Graffiti Addicted Teens Getting Help?
Graffiti Addicted Teens In Self Expression Rehab?
A city program is now weaning graffiti artists off their addiction by training them to use acrylic paints and paintbrushes instead of paint cans.
Whenever a teenager is arrested for tagging in the streets, they are sent to the ten-week ‘Paint Straight’ course, which takes place at Brooklyn Family Court. Established by graffiti legend Rafael Perez (Tatu Xmen), the teens are able to relate to their teachers and understand that the lessons only work for their benefit.
“When I look at you I look at myself 20 years ago,” Perez said. “And one day you’re going to need a job.”
According to his estimate, Perez caused millions of dollars of damage in his time. He was never arrested, because at the time New York put all its efforts towards reducing homicide rates.
Graffiti book author David Villorente said “There was no real risk of getting caught until Giuliani got into office. I was still painting trains when it was a slap on the wrist.”
Perez told his students “I love graffiti, but now I love it legally. If somebody writes on my house I’m pissed.”
Probation Commissioner Vincent Schiraldi explained “I’m not the commissioner of cultural affairs. At the end of the day my job is to make sure these kids don’t get arrested. And this is about as good as it gets.”
Since the program’s inception, only one in 33 teens has been rearrested.
“We’re not critics,” said Sergeant Herb Mai of the NYPD’s Vandals Squad told the kids. “Some of it, if it’s on the canvas, it’s gorgeous. You have a talent. It’s an amazing talent. Use it the right way.”
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Don't Say Sorry (Too Soon!!)
Don't Say Sorry Too Soon
Let's keep it simple, when it comes to beautiful women men are fuckin' stupid. We do almost everything wrong that we aren't supposed to on a date or whatever. One of the most common mistakes is saying sorry for things you shouldn't be sorry for, yet you still say sorry because you think her beauty is like...the holy grail or something. She isn't...and she takes a shit just like you and if she doesn't shower in 1 day she will smell like you too...or worse. Treat her like a person, if she's awesome...great...if she sucks, let her know and keep moving along. Do you spend your life telling an old friend how much of an asshole they are? NO! You don't. Don't give your attention to a woman that doesn't deserve it either, and never, ever say sorry when you did nothing wrong. Be a fuckin' man.
In my scientific study, I find that you are a fucking pu$$y if you say sorry too much.
The Amazing Spider-Man Movie Poster!
It's been a very busy day for fans of superhero films and it's only getting more exciting as we've managed to get our hands on the brand-new poster for Columbia Pictures' The Amazing Spider-Man!
You can check out the stylish design below, which features Andrew Garfield's Peter Parker scaling a wall and casting a distinctly eight-legged shadow. What's more, the tagline cryptically teases that the 3D release will tell "The Untold Story". If this doesn't get you excited for the July 3, 2012 release, nothing will!
The Marc Webb-directed action adventure also stars Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, Martin Sheen and Sally Field.
First Look at The Amazing Spider-Man Poster!
Umm...so this looks pretty damn amazing to me.
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Escape the City
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Benjamin Franklin on Secrets
“Three may keep a secret, if two
of them are dead.”
- Ben Franklin
Charlotte Taylor 2012 Collection
Its springtime and the Cherry Blossoms are in Flower. We stumble upon a Bonsai tree nursery, a cohabitation of all colours, shapes and sizes. Many a generation of Bonsai stands by admiring their blossoming saplings. Sakura, a tree surgeon by trade effortlessly glides through the tree families, pruning away their untimely growth spurts, quenching their thirst and warming their hearts, bellies, leaves and trunks with a calculated move to a sundrenched lounger for an afternoon of relaxation. As the sunlight dances through their leaves Sakura makes haste for the bee hives.
The cultivation of Bees and tree nurseries has been a fascination of hers since childhood and the dusting of intricate artwork and tattoo craftsmanship that shrouds her skin is a testament to this. Her body is the essence of the garden, personified....every inch is considered and camouflaged, from the nape of her neck, to the tips of her finger nails.
As the day draws to a close Sakura heads home, meandering along the winding river.
Fishermen are snoozing in the last of the days sun whilst the humming birds and crickets provide the delicate yet arbitrary soundtrack. She sits on the bank momentarily to model a miniature penguin from some paper in her pocket. She had heard of one losing its way and emerging in Australia....what a journey that must have been!
Sakura is thankful for her choices, her passion and her life. She can and always will dance to the rhythm of her own drum.
Glimpse of the S/S 2012 collection from Charlotte Taylor (the UK).
2012 CHARLOTTE TAYLOR
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the Secret Recipe of Coke is here
This is where Coca-Cola keeps its Secret
And I want in :)
Post title...
The Sweet Potato
An Ode to Sustainable Food
Kiefer on Hirst - Destroying Art, It Becomes Art
In an action-packed interview with the Guardian (read it all, it’s great) on the eve of his biggest show ever in Britain, Anselm Kiefer talks about his affection for Angela Merkel, his plans to refurbish a decommissioned nuclear power station, and his thoughts on Damien Hirst. “To go to Sothebys and sell your paintings directly” — as Hirst did in 2008 — “is destroying art. But in doing it to such an exaggerated extent, it becomes art.”
ANSELM
KIEFER
ON
DAMIEN
HIRST
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John Lennon's Glasses
The glasses John Lennon wore when he got shot, 31 years ago today.
THIS IS
DEEP
In Memory of Ruby
I LOVE
RUBY
(Inside joke, I know Mike is going to be laughing at this one.)
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David Hochbaum
avid Hochbaum has never been a man to follow any popular, idealistic political views. David Hochbaum has never been a man to believe in any institutional faiths or religions. David has never been a boy to fit in the crowd or be "one of the boys". Yet his works evoke both a social and spiritual emotion that is universal.
David Hochbaum's art is the construction of paintings built on photographs and images that are not only the contemplation of human behavior, but also a reaction to history, astronomy, sex, and iconoclastic symbols. While maintaining dialogue with his own behavior, each picture produces a vision from his private world bound to elements and symbols.
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His first NYC show in 5 years is next month
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David will be showing a selection from a series of large format
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David Hochbaum’s 怪談集"KAIDAN ShU"
KAIDAN SHU; Tales of mist and wind" at
Strychnin Gallery this June 2011 in Berlin.
I wanted to post his paintings and share his artwork in my blog, and I also have a personal attachment. I collaborated with him as a Japanese brush calligrapher in his obake project that he spent over a year producing.
It is teeming with ghosts, spirits and demons. All the myths, obake, and horror I have loved for so long. He resided in Japan for a while and worked with our beautiful Japanese girl friends who weren't afraid of being models, depicted as a scary fricken ghosts that might make viewers feel haunted. These ladies almost really broke their legs.
His world is absolutely magnificent and divine. I believe that this series will be maintained and talked about over the centuries. Timing wise, they were shown a little after the Tohoku earthquake Tsunami disaster in Japan 2011. And he charitied a fundraiser for the victims in Japan.
title: Consumption
title: Kill the Messanger
title: Retuen (Tori Onna)
title: Without You, I am Lost
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more images from 'Kaidan Shu'
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Brihadaranyaka Upanishad IV.4.5 - You are what...
You are what your deep, driving desire is.
As your desire is, so is your will.
As your will is, so is your deed.
As your deed is, so is your destiny.
-Brihadaranyaka Upanishad IV.4.5
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Random Strangers Look Like Mario and Luigi?
Coincidence?
