Jairus Tonel - Iron Grey Mammoth

Jeanne-Claude, 74, Gatekeeper of the Christo/Jeanne-Claude Artistic Partnership - CultureGrrl

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:27:14 -0800

Jeanne-Claude, 74, Gatekeeper of the Christo/Jeanne-Claude Artistic Partnership - CultureGrrl

Jackson Moonwalk Glove Sells For $350K In NYC

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:56:37 -0800

Jackson Moonwalk Glove Sells For $350K In NYC: Jackson Moonwalk Glove Sells For $350K In NYC by The...

Of Radiohead’s many talents, their ability to garner top-rate...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:35:47 -0800

Of Radiohead’s many talents, their ability to garner top-rate haters is arguably the least appreciated: The list of those who have taken their shot at the throne of Yorke is as wonderfully eclectic as it is illustrious, highlighted by the Hold Steady, the Silver Jews, Kanye West, Miley Cyrus and, just this week, Spin Magazine. So you can forgive us if we initially ignored the anti-Radiohead rantings from Matthew Friedberger, of difficult indie-rock act the Fiery Furnaces; in the grand scheme of Radiohead hate, he just wasn’t important enough. But now we have to apologize — Friedberger’s attack is the only one that has incidentally led to a veiled dis-track response. From Beck.

Beck Comes to Radiohead’s Defense Via Song, Sort Of — Vulture

Sashie Masakatsu creates visions of a post apocalyptic future,...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:35:46 -0800

Sashie Masakatsu creates visions of a post apocalyptic future, where fallen Japanese civilization reemerges in imposing orbs of cultural detritus, hovering above decayed and desolate urban landscapes. We were first clued in to his paintings when some small works were displayed at Giant Robot 2, Los Angeles as part of their 2007 Gesai exhibit. At last year’s PULSE Fair Miami, we watched as several of our TAC members frantically snatched up all available pieces on view with Mizuma Gallery. On Nov. 28 the Tokyo based gallery launches “De Facto Standard,” a solo exhibit of new paintings, including those previewed here. - Click images for detailed views.

the art collectors » New Day Rising :: Sashie Masakatsu at Mizuma, Tokyo

We admired Ruben Toledo’s cover illustrations...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:35:46 -0800

We admired Ruben Toledo’s cover illustrations for Wuthering Heights and The Scarlet Letter along with the rest of the fashion set this summer. But illustrated paperbacks just don’t hold up over time like hardcovers do. These new clothbound editions of Penguin Classics are printed with vibrant, elegant designs, from feathers to swans to chandeliers. The set includes enduring titles like The Picture of Dorian Gray, Pride and Prejudice, Great Expectations, and more. Give them to lit lovers as inexpensive gifts, or display your favorites at home to brighten a room.

Clothbound Penguin classics, $20 at Anthropologie or $13.60 at Amazon.com.

Best Bet: Cover Stories — The Cut

60 Minutes With Yoko Ono and Sean Lennon

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:35:50 -0800

60 Minutes With Yoko Ono and Sean Lennon : The kitchen is where the business gets done at Yoko Ono’s...

Wooster Collective: Above - An Introduction By Walrus TV

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:35:46 -0800

Wooster Collective: Above - An Introduction By Walrus TV

After seeing January Jones trash talk her way through a beer...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:35:47 -0800

After seeing January Jones trash talk her way through a beer pong match with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night, we allowed ourselves to get our hopes up for her to take on the hosting duties of Saturday Night Live this week. In retrospect, this was quite an unfortunate mistake.

Saturday Night Live: January Jones Is No Jon Hamm — Vulture

Supreme drops the second series of Damien Hirst skateboards in...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:35:38 -0800

Supreme drops the second series of Damien Hirst skateboards in their NY and LA stores tomorrow, Nov. 19. The release includes five separate designs, each incorporating elements from Hirst’s popular Spot Paintings, along with new icons referencing reoccurring themes in his art, such as drugs, death, and religion. Japan sales will take place Nov. 20, followed by online sales on Nov 23.

the art collectors » Quickflip :: Hirst Supreme Decks 2.0

That is the theory that’s being advanced by the incredibly...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:09:50 -0800

That is the theory that’s being advanced by the incredibly brave Chris Norris of Spin magazine, who we imagine will be spending the next few weeks sequestered in a safe house far away from the hordes of angry hipsters and former record-store clerks who will no doubt be looking to smash limited-edition vinyl copies of Amnesiac over his head. The crux of his argument draws largely from his experiences listening to the band at last year’s All Points West festival, a performance which led him to draw the conclusion that they’ve become little more than “an exceptionally well-dressed jam band” and that lead singer Thom Yorke is “so far up his own formalist ass we might as well have not even been there.” So, does he have a point?

Does Radiohead Actually [Gasp] ‘Kinda Blow’? — Vulture

Here it is, the ultimate boxed set, a completist’s wet dream...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:08:46 -0800

Here it is, the ultimate boxed set, a completist’s wet dream that makes the recent Beatles trove (thirteen CDs, in mono and stereo) seem a piddle by comparison. Miles Davis: The Complete Columbia Album Collection, Sony’s stab at the gargantuan-reissue sweepstakes, consists of 70 CDs, comprising all 52 albums that the dark prince of jazz trumpet laid down for Columbia Records over a 30-year span, plus the customary array of alternate takes and previously unissued tracks (available only from Amazon for $364.98, just over five bucks per disc). What makes this truly valuable, and not just another marketing trick to squeeze more money from a dead jazzman, is that Miles Davis was a perpetual pioneer who transformed the music four or five times in the course of his career. And so these discs lay out the evolution not only of Miles Davis but of modern jazz itself.

‘Miles Davis: The Complete Columbia Album Collection’ — New York Magazine Music Review

Ultimate Fighting: Not Gay, Per Se

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:08:47 -0800

Ultimate Fighting: Not Gay, Per Se: Why does mixed-martial arts have such a following in the gay...

Has New York Lost Its Great Chance With Frank Gehry? -- New York Magazine

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:07:46 -0800

Has New York Lost Its Great Chance With Frank Gehry? -- New York Magazine : Frank Gehry’s New York...

Wooster Collective: Fresh Stuff From Lelo and Pia in Rio de...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:07:09 -0800

Wooster Collective: Fresh Stuff From Lelo and Pia in Rio de Janeiro

For his third solo exhibit with Jonathan LeVine, (New York) Jim...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:05:47 -0800

For his third solo exhibit with Jonathan LeVine, (New York) Jim Houser showcases a pared down and more finely honed installation that signals an increasing sense of artistic confidence and maturity. The aptly titled Make Room for Emptiness closes this Saturday, Nov. 21.

the art collectors » Last Chance :: Jim Houser – Make Room for Emptiness

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-11-8)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:04:14 -0800

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-11-8): Gin Blossoms (3) Sanctuary (3) The Mars Volta...

How could you make 117 toys stand balanced over one single 4 x...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:08:46 -0800

How could you make 117 toys stand balanced over one single 4 x 2 Lego brick? I don’t know how, but artist Walter Wick has the answer, and has make this really cute video about it.

Knocking Down 117 Toys Balanced on Single Lego Brick - Lego Brick - Gizmodo

Police: Would-be Seattle ninja impaled on fence

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:08:15 -0800

Police: Would-be Seattle ninja impaled on fence

eastofeden: Cream Your Jeans, 2009Adrian NorvidFlashe vinyl...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:55:48 -0800

eastofeden:

Cream Your Jeans, 2009
Adrian Norvid
Flashe vinyl paint on paper

Also digging this piece.

eastofeden: Shake It Don’t Break It, 2009Adrian NorvidFlashe...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:54:47 -0800

eastofeden:

Shake It Don’t Break It, 2009
Adrian Norvid
Flashe vinyl paint on paper

I’m really digging this. Thanks Eden!