Category Archives: Visual Arts

77 Million Paintings

Brian Eno, Light Painter: The multidisciplinary artist, with the help of a few technical experts, has created a computer program that continually fuses his translucent light paintings to create an ever-evolving artistic display on your computer screen. The piece is … Continue reading

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Ben Takes A Photo Of Himself Everyday

Sure he does.

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Dear Sir,

I was lighting designer on the 2003 performance of Thing Fish – An Authorized Adaptation in London. From that production I am currently selling a unique piece of props, a glowing cross from the scene The Meek Shall Inherit … … Continue reading

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One Person One SUV

Speak Up has a great post about wartime propaganda posters — both real and parody. Much of the conservation messages during the World Wars was brought about by actual need. Those wars devastated trade between western nations, and the need … Continue reading

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Hungry Freaks, Daddy!

Time for some tasty surrealism. Watch all three parts of Jan Svankmajer’s stop-motion film Food on YouTube: Breakfast Lunch Dinner (Via WFMU where QT-versions of the clips are available)

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When Things Just Work

Jeezis, what a great ad! Some say they tried it 605 times – this was nr. 606. Oh yes, and here’s another one with a choir. Nice.

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Cal’s Specials

Got a couple hundred bucks to spend? Cal Schenkel has some new artwork for sale at “special prices”…

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Monster Road Out On DVD

For those of you who didn’t get to see it in your local theatre: Monster Road, the award-winning Bruce Bickford documentary, is out on DVD. The film offers a fascinating look into the life and spirit of a true American … Continue reading

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Everybody I Shot Is Dead

That was the subject of an email I received just now. Thinking I was about to engage in a conversation with a serial killer, I started reading: I am writing to you because you are affiliated with and/or a fan … Continue reading

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www.antonwebern.com

What a nice homepage! (With downloadable music.)

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Nude Britney Spears Giving Birth

After a female statue posted earlier, here’s another one – of Britney Spears.

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Do Not Look At My Tits

Mixed messages bra, which is hard not to look at…

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Weirdo Cards

If you’re wondering what Dr Sharl and I have been up to lately, wonder no more — introducing: weirdocards dot com! Sure, it’s an eCards service, but one with a twist. Our cards tackle such elusive topics as androgynous gnomes, … Continue reading

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Hay

Hay in Art — and I’m not talking about Barry Hay. As Bernard, who sent in the link, told me: “what a pity ‘Watermelon in Easter Hay’ is not a painting…”. (Thanks Bernard!)

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Neverland

Bizarre and slightly unnerving: Neverland, Amerika, a Flickr photoset with a twist. (last two via Exploding Aardvark)

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