All of Brooklyn had Open Studios for artists this past weekend.
I decided to go to the place with the most artists in one building, which is at 183 Lorraine Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Here are five shots from this event.
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Category Archives: Art Review
Williamsburg Gawks
Here’s some shots from yesterday’s Williamsburg Walks. Bedford Avenue is shut down for 10 blocks and rolls of sod are brought in. I like it because of my urban anti-car fantasies and I’ve always loved the collective celebration of not doing much, almost like the beach. Even though it may appear as a temporary Midwestern refugee camp for hipsters, it’s also relaxed and fun. There’s one more next weekend.
Also, you don’t still really think that hipsters are causing the decline of the middle class are you? Come on.
One Man Show
While in Sarasota, Florida, I wanted to see the world’s largest miniature circus, The Howard Bros. Circus Model at the Ringling Museum.
The model is a replica of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from 1919 – 1938.
It was created over a period of more than 50-years by master model builder and philanthropist Howard Tibbals.
This guy handmade an insanely huge amount of little models of people, trains, homes, tents and everything else found near or in a circus from a century ago.
Howard is 75 years old and is still building these things.
Pretty amazing.
Boy In The Hood
I spotted another Dan Witz piece this week in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
I was so delighted, not just for its creepy, yet subtle imagery because I had to really stop and stare at the person’s eye to make sure it wasn’t in fact me under that white hood.
I have the honorable right to call myself a Dan Witz model for this similar series of public art works. Here’s my post about being on the other side of the camera and here’s me on display in Brooklyn. I won’t provide the location of this piece to hopefully enhance its longevity on our fine sidewalks.
Ten Of The Best 8-Bit Retro Creations of 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR 1982!!
Oh, wait, it’s 2012, isn’t it? Of course, I realize that it’s 2012: the year the world ends to those who also believe reality shows aren’t scripted and think the earth is 7,000 years old. But to me, based on what I see out there in popular culture, there is so much love for the 8-bit retro aesthetic, it’s kind of ridiculous and awesome. There is a “simpler time” technology era sentimentality that I can see. The 8-bit squid double-retro image above comes from Chris Zimmerman.
The blinking (click on image to see it animated) 8-bit holiday wreath available from Thinkgeek is pretty cool, I must admit.
Artist Ted Martens created a free 8-bit fireplace application that I’ve already downloaded and enjoyed. There are keywords, like “marshmallow” and “match” that make it interactive.
8-bit costume by someone very cool and smart who’s link I can’t find.
Last week, Gamestop’s HQ in San Francisco creates 8 bit mural with post-its.
Sexy 8-bit panty hose (Via)
8-bit fashion by Kunihiko Morinaga
Swedish artist Lars Arrhenius covers train stations.
8-bit Illustrations by Jude Buffum
Artist Aled Lewis getting kinky.
And of course, 2011’s biggest 8 bit hit was definitely the Nyan Cat, so the Happy Nyan Year Cat was just a matter of time.
You do know Mr. Nyan, right?
Thanks for all the yummy 2011 page hits, imbecile lovers!!
South Third Spread
From S. 3rd St. Brooklyn
Weekend Spread: Storm King Art Center
Somehow this little WordPress blog didn’t save properly when I listed all the artists and titles of work.. not going to do it again, mofo.. but enjoy these pictures from the Storm King Art Center in the Hudson Highlands above NYC. This really is a beautiful way to look at large scale art work. This place has 500 acres of land for you to get lost in. Good times.
Temporary Unintentional Yummy Texture
This is on 11th Street near 4th Avenue in Manhattan. The building is under new construction and the physical evidence of several layers of age all exposed at once is the most beautiful this property will ever be.
Money Talks
Blogging Is Work
In addition to my 9 to 5 work day, my life with my number one homeslice: “J” and continuing my attempt at an art career, blogging is a lot of fucking work to keep the posts comin’ every single day. Just sayin’.
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