the Democratic convention in 2004…. Proceeds from this print go to produce prints for a large statewide poster campaign.” (tags: art poster barack_obama election_2008) Sweet: The Graphic Beauty [more...]
Date: 2008-02-20 08:26:33
links for 2008-02-27
Art-o-mat "Art-o-mat machines are retired cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend art ... . (tags: artdeco advertising art poster design illustration inspiration vintage via:nvk) ... ." There's one at the Tenleytown Whole Foods. (tags: art business crafts shopping washingtondc) Nats' New Eats: Ben's [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 14:19:43
GIANT Update!
Haven’t posted on here in awhile, but have been continuously adding new stuff to the store, so here is the rundown of what new things we have: ... -End of Man by Tyler Stout -Derek Hess Art Prints -Boris Poster by Aaron Horkey ... -The Rentals Poster by Leia Bell -Ween Posters by Status Serigraph and Justin Hampton -Buff [more...]
Date: 2007-12-06 07:38:30
eBoy’s New York
ECB_NY_89t Rikke recently gifted me this poster ... to wake up one night with a framed pixel-art poster of New York embedded in my skull? So the search [more...]
Date: 2008-02-22 12:28:34
Posters
I've been looking for some art to go on my kitchen wall. I want a poster sized-something that is colorful. I like these Marimekko posters from CB2. [more...]
Date: 2008-02-20 06:38:25
Sweet @ The Art Gallery, University of Maryland
2008_0213_Sweet.jpg Walking around D.C. you sometimes catch posters for shows at the Black Cat or 9:30 Club hung up in random places ... . Unfortunately, the street isn't the most forgiving gallery, but silk-screened gig posters do bring art ... in from the cold and displays a feast for art and music lovers alike. Curated by University of Maryland [more...]
Date: 2008-02-15 21:59:13
Gary Grimshaw
Gary Grimshaw, legendary rock poster artist is still wowing collectors. His current exhibit, Gary Grimshaw Music Art at Woods Gallery in Huntington Woods, MI is said ... . It features original art and printed posters. The exhibit will run from February 25-April 17, 2008 [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 19:35:18
Tape Art Illusions
Got this photo collection of from a visitor whose contact I have lost, ... me of Barcode Art post, and Scarface Poster Illusion that we already covered in the past. If we got those [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 00:03:26
Anarchism and Fauvist Sunglasses: Leslieville in Words and Pictures
We here at Vanity Fare are sitting on a secret as stale as a Coffee Time muffin. ( ... Prints, a wonderfully colourful shop full of art posters and lithographs. Is that a bird or a plane [more...]
Date: 2008-01-30 01:17:07
Starship Troopers PC
Mankind has just become an endangered species. Join the elite Marauders and lead the Mobile Infantry against hundreds of nonhuman enemies ... and Books. Limited edition includes bonus poster and concept art book. Video Games Action & Adventure [more...]
Date: 2008-02-25 15:54:22
Supertrash
Earlier this month, Portland's Bagdad theater was the site of the first "Supertrash Film Fest & Exhibition." Jason Leivian, the art exhibition organizer, asked illustrators to reimagine posters ... : You can see my poster here. Jason is still accepting poster submissions for future shows and the upcoming [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 17:51:22
NonFiction Monday: Surfer of the Century
Anastasia Suen has started Nonfiction Monday. BookMoot is planning to participate as often as possible, although, my most disliked word is "schedule ... where daily swims in the ocean developed his strength and technique. Qualifying for the Stockholm ... that evoke vintage art deco travel posters. [more...]
Date: 2008-02-11 19:05:31
Comunications arts Advertising 48
Communication Arts Multiple Media Campaigns Television Commercials Consumer Newspaper Posters Web Banners Consumer Magazines Radio Commercials Trade / Institutional Sales Promotion Self-Promotion [more...]
Date: 2008-02-25 08:25:15
Double Feature
Once again to make up for lost days, I’m putting up two things. This week’s “Oh-Ten” Gazette, and a poster I made for the guerilla art thing ... and figurative language if you don’t. There are tons of things you can do to get a better idea [more...]
Date: 2008-02-25 03:14:16
Time to take the leap
Gerik Parmele photoVolunteer lighting designer Mitch Sawicki adjusts lights for the Forrest Theater inside the Tiger Hotel ... , T/F is really embracing this Leap Day theme, as you've no doubt seen in this David Spear poster that doubles as the art for the Web site: But for those who haven't yet witnessed True/False's traceur [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 22:42:44
One Missed DVD
In the proud tradition of bad Asian horror remakes, One Missed Call will soon be heading home ... , no special features have been announced. However, the cover art is out, though its the same as the poster. ... [more...]
Date: 2008-02-26 23:24:14
Recognize opens at the National Portrait Gallery this Friday, February 8th ... in poses from Maoist propaganda posters--in paintings generated by a crew of Chinese art students ... at the AAC. Also featured are paintings by Kehinde Wiley, and three videos by my friend and former [more...]
Date: 2008-02-07 12:22:11
10GCSE - Period 1: Friday 29th February
Starter: Please could you print out a colour version of your photo story which you created a couple of lessons ago for a wall display ... a more professional feel? does your poster obviously link with the others in your group? would some pictures / clip art improve your work? have you included the teachmeict web address and/or a teachmeict logo [more...]
Date: 2008-02-28 15:03:43
16th Century Art Too Racy for the Brits
I can see this happening in the U.S. but I thought the British were a little more broad minded ... to display a poster featuring the 16th-century "Venus" by German artist Lucas Cranach the Elder, saying ... of Arts on March 8. I personally would rather see this displayed in the tubes that some of the adverts [more...]
Date: 2008-02-16 11:50:54
Unclutter your writing with self-imposed limitations
Two ideas recently converged for me in one device ... and a cottage industry of apps has sprouted around eliminating distractions. The poster-child ... the Microsoft flagship long ago gave up the pretense that it was a tool for the art of writing. A good tool [more...]
Date: 2008-02-22 14:15:14
Redecorating the office
While I was in China last year I was on the lookout for revolutionary art, which I have quite a hankering for ... your custom framing order coupon. For roughly 100x the price of the poster I got it framed; Joanns [more...]
Date: 2008-02-12 01:36:53
Signs of the Times
by Birdie Jaworski A home on Seventh Street features signs from competing candidates ... was just what you could tell from their signs? Therein lies the "art" of politics. For some voters next Tuesday ... developed, with a few exceptions, only around World War I. Prior to 1914, political posters were censored [more...]
Date: 2008-02-28 12:43:26
Glory Boy Days
Glory Boy Days poster A coming of age story about the best times of our life; a time where the music, the fashion, and the art dictate your youth into complacency. On the day Lando turns twenty-one, all he wants is to hang out with his co-workers, bickering couple Lars and Friday; see his girlfriend Amy [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 19:25:20
Murky Murtha
Murky Murtha By Nancy K. Matthis | Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 at 2:53 pm Democratic congressman John Murtha (PA - 12th district) is the poster boy for what is wrong in Washington. In a showcase example ... the earmark-for-a-contribution process to a fine art. A Roll Call investigation last year found [more...]
Date: 2008-02-27 19:53:32
Sorry
Photo above from the Sydney Morning Herald Montage above (left to right, top to bottom) ... House crowd (ABC TV); detail from poster; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags; Kevin Rudd with Matilda House, who delivered a Welcome to Country at Parliament House 12 Feb 2008; art work [more...]
Date: 2008-02-13 09:49:30
