'Space Jam' Forever: The Website That Wouldn't Die

posted August 25, 2015 #

this is, surprisingly, a #LongRead but all the better for it

Something Else (2015 Single*)

posted August 25, 2015 #

Free ideas for Banksy: http://t.co/zt7wCoHQpY

St Francis Elevator Ride

posted August 25, 2015 #

I'm browsing through each and every entry in the portfolio of St Francis Elevator to Ride and I'm kind of astonished by every single thing coming up. It's an amazing mix of collage, acid trip insanity, and just solid, mesmerizing, illustration.

Please be sure to browse the Paradise for Living exhibit and phenomenal collection of animated GIF collages.

Cameron's World

posted August 25, 2015 #

I know I've mentioned this elsewhere but I'd be remiss if I didn't make official note of Cameron's World - a repository of images culled from old Geocities and laid out in collages and "worlds" unlike anything we've ever seen. I would say it's borderline overwhelming but it never is.. there's always a ton to pore over in every scene but it all works incredibly well together.

In an age where we interact primarily with branded and marketed web content, Cameron's World is a tribute to the lost days of unrefined self-expression on the Internet. This project recalls the visual aesthetics from an era when it was expected that personal spaces would always be under construction.

Whatever the thinking behind it, I tip my hat to Cameron and the world's he has created. I miss those GIFs and can't think of a more fitting tribute.

Dictionary Stories

posted August 25, 2015 #

Jez Burrows always has a handful of projects up his sleeve - an incredibly impressive feat given that he's employed full time and those side projects don't seem to suffer one bit. The latest is Dictionary Stories, a series of short tales comprised entirely of example sentences from the New Oxford American Dictionary. You can read more about the what of it all here but really you should just dive in.

Dismaland: the Banksy Theme Park

posted August 25, 2015 #

The latest from Banksy is a full-on theme park entitled Dismaland. Clearly, this project is the most ambitious from the street artist and really pushes him into to play with his hatred of Disney. Browsing through images of the park I'm a bit torn - is this impressively amusing or just over-the-top and not that funny. Honestly, I think most Banksy projects are best left not to ponder too much. It's eye candy and this project certainly fills that prescription to the maximum amount.

The Grim Reaper riding a bumper car is undeniably great but it's also worth noting that many other artists are involved in the park - included Stephen Powers / ESPO. I hope all my UK friends are able to make it out, as it seems like an event that should be attended if at all possible.

You should also watch the park ad and walkthrough.

Dan Ball’s Unseen, Intimate Photographs of Memphis's Music Scene

posted August 24, 2015 #

this is just the tip of the iceberg but some very phenomenal images here

Motherslug on Instagram

posted August 24, 2015 #

excellent repository of illustrations, largely focused on the anthropomorphic

Two Dots Live Podcast

posted August 24, 2015 #

Rarely do I post links directly to an Apple podcast page so, my apologies if that isn't the most kosher way to share this information but this episode of Apple Store Events: Two Dots Live is certainly worth your time to procure and download. The audio mix could probably be a bit louder but hearing the music of Two Dots played with a live band is something real special. Maybe this will make its way onto youtube at some point but, for now, dive right in.

Glitter

posted August 24, 2015 #

Spent some time checking out the new app from Betaworks - Glitter. From what I can tell, it's a creator of digital cards that you swap with friends. I think I may be outside the target demographic as a 36-year old but I really like the interface of adding random elements, choosing various gifs and just, basically, collaging a fun little trading card. Just look at the example video on their site and you'll want to make a sparkly cat card sitting atop an emoji poop as well, I'm sure of it.

Deerhunter - Snakeskin

posted August 24, 2015 #

'Snakeskin', from the album 'Fading Frontier', released October 16, 2015 on 4AD: http://smarturl.it/fadingfrontier_lp Featuring Zumi Rosow on treated alto saxophone. Directed by Valentina Tapia Director of Photography Noah Osirich Lead Editor Dennis Mora Produced by Alan Steadman Valentina Tapia Camera Assistant Dustin Chambers Motion graphics Zach White Stop motion animation Valentina Tapia Zach White 2nd Green Screen Camera Alan Steadman Special thanks Cole Alexander http://deerhuntermusic.com

2 Kinds Of People

posted August 24, 2015 #

The Two Kinds of People Tumblog is a nice illustration exercise poking at silly differences between folk. They are pleasant to look at and amusing to ponder for a moment. Worth a few moments of your day, if only just to decide if you're doing this correctly or not.

posted August 24, 2015 #

Talked to Quentin Tarantino for our Fall Preview issue: http://t.co/hqFQIZtZiY

posted August 24, 2015 #

I am 87% sure my local paper doesn't know how pie charts work. http://t.co/TFAogiJVOB

posted August 24, 2015 #

Angelo Badalamenti on Creating the Twin Peaks Theme Song http://t.co/YZ7vj2cpCc http://t.co/8N5433lEKm

posted August 24, 2015 #

What if Jeb?s hand is black because he tried to destroy a cursed horcrux? https://t.co/OGu2ywwRhO

posted August 24, 2015 #

After seven years, my dog STILL does not understand that a hug is a gesture of love and not murder

posted August 23, 2015 #

http://t.co/IfKHOiSXM8

posted August 23, 2015 #

hey ANY ?buffs out there know what these aerial tracking shots r from? Kinda look like Angst but arent: https://t.co/Vithdbc4d8 @cinefamily