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Culture Networks 2010 by Tim Stock

K.Summers — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:47:03 +0000

Culture Networks 2010

I have to give it up to Tim Stock. He came with “it” on this deck. My favorite planners are the ones that can paint beautiful pictures with crayons, pens, pencils, and markers. They can make data sexy. This deck is an example of great aesthetics mixed with analogous relationships that only an aware mind can sense and interpret.

Unaffordable Groceries: The Gentrification of Brooklyn

K.Summers — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:14:33 +0000

Unaffordable Groceries: The Gentrification of Brooklyn, originally uploaded by KenjiSummers.

Lots to be said about the effects of gentrification. However, most people can not deny the "Whole Foods-esque" attempts.

Spotted on Fulton St. between Irving Pl. and Downing St. in Bedstuy (Brooklyn, NY).

Exhibition -
The Gentrification of Brooklyn: The Pink Elephant
Location -
MoCADA
Dates -
February 4th – May 16th, 2010

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Save the Ras Kass #savetheraskass

K.Summers — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:06:37 +0000

This guy became my favorite rapper when I was 13. Times have changed. I have always hoped that he would pick better beats for his projects. However, no one can ever argue legendary records such as Goldyn Chyld, Interview With a Vampire, or Soul On Ice. Save the Ras Kass!

Kid Cudi – Pursuit of Happiness [Alternate Version] VIDEO

K.Summers — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:27:00 +0000

The previously released version was good but I love the imagery on this one. I’m going to end up re-watching this vid 10 or so times tonight just to catch some of the symbolism that may have ‘went over my head’.

Credits

Artist: Kid Cudi feat MGMT & Ratatat
Song: Pursuit of Happiness
Director: Megaforce

The Hello Wall (A Twitter controlled OOH wall)

K.Summers — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:02 +0000

The Hello Wall from wasted spaces on Vimeo.

This wall reminds me of something that came up during a brainstorm session at one of my past agencies. The Hello Wall is an interactive experience that allows the consumer (person) to control their experience. This could be modified in so many different ways, i.e., puzzles, games, mazes, etc. Cheers to my friends in the UK for this effort. More on the above video, below.

Background

Wasted Spaces commissioned London-based artist duo Hellicar & Lewis to develop The Hello Wall.

The installation went live this Monday, March 8th. It uses Twitter to let the public interact with the huge wall projection on Wembley High Road.

Until Sunday March 14th, you can get interact with this live artwork by Tweeting commands to @thehellowall. You can use shapes (triangles, squares, circles), commands (more, less, shake) or just say hello@thehellowall.

The project is part of a 50-meter high outdoor video installation on Wembley High Road. In the past 5 weeks the installation has showcased international and home-grown artists including Rafael Rozendaal, David Szakaly, Robert Hodgin and currently, Hellicar & Lewis.

Autumn on the Hudson Valley with Branches #mixedmediaart

K.Summers — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:26:30 +0000

Autumn on the Hudson Valley with Branches #mixedmediaart, originally uploaded by KenjiSummers.

Spotted at High Line park on 20th street. Art done by Valerie Hegarty.

The focus of Hegarty’s work is the collision of nature and culture, past and present.

Hegarty notes, "It appears as if nature has become the artist, altering the idealized image of the early American wilderness to be more layered representation of the are and times today."
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Skins (UK TV Series) is Youth/Gen Y TV done right

K.Summers — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:22:13 +0000

The below is a trailer for the fourth series (season) of the epic UK teen drama, Skins. It is teenage angst at its finest. Forget Gossip Girl if you are looking for a realistic view of the middle children of Generation Y. These Millennials in the UK are an example of the multiculturalism, complexity, and pervasive globalism which plays a large part in the future of the Western world. For example in season 2 one of the characters, Tony Stonem, dealt with Jungian elements throughout the entire episode. Each episode of the series tends to deal with inner workings and hidden mechanisms of each character’s psyche. Deep stuff for teenagers, but shallow enough to keep you watching each new episode. Now that I have you fixated on Millennial TV…

Other good Millennial’s TV would be (older skewing–A 21-29) American HBO comedic drama, How To Make It In America. Lastly, take a look below for a taste of the new season of Skins which is currently airing on E4 in the UK.

Book Smarts, Street Credit – #StreetArt

K.Summers — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:16:37 +0000

Book Smarts, Street Credit – #StreetArt, originally uploaded by KenjiSummers.

Spotted on a Brooklyn Bridge trash can. Book smarts can not always teach you how to generate income. The streets of NYC are the ultimate litmus test.
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@WallyVega – Lemonade REMIX #vegaseason

K.Summers — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:03:37 +0000

Wally Vega is an enigmatic character out of Ohio. He represents an irreverent style of Hip-Hop that has FINALLY been embraced by the mainstream. However, he goes DUMB on this track. As I look out of my Brooklyn apartment’s window, the sun is shining. Indeed this son of Ohio is shining, too. With an upcoming EP pending release, the streets and internets now know, “Vega’s in the house!”

The Wally Vega season has just begun…

Download Vega’s “Lemonade” Remix here

TED 12: Srikumar Rao: Plug into your hard-wired happiness

K.Summers — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:38:13 +0000

Accept the universe as it is in the moment. Invest in the process, not the outcome. Happiness is out innate nature. Rao beams joy.