Yesterday I was driving down the Yellowhead and I saw “your beautiful” painted on the side of a train. As a language nerd I laughed and it reminded me of two things. This image:
and the You Are Beautiful Project. This is the kind of thing that gets me stoked. I haven’t seen the message around Edmonton yet but I am waiting.
Mumble Magazine recently posted a PDF version of Jason Dill’s photo book. One bizzare life he leads.
Tomorrow at Avenue Skatepark Local 124 is hosting a comp for the transitionally inclined. There will also be an art show and silent auction that will run from 5-8:30. The participating artists include: Myles Kanne, Sam Shinin, Bobby Tripp, Ivan Nguyan, Kevin Kunce, Keith Allred, Nathan Panousis, Mike Park & Klarnk. “Theres a little bit of everything for the show; photography, Tattoo flash, paintings, and everything else that is called art” - Tim Mercer. All proceeds will go toward the Tyler Wilson Recovery Fund. More info here.
Send me more photos. And art.
Michel Gondry is one of my favorite filmmakers. His new film Be Kind Rewind is slated for release tomorrow. The official website is about as fun as his movies are good. Click around, find the previews page and you’ll get a good idea why.
Avenue Skatepark has a free wall open to graf writers. If you’re interested, let me know. There’s also a contest at Avenue this weekend with an art auction going on. I’ll try to have details tomorrow.
I completely stole this link to Geoff McFetridge’s new show from Fecal Face. I had to though. He’s one of my favorite designers. Watch this and I’m sure you’ll agree:
The China Banks and The Big O are coming to my old neighborhood? This is beyond too good to be true. If you haven’t heard yet, New Line is building the Callingwood plaza. Check Street-Riot for full details. I’m shaking with excitement.
My friends Steve and Steve are masters of the denim arts. They’re launching a new premium brand under the name city of others. Poke around the site a bit and you will understand why I’m excited about this. Ethical products, a focus on the art side of life and the Iron Army track record for amazing jeans. Check out the videos on their site. Congrats Steves, I hope to see some jeans around here soon.
New mystery guest in the line up for the Avenue art show next week. Maybe.
The Princess Theater has a rad line-up starting this weekend. Persepolis and I’m Not There on the same marquis.
Did you know that you can play videos on any iPod?
Two weeks from today Avenue Skatepark is hosting an art show. Come down, relax and check out some awesome work. It’s a group show and the work covers a lot of ground: photos, prints, paint and more. This is a show that the Isle is proud to back. Chomp the poster for deets:
The second installment of Thomas Campbell is up now on VBS.
Nate Matthews sent me this tantalizing little tidbit. A little digging turned up this Lakai / Wild Things mashup. I wonder if Maurice Sendak will get photo incentives?
Ajinbayo Akinsiku has produced a graphic-novel-like version of the Bible. Weird? Next up for Akinsiku: the Manga Life of Christ. Read about it here.
I’m glad to feature a new Shutterbud today. Get a good eyeful because Carmyn’s are among the last generation of polaroid photos.
I hope these show up somewhere around town.
I’m going to see Helvetica tonight at 7. Wanna come?
