Revok, Augor, Rime

This week…

There was a Bacon Explosion

We Obeyed The Rollerball Pen

Mario Land Went Crazy, Japanese, and Black & White

We found out that Roberta Murga is one sexy Brazilian

JR beautified a train in Africa

Check out the work of Benedetta Mori Ubaldini, trained in Italy working in London, amazing work with wire and color.

Brad Downey‘s latest show, An Honest Thief, opened last night at Stolen Space Gallery in London.  We are especially partial to this piece (above), V Fresh.  If you’re in London, stop by and have a look, and if you haven’t done so already, buy The Adventures of Darius and Downey.  A great book

Ghostface Killah, Cherchez La Ghost, 2000

If you find yourself in Los Angeles tonight.

TV Books Exhibition Closing Party
with performances by
Abe Vigoda
The Goat
Mikki & the Mauses

Friday, January 30th, 7-10

1520 North Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA

? and the Mysterians, 96 Tears, 1965

Great song, cool look.  Please continue after the jump to see 98 tears.  Totally worth it

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With the recent rash of semi-anonymous dating blogs, it seems like someone is begging us to redefine the terms of online dating. So, what if match.com fails, and Nerve, and Chemistry and even JDate—is I Bang the Worst Dudes (Sorry, Mom) the best we’ve got?

The most remarkable thing about the sometimes gruesome, mostly funny tales of user tested, mom wouldn’t approve men (accompanied by their faces covered by black bars to hide their identities) is that the stories actually aren’t that remarkable. In fact, I came up with better stories when I was 13 and wrote in fake tell-all’s to Cosmo with my friends.

He wanted to listen to DMX because the sound of dogs barking got him off? He made you crawl in through the window? He ate 3 cheeseburgers and farted all night? Sounds about right…

This isn’t a case of dating the right guy at the wrong time, it’s the problem of dating the wrong guys all the time. These aren’t DABA girls, and Dating a Hipster Anonymous just doesn’t have the same ring to it. There are no book deals or Hollywood screenplays here. Sorry mom, all I got was the clap.

We have always liked the work of Sam Flores and the store that is Upper Playground.  To celebrate Upper Playground’s 10 year anniversary, the artist and store have come together to create a mega giveaway in the form of a 4′ x 6′ painting by Mr. Flores.  All you have to do is give them your email address.  Let’s hope shipping is free.

All of the information is here

NY Mag helps to feed the flames.

“Last fall, the How’s My Dealing? blog (which rates gallerists’ treatment of their artists according to anonymous informants) began a gallery “DeathWatch” thread—and dealers are on edge over its retailing of unsubstantiated rumors.”

I checked out the site and it’s pretty interesting. My only criticism is it’s really hard to read and navigate. You can decide for yourself. Check out the NYmag article and check out How’s my Dealing.

Is this legal? As you know we are a fan of Kate Moss, this seems like a legal issue so if you like, buy them up quick. This Kate Moss inspired unisex t-shirt designed by Elena Gallen entitled, “Oh My Coke” comes complete with a bleeding nose! Via:here

Amazing diorama’s created by Julia Murakami. Click here to see more.

This is so awesome, classic Asteroids with a Diamond Dave spin. You are Diamond Dave and you are shooting Van Halen logos, burgers and Sammy Hagar heads. Plus, the sound effects are great. Play now.

Ok USA channel, way to get with the times. It is awesome that major corporations are now becoming cool and promoting any type of spraypaint on walls.

Why Shepard Fairey is Character Approved?

“Before you read this, go do a web search for Shepard Fairey. Back? Okay, now you know why he’s Character Approved. The creator of Barack Obama’s iconic HOPE image, and the mind behind the ubiquitous Obey Giant sticker campaign, Fairey has left an indelible mark on the face of America. Don’t believe us? Just take a look at TIME magazine’s 2008 Person of the Year cover. Born in South Carolina and currently residing in Los Angeles, Fairey’s one of a kind style and keen eye for design, combined with his unique approach to spreading art among the masses, make him a true character. You can even find his designs on album covers from Led Zeppelin to the Black Eyed Peas, his own clothing line sold at Nordstrom’s, and gallery walls nationwide, including the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian. All of that and he’s only 38 years old. Fairey is undoubtedly an art world rockstar.”

yup.

Picture of the day by Andrea Galvani.

Not sure why we had never heard of this before.  A Swiss operation, “T-shirt Monthly is a t-shirt subscription: one t-shirt a month for six months, straight to your mailbox. Exclusive artwork by talented designers, screen-printed with love on American Apparel shirts.”  This month features a pretty great and sarcastic T-Shirt by Espo which reads to me something like ‘Street art is Gay’.  The Subscription costs $200 US for 6 months which breaks down to like $33.33 a shirt, that’s the price you pay for exclusivity.

Via, Grotesk

Lord Finesse, Return of the Funky Man, 1992

You have to love this headline:

Christina Aguilera To Exhibit Violent Art At Home?

Apparently her husband was in New Image Art the other day to see Cleon’s latest show, The Occupation.  The painting above (sans Christina’s dome) would be a great addition to any collection that could provide the space to display it.

More here and a video after the jump

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