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March 31, 2008
Link Heavy. Muxtape
Link Heavy. Muxtape: Muxtape is a great new site. We’ve been waiting for something like this for a while. The service makes it super easy to put together your own mixtape. Justin Ouellette created the program and we think it has the potential to change the way people find out about new music.
The site’s best feature is the personal URL you get once your tape is done. It’s the perfect thing to put in your email signature or forward to friends. Listening to a personal playlist is like diving into a person’s subconscious (not really). Muxtape is going to be really popular, really soon. We were so excited that we decided to put together our own mix. Check it out.
Make your own muxtape [Here]
Posted by james at 02:50 AM
March 26, 2008
Film. Paranoid Park
Film. Paranoid Park: Life’s all about choices. That’s definitely an obvious observation, but it's a truism often realized after you’ve made a horrible decision. One night Alex, a teen from the suburbs of Portland goes to Paranoid Park, an infamous skate park on the rough side of town – weird things happen and someone ends up dead. He decides to say nothing.
Paranoid Park is a brilliant examination of mood. The film’s naturalistic aesthetic and unstable, herky-jerky cinematography capture the alienation and pain one feels when they have a dark secret. Ultimately, Paranoid Park is about the possibility of personal redemption and its transformative effect.
Dork recommends Paranoid Park. View trailer [Here]
Posted by james at 09:24 PM
March 19, 2008
Art & Design. Jose Parla
Art & Design. Jose Parla: Jose Parla is making his way to Italy. Starting March 29th and running until May 10th his latest exhibit Memory Documents will be held at Galleria Il Trifoglio Nero located in Genoa, Italy. Parlá named this installation Memory Documents because his works become fragments of places he’s been.
As we reported before, when we first saw Parla’s work, his striking color balance and effortless motion drew us in. We’ve been a fan ever since. If you're in the area, be sure to check it out.
For more information visit wejetset [Here]
Posted by taj at 12:12 AM
March 18, 2008
Travel. Wired's Time with Smart
Travel. Wired's Time with Smart: We can't wait to get our hands on one of these. Ever since we saw the Smart Car, we've been trying to figure out how to get one here in the US. It didn't make sense to try and import one. The price got a little wild. But now, with them making their official arrival to the US, we might snap one up.
Wired recently test drove one, "The Smart is cute, in a geeky sort of way. It's going to take some getting used to having people staring at my car in an admiring, positive way. Which does look different than the "Why don't you do something about that exhaust?" or "Why are your lights on?" way I'm used to."
Read more about Wired's time with the Smart Car [Here]
Posted by taj at 01:44 AM
March 16, 2008
Habitat. Brand Report Uniqlo
Habitat. Brand Report Uniqlo: How much should be invested in creating a brand? The Economist's book Brands and Branding says you should treat your brand as an investment not a cost. "Brands are among the most important assets that a business can own, and strong brands can ensure business continuity in times of difficulty."
In isolation this concept may appear a bit abstract, but Creative Review's article on Uniqlo and their financial comeback illustrates the Economist's point. The power of creative talent and rebranding can provide a second life for a failing company. But, if they invested correctly in the beginning, they may not have needed to spend even more money to make the upward shift. As CR reports, "Over-ambitious expansion and over-reliance on one product nearly ruined Uniqlo, but now, thanks to employing an array of creative talent, the Japanese retailer is back in style."
Read Creative Reviews article on the brand history of Uniqlo [Here]
Posted by taj at 01:38 AM
People. Alife Interview
People. Alife Interview: The good folks at Inqmnd continue to inspire us. Recently, they posted an insightful article covering the founders of Alife. The creative and editorial direction is top notch. Be sure to check it out.
As reported by Inqmd: "After 10 years of being rooted in the downtown culture of New York, Alife has earned the much deserved, worldwide recognition they so persistently worked towards. Expanding into Canada and more recently Tokyo, this brand is getting ready to raise the bar for 2008 and after sitting down with these 3 individuals, it’s pretty evident… things are really starting to heat up."
Read A Day in Alife from Inqmnd [Here]
Posted by taj at 12:39 AM
March 15, 2008
Art & Design. Murakami in Brooklyn
Art & Design. Murakami in Brooklyn: Murakami is coming to New York. We can't wait. The exhibit is just around the corner from our BK offices. Starting April 5 and running until July 13 you can see his works at the Brooklyn Museum.
The BK Museum reports, "The most comprehensive retrospective to date of the work of internationally acclaimed Japanese artist Takashi Murakami includes more than ninety works in various media that span the artist’s entire career, installed in more than 18,500 square feet of gallery space."
Visit the Brooklyn Museum's website for more information [Here]
Posted by taj at 11:39 PM
People. The Comeback
People. The Comeback: Good people! It's been a minute but we're back. Get ready for the usual dose of art and news. After a nice break we're ready to return to form.
While we're talking about comebacks, the dork team is excited about the new Roots album entitled Rising Down. So far we've heard a handful of promising tracks that include Birthday Girl, Get Busy and Reconstruction. But, the latest song that hit our inbox is pure fire - the title track - Rising Down. It's a thoughtful track that includes Styles P, Mos Def and the Roots crew. Check out our montage of videos, photos, and songs after the jump.
Behind the scenes photos from The Abstract [Here]
[via nah right]
Listen to Rising Down [Here]
Posted by taj at 10:25 PM
Events. Red Bull Art of Can
Events. Red Bull Art of Can: We eat this stuff up. Taking everyday objects and flipping them into something innovative and beautiful will get our attention every time. Who knew a single can could become so many things?
The 2008 Red Bull Art of Can exhibition will be held at the The Galleria in Houston, TX from July 11-25. The exhibition is open to all artists who can create an original piece of artwork inspired by or created with Red Bull cans. Deadline to register is April 6, 2008. Artwork will be accepted March 29 - April 6 at The Winter Street Studios in Houston, TX.
Get involved and participate - find more information [Here]
Posted by taj at 03:19 PM