Running on Empty

May 27th, 2010

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.

By: Mitch

Hugh Lippe: Photography

May 20th, 2010

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By: Mitch

The Darwin’s Beetle

May 19th, 2010

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.

By: Mitch

Jeff Gilette: Dismayland

May 19th, 2010

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.

By: Mitch

Inspiration: Around the Interweb

May 19th, 2010

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By: Mitch

24K Gold Bike

May 14th, 2010

Veyron of bikes.

By: Mitch

Manny Pacquiao Wins Seat in the Congress of the Philippines

May 14th, 2010

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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 »

By: Sito

Mati Klarwein

May 11th, 2010

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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.

By: Mitch

Friday Feature: The Brilliance

April 30th, 2010

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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.

By: Mitch

Spring Cleaning Sale

April 29th, 2010

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By: Mitch