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posted May 2, 2017 #

@InternetHippo @Wokieleaksalt Hmmm, which is real? https://t.co/XFEw2nwkCm

posted May 2, 2017 #

I don't know what's real anymore https://t.co/QJHwd372xG

posted May 2, 2017 #

Loved the 3rd season of @catastrophe_tv. Bravo @robdelaney, @SharonHorgan, et al https://t.co/YORxXohL97 https://t.co/mq8U9p11ox

Johnny Jeana: Portrait Of A Tokyo Rockabilly

posted May 2, 2017 #

I've always enjoyed the massive amounts of sub-cultures that permeate Tokyo society. At least, from my viewpoint it seems like that's a thing. I'm sure most of the country is just regular folks doing regular things but if you're interested in digging up some wildly devoted group of people connected to a niche interest - Anime, Furries, Rock-a-billy, - Tokyo isn't the worst place to start.

I've known about the Rockabilly Gangs for awhile but never took a deep dive into it. I didn't realize it was kind of a dying art. Watching this James Partridge short, Johnny Jeana: Portrait of a Tokyo Rockabilly, was a nice re-introduction to the style and lifestyle of that particular group. I'd forgotten how fascinating it is to see a group of grown men dressed to the nines performing dance moves from the 50's.

It's six minutes. You have six minutes of time to indulge in Johnny's tale. Just be prepared for a Google deep-dive afterwards to see more.

Fruit Stickers

posted May 2, 2017 #

Simple and straightforward - Fruit Stickers is a feed of those tiny little labels you find on your favorite natural sweet treat. I love the diversity of legitimate great designs and hilarious advice that pop up throughout.

My question is, how old are these? Are they found on 2017 fruit or is this pulling from an archive of the 60's? It's often difficult to tell.

Arrival: A Short Film By Alex Myung

posted May 1, 2017 #

Way back in 2013, Alex Myung funded a Kickstarter for an animated short film to be entitled Arrival. I've posted about this undertaking a few times in anticipation of the Miyazaki influenced, hand-animated, piece and now it's finally available to view in full online.

You can watch the entire 22-minute piece on their site and I recommend doing so with the volume cranked up. There is no dialogue throughout the piece, only highly orchestrated musical movements provided by Upright T-Rex. It's a fantastic combination and I'm glad it's finally out in the world.

King of Andean Architecture

posted May 1, 2017 #

Freddy Mamani Silvestre is a Bolivian architect that doesn't draw formal blueprints, doesn't use a computer or even have an office he calls his own. What he does have, however, is an incredibly distinct style and a drive to create a memorable mark on his city, El Alto. There's a lot of cultural and political history wrapped up in his design decisions - primarily to establish a name for his native people, the Aymaras.

To me, it looks like what I imagine Emerald City would be if you got the full tour. The saturated colors, the 70's influenced patterns and atypical lines are mesmerizing. Treat yourself by reading more, diving into a gallery or watching a featurette on Silvestre.

Ingrid Burrington

posted May 1, 2017 #

After stumbling upon her book Networks of New York: An Illustrated Field Guide to Urban Internet Infrastructure, I've tried to keep up with the work of Ingrid Burrington, aka Life Winning. Her own resume states:
I am terrible at being professionally legible and enough people have shamed me about this that I'm making an effort.
I had no idea she made these Lenticular Map Prints as part of an art exhibit entitled Reconnaissance or that she wrote regularly for a number of publications I enjoy.

Long story short, I was happy to see a Patreon setup to make it easier to keep up with her creations and help support her in doing so. If you're not into that, check the Instagram for regular updates.

@v_industries

posted April 28, 2017 #

instagram feed of design excellence

Friday Videos - April 28th, 2017

posted April 28, 2017 #

If you're around the Nashville area this weekend, go see Jay Leo Phillips and Tower Defense play at The 5 Spot. Jay's only played one previous show and it was a spectacle. I imagine the follow-up will be even better.

Enjoy some silly distractions!

Friday Videos - April 28th, 2017

posted April 28, 2017 #

If you're around the Nashville area this weekend, go see Jay Leo Phillips and Tower Defense play at The 5 Spot. Jay's only played one previous show and it was a spectacle. I imagine the follow-up will be even better.

Enjoy some silly distractions!

posted April 27, 2017 #

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