(A stuffed squirrel apparently shooting itself at a kitchen table.)
Maurizio Cattelan is one of those artists that we can't help but like. The bad boy of the art world, Maurizio is an Italian born, self-taught artist who rides the fine line between funny and disturbing.
Saimir Strati is an Albanian artist who is regarded as one of the world's most well-known modern mosaic artists. He has used materials including nails, toothpicks, corks, sea glass, eggshells, compact discs, coffee beans, porcelain and mirror glass among other materials.
2008 - In Progress
On August 8, 2008 the artist began his most… Continue
Tonight will be the last night of the Fridays Off the 405 series at the Getty Center in LA for the year. Enjoy music and evening views of the city, tour the galleries, and revel in the end of the workweek in a casual and spontaneous atmosphere at this musical happening curated by culture magazine… Continue
Added by Eugene on August 29, 2008 at 10:30am —
No Comments
From a 1922 F. Scott Fitzgerald short story about a man born in his 80s who ages backwards. Director is David Fincher of Fight Club and Seven. Also starring Cate Blanchett, as his wife.
Can't wait!
I'm definitely not a stylish chick....beautiful?...yes....smart? mmm...yes, that too....witty?...check! uhh...what was i talking about again?... oh yeah, i'm not stylish so if you've already heard about my new favorite t-shirt store and my new favorite t-shirts (excluding the ones created by barkadako) just humor me!
I was taking a leisurely stroll outside my new office in Studio City and… Continue
I love this girl to death. Yeah I know she looks mean but if you had watched her short-lived (one episode) reality show you would know how adorable she actually is. Her fierce pageboy doesn't help her harsh image either. But peep these extensions a la J.Lo style - genius!…
Sukiyaki Western Django
Two connoisseurs of violence, prolific Japanese director Takashi Miike and American icon Quention Tarantino team up for this genre mash-up. Sukiyaki Western Django follows two clashing clans in Japan as they both try to lure a talented shooter to their side.… Continue
Added by Eugene on August 28, 2008 at 11:30am —
No Comments
Eccentric...yes. Crazy....probably. Ready to share his secrets...apparently.
I've never felt like money should be the ultimate motivator but I would be a fool to not think that it is often times regarded as a measure of success. Felix Dennis, the founder of a slew of magazines, opens up about his unconventional path to success.…
This festival looks really interesting - Venice has so much character and I like how this festival has a "green" theme.
On September 28, Venice will host the ultimate block party in celebration of the 24th annual Abbot Kinney Festival. Renowned for eclectic shopping and world class restaurants, Abbot Kinney… Continue
The Earthrace, a 78 ft tri-hull boat powered by 100% bio-fuel, recently completed a carbon-neutral tour of the globe in just 60 days and 23 hours, besting the previous world record by 14 days!
For the first time in a boat, hemp composites were used in the construction, while vegetable and canola oils were used for lubricants and foams for the bedding.
(US Weekly Online) Brad Pitt photographed Angelina Jolie and their brood at the Chateau Miraval in the South of France last week for W's November issue. It is Pitt's first time shooting a cover.
He previously collaborated with pal Steven Klein to create a photo portfolio that showed him and Jolie as a 1960’s-style married couple in W's July 2005…Continue
If you are ever in south OC, instead of jumping on the Sprinkles bandwagon, I highly recommend going to Sweet Lorraines cupcake boutique down in Irvine at the Spectrum. Located near the giant ferris wheel, across from Macy's, in between Bebe and Golden Spoons is this cute little cupcake shop called Sweet Lorraines. I went there on the recommendation of a friend and I am so glad I did. Their cupcakes and frosting are to die for. The cupcakes are… Continue
To counteract Ju's disturbing news about Cher, my current heart throb, Robert Downey Jr, is in negotiations to be the voice of a character in Master Mind, DreamWorks Animation's superhero movie being produced by Ben Stiller's production company. Tina Fey is also expected to join the cast of the movie.
Master Mind will be about a villain who loses his… Continue
OK .. maybe you jinxed it, A. I guess it is officially "Are you f-ing serious" Day.
Holly Batman! Cher at age 62 is set to star as Catwoman in the Dark Knight sequel formerly called The Caped Crusader. Cher as Catwoman would be opposite Christian Bale as Batman and Johnny Depp as The Riddler. Reportedly Cher will be nothing like the Catwoman played by Michelle Pfeiffer and Halle Berry. (duh?!)
A Self-Taught Rebel Artist: Maurizio Cattelan Pushes Boundaries
Modern Mosaic Art Using Corks, Nails, and Toothpicks by Saimir Strati: Albania
WORNFREE: COOL T-SHIRTS
Victoria Beckham in Allure August 2008 (I Love It!)
Forget About Sprinkles~~
aww
