My Money, My Currency by Hanna von Goeler
My Money, My Currency by Hanna von Goeler:
“My currency work originated in California, while I was studying at UC Davis. I was very interested in camouflage at the time. This interest led me to create my first paintings on dollar bills, between 1992-94, in which I camouflaged/painted images onto and into bills. A death in the family led me to the east coast, and faced with the costs of living in New York City on an artist’s budget, I continued to paint on money. Even today, with the global financial crisis at hand and with political and cultural currencies vying for power, my currency series continues to engage me and feel relevant.”
BRMC: Beat the devil’s tattoo, the new single on streaming
Exclusively on Polkadot the new single by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club “Beat the devil’s tattoo” available now on free streaming! The new album will come out next friday (19th of March) named as the first single (up mentioned). BRMC is an american band, coming from San Francisco. They became popular with the first album “Whatever happen to my rock’n'roll“, a mix of r’n'r psichedelia and shoegaze (that’s why the critic usually considered the band close to Jesus & Mary Chain). We like a lot the classic r’n'r approach. During these years the BMRC have taken a different way following folk and blues sounds, until now. We suggest you to have a listen to the past and to the present of the band.
BRMC are going to plan an italian tour in May:
7th of May @ Magazzini Generali in Milan
8th of May @ Estragon in Bologna
9th of May @ Piper in Rome
Ticket price: 20 € + dp. On sale @ Ticketone
Sort of Coal
From the 13th Century, the Japanese have been producing high quality White Charcoal, known for its ability of purifying water and air. Sort of Coal introduces this holistic knowledge to the west via contemporary hand-made products, emphasizing both the function and theaestetic of White Charcoal.
We often benefit from the purifying effects of charcoalwithout even realizing it – filters in water systems,protection in masks, and in medicines are a fewexamples. These are modern methods that take advantage of respected ancient concepts and techniques. Sort of Coal has developed a range of home products produced by hand that are derived from eco-friendly activated charcoal. These pure products can protectand enrich us for a moment and for a lifetime.
The purifying ability of White Charcoal is a natural phenomenon known and used in Japan for several centuries.The concept of White Charcoal products is both holistic and scientific. Sort of Coal is proud to introduce White Charcoal in a range of products ( with a very nice and elegant packaging) designed for purifying water, air and the body - enriching the daily life. Sort of Coal’s White Charcoal is Biochar, recyclable and CO2 friendly.
MiArt Art Now!
Continua la scelta del direttore della Fiera d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Milano Alessandro Cappello di proseguire la strada del posizionamento d’eccellenza nel panorama fieristico internazionale. Per quest’ultima edizione, la selezione delle gallerie partecipanti si fa ancora più rigida delle scorse edizioni, assicurando la qualità artistica dell’evento. Nomi noti alla testa della curatela: Giacinto Di Pietrantonio per il Contemporaneo e Donatella Volonté per il settore Moderno. All’esposizione si aggiungeranno programmi collaterali che costituiranno un ricco ventaglio d’offerta: MiArt Talk, programma di convegni e tavole rotonde all’interno della fiera; Miraggi, percorso di arte contemporanea nella città promosso da MiArt e dall’Assessorato all’Arredo, Decoro Urbano e Verde del Comune di Milano; EnjoyMiArt, grande happening per il pubblico e per la città. La location scelta per la manifestazione è fieramilanocity. Dal 26 al 29 Marzo, il MiArt sarà in grado di entrare a buon diritto nella “eccellenza” riproposta? E sarà in grado di registrare l’evoluzione artistica più all’avanguardia? Non resta altro che stare a guardare e PARTECIPARE!
Fred Perry for Liberty
Ok, springtime is coming. And even if we are still wearing our sweaters, and it seems like this winter is endless, spring is 3 days from here. Flowers will be in bloom sooner or later, and from April, you can also wear ‘em. Liberty & Fred Perry will transform your wardrobe into a bunch of flowers. The classic M12 Polo, the Harrington jacket, and the short-sleeved slim fit shirts, will flourish for you. “Blank Canvas” is the name of this capsule collection, avaiable in stores from next April. Liberty’s signature paisley and floral prints, will be printed all over, or will be hide in little details as linings and under the buttons. This spring will be romantic and a little bit folk, if you want.
Leigh Hendrik Consentino Sunglasses
From now on, you can have a look at the future, more clearly. With this pair of Cosentino’s sunglasses. Light & minimal, retro-futuristic and different from what we use to see everyday.
Icarus & the Tree Herder
Film by Ian Worrel. Check out his other animation
Gemma Booth
Amazing works from England. Born in Manchester, but residing in London, Gemma Booth photographer has photographed for big name clients such as American Eagle, Levi’s, ROXY, Carhart, Vogue, i-D, Nylon, and more. Nice use of sunlight, this work is a breath of fresh air and vintage look.
Her new blog, GemBlog, has a collection of her latest work, and photographs from other photographers. Read more about her in a nice interview on a little sussy.
When You’re Strange: A Film About The Doors
Coming in April: First Feature Documentary About The Doors.
Award-winning writer-director Tom DiCillo’s riveting film uncovers historic, previously unseen footage from the illustrious rock quartet and provides new insight into the revolutionary impact of their music and legacy. The film is narrated by Johnny Depp.
“Tom DiCillo’s ‘When You’re Strange‘ is a meticulously crafted, exhilarating ode to one of music’s greatest ensembles, THE DOORS. Watching the hypnotic, hitherto, unreleased footage of Jim, John, Ray and Robby, I felt like I experienced it all through their eyes. Here, Jim has been resurrected to remind us that he is to this very day, one of the most significant frontmen/poets/shaman to ever grace a stage while the band behind him kept the music alive, adding fuel to an already raging ride into history. As a rock n’ roll documentary, or any kind of documentary for that matter, it simply doesn’t get any better than this. What an honor to have been involved. I am as proud of this as anything I have ever done.” – Johnny Depp
LA CASA 139. QUESTA VOLTA BRUNORI S.A.S.
Lunedì 22 Marzo, La Casa 139 ospiterà il giovane cantautore italiano Dario Brunori (accompagnato dalla sua band), in esordio con il suo primo album “Vol. Uno”. In attesa della bella stagione, i Brunori S.A.S. ci regalano ballate fresche e scanzonate dove la chitarra acustica accompagna testi ironici e nostalgici. Con lo sguardo al passato (e di qui il piccolo Dario in copertina) la band ci proietta nella nuova musica melodica italiana.
Das rote Paket
Das rote Paket presents elegant and timeless furniture in small editions, designed by ambitious young architects and designers.
Our pieces are simple, distinct, plain and charming. That is how we would describe ourselves as well. Nice people, interested in design, who rejoice in great materials and shapes.
They also ran a super nice competition on their website asking the readers to create and build a ready-made-light that works with a bulb and was under 40 euro.
Yasuhiro Suzuki: Please watch your step
“Please watch your step” by japanese artist Yasuhiro Suzuki was one of four public installations organized by the digital public art project at the haneda airport in toyko. suzuki’s floating human shaped balloon was an experiment in getting users to participate in public art. for many, airports can be a place devoid of human emotion with its vast size and long waiting periods. this site intervention hoped to evoke a positive response from by passers and provide an element of humor and surprise to their journey.
‘it’s important for people to experience and participate in public art, but you can’t get everyone in an airport to do so. however, when I think of the sight of people enjoying my work and some of the others, [I feel that] I want a lot of airport visitors to enjoy the art exhibit.‘ – YS
‘Please watch your step’ is part of ‘technology to create digital art’, a research proposal selected by japanese science and technology agency (JST CREST). it is currently being exhibited at the cyber arts japan exhibition, which celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the ars electronica festival in linz, austria. the show will be on display until march 22 at the museum of contemporary art, Tokyo. | Via
