NORWEGIAN WOOD + JONNY GREENWOOD — Who’s A Happy Hipster?
A beloved author and an idolized musician go big for the big screen adaptation of Norwegian Wood. Sorry though kids, release date applies only to Japan thus far, better save up those dollars to tix to Tokyo.
ON THE DOLE — An Open Letter to Lawmakers
Words from one unemployed worker — only one them “bad.” And hey, if you are or know a legislature, do me a HUGE favor and send this to them. Especially if they happen to be a Republican. If they’re Senator Bunning I’ll kiss you on the lips personally.
ART MEETS TECH – Rhizome’s Seven on Seven Conference
The fine people at Rhizome have started a conference that pairs artists with advanced technologists in an effort to develop new ideas and products.
THE COMING INSURRECTION – The Invisible Committee
The insurrection is coming! The insurrection is coming! The insurrection is…probably not actually coming.
WHO IS IAMAMIWHOAMI? – Vexing Viral Videos
Watch this series of beautifully earthy, dark videos from the as yet unknown artist calling themselves iamamiwhoami.
ORGANIC MACHINE — Makoto Azuma’s Armored Pine
Japanese artist Makoto Azuma’s “Armored Pine” showcases the strength and beauty of nature by placing it within literal confines of industrial technology.
CAUGHT INSIDE A DREAM – A Photo Essay by Ken Volok
Filmmaker extraordinaire and lover of the curl, Ken Volok, shares a personal photo essay with us about the dream-like qualities of surfing.
AL-QAEDA CENTRAL — New America Foundation and Foreign Policy Magazine team up
While you were sleeping, we spent the morning learning all about “the evildoers.”
SEEN IN SANTA FE’S SCENE – A Critical Look
Are Santa Fe artists a bunch of stuck up assholes? Eh, kinda.
THE COOPER-MOORE / JEREMY BARNES DUO – Two Amazing Musicians Team Up
The outstanding jazz improvisario Cooper-Moore teams up with indie darling Jeremy Barnes for a brand new duo!
ARE YOU WIRETAPPED? – Podcast by Jonathan Goldstein
Jonathan Goldstein’s radio show, Wiretap, finally has it’s own podcast! If you enjoyed him on This American Life, then you are gonna fall head over heels for Wiretap!
VINCENT PRICE’S WINE ALBUM – Wine Is Elegance (1977)
Vincent Price released a little known LP in 1977 named, Wine Is Elegance on Nelson Industries records in co-operation with the California Wine Institute.
PAKISTAN FASHION WEEK — Lahore
Fashion? Pakistan? Say what? No, not the latest is couture-Kevlar wear.From Feb. 16-19 Lahore, Pakistan gets fancy with fashion.
BERLINALE – 60th Berlin International Film Festival Lineup
The Berlin International Film Festival hits its 60th year and brings some interesting new and old film to the big screen.
BEAUTIFUL GORE- Na Hong-jin’s The Chaser
Gross, engrossing, top grossing Korean film, The Chaser, has captured Anna Simone Minzer’s attention in it’s one week exclusive run in New York.
BLANKET STATEMENT — Abramović’s Magnetic Fields
Preeminent performance artist Marina Abramović’s “Energy Blanket” and MoMA retrospective offer the public ample opportunity to interact with a living legend.
MEAT ART v1 — Carolee Schneemann and the Sacred Erotic
Protofeminist Carolee Schneemann’s “Meat Joy” is a transformative Dionysian ritual, a celebration of the flesh, and the inaugural entry in a forthcoming series of blogs centered on meat art.
VINYL – Guy Schraenen’s New Exhibition in Paris
Imagine going to an exhibition that included Joseph Beuys, William S Burroughs, Yves Klein, Hermann Nitsch, Laurie Anderson, Allen Ginsberg, Henri Chopin’s OU Magazine, Giorno Poetry Systems, Jean Dubuffet, Dieter Roth, Roman Opalka, Tom Wesselmann, Karel Appel and Hanne Darboven.
COSEY FANNI TUTTI – On The Tate’s Video Channel
The Tate is showcasing Cosey Fanni Tutti in their original short films section. Cosey discusses her early career and more!
DIE ANTWOORD – Afrikaans Anti-Heroes
Their fans are die-hard, occasionally violent and decked out in 80s-type gold spandex. Die Antwoord is the new band from South Africa that defies you to tell if they are putting us all on or if they are actually serious. Just don’t make the wrong choice.
ZIMOUN – Soundsculptures and Installations
The Sound Sculptor and Installation Artist Zimoun recently caught my attention with his small objects attached to a table that vibrated wildly, always promising to break free and sputter away under an end table somewhere.
JOHN BOEHNER > “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL” – by Miss Isis
Our resident Sexpert, Miss Isis, opens her mouth about John Boehner’s comments on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in his interview with David Gregory on “Meet the Press”
CIVIL MISS OBEDIENCE – Reverend Wenda Watch Acts Up
I’ve been called “The Mouth from the South” and everyone is about to see why. I am a peace loving, patient gal — up to a point. And where I come from, according to my watch, it’s about 10 minutes past ass kicking time.
DANIEL HIGGS/BERRY SHADOWS/WILLIAM FOWLER COLLINS/STELLAR OM SOURCE
Santa Fe is slowly upping the ante on interesting performers and venues and The SF Complex is helping lead the way.