Mixing of Old and New, Photos within Photos

Came upon 2 cool projects that run along similar themes. Both combine old photos reworked into present day photos. Neither is an "original" idea per say, but both are cool non-the-less and really what is original these days? So enjoy a few pics and the links to more

Sergey Larenkov, Russian Photographer
Ghosts of World War II

via http://www.mymodernmet.com/

Jo Teeuwisse, Historical Consultant, Digital Artist

Ghosts of Amsterdam

via http://www.mymodernmet.com

Martin Kalanda, Slovakian Artist based in NYC with Subtle GOODNESS

I love animals.  There is just something magical about being able to connect with another living being and feel that connection back, so I must admit I am a sucker for good animal artwork.  Even those ridiculous kitten calendars I enjoy (don't tell)

Anyways, came upon this great artist, Martin Kalanda who has a mix of work, painting, drawing and so on, but it was his series of sketches surrounding animals that really caught me.  The subtle contrast, the natural world along side the industrialized world really makes for some great compositions.  Took me a second (or two...or three) to realize what was in the background among these animals.  Nice touch.

See a few pics below and check out his full site for some of his other work.

Booty-Licious

Ok now that I gots you:), check out this awesome artist, Julie Heffernan Booty. 

Artnet comments that "Heffernan’s paintings consistently focus on the same thing: a full-length female nude at the center -- always the same pale, red-haired figure, a self-portrait of Heffernan herself -- draped by elaborate costumes formed of piles of fruit, flowers, birds and other refugees from classical still-lifes." 

I immediately connected with them. Their constant figure and the redistribution of classic still life objects into something more. Being a vegetarian these days, I seem to find ways to make art speak back at me about such topics...So its probably not about what I think it is, but either way super cool pieces.

 Not Dead Yet, 2010

Spill, 2007

a few more images on the PPOW gallery site here and here and one below completed this year

Great Scout Leader, 2010

Reminded me of another artist, again because in some of my own art I am working through ideas of man and animal, but Mark Ryden, another brilliant artist did a piece this year for a show called "The Gay 90's".  Check it out below, a bit more in your face, but also beautiful

Incarnation, Mark Ryden 2010

Cool Batman short by Artist Javier Olivares

Ok so it really is short, but its a cool rendition, would love to see the whole film in this style.  (Its actually a promo for the movie on Spanish TV).  So enjoys this sweet short by Javier Olivares

via http://blog.drawn.ca/

Google Street View Gets REAL

So I have seen many Google Street View Pictures, but this set compiled by artist Jon Rafman last year is just awesome.  Reality at its best, these photos capture a world exposed.  Some seem fake, but that could be because I am used to TV reality which is a fallacy at best.  See a few below and check out the link for the rest.  

via Jon Rafman, 9 Eyes

yesterday

time seems to defy reason, yet exists to maintain it...

If you live in NYC, find the PUNCH ME PANDA...and PUNCH HIM! for me:)

ok this is just funny...and cool

Artist Nate Hillis understands the difficult times we all are facing, and to help alleviate some troubles he wanders the streets of Brooklyn allowing anyone to kick/punch the crap outta him while he is in his nifty Panda suit.  Check out a little more details on his site, and another article on My Modern Met below.

via http://www.mymodernmet.com/ and http://natehillisnuts.com

Man jailed for driving car at referee

Yep, amateur player, Joseph Rimmer has been sentenced to 24 weeks in a UK jail for attempting to run over a football (soccer) referee.  After the referee refused to award a free kick, and began to book Rimmer, he ran off the pitch and drove back on with his Range Rover. A bit ridiculous, but we all know how much the English love their football...

Full article on ESPN...here

Philadelphia says goodbye to the Spectrum, a little bit of sports history gone

Most people I know won't care about this, but def my family and those that have any ties back east will understand.  The Spectrum has been torn down, after years of sports awesomeness.

Dr. Julius Irving, "Dr. J" was the man when I was younger.  Everyone loved MJ, and I did too, but there was something about Dr. J that wowed me from a very young age.  Maybe because to me he was the original flyer.  When we were younger we used to go fire fly hunting through the suburbs of Phily, and our parents friends lived down the block from Dr. J.  It was awesome, but I really only remember one thing from those trips besides the fireflies.  Dr. J had a soda machine outside in his front yard.  For any young kid, this was beyond cool.  So enjoy.

Check out a lil video and the article below from ESPN

Top Ten Spectrum Moments

via ESPN, Philly fans bid Spectrum farewell

Freestyle Biking at its best

Danny MacAskill, a Scottish rider in this great short following him from Edinburgh back to his home on Skye Isle (yes this is a real place). Danny became famous in 2008 after he uploaded a short vid of him biking through the streets of Scotland. Within less than 24 hrs he had a over 300,000 views and was getting calls from BBC to interview him. He now leads a team of stunt riders, is sponsored by Red Bull and competes in competitions.

Not too shabby. His video was so well received then and even now because he somehow is able to translate Parkour style moves onto his bike. Watch and enjoy

check out his Youtube channel here