rough draft of john ashbery’s self-portrait in a convex mirror. seeing the writing process, his notes and annotations to himself, these things excite me like no other. you can read the rest of the poem here. by sv
Month: September 2012
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
i so wanted to see this in theaters, but as usual missed finding the time to go. i saw it last night finally on netflix and loved it. a definite yes for anyone who loves sushi… or simply those who are passionate about anything in life. i so love japan—it’s civilization at its peak, and we are all peasants in comparison. by dd
Missao/Missoes by Cildo Meireles
made out of 600,000 coins, 800 communion wafers, 2,000 cattle bones, 80 paving stones, and black cloth, this evocative installation critiques the jesuit missions established in colonial times to convert the indigenous tupi-guarani people to catholicism. by cp
let it all be, laura palmer
someone had a lot of free time on their hands but i am sure thrilled they did because i could watch this on a loop. some favorite twin peaks scenes to the tune of the melvins ‘let it all be’. personally, i could use some more audrey, but that’s just me being biased and craving saddle shoes. time to re-watch the entire series? maybe. by sv
real life instagram camera?
would you get one? check it out here. by wn
Tom sachs x nike craft
tom sachs for nike craft. unexpected collaboration but cool design, sachs staying true to his style. by wn
klaxons orgy
a very odd video by our friends at blind pig and absolute, directed by saam farahmand for the klaxons track “twin flames”. be prepared for nudity, exchanges of bodily fluids, and mutating group makeouts. by m+m
ny art book fair
printed matter presents the seventh annual ny art book fair, from september 28 to 30, at moma ps1. by cp
l’appolonide – house of pleasure
available on netflix, bertrand bonnelo’s movie about a 1900 parisian brothel is quite beautiful. i would even say that some scenes look like a beautiful steven meisel story. at times the story is a bit objectionable, but if you go the brothel way…. by pp.
barneys hit the slot tracks
it seems we’re not the only ones interested in slot cars, as barneys shoes hit the slot tracks in their new window display. by ak
against all odds…
sports may save the world even if politicians can’t… by xy
sinister robo nurses
desi santiago for marc jacobs/louis vuitton featured at musée des arts décoratifs. i wonder if he needs anyone else for his “latino freestyle goth” band, i have been looking for a side gig. by sv