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Coachella 2012 Lineup Announced

By mavenness | January 16, 2012

Coachella 2012 is a multi-day/weekend music festival that takes place in Indio, California at the Empire Polo Club.  The first of two Coachella festivals will take place April 13-15th, 2012.  The lineup includes headliners like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, Radiohead, and the Black Keys.

via Coachella.

Posted in events, music | Tagged coachella 2012, dr. dre, empire polo club, festival, indio california, lineup, radiohead, snoop dogg, the black keys | Leave a comment

Light Years: Conceptual Art and the Photograph, 1964–1977

By mavenness | January 16, 2012

Light Years: Conceptual Art and the Photograph, 1964–1977 runs December 13, 2011–March 11, 2012 at The Art Institute of Chicago.  The exhibit explores the movement of photography into the mainstream of contemporary art.  More than 140 works are on display by 57 artists, including Bruce Nauman, John Baldessari, and Sol LeWitt.

via AIC.

image: John Baldessari. Throwing Three Balls in the Air to Get a Straight Line (Best of Thirty-Six Attempts) (detail), 1973.

Posted in art, photography | Tagged art institute, Bruce Nauman, chicago, conceptual art, contemporary art, John Baldessari, light years, photography, Sol LeWitt | Leave a comment

The Booooooom x Adobe Remake Photo Project

By mavenness | December 22, 2011

“Composition With Red, Blue and Yellow” remake by Katie Jackson

“Composition With Red, Blue and Yellow” by Mondrian

 

This is a project developed by Booooooom and Adobe where participants remake famous works of art using photography.  See more at the link below!

via BOOOOOOOM.

Posted in art, photography | Tagged adobe, art, blue, Booooooom, composition, katie jackson, mondrian, photo, red, remake, yellow | 1 Comment

A Dubstep Christmas

By mavenness | December 20, 2011

The Cadger family of Meridian, Idaho created a Christmas light show to the song “First Of The Year (Equinox)” by Skrillex.

Posted in music | Tagged cadger, christmas, dubstep, equinox, first of the year, idaho, lights, skrillex | Leave a comment

Andrew Bird and Ian Schneller’s Sonic Arboretum at MCA Chicago

By mavenness | December 19, 2011

Andrew Bird (composer/violinist) and Ian Schneller’s (sculptor/instrument-maker) Sonic Arboretum exhibit runs December 6-31, 2012 at the MCA Chicago.  The exhibit is a collection of horned speakers that are installed in the MCA’s atrium to “create a unique sound garden.”

On December 21 and 22, Andrew Bird will perform in the space while visitors explore the installation.  Tickets are available on the MCA website.

via MCA Chicago.

Posted in art, music | Tagged andrew bird, chicago, ian schneller, mca, modern art, sonic arboretum | Leave a comment

The Dark Knight Rises Trailer

By mavenness | December 19, 2011

The new full-length trailer for “The Dark Knight Rises,” set to be released on July 20, 2012.

Posted in movies | Tagged 2012, bane, batman, catwoman, nolan, summer, the dark knight rises, trailer | Leave a comment

DAMIEN HIRST: The Complete Spot Paintings 1986-2011

By mavenness | December 16, 2011

British artist Damien Hirst will be exhibiting his famous spot paintings worldwide across all 11 Gagosian Gallery locations.  DAMIEN HIRST: The Complete Spot Paintings 1986-2011 will be on exhibit from January 12-February 18, 2012.

Hirst’s retrospective is set to open at Tate Modern in London in April 2012.

image via NYT.

Posted in art | Tagged athens, beverly hills, damien hirst, dots, gagosian gallery, geneva, hong kong, london, modern art, new york, paris, spot paintings, tate modern | Leave a comment

Banksy – Cardinal Sin

By mavenness | December 15, 2011

Banksy unveiled his latest sculpture, ”Cardinal Sin” at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.  The piece is a replica of an 18th century stone bust, its face pixelated with bathroom tile.  “Cardinal Sin” appears to be a commentary on the alleged sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic church.

via Liverpool Echo.

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3×1 Jeans in SoHo

By taz | December 15, 2011

3×1 brings you custom tailored jeans in the heart of the New York City’s SoHo District. Pick your material, cut and buttons. Prices range from $295-1200+.

via Jay-Z. images via 3×1.

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Cenzo Duffle

By mavenness | December 15, 2011

The Cenzo duffle is perfect for a weekender.  The duffle is made of Italian calf-skin leather, 100% cotton/denim lining, and vintage brass hardware  Each bag is handcrafted in Toscana, Italy.

via Cenzo.

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