Filmaker Ross Ching decided to imagine a world where the gas pump has run dry. The result is this short movie called Running on Empty — depicting a Los Angeles completely devoid of traffic.

“He fought his way to the top, kicked all sorts of ass, got laid and tosses the bitch overboard – Dark2200” Best describes this short video of The Darwin’s Beetle.

Artist Jeff Gilette’s “Dismayland” series of illustrations imagines the consumer-utopian symbolism of Disneyland amid the gritty reality of a Brazilian hillside favela. It’s interesting to see how the Disney establishment has been the inspiration for variety brands and artist this season. I know for me the $$ Wealthy piece was meant capture the essence of a powerful and familiar American establishment in a way that directly glorifies the status of the subject. Jeff’s take on Disney is definitely one worth acknowledging.

Veyron of bikes.

We do not usually cover political bullshit but this shows what you can do if you put your money and heart in the right direction. Manny Pacquiao for President! Continue Reading »

Mati Klarwein resided for the most part in New York City (1967-1983) and in Deia, Mallorca, Spain (intermittently since 1953 and as a resident 1984-2002). In New York, he lived in several downtown lofts where he would create his artwork, jam with musicians and run around with such notorious characters as Andy Warhol, Jimi Hendrix, Peter Beard, Timothy Leary and Jon Hassell.

I’ve been following these dudes since high school and they always seem to be ahead of the curve. Great source of honest opinions and cool interviews.