Category Archives: painting

Why Murakami is like Radiohead

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

If Haruki Murakami and Douglas Coupland were in a fist fight, who would win? … If you’re looking for that kind of information, go someplace else. This is a serious blog dammit. Before I continue, two things about me. 1. … Continue reading →

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Vuitton says: screw Darfur, hail the Brand.

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

People who work in fashion like to think that fashion is an art form. People who work in a kitchen sometimes like to think that cooking is an art form as well. However, what comes from kitchens is usually not … Continue reading →

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Action painting 2.0 – art by Alexa Meade

Posted on March 16, 2010 by

Think that for the hottest, latest and bestest in the international artworld you have to read Art Forum, ArtReview or Frieze? Think again. The go-to place for catching up on your artistic knowledge is Juxtapoz. Years ago they were the … Continue reading →

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Wall painted stop-motion animation.

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

Making street art does not necessarily mean that the artist does not want to use modern technology or the internet to get his (or her) art to an audience. The most brilliant and beautiful example of this which I have … Continue reading →

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A day out with Herman – art by Herman James

Posted on December 4, 2009 by

One of the most awful websites I have visited in recent history is the one by artist Herman James. Even for a site that’s under construction it is poor.  but that does not mean that a visit is not worthwhile. … Continue reading →

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Nathan Frizzell keeps on dreaming

Posted on April 16, 2009 by

Don’t we all just hate the wakin’ world of adult life? Whatever happened to running around in the mud only to come back home because your mother calls that dinner is ready? I don’t know about you, but for me … Continue reading →

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Better than life – Art by Eberhard Havekost

Posted on November 13, 2008 by

Not too long ago, painting from photographs was considered a sin. The true painter went out there and had  a good look, made some sketches and then returned to his canvas to paint form memory. This is no longer the … Continue reading →

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Robotics in paint – Art by Eric Joyner

Posted on October 16, 2008 by

I have no idea who’s working for them, but I sure like the taste of the person responsible for planning shows at The Corey Helford Gallery. In september they hosted a show with beautiful works by the amazing painter Eric … Continue reading →

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Lady in distress – Art by Sarah Folkman

Posted on June 17, 2008 by

Men are strong, brave and dependable. Women are caring, loving and understanding. Those are easy to understand rules. Another set of rules determines that male artists get to paint monsters and gruesome images filled with torture and pain. Female artists … Continue reading →

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The Chinese are coming

Posted on June 3, 2008 by

We’ve known it for a long time and we stood by, watching it happen. The Chinese are coming. And they’re ready to take over. Bad news? Not really. Okay, so there’s a lot ‘not quite right’ yet about China and … Continue reading →

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