Ian and Star

...say Hello to Lensley.

2009-03-14T10:02:09Z

The Lensley Automatic, photobooth of the future, has just been launched by two friends of ours: Jaime and Leonard. We had the opportunity to use an earlier iteration at the opening gala for Shotgun Space and it does not disappoint. Highly recommended for anytime you're entertaining.

If you watch their slideshow long enough, you might catch a glimpse of what could be the best Ian and Star photo yet.

...are heading back to Vegas.

2008-12-03T07:32:43Z

But this time, we're bringing supplies.

Sure, San Francisco may be a little out of the way, but you can't order single servings of fine beverages named 'What It Do' or 'A Bay Bay' off just any liquor store menu.

...peep The Selby.

2008-11-21T07:58:08Z

Already posted on many blogs and written-up in The New York Times, The Selby is Todd Selby's blog of interesting people's live and work spaces. The range is pretty wide, so it's certainly worth a look if you haven't browsed it yet.

...have been put to shame by Heidi Klum.

2008-11-04T09:01:12Z

Check this out:

Halloween is easily my favorite holiday, and I didn't even dress up. But if I had, there's no way I could have competed with that. Heidi Klum was killing it on Halloween. That's no "sexy Shiva" costume - that's actually genuinely terrifying (in other photos, you can see that one of her other hands is holding a pretty awesome decapitated head).

And she's selling the look, too! This is the awesomest thing she's ever been involved with, and I say that as a huge fan of Project Runway. Speaking of which, why no Project Runway Halloween episodes?

Also:

- Thanks, John.

...should be at the NY Art Book Fair.

2008-10-29T15:38:24Z

You know, if we were serious.

Learn more about the fair. Photos from Cobain in a Coma.

...are checking out some Wagyu beef. And the midwest.

2008-10-28T07:26:13Z

Since Ian put this blog on the food tip, let me point this out:

That's basically beef as butter, right there. Walk it through a hot kitchen and put it on my plate.

The restaurant is Avenues, and it's in Chicago, which is just a bit more likely for me to get to than upstate New York.

Can you imagine grinding that meat up to make some Wagyu Jucy Lucys? I think I just blew my own mind. Speaking of Jucy Lucys, I hit up Matt's Bar in Minneapolis a few weeks back, and heretical as it may sound, I think our Lucy was better than theirs. They've got a real runny cheese/grease thing going on in the middle, but it's no match for our gooey cheese avalanche. Observe:

Theirs:

Ours:

And I ain't even gonna get into the butter burger, now that I've had it. Let me just say, living in the Midwest will kill you, no joke.

...are lunching in upstate New York.

2008-10-24T15:48:57Z

Exhibit A:

Pastrami and cheese mountain.

Exhibit B:

Crab cake.

Exhibit C:

Seared scallops and pancetta.

Nevermind what could be a marathon drive. Those three dishes in the same meal will result in contentment at the time of my death. If you're interested, you can read the entire story of someone else's awesome weekend.

...are dancing with Dale in the Midwest.

2008-10-08T00:45:56Z

At least one of us is.

...endorse the Stockholm uniform.

2008-10-05T01:45:45Z

Given that today feels like the first day of fall in Los Angeles, here's the official Ian and Star guide to planning your Autumn/Winter shopping.

Jackets made from animal skin.

If you're a good parent, you'll even buy your child one to match.

Black tights, preferrably Wolford, and black boots.

Black jersey mini skirt.

A word to the wise:
While Stockholm may, at times, look warm in photos, it's not.

All photos from stockholmstreetstyle.feber.se, mode.feber.se, or imilk.blogg.se.

...make bad investments.

2008-09-19T16:42:55Z

Ian leaves the country for a couple of weeks, and the entire financial system collapses. Coincidence?

It's getting tough out there. I found this documentary footage that shows how desperate the situation is:

Whatever. I'm ready:

1 minute, 59 seconds

And, oh, yeah, our comments are working again, so there's that. Maybe we'll even write some things...

...want what's cooking at Google.

2008-08-20T04:00:39Z

Krispy Kreme Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburgers. It puts the new (Parking) Lot to shame.

...between now and then:

2008-08-12T21:15:51Z

Brian Widdis, over on his excellent blog The Way Things Are, has posted this intriguing, mesmerising video:

In further Shotgun Space Alumni news, Johanna Reed has an interesting interview with Vlatka Horvat, a photographer with whom I was previously unfamiliar. It's just the latest in a steadily building line of out-of-the-park interviews she's been conducting with other artists.

...are now sans-gallery.

2008-07-10T15:06:59Z

As I'm sure many of you are aware, we made the decision not to renew the lease on Shotgun Space's first home and vacated the premises at the end of last month. A massive thanks to all the artists and patrons who made our first foray into gallerizing possible.

That said, big things are slated to happen at the end of 2008. After a much-needed summer vacation, we'll be back; keep your eyes here for updates. In the meantime, I'll see if we can't eat and document some more sodium-free meals.

...next level.

2008-06-19T15:53:20Z

So after much deliberation and careful consideration, Star and I decided to make our own Jucy Lucys (video clip not suitable for the faint of heart).

Basically a beef hockey puck stuffed with american cheese (3 pieces max), these 1/3+ pound burgers are no joke. However, after careful calculation, we were unsatisfied with the amount of cheese the beef pocket was able to contain and opted for the addition of one slice during cooking (to coat the burger) and another during the dressing phase. Other essential elements: butter-grilled buns, grilled sweet onions, and tomato.

Needles to say, they were winners.

Having tasted the original, Star's uncle retains his preference for something called a BUTTER BURGER.

Also, check this out. They're playing with a whole new set of rules.

...have a lineup for Turn.

2008-06-18T10:16:34Z

And it was worth the wait. Check this business out:

Brian Widdis / Johanna Reed / Kurney Ramsey / Greg Wasserstrom / Noel Rodo-Vankeulen / Paul Herbst / Ian Aleksander Adams / Charity Vargas / Zack Genin / Aline Smithson / Maury Gortemiller / Alex Van Clief / Marilyn Galosy / Jacqueline Truong / Casey Coy / Shari Simonsen / Lydia McCarthy / Paul Pescador / David Weiner / Katie Dexter / Thomas Macker / James Lundstrom / Molly Garvey

Hot damn! C'mon out and see us off by buying some artwork on June 28th. For our closing gala, we'll be closing out my show, holding a birthday party for Ian, and, of course, mounting the one-night exhibition of Turn.