OMega Red
Omega Red
Cool like the 70s
Nothing is cool like 70's cool.
Kiki Valdes at Social Media Week in Bogota
KIKI VALDES
WILL BE SPEAKING AND MAKING ART AT SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK -BOGOTA.
I am honored that the organizors of Social Media Week Bogota have invited me to their beautiful city and country to let me share my take on being an artist in this social media age and how to self publish artworks online through platforms like Ownzee. Below is what i will be discussing and i will make sure to post pictures and commentary next week. Below is insight on what I will be discussing and more about the other great speakers. Thanks!
Self Publishing in Arts: Kiki Valdes
Friday, September 23 at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá
Kiki Valdes is a contemporary artist and the founder of Ownzee, a digital magazine maker that allows artists, designers, photographers, or anyone to easily promote their work online. Kiki has found in the web the most valuable channel to showcase his work and do business. Kiki will be speaking about the importance of digital technologies and social media as an effective promotion tool.
For Social Media Week Bogotá, the Z-team has put together a really impressive line-up of speakers, both from within Colombia and international. We thought we’d take a moment to highlight some of the international speakers who will be traveling to Bogotá (most of them for the first time) to speak at Social Media Week.
Meg Dalton (@megdalts), of SeeClickFix, will participate on a panel entitled Urban Initiatives and Social Media. This panel will reflect upon how social networks have empowered the ordinary citizen. She will also lead a workshop, focused on See Click Fix and how the tool can be used.
Christian Ligorsky (@Kbzon) of Social Media Latam, will share The </R>evolution of Communications, which will show us how the rise of social network platforms have affected the way we communicate, and how the same networks can help companies have stronger relationships with their consumers.
Jonathan Richman (@jonmrich) will share Your Computer Is The Next Wonderdrug, originally presented at South by Southwest 2011, to critical acclaim.
Peter Shankman (@petershankman) will be presenting Monday’s keynote, Social Media Doesn’t Exist, explaining how social media must be integrated with traditional media to be truly successful.
Kiki Valdes (@KikiValdes) will present Self publishing in Art, showcasing how artists can use social networks as an effective tool for promotion.
Brian Wong (@brian_wong) of kiip will address the young entrepreneur in 8 Tips for the Young Entrepreneur, with a focus on what he himself learned as a young and successful entrepreneur in the social gaming space.
Some sponsors of Social Media Week:
Learn more about Social Media Week (Bogota)
KB's Weird Dream
KB13's Weird Dream
So I just had an interesting dream less than an hour ago with Wednesday in it that I would like to share with you ghouls. Now I've had other weird dreams involving him, but this one is weird and I can't make of it. So here we go!
The whole dream he was dressed like he was in Frankenstein Dragqueens From Planet 13. Infact, he was wearing this exact outfit the whole time.
It started off with in the a pool with a big waterslide in front of me. I was taping it with a little camera in my hand. I was confused on why I was doing that until Wednesday comes down the waterslide on a floaty. Then him and the floaty skidded across the poole and I yell "that was awesome!"
Then it cuts to me walking up to Wednesday in a field. He's at this big wooden shipping box hammering plywood on the top to close it. He says when I walk up, "Hey you wanna help me out here?" I say "Sure" and grab a hammer. We get about half way down with top when I look inside and see two dead clowns. But, then the strangest thing happened. Me and Wednesday both laughed and kept hammering.
THE END!!
So I was bored the last couple days so I decided to make a fansite website!! Don't worry, our facebook will still be the same active craziness! I just wanted to make a website for Wednesday news and a couple extra things I can't do with the facebook page. It's got an updated Wednesday tweet box so when you go on the website, you'll know what Wednesday has said that day. We got Wednesday news so when something news popps up that he's doing, it'll be on the website! It's got an unique lil bio about him with notible stuff that he likes, that will never be down cause I'm going to be adding more & more of that. It's got a couple over things but right now it's just a work in progress. It's a free site right now but hopefully when I get some money roolling in, it will get ALOT better. This was my goal anyways to have a Wednesday 13 fansite. Well, that's about it and DON'T FORGET to sign our guestbook! :D
God Fearing?!
God Fearing
"You're not a God-fearing person." The saying that makes me cringe.
My response? I am not a God fearing person, but a God-loving person.
The idea of a God who plays favorites, instills fear and punishes is like the King who rules over his kingdom by control.
Nicholas Cage a Vampire (Photo to Prove it)
Is Nicholas Cage a Vampire?
I always knew there was something off about Nicolas Cage, and not just his drunk and disorderly behavior, penchant for wacko baby names, or his eyebrows. I mean, that's like every other celebrity you throw a rock at on the street. Isn't it strange that the supposedly 47-year-old actor looks virtually unchanged since his first big hit Moonstruckall the way back in the '80s? Well, Jack Mord and I don't think so. And the Seattle photo archivist has a photo to prove it.
He claims the Civil War photo at left is none other than Nicolas Cage. And looking at it, there can only be three possible explanations:
1. It's a fake (Mord says it can be proven authentic).
2. It's a guy that just really looks like Cage, and Cage's youthfulness is due to plastic surgery tips he picked up from his co-star Cher while filming Moonstruck.
3. The photo proves Nicolas Cage is really a vampire!
I'm going with number 3.
I'll admit there are some holes in this theory. For some reason, Mord's auction of the photo on eBay today (for a cool $1 mil) was either pulled by the site or Mord himself, but not before explaining the origins:
"Personally, I believe it's him and that he is some sort of walking undead/vampire, etcetera, who quickens/reinvents himself once every 75 years or so. 150 years from now, he might be a politician, the leader of a cult or a talk show host. My theory is that he allows himself to age to a certain point, maybe 70, 80 or so, then the actor 'Nicolas Cage' will 'die' ... but in reality, the undead vampire 'Nicolas Cage' will have rejuvenated himself and appeared in some other part of the world, young again, and ready to start all over."
Mord seems like a legit guy, running a website called The Thanatos Archives, an "extensive collection of early post-mortem and memorial/mourning photography dating back to the 1940s." In other words, the photos are really, really old, like the stuff you had to develop in dark rooms back in the old days using lots of chemicals, chemicals that could get you high without the proper ventilation ...
Cage 'Vampire' Claim Is Pretty Creepy (PHOTO)
Is this really Nicolas Cage?
"Personally, I believe it's him and that he is some sort of walking undead/vampire, etcetera, who quickens/reinvents himself once every 75 years or so."
and has he been living for thousands of years and goes unnoticed?
Via: TheStir
Most Stylish New Yorker: Valissa Yoe
MOST
STYLISH
NEW YORKER
VALISSA
YOE
The stylist’s bold fashion sense has us seeing red; we show you to get her look.
Photograph: Zenith Richards
Valissa Yoe, 27; fashion stylist, makeup artist and DJ (valissayoe.com); East Village
Her personal style: “If I may quote good ol’ Coco Chanel, ‘A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.’ It’s versatile, showstopping and super vixen all with a touch of class. People say I look like Jessica Rabbit, so I play that up a bit too! Overall, I believe personal style is all about the confidence you have and exude.”
Her inspirations: “The originators and innovators who create these pulsating city streets, clubs and galleries. Leigh Bowery, Andy Warhol and Alexander McQueen have been overwhelming influences in my life.”
Favorite stores: “Seven New York is at the top of my list. It showcases the most progressive independent designers from around the world. The store’s designed with an art-gallery feel, so you want to touch, analyze and own every piece. Jeffrey New York is the boutique version of a high-end department store. The designer selection and service is impeccable. Patricia Field was one of the first stores I visited when coming to NYC. It’s a Disneyland of all things glitz and glam you will see on celebrities, club kids and tastemakers alike. Patricia Field has also been a great influence in my career as a fashion stylist.”
Her signature accessories: “My fiery red hair and handcrafted silver ‘V’ necklace my mother gave to me.”
Favorite designers: “Christian Civera is the kind of designer that has a profound understanding of the body and emotion. His silks, patterns and drapes make a woman feel like a woman! Jules Kim, the jewelry designer behind Bijules NYC (bijulesnyc.com), is a visionary sticking to her aesthetic and being respected by every relevant, trendsetting woman you can think of. She makes your wildest dreams a reality, dipped in gold. Kerin Rose’s (a-morir.com) ‘go big’ attitude and glam appeal to no end, making her an eyewear designer to the stars. Eye-catching to say the least, Kerin and I are mistaken for each other on a daily basis!”
How she describes New York style: “It’s about functionality, sensuality, sophistication and individualism. New Yorkers encompass cultures from around the world and we make it our own.”
How her style has evolved through the years: “It’s evolved as I have evolved as a person. I lived in the suburbs of New York with a highly artistic family, moved to NYC, studied at FIT, designed for Kai Milla (kaimilla.com), and now work as a fashion stylist, makeup artist and DJ in the city. Every step in my life journey has created me!”
Via: Time Out New York
VALISSA
NEW YORKER
YOE
STYLISH
MOST
Embryonic Superheros?
Embryonic Superheroes?
Parisians know what real art is. Part of an exhibit at the St. Pierre on Rue Ronsard, these photos were snapped by Jalal Gerald Aro but the sculptures are by an unnamed artist. So much for Pro-Choice...shit...you might be killing Batman of the future. lol
Source: Buzz Feed
Favorite Pics of the Week!
Favorite Pics
of the Week.
Just some pictures I've been collecting this week that I wanted to share with you in one blog post. Enjoy :-)
Five Finger Skeleton Hand Ring
Five Finger
Skeleton
Hand Ring
This is a pretty serious ring right here. Never seen anything like it. All it needs are some spikes coming out of the knuckles for some special street smart protection while looking pretty emo.
Rose McGowan Could Suck My Blood
Rose McGowan could bite me if she wanted to. I wouldn't give a shit if she sucked my blood and made me a vampire. lol
Kazuki Guzman: Banana Art
Kazuki Guzmán
High Fashion Bananas
These banana as object artworks are incredible. I also think I like the idea that the work itself rots away and it can only exist afte by photograph. There's something really human about that.
As he says on his site “I enjoy taking jokes seriously, until they become ‘art’ in one way or another. My artworks are often the accidental outcome of playful interactions between the materials and myself.”
Artist Bio:
In a way, even my name ‘Kazuki Guzmán’ is an important reflection of my unique heritage. My father is a macho Chilean and my mother is a delicate lady from Japan. Because of them, my work reflects not only the things I love, but also my most essential character traits. My cultural background, my personal experiences, my family, friends, and hobbies are common themes shown in my pieces; the convergence of their disparate origins is an important part of what makes my work dynamic. I take confidence in my art and use it as a way of expressing my feelings, as well as my appreciation and love for the people, places, and things that make me Kazuki Guzmán.
Like my own history, my media is never fixed; my artworks range from large installations that are activated by the space or the viewers, to series of sculptures made from everyday objects. I consider my art practice as part of a playful exploration of ideas and materials. The notion of ‘play’ is at the core of my art practice. I enjoy taking jokes seriously, until they become ‘art’ in one way or another. My artworks are often the accidental outcome of playful interactions between the materials and myself. I equally enjoy allowing my materials to define the context of my artwork, and conversely, the challenge of letting the context of my work dictate the material execution. Most of my inspirations arise from mundane events: a trip to the antique store, revisiting children’s books and toys, or buying groceries. Most importantly, I strive for intricacy and exquisite craftsmanship in my work, while focusing on not loosing my very whimsical sense of humor and play.
Via: Kazuki Guzman
Skin Flowers
Commute Communion
Another day.
Another Dollar.
Basquiat rare photo with Madonna
hangs with Madonna at a different time in NYC history.
Personality Brands Unleashed!
Why personalities brand better than products...
what is a personality brand?
Excatly how it sounds. A brand that has a set of characteristics that align very closely to an individual's personality traits (fun, sexy, charming, masculine, exotic, adventourous)! People of course can be a personality brand (Kim Kardashian, Barack Obama, Hugh Hefner), but so can companies (Starbucks, Mac, Gap). And guess what...so can new and even small companies!
So, back to the topic at hand...why do personalities brand better than products alone? Because of course we (as humans) can connect to things that can be felt and understood. Personality traits such as Victoria Secrets sexy brand connects with women much better than the same cute pink bra on ebay! This allows Vicky to sell customers on the image that the company portrays then align its products accordingly.
So why the picture above? Well, this is my newest client's, BarHopper, personality brand image. As you can tell this isn't your standard bartending service! Barhopper's new brand convey's the owner and her staff's larger than life personalities and mixology skills that are delivered to each and every event!
Party like Eddie Murphy
Party like Eddie
This is the best party song of all time. I don't care what anyone says. I blast this for the world to hear, because I like to party all the time!
Party like Eddie
This post was sponsored by the color pink
Rick James created the internet. So, he belongs in this post too.
Netflix is Playing You
Just because these guys went out of business, Netflix likes to believe we are all a bunch of idiots. Little do they know! We can make them end up like a famous video store that killed all "other" video stores with their greed and stupid late fees.
Fuckin' Coke Head
Head
Fuckin'
Peggy Guggenheim 1924
Peggy Guggenheim wearing Poiret Dress, 1924
