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dame Edna for Mac

2009-01-05T18:04:00.004+01:00

MAC just launched their new limited edition collection,

and what a hilarious choice!

It kinda looks like something Barbie would use,

but the shades are...nice, I guess.
Anyway, gave me a laugh!

Slava Mogutin

2008-12-17T15:40:00.004+01:00

Slava Mogutin’s fabulous book

captures the exotic nightlife of New York City go-go boys.

Raunchy, gritty, spontaneous, and chaotic,

this is a photo collection documenting New York City’s underground club scene,

and it's kinda not your father’s book of gay nudes.

Gao Brothers

2008-12-17T15:25:00.004+01:00

The Gao Brothers are a pair of amazing artist brothers based in Beijing.

They have been collaborating since the mid-80's,

on installations, performances, photography, painting and writings.

Their works are highly political,

and a lot still cannot be shown in China.

Thankfully, they've been able to exhibit

around the world!

miss mao

world hug day

cleanliness is key

2008-10-15T10:33:00.002+02:00

a part of me finds this really funny,

the other part...is kinda happy this isn't in my bathroom...

Mimi Weddell!

2008-09-05T16:00:00.006+02:00

This is one awesome lady!
She started modelling and acting full time at 65,
and has appeared in ads for Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Juicy Couture,
along with scene-stealing moments in movies and on tv,
Sex & The City being one of them.
Now, at 93, she's the subject of a new documentary,
Hats Off, which has been 11 years in the making.

This dignified dame never steps out of her East Side apartment without her gloves,
signature cigarette holder - and hat.

"Oh, I probably have about 300 hats," she says.
"I think they make a lovely frame, particularly for a woman.
You can put on a simple housedress,
but when you put on a hat, by golly,
you've got a whole different look.
As long as you hold your neck up."

book of the week

2008-09-04T15:42:00.002+02:00

tired of the whole musical frenzy?
This is a book for people who know that:
* People don't tend to die in musicals, but those who do deserve it
* True love waits long enough for an element of mistaken identity to be introduced
(especially if one of the couple is a Nazi)
* Talented women wind up alone.

we're getting it.

gender trouble

2008-09-04T15:21:00.006+02:00

in 2006, Jean Baptiste Mondino did a photo series
entitled "Gender Trouble" for the New York Times.
Using Devendra Banhart and his band Hairy Fairy,
he re-created the fabulous look of The Cockettes.
Opulence, decadence....aah.

cake anyone?

2008-08-29T16:52:00.002+02:00

yeah, this michelle-woman sculpts cakes.
freaky cakes.
fancy cutting into this baby?

Thanks to cakewrecks for this!

eye candy

2008-08-22T18:33:00.004+02:00

as a sucker for tattoos,
I urgently needed to put keith bryce into this mix.
The designer from Utah is one of the contestants
in season 5 of Project Runway.

micallef

2008-08-22T12:24:00.004+02:00

micallef likes to play with his crayons
and pictures make him happy.
He describes his work like this:
"My work is like watching a Disney movie
which slowly turns into violent pornography".
Love it!

chris von steiner

2008-08-19T18:54:00.008+02:00

I am in love.

This French-born artist makes the most

wonderful, fairytale-like images.

Someone please make these into wallpaper -

I want to live -or die - in this world!

The Lake

2008-08-19T16:44:00.001+02:00

I know this is old, but it's beautiful nonetheless,

so here goes:

Movie of the weak...

2008-08-19T11:41:00.005+02:00

Ah, who can forget LACE, the 1984 mini series

based on Shirley Conran's book.

Own this! "Through sick and sin"!

Jay Brannan at the Vigeland Mausoleum

2008-08-13T18:43:00.002+02:00

Singer/songwriter Jay Brannan was in Oslo this June,
and during his stay he visited the mausoleum of
Emmanuel Vigeland, Gustav's brother.
The accoustic has a 12 second delay,
so please listen to this:

Book of the Week

2008-08-06T14:43:00.003+02:00

There's this website called passiveaggressivenotes,
where they collect contributions from the public...
Some funny shit's on there, and they're publishing a book
in a month's time...

Squeezebox! The Movie

2008-08-05T15:05:00.007+02:00

Once upon a time (like the mid-'90s), a party promoter
named Michael Schmidt had a novel idea:
drag queens dumping the lipsynching routine
to sing rock and roll live onstage.
No one knew what to expect when they first
opened the doors to Don Hill's
on the fateful night that
SqueezeBox! was born in downtown Manhattan.

The drag queens rocked New York nightlife
in a way no one had ever seen before.
But what began as a place for queer misfits
who'd rather hear a guitar riff
than a disco beat turned into a pansexual free-for-all.
Straight or gay. Preppy or punk.
Man or woman (or somewhere in between).
All were welcome at SqueezeBox!
as long as they were there to have fun.

Here are a few clips from the recent documentary:

Karen Black

Jayne County

cuh-raazy - can't wait to see it!

Sarah Jessica Porkher

2008-08-05T14:38:00.003+02:00

Yeah, I know...it's tacky (no, it's funny!),

but I had to blog this.

Blame - or thank - Perez...

nina hemmingsson

2008-08-05T11:43:00.004+02:00

this swedish artist & cartoonist is just too funny!

Flaunt magazine!

2008-08-05T11:04:00.006+02:00

If you haven't discovered Flaunt magazine yet -
boy, you're in for a treat!
This fantastic mag has made it a point to consistently
break new ground, earning itself a reputation as
an engine of the avant-garde

and an outlet for outsider culture.
Sadly it's not available in Norway, but it's possible to subscribe.

Here are a few past issue covers:

ding3000

2008-08-05T10:34:00.004+02:00

the german design group Ding3000's got some fun takes on furniture and product design.

Roman Dirge

2008-08-03T17:14:00.002+02:00

The father of Lenore, The Cute Little Dead Girl,

has created some amazing stories revolving 'round

his little "heroine".

Gothic and grotesque - wonderful!

See some short films here

diane arbus

2008-08-02T14:00:00.006+02:00

just a small presentation of one of the most amazing
photographers ever.

IKEA

2008-07-31T14:56:00.002+02:00

as Ikea launches their 2009 catalogue next week,
let's go back a couple of years and take a look at some
of their more memorable commercials...

wallpaper

2008-07-31T14:28:00.003+02:00

French design group 5.5 designed these wallpapers
for you - or your guests - to liven up.
we especially fell for the labyrinth.

movie of week

2008-07-30T16:24:00.003+02:00

yeah, I have to agree with the Baron;
if you haven't yet experienced The Cockettes,
buy it here!
it's fantastical!

need a piss?

2008-07-30T14:23:00.003+02:00

Clark Sorensen of San Francisco got tired of peeing
and wanted it to be more of a beautiful experience
(or something or other),
so he created flower shaped urinals.

No, he really did...

...this kinda disturbs me a little bit more than the others, though.
(I won't go into details...you figure out why)

book of the week

2008-07-30T13:27:00.000+02:00

we came across this book on amazon.com
and immediately got the blues.
buy it! let them be sad no more!

Ricky Boscarino jewelery

2008-07-30T12:29:00.000+02:00

...fancy wearing sperm on your collar?
Or perhaps a small uterus?
Well, thanks to this guy, now you can!
Made in silver, bronze or a combination of these,
and in a limited edition, mind you!

uterus pin

enema bag (with or without butt)

colon of joy

sperm and fallopian tubes

See the whole collection at Luna Parc

animal index

2008-07-30T11:55:00.000+02:00

for kids or adults...these brighten up the shelves!
you can get them here
(you might need some help translating, though...)

The Three Legged Legs

2008-07-30T11:36:00.000+02:00

The Three Legged Legs took part in Zune Arts showcase
with this fantastic little film Piece of Me, Piece of You

anger management

2008-07-30T11:06:00.000+02:00

Yarisal Kublitz created the Anger Release Machine.
Put some coins in and a statuette is released,
shattering upon its fall.
Great idea, but I'd rather smash it myself...

future's so bright...

2008-07-30T10:57:00.000+02:00

Austrian design duo Elements is behind this lamp, appropriately named Ray.
Kinda cool, kinda dorky - but it creates a nice shadow.

Joel Peter Witkin

2008-07-29T20:49:00.000+02:00

often controversial, as one would be considered when using limbs, deformed or dead people as props, JPW is still able to bring you some of the most haunting, disturbingly beautiful images through his art. Witkin draws inspiration from classical arts, and claims that his vision and sensibility were initiated by an episode he witnessed when he was just a small child, a car accident that occurred in front of his house in which a little girl was decapitated.

Do your own search, knowing some of the images can be quite gruesome

LET3

2008-07-29T18:18:00.000+02:00

The fusion of balkan folk music and rock is increasingly popular.
Kroatian Let3 mixes electro-infused rock with sheer madness,
resulting in the most abnormal stage shows...yay!
Both entertaining and provocative,
they serve up a mix of public suicide,
stripping, phallic grandmothers and more stripping.

They perform at Blå in Oslo tomorrow night at 9pm!

denis darzacq

2008-07-29T16:19:00.000+02:00

paris based photographer denis darzacq
recently completed a new series of photographs entitled ‘hyper’.
the series explores ‘the place of the individual in society’,
a common theme in his work.
none of the works have been digitally manipulated.
instead, darzacq recruited young dancers and sportsmen to pose for the series
using empty supermarkets as a backdrop.

emma hack

2008-07-29T16:01:00.000+02:00

using wallpaper designed by florence broadhurst,
hack paints models to match, making them literally disappear into the wall.
her detailed work matches the walls patterns to a tee, creating an effect that
even the best photoshop jockey would be hard pressed to replicate.

kaja gjedebo

2008-07-29T13:08:00.000+02:00

norwegian jewelery designer kaja gjedebo
creates some fantastic cufflinks in silver and resin!
you can even get them custom made, so for more images and works,
check out her website

doshi levien

2008-07-29T12:53:00.001+02:00

Doshi Levien is a London based design office led by Jonathan Levien and Nipa Doshi.

My beautiful backside is a seating collection launched by Moroso during Salone '08.
This range draws upon a miniature painting of a Maharani sitting on the floor of her palace, surrounded and supported by multiples of pebble shaped cushions.

pitvertising

2008-07-29T12:33:00.000+02:00

it seems arm pits are the latest body part to be used in advertising -
known as pitvertising.
deodrant manufacturer Right Guard developed digital tv screens
that were built into the armpits of shirts to advertise their products.
A hired team of 'Pitvertisers' was sent out into the streets of London to test the new medium.
and no, it's not a joke...

gregory crewdson

2008-07-29T12:08:00.000+02:00

new york based gregory crewson is one of the most well-known and
influential photographers working in the US today.
his dramatic and moody imagery recalls
surrealistic scene of americana.
love his work!

The Dresden Dolls

2008-07-29T11:28:00.000+02:00

Love this dark cabaret duo!
They blend the aesthetics of the decadent, risqué German Weimar-era cabarets and 1920s burlesque and vaudeville shows with the morbid, gloomy stylings of post-1970s-goth culture, gothic rock, punk, deathrock, and darkwave music - often influenced by Marlene Dietrich's singing or the singing in a Kurt Weill operetta.

Girl Anachronism

Coin Operated Boy

IKEA Kläps

2008-07-29T10:51:00.000+02:00

IKEA launches their 2009 catalogue next week -
one of the new items is this quite reasonable coffin
designed by Joe Scanlan...

tattoo mania

2008-07-28T14:54:00.000+02:00

so, there's this guy in China named Wim Delvoye. he tattoos pigs....
I love his reasoning when he says that we, as humans, are so close to the pigs
that we even can use their organs...and that somehow makes it ok...
funny, but WTF??

Here's a clip from BBC's programme Art Safari

HRH Die Prinzessin Hans

2008-07-27T17:21:00.000+02:00

this fabulous creature visited Oslo last spring,

and we're sad so many of you missed it!

she may be over 100 years old, but she still belts out songs

like there's no tomorrow;

from old lieder songs, to abba and pj harvey!

She often performs with her sidekick, Lord Loveaduck.

Hopefully they'll pay us a visit again soon...

in the meantime, visit her on myspace...

popping 2009

2008-07-26T17:26:00.000+02:00

who doesn't love bubble wrap?
here's a great way to get through 2009.
available here

moleskine

2008-07-26T14:40:00.001+02:00

Moleskines are by far the best notebook on the market;
simple & elegant, handy, beautiful paper...it's got it all.
Now you can get your very own design on the books,
thanks to the good people at engrave your book.

here are a few examples:

mp3 player mania

2008-07-26T14:14:00.000+02:00

here's a selection of funny, weird and wacky mp3's.

tie clip...

barbie, no doubt

unathorized lego player

star wars lightsaber-mp3

this last one is a star trek player (yay!), only available for download.

matryoshka dolls

2008-07-26T13:51:00.000+02:00

a slightly different take on these traditional russian dolls...

blow-up dolls from the 250 Matryoshka exhibition in Belgium

Bryan Rawlings dolls are on display
in the Erotic Art Museum in Hollywood, CA.

911 Design Police

2008-07-26T13:06:00.000+02:00

we love when responsible people take charge
to make the world a better place!
The design police are bringing bad design to justice
with 5 different set of stickers.
god bless'em!
download them all and get started - we've got a long way ahead!

Randy Wood

2008-07-26T12:26:00.000+02:00

This NYC-based guy makes x-rated home furnishings
in rubber and metal.
Porno vases and table lamps are coming soon!
Get it here

clock screensavers

2008-07-26T11:45:00.000+02:00

these screensavers are both well designed and functional.
some are free, some cost a little bit.

Heavy helvetica numbers drop into water in super slow motion
Download here

the Pong clock is available as both screensaver and clock.
get it here

the word clock is available in two formats and several languages.
download here

trophy hangers

2008-07-25T18:25:00.000+02:00

These funky coat hangers by Phil Cuttance are a must!
Beats having a real elk's head on your wall!

Storm Trooper jeans by RMC

2008-07-25T17:35:00.000+02:00

Now, we're not a huge fan of enbroidered jeans,
but the nerd in us just won't shut up when it comes to
these fab Star Wars jeans by Yoropiko!
They are made in a limited edition of 500 and are licensed by Lucas Film
For just under $ 1000 - they're a steal!

Shoes by Mathieu Missiaen

2008-07-25T16:51:00.000+02:00

This guy's graffiti shoes are all unique and hand-painted.
They sell for around $200 - not bad!
The brand is called Ndeur and you can seek them out here.

Also, check out his MySpace page

Peter Gronquist

2008-07-25T16:24:00.001+02:00

This US-based artist makes some funny shit

How to make a button

2008-07-25T15:58:00.000+02:00

Miranda July explains how they are made...
Check out her website!

Two Polish Girls

2008-07-25T15:28:00.000+02:00

The great Two Polish Girls now has a group on Facebook,
unashamedly putting their lives out there for anyone to see...
Look them up!

Matthew Barney

2008-07-25T14:39:00.001+02:00

The Cremaster Cycle is a series of five films
produced by fantastical artist Matthew Barney
between 1994 and 2002.
For those new to the Cremaster Cycle,
I highly recommend the official web site!

the Velvet Hammer Burlesque

2008-07-25T13:18:00.000+02:00

if you still haven't discovered this troupe, it's about bloody time!

Based in Los Angeles and founded in 1995 by Michelle Carr,
the infamous troupe’s shows were a potent cocktail that mixed elements from
traditional American Burlesque revues
with a post-feminist punk attitude.

They'll twitch it, they'll twatch it,
they'll even let you watch it!

leif holland

2008-07-23T18:12:00.001+02:00

Love this Seattle-based artist's work.
Boxes with branches, twigs and reed - pure and simple.

This 'n that

2008-07-23T17:06:00.000+02:00

I love Urban Outfitters, and here are a few reasons why:

for those of us with our sense of humour down the toilet,
what could be more fitting for the office??

otherwise it's easy to get confused...

I love my Bambi and I'm not ashamed to admit it!

shame...

2008-07-23T16:44:00.000+02:00

...you can't get these anymore...:

sagat

2008-07-23T16:17:00.001+02:00

the coolest porn star/artist around now has got to be Francois Sagat.
check out his blog here (be warned!)

Christian Siriano

2008-07-23T15:06:00.000+02:00

The winner of Project Runway's 4th season
is just the fiercest of them all!

He had us at "hello" - this talented, short and funny-as-hell loudmouth.

and for those of you that still don't know this guy,
check him out:

Portable Phone Jammer

2008-07-23T14:39:00.000+02:00

for those of us who find other people's conversations annoying,
there's now a great way to get some peace!
Try this for starters: a device blocking phone signals.
Perfect for cinema, restaurants, or if you're just looking for a good prank.
Get it here...

The Esra

2008-07-23T14:25:00.000+02:00

Esra Røise is an amazing artist
who produces some of the most wonderful drawings I've seen!
If you don't know her work yet, you'd better check out her website:

esraroise.com