Charles Bukowski

Alphamale

By now every Polaroid enthusiast is aware of the disappointing news that the film cartridges have been discontinued. There are however a few sites where you can still buy (at a premium) film, cameras, and limited edition accessories that have been stockpiled. Polapremium is one with a decent selection that may tide me over until someone wises up and acquires the rights to continue film production. www.polapremium.com

Merry Christmas

John Waters & friend

Happy Hannukah

Couturier, model & colleague Yiqing Yin.

Yuichi Hibi

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4 a.m.

Calvin & Hobbes

John Maynard Keynes

portrait by David Grant

With the economy in the state it is in, I've been brushing up on the subject of economics and its recent history. I've noticed the brilliant British economist John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) garnishing a lot of attention once again. Keynes is remembered for being outspoken, his associations with the Bloomsbury colony (group of avant garde artists and writers, including Virginia Woolf, David Grant, and Gertrude Stein, living in Bloomsbury, London during the early 20th century), serving as economic adviser to the Allies after the close of both World Wars, and for writing "General Theory of Employement, Interest and Money". His theories from this book support the plans to prop up the failing economy rather than balancing the deficit, which has become one of the most debated and important topics in recent history.

Baudelaire

Kim Jong Il-ness

Sebastien Tellier

M. Tellier has been playing New York a lot, among other places, since the release of his last album. Tonight he's performing at Le Poisson Rouge along with HeartsRevolution. I've heard good things about his live performances and am looking forward to it.

Marlene Dumas: Measuring Your Own Grave Opening December 10, 2008. Open to the public December 14, 2008 - February 16, 2009. This will be the largest exhibition of her work in the United States to date, organized by The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, in association with The Museum of Modern Art. 'Through her focus on the human figure, Dumas merges themes of race, sexuality, and social identity with personal experience and art-historical antecedents to create a unique perspective on important and controversial issues of the day.' -www.moma.org

Lartigue

David Lynch
by DocMango

Years ago before I ever saw my first David Lynch film I met a woman who had worked on several projects with him. I was immediately fascinated by her. She displayed many of the characteristics to be found in her mentor's artwork: sex appeal, danger, mystery, and a hint of insanity. I still owe her a debt for introducing me to this man, and some of the bizarre people who have made his films possible.

Lee Miller

One of the most unconventional female artists of the 20th century, Lee Miller was admired for her classical beauty, intelligence, and photographic talent. She was born in New York in 1907, and modeled for Vogue before meeting Man Ray in Paris in 1929. Inspired by his work, Miller began creating her own surrealist photographs. Later, she became a war photographer for British Vogue and was the only woman in combat photojournalism in Europe during World War II. After the war, her later work included portraits of art-world friends such as Max Ernst, Alfred Barr Jr., and Saul Steinberg.

D. McCullin 1963

Journal Gallery 11.22.08

Hotel

LIFE

Fans of photography and 20th century history will be pleased to know that LIFE magazine's archives will soon be available through both Google and the soon to be launched www.life.com. The site will house over 10 million iconic images all available for free. I'm going to have a field day with this site.

Thee Ohsees

I got the chance to see The Oh Sees perform in September at the Yard in Brooklyn. The band is from San Francisco and has a sound that walks a fine line between genuine rock and roll and sheer noise. It produces interesting if not entirely consistent results. Nevertheless they've grown on me.



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Vampires, by Egon Schiele. Happy Halloween

Reflections on Fall

Now that we are well into fall, I've noticed the amazing sound made by the brisk winds blowing through brittle, changing foliage. It makes a great 'woosh' that rises and falls, like a colossal broom sweeping across the countryside in one powerful brush. The autumn wind conjures up all kinds of mysterious and exciting images in my mind; it would hard for me to imagine fall without those lovely sounds.

The Graduate

The graduate (1967) - Original Trailer
by Voldie81

In Flagranti

After being recently introduced to In Flagranti by a friend, I was hoping Sasha would be taking part in the CMJ Marathon this week, but alas, he is currently touring Europe. I imagine this is what Studio 54 would sound like if it were around in 2008, i.e. great raunchy retro dance music.

400 Coups

Les 400 coups
by skins-dandy

I was speaking with a friend about this film some time ago and was really disappointed to hear that he considered it one of the lesser titles to emerge from the French New Wave. Although I do tend to appreciate art inspired by the juvenile delinquent (no doubt because I was one myself not long ago), I also found it really charming. This is mostly due to the young lead played by Jean-Pierre Leaud. Even in the screen test, he shows quite a bit of swagger for such a young man. He really nails the role of the frustrated teen, and it's beautifully shot in 50's Paris; how could you not like this film?

Casting de Jean-Pierre Léaud pour LES 400 COUPS
by CinemaMonAmour

Narcissus, Caravaggio (1597-1599)

Old Cowboy Wisdom

There are three times in life when a man has call to howl at the moon:

1. When he is married
2. When his first child is born
3. When he finishes a job he was crazy to even start

Origin, Unknown

Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus Sextet in Sweden
by madafonka2

Queens, NY's own Charles Mingus cookin live in Sweden (1964)

James Wasser

Practice Space - The Virgins
by VBS_tv

Much respect to KID AMERICA for connecting these characters with who they needed to know...

Us Again Festival

Breathless (A Bout de Souffle) stars Jean-Paul Belmondo & Jean Seberg

Justice - Stress

justice stress (official video)
by 75_prod

I posted this a couple months ago, but I like it, and these boys are going to tear the roof off of that awful Webster Hall next month...

Enjoy Your Fall Friends (Fall 1908)

photo of Jack Johnson or The Big Smoke to boxing fans

I've always liked this photo of him because it showcases his affinity for fast cars and sharp clothes. A playboy in the true sense of the word.

What better time of year to endulge in these hedonistic pursuits?

Goodbye Summer 2008

Longnook Beach, Cape Cod (Labor Day 2008)

Sweet Smell of Success

Sweet Smell of Success Scene
by thadk

Anyone who has seen this film knows how much Mad Men has to thank Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis for their performances. So much cooler than the series will ever be (due in part to a glitzy score by Chico Hamilton, and the fact that it was actually filmed in late 50's New York City) this should be on every man's top film list. These men are drinking at the Stork Club, eating at 21, and all the while making and breaking other people's lives and careers. Classic.

JUSTICE

I was just told that Justice is returning to NYC on 10/30 during their last visit to the states for a while. Webster Hall may not be the greatest venue, but that won't stop many. These boys throw a mean party.

Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds

Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds "This one is amazing. People came up and said cunningly 'Right, I get it, LSD' and it was when all the papers were talking about LSD, but we never thought about it. What happened was John's son Julian did a drawing at school and brought it home, and he had a schoolmate named Lucy, and John said "What's that?" and he said Lucy in the sky with diamonds." -Paul (McCartney)

Spring Summer 2009

Thanks go out to the folks at WE ARE THE MARKET for all the kind words said about the spring collection this week. Thank you!

http://www.wearethemarket.com/blog/2008/09/post_128.php

In Memory of Astroland

Warriors
by d-xboy226

Everyone knows of course, be it desired or not, that change is inevitable. That said, it is really hard to believe that after this weekend Astroland will be no more. Adding salt to the wound is the fact that it will be replaced by some mega-developer's idea of 'Disneyland in Brooklyn'. I try to keep my reflections positive here, but have nothing good to say about this. Bastards. Anyway, if the storm lets up tomorrow, jump on the D train and say goodbye to the most surreal place in town.

Coney Island Roller Coaster
by SpeedofFright

Happy Birthday Bird (8/29)

Charlie Parker
by redhotjazz

The End of the Line

The NY Times ran a flash pictorial on their website today with photos from the end of all the major subway lines, complete with multimedia. It might have been done better (after all this is the NY Times and not a Bruce Davidson tome), but was still an interesting project.



http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/08/22/nyregion/20080822_LASTSTOP_FEATURE.html

The Thomas Crown Affair - Trailer
by soulpatrol

D.A.N.C.E.

JUSTICE - D.A.N.C.E.
by edbangerrecords

Weather Up

I would like to submit my vote for Best Neighborhood Bar 2008.

Highlights: Precision made cocktails, highly skilled barmen, subway tile interior, mood lighting, classic rythm & blues soundtrack, Vanderbilt Ave. address.

Bud Powell @ Club St. Germain Paris

52nd Street Theme - Bud Powell
by boberwig

Art Parade