“As simple as it looks. The whole video is hand drawn frame by frame – markers on paper.”
the band we cut corners approached Kijek / Adamski to
“take on a time-consuming technique”
to execute this video we now see what time and research can produce! read more here in their interview with motionographer. by jr
each bath room is fitted with a private plunge pool, outside the oversized sqaure window (to the left) overseeing the tree tops
an amazing spa at the hotel uses ancient mayan herbs grown on premise to create every product used not to mention the herbal tea served at the spa.
home away from home: magical ivory boxes and old furniture fill the room for a visual feast
at 2pm complimentary tea and fresh made cookies are served
the best food on earth. mexico has become my culinary indulgence. amazing locally grown vegetables and habanero spiced ceviche are to die for
i’m still dreaming of going back to the esencia, a private small seaside property with only 29 rooms, that is like a second home, fully staffed with spa and immaculate service. located in the premium white sandy-beach of xpu-ha, the estate is lusciously manicured with quiet gardens and flowers. this was my second visit to this small hotel in 2 years, and although i think of it as, lets say, quite indulgent, i believe its justified as i truly appreciated every detail in this place. from the well disguised leaf-wrapped electrical wires to the discrete and invisible service. from the tile works to the quiet and isolated sparse rooms, from the objects scattered about to the amazing food that is made-to-order. this was no luxury hotel, but a private experience for 2. supporting the local efforts we solely drank mexican wine and although there is room for growth i was amazed at how refined this unknown region of wine was to my taste. i love the people in mexico and the history of this amazing region. my head is bowed. i found time to indulge in drawing local birds, and reading about the mayans and the aztecs in between spa treatments and drinks by the pool. i pondered my luck, and was grateful that i could even be here and afford such luxury that must bring a level of guilt to my social beliefs. i thought to myself, everyone should have a chance at this… but then again not everyone may appreciate this? my equals would have indulged in a car or an object, but seldom on an experience. so perhaps this place is best left untouched and empty. for what i received from this place, it was indeed a bargain of a lifetime. room rates range between $700 and $2,000. small luxury hotels of the world. by uh
i remember the first time i saw patti smith polaroids in paris at “la fondation cartier” and the book published along with it. that was so great and so poetic, i guess people are nowadays a little more into those not so tech-ish thing but at the time that felt fresh (even if polaroids are not so fresh per say, i know) so i was happy to see another selection of her pictures this week end in the ny times. so from top to bottom, left to right we have: Pope Benedict XV’s slippers / a replica of William Blake’s life mask / Virginia Woolf’s bed / Susan Sontag’s grave in Montparnasse Cemetery / Constantin Brancusi’s grave, also in Montparnasse / Robert Mapplethorpe’s slippers. more here. by pp.
to say that i dislike george condo’s work is not quite right, i hate it but this selection of paintings, drawing and sculpture makes me feel better about his work. it’s on view in london where i’m not but if i was i would have a look. sprueth magers london. by pp.
i know you guys hate on pop, but these guys are awesome. i don’t speak korean myself, but i could swear this was not it!! by cm
but they still make for good adventures. by dd
as hemingway said, “little boys with guns, are bound to pee in their beds”. by dd
and we thought the swiss just made time pieces! heres a beautiful vintage object of desire to just stare at. just love having that sitting on my desk for when my “patients” misbehave. there were only 2000 commercial and 3000 military models produced with walnut grip, and this fast taper barrel (4 3/4″ long). this one has the original holster just incase you plan to take it on the road. estimate price: $2500 – 3500 by xy
“the captain and his crew wish you a dazzling stop-over in paris.” well that is the latest installment of the air france print ads and as usual they are produced nicely at BETC in paris by cannes juror and creative director, florence bellisson. lets now hope that the passengers don’t get run over by a deux chevaux. by dd
a monocle with an eye for character… beautiful. by dd
we’ve been listening to johnny cash alll day, jackson, i’ve been everywhere, sue, ballad of a teenage queen, oney, and you name it. and you know what? we all do feel richer indeed. by xy
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