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Thursday
The beauty of Soviet brutalism by Taschen
Photographer Frédéric Chaubin reveals 90 buildings sited infourteen former Soviet Republics which express what he considers to be thefourth age of Soviet architecture. His poetic pictures, published by TASCHEN inthe book entitled CCCP Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed reveal anunexpected rebirth of imagination, an unknown burgeoning that took place from1970 until 1990. Contrary to the 1920s and 1950s, no “school” or main trendemerges here. These buildings represent a chaotic impulse brought about by adecaying system. Their diversity announced the end of the Soviet Union.
Fascinating and scary ! A nice Christmas present! Anyone?
Fascinating and scary ! A nice Christmas present! Anyone?
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Wednesday
Lana Del Rey - Born To Die
Love this video! Pease folks take notes because we will soon see Lana del Rey on every single cover of magazines from Dazed to Vogue ! I am sure ! I love her style, her universe, her fragile and not-oh-so naive attitude... She's the next big thing for sure...
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Tuesday
The Francisco Godia Foundation presents a major exhibition of works by contemporary artists from private collections
Barcelona Colecciona. From December 14, 2011 to March 26, 2012
Fundació Francisco Godia, Diputación, 250. Barcelona
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King Karl wishes you a Beautiful Christmas
Karl who will style the next edition of the Paris Biennale des Antiquaires has also styled the windows of the Printemps shop in Paris - Opéra, wishing us a Merry Christmas ! Thank you Karl !
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Marilyn ice cream
Stoyn were selling their crazy ice creams at Fountain Art Fair in Miami during Art Basel Miami Beach, 1–4 Dec, 2011.
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Sunday
The Thailand International Furniture Fair
These sofas will be exhibited at the next Thailand International Furniture Fair will take place from 14 to 18 March 2012 in Bangkok. I love them !
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Florence + The Machine's Choice
I really like Florence + the Machine, especially her song "What the water gave" played at the recent Chanel song which was a beautiful moment. She's now taking part in an interesting campaign called Secret 7.
Secret 7 is an exciting project combining music and art in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Seven bands and recording artists are inviting creatives to design the artwork for a seven inch vinyl sleeve inspired by one of their songs. The project will culminate in 700 unique vinyl sleeves displayed in Idea Generation Gallery in London in the week leading up to Record Store Day 2012. On that day, each of the vinyls at the gallery will be available to purchase with all of the profits going to Teenage Cancer Trust.
None of the buyers will know who created the sleeve, or even which song it's for, until they are holding it in their hands - the secret lies within.
In this challenge, Florence + The Machine has selected the track 'Only If For A Night' and are inviting creatives to interpret the song, however they please, via an original piece of seven inch artwork. This is an incredible opportunity for aspiring artists and designers to collaborate with one of the world's most loved bands, to have their artwork seen by millions, be exhibited alongside established artists and in the process, raise valuable funds for Teenage Cancer Trust.
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Friday
Hedi Slimane Exhibition at MOCA’s Pacific Design Center
Little people know why Slimane revolutionized men's fashion: because he cut suits in a way that had never been done before. Inspired by the Bauhaus school, his cut was almost feminine. He's the reason why Lagerfeld lost so much weight...
After he left Dior Homme in 2007 at the top of his game, he became a full-time photographer. The results of his career as a photographer is currently exhibited at the MOCA in L.A where he spent significant time photographing Venice-beach skaters and celebrities...
MOCA Director Jeffrey Deitch said: “Hedi Slimane has created a new and fresh visual language for youth today… his black-and-white images capture the essential expression of the emerging art, fashion, and music scenes around the world.”
The Hedi Slimane Exhibit runs until January 22, 2011. Let me know what you think if you have a chance to see the show... I won't have the chance to.
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Quote of the week: Trent Reznor on Bowie
"It started to feel like if I didn't force myself into a change I would regret it. It's a fear of not wanting to try things because you're in a comfort zone. I always think about my hero David Bowie and his fearlessness to destroy something that isn't ready to break yet and start something new. He'd throw out an identity, confuse his audience and it's a great risk career-wise. But he had the balls and didn't milk it out to the last drop".
Trent Reznor on releasing another album in 2012 with NIN.
Trent Reznor on releasing another album in 2012 with NIN.
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Rooney Mara is on the cover of Dazed
David Fincher's "the girl with the dragon tattoo" kills this cover, in McQueen !
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Azzedine Alaïa at the Groninger Museum, the Netherlands
From 11 December 2011 to 6 May 2012, the Groninger Museum presents an exhibition dedicated to the fashion designer and artist Azzedine Alaïa. This exhibition displays the most fantastic creations of the last ten years. This show is a follow-on to the overview of his work shown in the Groninger Museum in 1998, which was subsequently displayed at the Brant Foundation in New York in 2002.
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Thursday
World AIDS Day: Martin Margiela
"There is more action to be done to fight AIDS than to wear this T-shirt but it's a good start", reads the slogan across Maison Martin Margiela's World AIDS Day T-shirts, available here: www.maisonmartinmargiela.com
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Exclusive interview with fashion film Director Jason Last
Can you introduce yourself please?
Hi, I'm Jason Last.
How did it all start for you?
I've always been drawn to moving image & sound - especially growing up watching a lot of music videos & seeing video art. I've always somehow played & worked with video. When I decided to study in Fine Arts, I specialized in video & from there, it grew - technically & mentally.
In terms of fashion film; defining the genre personally came from my early (to recent) collaborations with Jaime Rubiano. We experimented with, & blended the worlds that drive & inspire us creatively; art, fashion, film, performance, photo. It was quite a natural process.
Can you tell us about your recent projects?
Right now I am working on a longer film with complexgeometries, featuring their SS12 collection w/ Andrej Pejic, & a score composed by Grimes - who is amazing.. called The King's Son.
Also, completing a film from last year, Barrel Of A Gun (BOAG), which tells somewhat a story through narration.
Jaime & I just completed Scalpel/Stradivarius (first video above) which we are quite excited about. It is presented by Vogue Italia & features live performance by Sarah Neufeld (Arcade Fire/The Bell Orchestre), who composed the score for the film, & model Meghan Collison. It won Thecorner.com prize at ASVOFF4 in Paris this year, & is circulating to various festivals/ screening at the moment. It features all kinds of designers from Ackermann to Demeulemeester to Givenchy. (http://vimeo.com/31196193)
Which one are you most proud of?
I don't know if we are more proud of one more than others. Each piece has it's own life & identity. I know that as the work grows & develops; so does our ability to make stronger work. We're always defining & redefining what we do.
Is video the best medium to showcase fashion?
I don't think so. There is definitely an intimacy with the clothing & design that can be achieved with video for the viewer, & there is control over presentation & concept; with music, narrative, whatever... but there's nothing like a strong runway show, & the energy & experience of live performance. Video is an incredible & important vehicle for fashion, but it's only one.
Jason
My past, art, a lot of music, nature. normal things.. too many things. I work very closely with Jaime, who's creative mind continuously pushes hard at our work.
Who would you be interested to work with if you had the choice?
A lot of the people I want to work with are in music. Creative subjects that bring their own art to the table. My art reflected through my idols.
Crossover of genres is very interesting to me. Collaboration is everything. Music, art, fashion, performance - these worlds have always worked somehow together, & those incestuous combinations fascinate me the most creatively.
In fashion, again there are too many designers & models that I want to create & collaborate with.
Would you consider doing something else if you were not an artist?
No.
To finish with, what do you think and wish to this blog?
Art Is Alive is one of the first sites I remember looking at years ago. & I always have connected to the way it integrates art & fashion.
More info on: http://
Thank you so much Jason.
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