capitalism, art, and costco

Came across this article through my MFA seminar class focusing on national and international art markets, and decided to write a pseudo response to it… How Capitalism Can Save Art: Camille Paglia on why… Continue reading →

semiotics of the kitchen (1975)

This is so weird, but very interesting. Although, I think the audio is seriously off… Yup. You see the objects quite a bit before their name is called. Love the bit with the… Continue reading →

pocket like it’s hot

This exists: Again, weird how life works in tandem. I just had ‘drop it like it’s hot’ stuck in my head yesterday for absolutely no reason at all… You know food has taken… Continue reading →

the etiquette of getting press

As I am new to this fine arts / exhibiting scene, I’m still learning all the ins and outs of how to get your business done. Came across this article by Cara Ober,… Continue reading →

american art & the mass media conference

Tonight’s jaw-dropping discovery? American Art and The Mass Media A conference at The Courtauld Institute of Art. Of course it is in Paris. From the website: This two-day international symposium considers the dynamic… Continue reading →

‘soul food junkies’

I am very excited about this film. I think I donated to it on Kickstarter. 1. Soul food is absolutely delicious. 2. As said in the film, ‘it represents black’ – it has… Continue reading →

pickle that pepper

I was literally starting to drool, as I read through this article – Preserving creativity: Chef Paul Virant puts up pickles and more in a new book. I didn’t even finish this article before I… Continue reading →

mike and tom eat snacks

A few months ago I was told by a friend to listen to Mike and Tom Eat Snacks. It’s a podcast. It’s Michael Ian Black. It’s Tom Cavanagh. It’s absolutely hilarious. I’m only… Continue reading →

did cooking make us human?

Breakfast Interrupted and its badass phantom camera reminded me of this: This is a GREAT documentary. I in fact liked it so much, I d/l it with this keepvid.com situation, in four parts,… Continue reading →

photo elicitation with harper and pink

Originally, this evening’s post was going to be a screenshot elicitation of the ‘Burger Face’ fast food joint, aka level one, in the ‘Order Up!’ game. However, as per usual, that is taking… Continue reading →