The Lambeth Palace
All of Banksy’s endeavors contain the signature ingredients: great art, a little bit of mockery, a little recklessness, and a whole lot of mystery. This underground theater in an abandoned subway tunnel is no different. It was set up for showings of Banksy’s recent film “Exit Through the Gift Shop” every day from 6:30-9 until March 4… and as expected, tickets sold out right away. Not only is it really cool that they’re showing the film in an underground tunnel, but it looks really nice too.
Go check out Banksy’s website for a couple more images… but less info and more ambiguity than you’ve found here if you can believe it.
If I had one of the few tickets that were sold, I would definitely be looking around for a random janitor lurking in the shadows…
Posted by: Josh Abe on February 26, 2010
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Exit Through the Gift Shop
I just found out about this totally fitting, not to mention intriguing, trailer for a new movie about (and I think, filmed by) everybody’s favorite neighborhood street artist, Banksy. I feel like this film should be receiving way more fanfare and media coverage than what it appears to have gotten. I didn’t even know there was going to be a movie about Banksy, let alone, produced by him.
It seems like Banksy has almost turned into this Robin Hood sort of street art vigilante, where people who would usually frown upon the genre are approving of and even applauding his work. It’s amazing that this shift in perspective has allowed him to take his art to what would usually be very exclusive venues, such as art galleries or the Sundance Festival. What’s great is that the high-brow fans are now following his work in their own environments, but that doesn’t mean he’s sold out. He’s still mocking them like he always has, and he’s still making accessible art for the masses. That’s why he’s always been one of my favorite artists.
Go check out the website… it’s very vague, but there may be more information there in the future.
Posted by: Josh Abe on January 21, 2010
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First Days of Spring
Another huge thanks to Bobby over at KN for this absolute gem. It’s a film, based on and featuring, Noah and the Whale’s most recent album, First Days of Spring. It was written and directed by Charlie Fink, the lead singer/songwriter of Noah and the Whale.
Whenever I listened to First Days of Spring, I always got the feeling that it all carried sort of a storyline across the whole thing, but this film really helps visualize that, and ties everything together quite nicely.
It’s a story along the lines of a ‘you never know what you have until it’s gone’ sort of thing. It really hits home if you’ve ever loved and lost… which rings true with a tone of sad acceptance. The music and lyrics perfectly fit the storyline, and it’s moving to see the album played out visually.
If you haven’t heard Noah and the Whale, or you’re just joining us, go check out the latest album on iTunes. It will be much more meaningful after you watch this film.
Posted by: Josh Abe on December 11, 2009
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Visual Acoustics
Visual Acoustics is a movie about the work of Julius Shulman, the world’s greatest architectural photographer whose images brought modern architechture to the American mainstream. I first learned about the film while I was perusing It’s Nice That. There was a screenshot of the website, which features a randomized image from Shulman’s work, and it immediately caught my eye. I’ve got a deep interest in both architecture and photography, and Shulman’s images have a certain quality about them that really allows the layman (like myself) easily enjoy the beauty and genius behind architectural design, without a formal education in either field.
Julius Shulman passed away this year, but his influence lives on through his work, and this film, narrated by Dustin Hoffman. The website synopsis says it best:
His images epitomized the singular beauty of Southern California’s modernist movement and brought its iconic structures to the attention of the general public. This unique film is both a testament to the evolution of modern architecture and a joyful portrait of the magnetic, whip-smart gentleman who chronicled it with his unforgettable images.
You can scroll through the slides above, or check out the website for more images, info and dates for screening events in your area.
Posted by: Josh Abe on October 19, 2009
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Forts!
I used to love building forts as a kid, in fact, right now I have probably 10 or 11 strings of christmas lights on the ceiling of my bedroom to give the feeling of being in a fort.
This is a really cool contest from Booooooom! and We Love You So in anticipation of Where the Wild Things Are (this friday!) where people are submitting pictures of forts they’ve built for a chance to win a limited edition WTWTA Xbox.
There’s a ton of really great submissions, but I like this one the best because it has that glowing kind of light that only comes from outside a cozy fort. Go check them out at Booooooom! and We Love You So.
Posted by: Josh Abe on October 12, 2009
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Where The Wild Things Are Pop Up Show
Are you getting amped up due to the sheer proximity of the release date of Where The Wild Things Are? I know I am. To celebrate the imminent coming of the new Spike Jonze movie, Space 15 Twenty opened up a pop up show of epic proportions. What is Space 15 Twenty?
“Space 15 Twenty is a new retail experiment in Hollywood, CA, that creates an opportunity for Urban Outfitters to collaborate with creative brands we find inspiring and interesting.”
It’s basically a cross between an Urban Outfitters and an art gallery, and it’s just one more reason why I need to live in LA instead of Charlotte.
Even if you can’t visit the actual opening, there are plenty of images from inside the show:
There are a few photosets up on Space 15 Twenty’s Flickr
Bobby does live in LA, so he did go to the show and posted some up close and personal photos on Kitsune Noir
Posted by: Josh Abe on September 24, 2009
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Geoff McFetridge
I’ve loved the hand typography for Where the Wild Things Are ever since I saw that first trailer. Geoff McFetridge is the guy behind the whimsical and completely fitting typography that’s used for the trailers and the credits. He’s also done a bunch of stuff for Chocolate skateboards.
Spike Jonze stopped by his studio to take a look at his stuff, and took some photos while he was there. I love seeing behind the scenes stuff from great artists like this. Go take a look.
Posted by: Josh Abe on September 11, 2009
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