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Black Swan Costumes as Art (6 pics)



Going on now, at the MOCA Pacific Design Center, is an exhibition of work from the fashion and custom designers behind Rodarte. More than 20 pieces from Rodarte's Spring 2010, Fall 2010 and Fall 2008 runway collections are on display along with original ballet costumes worn by Natalie Portman for the critically acclaimed movie Black Swan. “We worked and are friends with Natalie; she has… Continue

Added by alice on March 22, 2011 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

The Dramatic Black Calendar (12 photos)



Slightly surreal and even a little spooky, this calendar is for those that feel like a cloud is always hovering over their heads. It should come as no surprise that photographer Tejal Patni was inspired by Tim Burton's dramatic films. Called Splash, the fashion calendar has the color "black" as its theme. "I approached all seasons as if I was writing a script for 12 different feature… Continue

Added by alice on March 16, 2011 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Seductive Black and White Photography (25 total)

Los Angeles based photographer Tasya Van Ree infuses her incredible black and white photos with romanticism, darkness, and intimacy. As she explains, "There is this undying interest with the traditional seduction of black and white film. It captures the internal dialogue of whatever it is that you're shooting, and exhibits it in a revealing way. I think there's something… Continue

Added by alice on August 31, 2010 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Beautiful Black and White Photography by Ian Jump (12 photos)



Today, I wanted to spotlight one our very own metropolites, Ian Jump. Though many of you may know of him as the witty teddy bear (see profile), you may not know that Ian's a proficient photographer based in Georgia who's been taking pictures for the past…

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Added by alice on June 11, 2010 at 1:30pm — 8 Comments

The Art of Black and White Photography (30 Striking Examples)

Zhang Jingna



Try and describe the feelings black and white photography evokes and you'll come up with words like classic, bold, raw, and natural. Then ask the person next to you and he or she might say something completely different. The beauty of black and white photography is that it can take…

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Added by alice on May 7, 2010 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments

ban.do's Gorgeous Black Label

I've been a fan of ban.do's beautiful hair pieces for quite awhile now. There's a whimsical nature to them. It's like you know if Alice in Wonderland were to exist today, she'd rock these in a heartbeat. If fact, I think… Continue

Added by alice on April 19, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Wayne Levin - Stories Of The Sea In Black and White



The picture above looks like the brave young man has fallen down from inferno straight through a fiery bellowing cloud. He's actually swimming in the sea, going underneath a rolling wave. These photographs have a vintage look to them. They make me feel somewhat nostalgic about something I've never even done before...like free diving for example.



While most would choose colour photographs to document the underwater world, not surprising…

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Added by Inka Leoni on January 21, 2010 at 2:00pm — 6 Comments

Modern Architecture - Japanese Firm's Sexy Black House



Check out this sleek, sexy house designed by Japanese firm FORM / Kouichi Kimura Architects. With a black exterior and white courtyard, it's no surprise that the interior is full of contrast with both light and dark rooms. Although the house doesn't look too big in size, I like how they set up the space to make it look spacious and clean.



I'm really…

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Added by Eugene on June 23, 2009 at 11:30am — 7 Comments

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - ART+CULTURE: Black Maria Presents: Muses

Opening Reception - Saturday, February 7th @ 7pm-10:30pm: Los Angeles

The Black Maria Gallery looks to be throwing a pretty wicked show this weekend. "Muses" features new works by Tin, Kendra Binney and Jeremiah Ketner. The artists are exploring the notion of the muse in contemporary visual art. Their works are quite distinctive from one another and reference… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 6, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

One Million Dollar Watch - Hublot Black Caviar and the Exclusive Big Bang

I guess some people think time is really valuable. The renowned watch maker, Hublot, has already earned itself a name with the Exclusive Big Bang (see below) . This time, it’s the Hublot Black Caviar Bang, a new entrant to the million dollar watch club. Carrying the legacy forth, the Caviar Bang comes festooned with a 18k white gold case and clasp with hundreds of… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 29, 2008 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

Who's the Funniest Person in 2008?

Whether they were on the big screen or on the boob tube, no doubt that these eight got us ROFL'ing this year.



Who do you think was the funniest person in 2008?



Jack Black - He was the voice of our second most favorite panda bear this year in "Kung Fu Panda" and I know one of our friends from across the pond loves him...but do you?

Chris Rock… Continue

Added by alice on December 14, 2008 at 9:30pm — 5 Comments

Prop 8 - The Musical" starring Jack Black, John C. Reilly, and many more...

See more Jack Black videos at Funny or…
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Added by Eugene on December 3, 2008 at 7:26pm — 3 Comments

Black Friday = Discounted Apple Goodies!

Thinking of getting a new Iphone, Ipod, or Macbook in the next few weeks? You may want to wait for Black Friday.



If analysts’ predictions are correct, Iphones could be $100, MacBooks $800, and IPod shuffles $25, a day after Thanksgiving. Barclays Capital expects Apple to cut the price of its gadgets on Black Friday, a consumer holiday when stores sell… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 14, 2008 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

Switching Races - White Obama, Black McCain

Dear Sen. Obama and Sen. McCain,



Thanks for giving us great material this election year. It was entertaining to say the least.



Courtesy of… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 3, 2008 at 4:00pm — 7 Comments

A Little Bit Odd - Black and White Photos by Denis Olivier: Bordeaux, France

Ever feel like you got your head in the clouds? There's something off about these photos by French photographer Denis Olivier, and that's exactly why I like them.



Here's an excerpt from his bio: "At the age of 17 I began to take some photographs. I started studying biochemistry, but after 3 years I changed to Poitiers school of fine-arts, and took an… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 28, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - ART+CULTURE: Joshua Petker - Black Sugar

Opening reception October 4th, 7pm-10pm @ The Corey Helford Gallery

Looking at Joshua Petker's paintings it's apparent that he greatly admires beauty in women. I really like the bright and contrasting colors he uses in his oils. You can catch his work at the Corey Helford Gallery from October 4th through October 22nd.



I love his… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 1, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Beautiful Black and White Landscape Photography by Nilgun Kara: Turkey

There's something very Ansel Adams-ish about Nilgun Kara's photography. Her landscape photography is simple yet incredibly beautiful. You can check out her full portfolio on her deviantart page.…

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Added by Eugene on September 16, 2008 at 1:30pm — 7 Comments

Black Maria Gallery - Two Sweet Exhibits: LA

Opening reception for both exhibits on Saturday, August 2: 7pm-10:30pm



The Black Maria Gallery is opening two very interesting exhibits this weekend. Both exhibits run from August 2nd through August 12th.



Get the Lead Out - features artist sketches, pen & ink drawings, watercolor and some sculpture. “Great art comes from deep in the depths of one’s imagination. This exhibition is about showcasing those ‘deep… Continue

Added by Eugene on July 31, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

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