Category Archives: art
NOT METAL ENOUGH
I’ve been reading Sarah Vowell’s fun, occasionally somber The Wordy Shipmates just now, and although she makes a strong case that we misuse the denomination “puritanical” to mean boring and starchy because ACTUALLY the historical Puritans loved learning and Greek … Continue reading
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Okay as promised
I just bought a pen and ink drawing by Shintaro Kago, who is an insane, brilliant manga artist. I managed to pick up the cover to Antlion Versus Barabara Girl (アリ地獄vsバラバラ少女) – it echos another one of my favorite pieces … Continue reading
Andrew Bell does the cover for my 2009 Holiday DVD
I just got this in my email – so exciting, thank you Andrew! I was going to save the reveal for December, but it’s so rad I have to show you now. This is probably the last DVD; next year … Continue reading
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I love James Jarvis
His work is so awesome and he’s the nicest guy. This to my knowledge is his first animated piece, and it’s rad! Onwards from AKQA on Vimeo.
BUYING
Kaws X Yue Minjun Anybody in Taipei? ALSO: very very rare interview with Kaws up at I-D Magazine (he worked over their most recent issue) – he seldom talks to any media outlet.
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Takashi Murakami “Mr. Wink”
FINALLY MINE. I had a chance to buy a small Murakami painting in 2000 for $800; turning that down was the worst financial mistake of my life. I understand if you dislike him or aren’t into the factory aspect or … Continue reading
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It’s already morning
Totally fun story of the week: an interview with the staff of Yujin’s planning department. Yujin is a Japanese company that makes toys in little plastic bubbles you get out of vending machines (in Japan). Song of the day: Daliah … Continue reading
Quiet day
Words cannot express how much I’m looking forward to the Mother 3 translation maybe a screenshot will do it
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Entourage reads my mind
Great episode. A Patrick Nagel print is hanging in Drama’s new condo: Dope!! I’ve been thinking it’s time for PN to make a comeback.
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Dinoscarves!
Last night my little sister had a piece in Sweaterfest, an art exhibit in a warehouse downtown. In keeping with the lighthearted theme, Kate decided to address the intersection of traditional handicraft and cold-blooded prehistoric reptiles. and here’s my favorite … Continue reading
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