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THIS SKATEBOARD PAINTS

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:50:50 PDT

Unreal skateboard mod by street artist D*Face. Spray paint equipped and computer controlled, skateboarders can now break two laws at once—and leave vivid trails in their wake. Spray on. Via The Jailbreak

JIM CARREY VS CASEY ANTHONY

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:57:17 PDT

Were Casey Anthony and Jim Carrey separated at birth? You tell me. The resemblance is quite uncanny. If anyone could tackle the inevitable made-for-television movie role, it's America's favorite Canadian. (Animated Gif created by Jesse Bulger and Bryan Noble).

YOU CANNES DO IT

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:15:35 PDT

So, abandonment issues are apparently a problem in the south of France. This bizarre street sign was spotted by @davidondemand (Perezident on Instagram) while in Cannes, France for the grandaddy of advertising award shows, the Cannes Lions. Remember kids: If you find a baby, save a baby. Via @davidondemand

STEPHEN COLBERT CAN ADD AWESOME COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER TO HIS RESUME

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:46:38 PDT

Northwestern's most famous alum, Stephen Colbert, returns to campus and delivers one of the greatest graduation speeches. Of. All. Time. It's a great rebound for a school trying to put their f&xk saw past behind them. Good luck, Northwestern Wildcats class of 2011.

Every college institution take note. This is how you inspire your graduates, with someone inspiring— intellectually and humanly. I don't even remember mine. I think it was a state senator. Needless to say, it was not this. Via Open Culture

1,000 SPACE INVADERS SET FOR PARIS INVASION

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:41:06 PDT

Space Invader is a sneaky dude. This video for his latest exhibition (where 1,000 pieces will be on display) is hilarious in its law skirting, in-your-face, "try again next time" brevity. Great teaser and footage of the mysterious Invader at work. The music is a killer and sinister compliment. If you know the artist who created the music, please leave a comment.

Show opens June 7th at la galerie Le Feuvre / Paris Via Wooster Collective

1000 by extermitent

NEW FAILE PUZZLE BOXES MAKE FOR ONE HELL OF A STREET ART FANTASY

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:19:11 PDT

Not only do New York's art collective Faile capture the essence of nostalgia in these retro inspired puzzle boxes, they've created something that goes beyond the physical and into the digital era with their wicked six sided art puzzles that you can also play for free on your iPhone or iPad.

You can download the iPhone/Pad app through iTunes. Just search 'Faile Puzzle Boxes.' And, since each puzzle is six-sided, that means there are six different puzzles altogether in each box. Pretty rad. Here's some shots from their website. You can check out more or buy one at failepuzzleboxes.com.

Screen Shot: 'Faile Puzzle Boxes' iPhone and iPad app. Available for free at the iTunes Store

BETWEEN TWO MILK CARTONS WITH BERT AND ANDY SAMBERG

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Tue, 24 May 2011 20:53:29 PDT

Bert interviews Andy Samberg on Conversations with Bert, airing on Sesame Street. Great send up of the ever popular Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis. It's also a great way to get kids drinking milk.

I've gotta hand it to Bert. He asks some really introspective and imaginative questions. We learn about Andy's pet turtle, jet packs, socks, pigeons, gravity and depressing Russian novelists. Via Portable and HolyKaw

LIVE OUT YOUR HIPSTER CYCLING FANTASY ON YOUR iPHONE

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Sun, 22 May 2011 11:13:17 PDT

You've seen the hipsters cruising down your street on their retro 10 speeds sporting uncomfortably tight jeans, manicured mustaches and Chuck Taylors. Now you can live the hipster dream in the bustling metropolis that is Philly, PA.

Get some 8-bit street carnage with Hipster City Cycle. Can you say awesome? Enjoy your weekend, and take a shower after you're done, you filthy hipster. You can buy the game at the iTunes app store. Available for both the iPhone and iPad. Via @TWBE

Hipster City Cycle game play

THE EVOLUTION OF TURTLE POWER

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Sun, 15 May 2011 18:57:11 PDT

As you can see, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been evolving over millions of years. Here's how it may have happened. Via fffffound and flyingmouse

HANKSY BANKSY HOMAGE: THE SEQUEL

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Wed, 11 May 2011 14:10:48 PDT

"Catch Me If You Can," by Hanksy. Spotted in Soho, NY.

Everybody's favorite American actor is slowly becoming synonymous with Banksy based solely on the similarity in name spelling. Gotta enjoy some stupid fun every once in awhile. This is the most I've liked Tom Hanks since Cast Away. Via woostercollective

Above image based off the Girl with the Red Balloon image by Banksy (below)

YOU ARE NOW ENTERING SOCIAL MEDIA HELL

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Sat, 07 May 2011 07:35:45 PDT

Good buddy of mine recently updated Dante's Internet to reflect all the inanities of Social Media. He's dubbed it Social Media Hell. And if you're an offender of its various hellish aspects, HOP, take a step back, and slow your role. Great stuff, Taylor LeCroy. Via @Taylorlecroy

Design based off of @ohhistop Sinner & Saint design.

PROTECT YOURSELF BEFORE YOU POISON YOURSELF

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Sat, 07 May 2011 07:13:10 PDT

Apparently, not every mushroom in Mario's world is a safe mushroom. Don't eat wild mushrooms, people. Via ffffound

CRACKADE GOES TO ART CHICAGO 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Sat, 07 May 2011 07:29:44 PDT

Spent a healthy 3 1/2 hours checking out over 200 galleries (not sure on the number) on the enormous 12th floor of the Merchandise Mart. As you may have heard, Shepard Fairey—better known as Obey Giant—has been popping up around Chicago, pasting up his most recent work from his 'Revolutions' exhibition through the Robert Berman Gallery. The bizarre part, he nor the gallery were listed in any of the Art Chicago materials. Needless to say, it took a little while to find the gallery because most of the workers had no clue what I was talking about. Go figure. Regardless, it was badass seeing it all in person.

So like I said, there was a lot of stuff. I took pictures of whatever looked fresh, interesting or just down right bizarre. Overall, it was a solid showing, but lacked a lot of street art aside from the Obey Giants and a Mr Brainwash. Surprised I didn't see one Banksy on display.

Shot pictures using my iPhone 4 camera as well as Hipstamatic and Instagram apps. I think the quality is alright with me.

Favorite of the Show: Renaud Delorme, Mixed Media.
(Above) Shotgun shells, tennis balls, yarn, cassette tapes and other collected artifacts
(Below) Patchwork, electric toy racetrack, pill bottles.

World Currency Butterflies by Erica Harrsh. These were Hand Painted if you can believe that.

(Above) Ryan Humphrey
(Below) Mr Brainwash "Madonna"

(Above) Obey Giant Album Covers. Framed editions of 8

(Above and Below) Yi-Hsin Tzeng

(Above) Sarah Palin Stamps.

(Above) Victor Sydorenko
(Below) Detail shot of the above piece.

(Above) Kelly Ratchford
(Below) Christina Nederberger. Acrylic on Plexiglass 'Chandelier'

(Above) Warhol
(Below) Ed Valentine

(Above) Horse Drawn Hummer Carriage

(Above) Peggy Kouroumalos
(Below) Christy Langer. Creepiest thing I saw all day.

(Above) Arno Elias

(Above and Below) Bates Wilson

(Above) Most unique way of selling art: Threaten to destroy it. Part of the NEXT section of Art Chicago, this gallery placed a time limit on each piece. If no one offered atleast minimum wage x the amount of time it took to create the piece of art, well, then, it gets the ax. This one was saved for $80 dollars

Obey Giant hanging from the lobby of The Merchandise Mart. Balling.

STEVE JOBS iPHONE CASE GETS THE HAN SOLO CARBONITE TREATMENT

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:40:31 PDT

Geek chic to the extreme. Everyone's favorite carbonite pose from Star Wars V—now starring Apple's fearless leader. Case created by Studio6 and is available for $35. Via TUAW

BANKSY TAKES THE RODNEY KING BEATING TO THE L.A. MOCA

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:51:48 PDT

March 3, 2011 marked the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles police beating of Rodney King. The brutality caught on tape by a civilian bystander still brings chills.

Banksy is sure to evoke another set of emotions as he brings his take on the matter straight to the heart of Los Angeles' modern art world. His work—along with others—is currently on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art as part of the 'Art in The Streets' exhibition opening today and running through August 18, 2011. Via Arrested Motion by way of Capturing Banksy

(above) Close up of Pinata oil detail. Photo from: itsfashen.net

(above) Side by side comparison of the original footage and painting.

Below: A few images from the MOCA Banksy exhibit going on now in LA. More at Arrested Motion

WAKA FLOCKA CAUSES NAPPING 2 YEAR OLD TO PARTY

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:16:24 PDT

This kid is having the best nap ever. And he knows it. Via @Buzzfeed

D*FACE YOUR LICHTENSTEIN

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:18:51 PDT

Timeless pop artist Roy Lichtenstein gets remixed by street art wise guy D*Face in a morbid, yet captivating way. Located in Los Angeles in conjunction with his show, Going Nowhere Fast, which opened last week at the Corey Helford Gallery. Via Unurth

Located on Washington Blvd in Culver City, Los Angeles

BACON BAZOOKA (THIS IS NOT A DREAM)

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:58:09 PDT

Well, this guy has done it. He has achieved the American Dream; combining gluttony and firepower. Oh, and it shoots summer sausage. God bless your Monday survival. Via: tfir by way of buzzfeed

CELEBRITIES THROW DOWN THEIR BEST BEASTIE BOYS IMPRESSIONS

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:15:54 PDT

Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 is out on May 3. To help get the word out, the Beastie Boys enlisted every star imaginable to impersonate them in this spoof trailer "Fight For Your Right- Revisited."

Starring: Will Ferrell, Danny McBride (AKA Kenny Powers), Susan Sarandon, Ted Danson, Seth Rogen, Jack Black, John C. Reilly + more. Via: BoingBoing

COSBY WANTS DONALD TRUMP TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT OR SHUT UP

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:58:17 PDT

This is what makes TV journalists so great; their lack of respect for their guests' personal opinion on a fluff piece such as The Donald's position on running for president.

Cosby gets some nice shots at Trump's lack of relevance in the 2012 presidential race. Bill has still got those comedic chops on point. It's also worth noting Trump was interviewed by his own station (Celebrity Apprentice airs on NBC). So you can sense the boundaries and affiliations the Today Show's host had to tip toe. Win for Dr Huxtable. Via: @buzzfeed

JARED LETO IS KURT COBAIN

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:41:04 PDT

I still can't believe it's been 17 years (and a couple days) since Kurt Cobain's death. Nirvana were at their peak in the public's eye; they definitely were my favorite at the time.

If anyone were to play the Nirvana legend in a movie, Jared Leto has made the perfect case with his doppelganger rendition of "Pennroyal Tea" in remembrance of the Nineties most iconic musician. It doesn't hurt that Jared's also in a band (30 Seconds to Mars), giving him the perfect training to conquer a role as huge as Kurt. Consider this Jared's audition tape, if you will. Via @MaxWinkleman

LESSONS IN SIMPLICITY: PICTOGRAM MOVIE POSTERS

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:27:46 PDT

It's not just the execution, but the simplicity of the idea that creates the greatest impact. Swedish designer Victor Hertz's series of Pictogram movie posters proves that putting a new spin on something old can generate pretty fresh results.

As Picasso said, "Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing." Victor demonstrates that point quite well—and in what could very well end up being an endless amount of executions. Via Fubiz

The entire poster series (26 and counting) is available to view and purchase here

KRAFT MAC & TWEESE

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:46:58 PDT

Yesterday, a flurry of new Mac & Cheese work started appearing on the internet. Each ad was inspired by a random person's Tweet about Mac & Cheese, then turned into a :30 second commercial. All shot and edited on the spot and released to the public to consume. Great use of Twitter and turning a simple tweet into something larger than 140 characters could have ever imagined.

And on top of that, my good friend—and very funny human being—Kent Carmichael made these. He's a copywriter and a great person to have on your kickball team or dodge ball team, apparently. He's also a big UK Wildcats (Final Four bound) fan, so he's got a lot going for him right now. Way to go Kent!

BEATBOXER BEATS UP THE PIXIES "WHERE IS MY MIND?"

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:31:14 PDT

Beats by The Petebox Via @buzzfeed

THE AGE OF GAIA

noreply@blogger.com (Cinnamatron) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:11:02 PDT

Gaia is one of the more recent American street artists to catch my attention. His visuals and subject matter are ambitious in size and message, and to top it all off, they look really awesome up close. The imagery appears to be created in a frantic process, but when you see them full scale, the true beauty of Gaia's methodical process really shines.

His work has been popping up around Chicago lately as part of his two week residency at Pawn Works and subsequent show, Resplendent Semblance, that opened this past Friday and runs through May 7th at The Maxwell Colette Gallery(near Chicago and Halsted). You really have to see this stuff in person. His two oil canvas' on display are huge in size and epic in subject matter. The way he incorporated his street art into the gallery space as backdrops to his canvas' really brought his work full circle. Looking forward to seeing Gaia's work evolve even further.

(Above) Oil on Canvas. Orange on Rooster face is from light reflection.

(Above) Bunny eared lion. Fun piece. This one—as well as a few others—incorporated discarded and found fliers from around Chicago to create the resulting imagery.

(Above) Close up on detail of previous canvas. Melted wax used to preserve image.

Pieces around Chicago:

Check out more of Gaia's work and recent pieces around Chicago on his flickr page.