Visual Pollution...Its Everywhere

One of the things I LOVED about growing up in a smaller suburban town was the lack of billboards...These days we are inundated with visual pollution whether we wish to partake or not.  "This Space Available" is a new documetary that addresses this issue with public space.  Check out this clip from the Brian Lehrer Live NYC show as he interviews Executive Producer and Marketing Guru Marc Gobe, and his daughter and the director of the film Gwenalle Gobe.

Check out their webpage for more info about screenings and the film

http://thisspaceavailablefilm.com/

Life, in a Nutshell

Saw this on an image blog

...felt right

Neon Night Surfing on Bondi Beach

Bringing in Summer with style (remember they are on opposite seasons down unda, so they are just starting their summer rather than their winter....)

Strongbow and a bunch of surfers with neon attachments make waves...and a sweet video

enjoy

via DesignYouTrust

Sweet Music Video

Great use of editing to move with the music

via WhiteZine

Late to the party?? Black Cab Sessions

So didn't know about this, but now I do...so you should too (if you were late as well)....

Black Cab Sessions...Musicians stripped down to accoustic performances...in the back of a London black cab.  Some really stellar performances.  A new performance by Feist is what led me to it today, but man I could spend hours listening, with a wide variety of performances from Bill Callahan to Weezer, to Daniel Johnston to Roots Manueva....Checks it out....SERIOUSLY...the English love their music...and I LOVE THEM FOR IT JUST A LIL BIT MORE

-->BLACK CAB SESSIONS<--

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Michael Winslow Reminds us he is STILL cooler than US

Talk show host being reminded of the truth

Appearing on a Norweigen Talk show, Michael Winslow reminds us how he is still cooler than us all. With only an acoustic guitar backup, he recreates Led Zepplin's Whole Lotta Love flawlessly.

Crealev, bringing floatation into everyday life...kinda

Sweet company producing displays and a few products using magnets to create the illusion of floating. Super cool, would love to have something like this, but the lights they produce sell for almost $1500....so for now...I will enjoy...from afar.  Check out the links below for more info, and the Crealev page where they show a few of their products and usage.

via Hungeree

& Crealev Home Page

Wednesday Morning Animated Music GOODNESS

So I came upon Amanda Palmer last year, because she released a CD of Radiohead covers performed on her "magic" ukulele, and it was...pretty magical:).  And so I was stoked to find this new video she produced for another artist, Evelyn Evelyn.  Great morning music.  Cool effect with the window drawing.  And then while searching thru other videos on Amanda Palmers Vimeo page, I came upon an animated video for the radiohead song "No Surprises"...And then I went back to Booooooom, where I found the 1st video and J Hamada (who runs Booooooom) had posted another great music animated video.  Pirates Life by We Cut Corners.  Hand drawn with markers, frame by frame...awesome...and its about PIRATES!...so all in all in was a good morning...Enjoy all 3...good music and good animation....goood times

Evelyn Evelyn, Have you Seen My Sister Lately

Amanda Palmer, "No Surprises" (original by Radiohead)

We Cut Corners. "Pirates Life"


via Booooooom
and via Boooooom again

Maurice Sendak to release new book and memoir!

Author Maurice Sendak, famous for Where the Wild Things Are just released a new book.  Read more about the new story and Sendak below

via CBC News, Canada

New ROBERT CRUMB ARTWORK!

Just had to post about this;  Robert Crumb famed cartoonist/artist just released 2 new limited art prints and a statue.  He couldn't hid in Europe forever (well I guess he can...)  Check out pics of the 2 prints and statue below, and click the link for more details.  These are definitely NOT CHEAP, 150 euros for the prints, and 245 euros for the statue, but for a guy who almost never produces commercial work in mass these days, to get a signed numbered quality print, its worth it.  Oh and if you buy the statue you get an even more limited edition print!

 Unknown Detroit Bluesman : a new Griffioen Grafiek publication

 Giclee Print, 350 grams luxe Hanemühle Museum Etching paper. 

 Size 60 x 60 cm./ 23.5 x 23.5 inches, 200 copies, numbered and signed.
 Price € 150

 Memphis Jug Band : a new Griffioen Grafiek publication

Giclee Print, 350 grams luxe Hanemühle Museum Etching paper. 

 Size 60 x 60 cm./ 23.5 x 23.5 inches, 200 copies, numbered and signed. 

Price € 150

New Statue "Aw, Come On!" by Robert CrumbMr. Crumbs newest statue "Aw, Come On" comes in a very limited edition of 499 copies,
all individually hand painted and numbered. With a numbered C.O.A. signed by Mr.Crumb.
The resin statue measures : height: 18,5 cm (7.20 inch), width: 18 cm (7 inch), depth: 9,5 cm
 (3.75 inch) and weighs 1027 grams (2.26 lbs) - all numbered at the bottom.

Price € 245.

Limited Edition Print, signed and numbered with purchase of statue

I had the opportunity last year to see him speak at UCLA, and it was awesome...
He is truly one of a kind

FOR MORE DETAILS; GRIFFIOEN GRAFIEK QUARTERLY