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EXCELLENT 3D PRINTING TED TALK
3D printing might sound trendy or far fetched but I believe otherwise. I think its extremely important for artists and designers to work on humanizing this technology, implementing it means cutting fuel emissions, ending unethical manufacturing of goods, and the ability for people to meet most basic needs for pennies in their own home. Also it seems that this change might be coming as fast and as hard as the internet did. Stay alert!
6 more weeks of winter
Why are we all not waiting on the line for Doug Wheeler’s exhibition at David Zwirner?
Get your coat on for infinity
xx
brodie
documentaries!
In my excitement for upcoming events such as: the Whitney Biennial, the Armory Show, Frieze, oh and Cindy Sherman’s exhibition at the MOMA; I thought about posting some essential artist documentaries.
I know what your thinking little loves..snooze-fest, but hear me out.
Whether it’s solving global warming or the honey bee population crisis, there isn’t one documentary on netflixs that by the end I wasn’t determined to get behind–and I’m fairly certain I am not alone. That being said, these documentaries and artists are sure to motivate and inspire you in the new year–oh and not to mention, I feel a blizzard a comin’ upon us and this is the perfect way to not feel guilty about watching 11 hours of movies…
Louise Bourgeois: The Spider, The Mistress and The Tangerine (2008)
She just passed away at 98 and the documentary is rather intimate and more importantly communicates how feisty she can be!
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012)
it’s good it’s inspiring and does everything you think it will emotionally and physically do plus the exhibition sunflower seeds is on at Mary Boone in Chelsea.
Crumb (1994)
R. Crumb and David Lynch what’s not to like??!?!!
how to draw a bunny (2002)
Ray Johnson’s story is a good one.
Jean-Michel Basquiat: the Radiant Child (2010)
I know it seems cliche but I really liked watching the home video footage before his death.
In the true hipster fashion (get it?) it’s no longer cool, because everyone has seen it already, but Banksy’s exit through the gift shop is still great– And it’s not fair to not watch it or at least admit I still like it just because it has become mainstream–snobs
Banksy’s exit through the gift shop then go back to your bourgey existence
Herb & Dorothy
For those of you who don’t believe in collectors watch this film on Herb and Dorothy Vogel. Herb a postman, and Dorothy a librarian, are two of the most hilarious, kind and authentic people. You also hear really quaint stories from people such as Leo Castelli to Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
The Woodmans
For many reasons
Man on Wire
Philippe Petit’s tightrope performance, in 1974, across the World Trade Center!!!!!!
thanks for reading my humble list!
xx
brodie
THE INDIFFERENT YBA
Gary Hume one of the true fathers of the YBA movement has a show opening this week at White Cube in London. The title ” Indifferent Owl” is fitting as Hume himself seems to be one amoungst the beasts in the animal kingdom of artists. He courts wisdom in his work while avoiding press photos, braggadocious interviews, and irreverent political chatter boxing for the sake of maintaining hype and critical attention. As Drake would say, he’s kinda like ” Ray Charles to the bullshit”. Instead of creating spectacle Hume has all along given us serious, thoughtful, pious and beautiful work. With this being his first show in London in 4 years, I am excited and certain that people will take a new appreciation for him and his artistic integrity.
The show will include both the artists’ paintings and sculptures photographed for the catalogue by the artist’s son, aspiring photographer, Joe Hume.
Les Belles Fils
This is refreshingly cute and innocent, love the French. If you listen you can hear the “Oh lalas” as they trot past a group of seniors.
Happy weekend!
My friend Sarah sent me this video yesterday–
any thoughts?
xx brodie
Gagosian first to make official game for the 1%
Damien Hirst has made (or has had other people make) 1,400 spot paintings in past 25 years, that averages out to 56 a year, or 4.6 a month, or rather one spot painting a week…someone do a fact check please?! Anyhow, this month Gagosian Gallery is proud to host over 300 these spot paintings in one large show spread throughout their 11 locations. If you sign up for “the spot challange” you can win a signed spot print (which fetch about $5,000.00 at auction) when you proved you have visited all 11 spaces. A few questions this game brings to mind; how many people have money/time to play, is the cost of travel larger than the worth of the print (probably), and will Damien Hirst even go to all 11 locations, if so what does he get?
Anyway, inspired by this game, I have made own game. Below is a piece of art I had someone else make (Hirst Style, BABY!) just for this challenge, if you can tell me the correct number of spots in the piece then I will mail it to you for free, signed!
GOOD LUCK!
-Fi
A proposed schedule of a NYC art lover <3
Let’s make January 12th 2012 eventful!
