Didn't you hear? Beatles traveled through time

I love this album, forward…

…and backwards.

Enjoy!

aMUSEment

Ryan McGinness likes to get psychedelic

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BLAAAHg of the Day

KURUTTA has everything you probably want to know about art and culture on the opposite side of the world. Had to make it BLAAAHg of the day, because I wanted to steal like 3 things off their site in the first page. Enjoy.

Acapulco Gold x The White House

Just recently, the good folks from Acapulco Gold put together a one of kind event as they approached one of the world’s most heavily guarded residences in hopes of securing a chance to skate in front of the White House.

Washington D.C. - Here is an idea for you - What if we get a permit to skate in front of the White House? I don’t mean get your friends together and skate by the White House. I mean call up the Washington D.C. Department of Transportation and the US Secret Service and say “Hey, we want to throw an event called The Pursuit of Happiness to help promote physical activity, health and happiness through skateboarding. Oh and we want to film it right in front of the White House”. Next thing you know we get a call from President Obama himself who tells us, “Listen, this is a great idea. I will personally make sure this goes through. Mi casa su casa”. Ok so maybe that didn’t happen, but we’re almost 10% positive he had some say in getting us the permit.

Hayashi Seiichi's sweet and simple illustration

Hayashi Seiichi, the creator of Red Colored Elegy, makes art that reflects the traditional japanese prints of the past while incorporating a thimble of contemporary elements, keeping his illustrations at a low volume with simple and impressive beauty. More at his website.

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Sophie Hulme

English designer Sophie Hulme hit our radar recently. Her minimal-meets-sculptural vibe, sequins, oversized graphic T-dresses and tough-girl swing coats. We approve Sophie.

Hello Sophie!

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Timing is essential

..in a good photograph. Thats why this collection of well timed mishaps are all too entertaining. Check out the top 50 list for more split second hilarity.

Listen Up!

Just heard of this UK band called Fanfarlo from a co-worker. She described them as a mixture of Beirut and The Arcade Fire, interesting. We’ll, she was certainly right. Also, you have until July 4th, to download their entire 15 track album for just $1, via their website.

Fanfarlo - I’m A Pilot (DOWNLOAD)

Fanfarlo - Finishline (DOWNLOAD)

Fanfarlo - Luna (DOWNLOAD)

PART OF THE DAY

I know, I know, giving Bob a part of the day is kind of like..ehh… not skateboarding. But, c’mon, vert skating and where this dude took it is like a completely other form of skateboarding. He is a switch master and has been since day one. His form of skating is truly one of a kind, so respect it or don’t, but he gets a part of the day for going big. You can thank the corporate sponsors for those ramps :)

Bob Burnquist - The Firm

Michael Alan's Draw-A-Thon Theatre

While sippin on some brews over at Hope lounge, I overheard some artist types talking about illustration, and after further investigation met Michael Alan, who told me about Draw-A-Thon Theatre. What started out as a small meeting in a coffee show in 2005 has now evolved and grown into what is now known as Draw-A-Thon Theatre. Started by SVA teacher and artist Michael Alan, Draw-A-Thon is a collection of the masses, showing showing no discrimination, and allowing for art to collaboratively grow into an organic statement of art activism through expression. It is one of the few theaters settings were the audience members are encouraged to move from seat to seat, stand on chairs for a new perspective, hum along with the music, move up close for a better look, or take a nap on the floor. Though called a draw a thon, everyone is free to reinterpret the living art they see through painting, writing, collage, sculpture, thinking, or even joining in the stage performance. Such space as The Gershwin Hotel, Teatro Iati, Tearto Circulo, Jack the Pelican Presents, The Chelsea Art Museum, Pochron Gallery, and, unwittingly, the Whitney Museum have all opened their doors and hosted performances, but they are looking for a place to call home, in order to consistantly morph into something that they can call home. If this all sounds vague, its because it is. One has to experience to fully grasp what is really going on here. Check out the video below to get a better idea of the growth and vision of this Theatre and make sure to check out the next drawing session, which is also a birthday party for Michael Alan. Details here.

DRAW-A-THON: featured in NY Times from Michael Alan on Vimeo.

The Best

Song of the Day

A fateful discovery on Hypem, this song takes me back to simpler more innocent times. Take a listen, some good cowbell and handclapping involved. 

Bibio - Lovers’ Carvings (filesavr) (YSI)

bonus…

Bibio - Ambivalence Avenue (filesavr) (YSI)

Paradise Found

Designed by Nunatak Architectes, this amazingly unique house is located in a picturesque valley of Switzerland and is, without a doubt, something I would live in. Do you see how many veggies are surrounding it!?

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