Although Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004) is widely considered one of the world's greatest photographers, much about his early work remains unknown. For this reason, Cartier-Bresson's personal scrapbook of his best work from his rich early period (1932-46) provides an extraordinary window onto his process and artistic development, documenting both his travels to Spain and Mexico and his encounters with Surrealism and modern art.

The exhibition is organized by Agnes Sire of the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson in Paris, where it first appeared; it will have its sole American venue at ICP. The publication that accompanies the exhibition reproduces all the images chosen by Cartier-Bresson, as well as his correspondence and historical documents.

January 19 through April 29, 2007

Showcasing the work of the five most innovative commercial imagemakers working in fashion today, Face of Fashion aims to "celebrate the diversity of current fashion portraiture," whilst cleverly taking the attention away from the clothing.

At the National Portrait Gallery in London from 15 February through 28 May, 2007.

photo: Corinne Day

Susie J. Horgan's book Punk Love is a finely-packaged and telling collection of images documenting the late 70s DC Punk movement, with words by Henry Rollins and Ian Mackaye. The images from their days at Haagen-Dazs in Georgetown and of Ian skating are worth the cover price alone. Essential bookshelf material for those among us desperately trying to buy back the 7"s we had in our youth.

Read about it, or just buy it here.

W.E.B.S Ltd provide discs with a real 'look and feel' Vinyl Groove on the face. The data side is colour coded with a DYE which hides the burn marks and makes these discs, once copies, look like a mastered disc. Printable versions have 62mm Inkjet Printable area which can be custom printed. Custom Printing and Duplication services on this media is available. Our discs can be recorded using any standard CD writer and can be played back on anything.

Lace Fence is an interior as well as an exterior product. Meaning the quality and endurability of its material and construction is developed to its highest level.
Created by dutch design house, Demakersvan, the designs are variable and each LaceFence will be unique in design by its craft and patterns. The patterns are available in various dessins, depending on the clients wishes.

Blue States Lose is worth looking forward to every Friday. Take a quick jaunt over to Gawker and have read, it is surely delightful

The Philip Johnson Glass House will open to the public for the first time in its 50 year history this spring. This 47-acre site, with buildings designed in each decade of Philip Johnson’s life, represents a survey of architecture, art, and landscape design from the second half of the twentieth century. Preview months of April, May, and June will precede the Inaugural Gala Picnic to be held on Saturday June 23, 2007. The Gala Picnic will feature the Merce Cunningham Dance Company restaging their 1967 performance – celebrating our history as we move into the future.

Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy is a French Luxury Brand Company. With their purchase of Aston Martin, they are now The World's Best Ever

Srab, from upcoming limited edition book "groupshow v1"
More info coming soon.

In New York, some jealous cat has been going around splashing bucket paint over every piece of street art he/she/it can find. In some cases they wheatpaste a lame manifesto. This action is slightly reminiscent of "Cap", who wrote over everybody possible on the subways in 1980's. Jealousy equals one man's envy. Read more here, here, and here

Both Punxsutawney Phil and Staten Island Chuck have predicted an "Early Spring".

Looking for the perfect gift? Give yourself a vintage rolex watch. Check out vintagerolex.co.uk. Here's the deal, looking for something sentimental, find the year of your birth, the birth of your son, wife, daugher, girlfriend, boyfriend etc... etc.... Rolex has been around a while you pick yourself up a watch from 1914 if you want. It is truly twbe.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The NFL has nixed a church's plans to use a wall projector to show the Colts-Bears Super Bowl game, saying it would violate copyright laws.

NFL officials spotted a promotion of Fall Creek Baptist Church's "Super Bowl Bash" on the church Web site last week and overnighted a letter to the pastor demanding the party be canceled, the church said.

Initially, the league objected to the church's plan to charge a fee to attend and that the church used the license-protected words "Super Bowl" in its promotions.

We are not a religious bunch here at twbe but come on! Its a church. Maybe I should try and pick up a $5000.00 and up ticket to watch it in person.

Read more about it on SI.com

Jake Dobkin

From the creators of Shaun of the Dead, comes Hot Fuzz,pegged as a remake of Lethal Weapon in West County. This film is probably one of the most anticipated film to come from the British in a long time. It also stars our favorite of the moment Bill Nighy.

My attempt to buy the Shepard Fairey at kidrobot (see previous post) was a bust! Congrats to all who were able to get there hands on one.

Remember when this was controversial? When Mtv was afraid to play it before midnight. Its not like it was pappa dont preach. Check out Prodigy's "Smack my bitch up" and remember why you liked it, or not.

Caught a glimpse of these over at Mike Giant's blog. They have no set release date except for soon.

Designer Jaime Hayon created this was picked to update LLADRO, with a contemporary feel, with a classic touch. His work is amazing and he seems to be everyone's favorite. It goes well with your comfortable victorian furniture.

Artist Rachel Rampleman's 30-minute video Poison (My Sister Fucked Bret) documents her sister Sarah candidly telling the story of her intense infatuation with Bret Michaels, frontman for the band Poison, and what happened when she actually hooked up with him. Sarah had been kissing posters of Bret for years. Being with Bret was her ultimate fantasy. Poison will be screening continuously, starting every half hour.
Image from Cynthia Broan Gallery.

Cynthia Broan Gallery
Chelsea
546 West 29th Street
212-760-0809
January 11 - February 10, 2007
Opening: Thursday, January 11, 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Artist Michael Salter created Styrobots made of Styrofoam packing materials. He transforms this ubiquitous byproduct of consumerism into playful, but menacing creatures: arms swinging, on the march and ready to roll.

Piero Fornasetti created over five hundred variations of the face of Lena Cavalieri on dinnerware, more specifically, plates.

Hyori, leader of singer group FINKL(Fine Killing Liberty), Hyori was discovered while taking sticker pics with her friends at the mall. To see more photos of her check out kineda.

You know you made it when you get an action figure made of yourself, but the next level is a lego! TV On The Radio(above) was created by Brickshelf, a site that showcases lego creations of almost anything possible.

The fashion house, Forte Forte 's spring ad campaign. There's something about this image I like, its suggestive, provocative, sparks interest. You can check out there site, but there is not much there. I hope the clothes look this good.

Created by Emma Franklin, part of her new androgynous that centres on black gold animal heads mixed with dark pearls and rubys. If your in London check out her studio on Central St. Martins.

Ruas de Såo Paulo: A benefit art auction happens tommorow night in New York. You are able to bid online as well. Artists included in this silent auction are Tim Biskup, Ray Caesar, Dalek, Ron English, Shepard Fairey, Camille Rose Garcia, Doze Green, Jim Houser, Mark Ryden, Jeff Soto, Jonathan Weiner and many others. Being a benefit of brazilian culture, I am banking that the open bar will include caipirinha's, which will be dangerous.

Ari Marcopoulos

Luc Besson breaks new ground in his filmmaking with Angel-A, a movie about a schlub who finds a tall, strikingly beautiful but supernatural woman to accompany him on his exploits. If you remember his sci-fi adventure The Fifth Element, this is the same thing but exchanging sci-fi for art house. Watch the trailer.

Brooklyn-based, Peter Beste. From his Norwegian Black Metal series

A bottle of glue, a ruler, and a pencil are the only things separating you for pure and crushing pinhole ecstasy. The Hole-On-Ex is a palm-sized 35mm camera that you construct with your very own blood, sweat, and tears. In exchange for about 90 minutes of your hard labor, you’ll be handsomely rewarded with intense pinhole images, a new appreciation for the mechanics of photography, and an insanely charming new tool to sho ...
Oh, and 25 dollars, check out Lomo for details.

WAD Magazine (we are different)
The Northern Europe Issue

Check out there myspace page to learn more about WAD!

Leslie Hall is an artist of some kind. Her Gem Sweater Portraits are interesting. It is pretty hard to figure Leslie Hall out though

The San Jose Museum of Art presents the first museum exhibition and publication of Camille Rose Garcia, an emerging artist from the Los Angeles underground scene, whose narrative-based works express an acute political consciousness. The artist’s seemingly light-hearted paintings and drawings of charming cartoon-like characters actually depict dark tales of violence, corruption and greed, and seek to comment on the turmoil of contemporary society. Her first museum solo exhibition surveys her work with an emphasis on her most recent creations, showcasing paintings, drawings, sketchbooks, prints, sculpture, and site-specific installations, and is complemented by a book-length catalogue.

So, if you were smart and you purchased the the 4 sister dolls set consists of Cherry, Lulu, Patch and of course the conjoined twins Katie and Sadie. Rumored to be her only foray into the viny toy world. You may be halfway to retirement, learn more about the dolls here at necessaries toy foundation .

On February 8th, our friends over at Visual Resistance are having a one night benefit show to help support Just Seeds. From the look of the line-up, there will definitely be some exciting work, with most priced between $10 and $30. If you have the chance, stop by

The makers of the "worlds skinniest jeans",Superfine, have collaborated with ic! Berlin to create a series of twbe eyewear.
Select special editions to view the styles.

"And now for those of you watching in black and white, this one's in technicolour."
The Paul Weller Limited Edition Fred Perry shirt. Crafted in a fabric knit not used by the brand for 40 years, with a slimmer fit, wider collar and original colourways. Limited to 1000 individually hand-numbered shirts worldwide. We've happily procured #736.

Danish silversmith Kay Bojesen created this wooden rabbit as part of his collection of children's toys made of durable teak wood back in 1951. His toy soldier, elephant, bear and monkey have prospered and multiplied. The rabbit, rather ironically, hasn't.