QUALITY PEOPLES

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2012-05-15T19:59:26Z

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RIP Terry Martin

2012-05-14T21:00:31Z

the slow march continues.

Mariana Caldas

2012-05-11T19:56:05Z

a selection of work from Mariana Caldas. Beautiful. Subtle. Quiet. also, check her poetry tumblr. so good.

Relatedly, Caldas is part of the Mexicali art show, that is happening in conjunction with the release of brasilian brand Chapeau de Sol’s winter 12 collection Mexicali. great lineup of artists, great name.

Daniel Thomson on design

2012-05-10T18:32:25Z

opening day at Rockaway Taco

2012-05-10T14:11:18Z

today is opening day at Rockaway Taco, make like Ferris and play hookie from work. Go see Uncle Andrew and the kids. Tell him we say: ¿Que onda pinche güero?

get on it. andalé

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2012-05-09T23:53:15Z

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Greetings

2012-05-09T18:06:45Z

Greetings
Kyle Field
Nathaniel Russell
Alia Shawkat

Greetings is a collection of new work from Californian artists, Kyle Field, Nathaniel Russell, and Alia Shawkat. The work will explore the literal and abstracted meanings of a greeting: the first words from an unknown being, a message from a foreign land, a signal from the afterlife, a connection of the individual with the infinite, a personal plea to the universe, or a presence emerging from the dark. Most simply, a greeting is the turning point between the unknown and the known. As well as having actual origins in a land far from Paris, France, these three artists create work that originates from the far reaches of inner space and describes fantastic worlds, mutated beings, cosmic dreamscapes and metaphysical symbols. Greetings will meet you at the threshold of their other worlds and your own.

Kyle Field, Nathaniel Russell, and Alia Shawkat will be bringing many pieces from their homeland, but will also be creating work for Greetings in France during an intensive creative residency in a medieval village in Burgundy during the weeks leading up to the opening. They endeavor to further explore the implications of the concepts behind Greetings while existing and creating as foreigners in an unfamiliar setting. During this time they will also realize the collaborative musical experience that will be performed at the opening event. Kyle Field has been performing and recording for years under the name Little Wings; Nathaniel Russell plays and records music under the name Birds Of America; Alia Shawkat has recently been performing jazz standards in New York and Los Angeles.

Curated by Danielle Rubi

Brachfeld Gallery, 78 rue des Archives, Paris 3rd. May 24 – June 25 / Opening reception May 24th, 6-10pm, with a live musical performance by the artists

The hand silk-screened posters designed by Nathaniel Russell are for sale here. Posters are signed by all 3 artists and will include a one-of-a-kind doodle made during their residency in the medieval village of France. All for just $45./€35 a pop. The sales of these posters will help cover costs of their experience in France. Posters are in a limited edition of 100.

RIP Maurice Sendak

2012-05-08T22:54:58Z

as Matt Reamer puts it: “What is this? Cool Jewish guy death week?”

The Origin: Diego Cadena

2012-05-07T21:14:48Z

local Sayulita cat Diego Cadena. nicest guy in the line-up.

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2012-05-07T22:25:42Z

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sometimes it’s just about the stoke

2012-05-07T21:15:46Z

Doc Chandler chimes in from Brittany.
Mexico misses you, homie.

RIP Adam Yauch

2012-05-04T20:18:30Z

As I develop the awakening mind
I praise the Buddhas as they shine
I bow before you as I travel my path to join your ranks
I make my full time task
For the sake of all beings I seek
The enlightened mind that I know I’ll reap
Respect to Shantideva and all the others
Who brought down the darma for their sisters and brothers

I give thanks for this world as a place to learn
And for this human body that I will have earned
And my deepest thanks to all sentient beings
For without them there would be no place to learn what I’m seeing
There’s nothing here that’s not been said before
But I put it down now so that I’ll be sure
To solidify my own views and I’ll be glad if it helps
Anyone else out too

If others disrespect me or give me flack
I’ll stop and think before I react
Knowing that they’re going through insecure stages
I’ll take the opportunity to exercise patience
I’ll see it as a chance to help the other person
Nip it in the bud before it can worsen
A chance for me to be strong and sure
As I think on the Buddhas who have come before

As I praise and respect the good they’ve done
Knowing only love can conquer in every situation
We need other people in order to create
The circumstances for the learning that we’re here to generate
Situations that bring up my deepest fears
So we can work to release them until they’re cleared
Therefore, it only makes sense
To thank our enemies despite their intent

The Bodhisattva path is one of power and strength
A strength from within to go the length
Seeing others are as important as myself
I strive for a happiness of mental wealth
With the interconnectedness that we share as one
Every action that we take affects everyone
So in deciding for what a situation calls
There is a path for the good of all

I try to make my every action for that highest good
With the altruistic wish to achieve buddhahood
So I pledge here before everyone who’s listening
To try to make my every action for the good of all beings
For the rest of my lifetimes and even beyond
I vow to do my best to do no harm
And in times of doubt I can think on the dharma
And the enlightened ones who’ve graduated samsara

- Adam “MCA” Yauch, The Bodhisattva Vow

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2012-05-04T15:26:22Z

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2012-05-02T18:11:02Z

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timothy evans

2012-05-02T17:57:07Z

a selection of work from australian photographer Timothy Evans.

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2012-04-27T14:39:39Z

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i see waves

2012-04-26T15:45:26Z

photo by Robert Kulisek

A Turn for the Environment

2012-04-25T20:02:03Z

Ryan Lovelace Surf | Craft – A Turn for the Environment

“My project is all about environmental and community responsibility. I’m a custom surfboard builder that wants to help make a change in our toxic industry while also taking action to help protect a rare California coastal habitat.

I want to build a line of environmentally friendly-er surfcraft to offer at an upcoming art show and auction, then pay it forward by donating the profit from the show to a great local organization. The boards will bring attention to environmentally conscious surfboard building materials while allowing me to expand my horizons as a small business and at the same time donate a lump of cash to a worthy cause…I can’t think of anything better!…” – Ryan Lovelace

wonderful thing.

sunshine shacks

2012-04-24T20:54:28Z

Petter getting shacked in Nicaragua!

If you haven’t peeped these guys in a minute, Petter and Linn of sunshine stories just got to Costa Rica (or at least, that’s their latest blog update). They are scoring epic shit and their stories are always worth a gander.

you think he made it out of that one? who cares.

RIP Hillman Curtis

2012-04-20T20:01:01Z

“Be prepared to reinvent yourself, be prepared to go out on a limb occasionally, and be prepared to do the things that you feel strongly about that maybe other people don’t… For me what started out as a creative vacation…has become my life calling.” – Hillman Curtis