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Audiotool: Online Drum Machine, Synth and FX

Alex Jones — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:37:43 +0000

It’s an exciting time. Technology is more powerful and accessible than ever. Take Audiotool by Hobnox for example. This browser based interface takes thousands of dollars of equipment and emulates it in flash. Now you can make electronic music using just your browser. Give it a try here.

Magic Highway USA

Kellis Landrum — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:04:28 +0000

It’s always fun to look at visions of the future from previous generations. Magic Highway USA is an excerpt from a 1958 Disneyland TV Show that’s particularly well illustrated and an excellent reference for those that dig the 50’s-ish retro-futuristic style. It would seem our infrastructure is still lagging a bit by the standards of the Jetson’s era visionaries. But at least there’s a good sound track to get your imagination working on how to build a hover car.

via Kanye

Kernspiracy- Wed Nov 11th

Neu Black — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:30:58 +0000

KERNSPIRACY is a community building and peer support project for designers and creative professionals. Los Angeles is a tough place to work; it’s easy to feel like you’re out there all on your own. KERNSPIRACY is intended to address
this issue by creating forums for people to ask for advice, feedback and support from their creative peers.

KERNSPIRACY hosts bi-monthly get togethers where designers and other creatives come to meet one another and trade ideas and critiques. If you’re a designer, please come and bring a question, a design you’d like some feedback on or just a business card. If you know other designers, please encourage them to join you. At the very least, we can all have drinks together and complain about Quark.

KERNSPIRACY
A Place for Designers to Share Secrets

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Barbara’s at the Brewery
620 Moulton Ave., L.A., 90031
(inside the Brewery Arts Complex)

more info: http://kernspiracy.com
map + directions: http://tinyurl.com/2mnpyw

British Artist Ben Turnbull

Alex Jones — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:55:40 +0000

For this series, artist Ben Turnbull whittled symbols of violence into school desks. The series explores childhood fascination with violence. Born in 1974 and and working out of London, he is a passionate critic of the contemporary American political system, and explains why toys are central to his work: “Force fed on violence, abused by a controlling superpower and blackmailed through patriotism, the public are ultimately as disposable as the toys they once played with.”

Turnbull is fascinated by the global dominance of American culture, and his works unsettling effects result from re-presenting the toys of our innocent youth in symbolic forms that reveal the shocking truths about war, death and guns in the world’s most powerful country. Above all they take a satirical look at the lengths that the country’s political elites go to in order to control and manipulate the way we think, from our first days of play to the last time we cast our vote.

Art Openings This Weekend (Nov 6-8)

Neu Black — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:55:03 +0000

Thurs, Nov. 5th 7-10PM
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
1257 N. La Brea Ave in West Hollywood / 323.969.0600
“Dark Doings” featuring new works and an installation from Dan Witz
(On view through Dec. 3rd)
www.carmichaelgallery.com

Fri, Nov. 6th 7-11PM
C.A.V.E. Gallery
507 Rose Ave in Venice / 310.428.6387
“The Hinterland In My Room” featuring new works from Anthony Clarkson, Ciou, Emma Overman, Macsorro and Rudy Fig + live painting from John Park
(On view through Nov. 28th)
www.cavegallery.net

Fri, Nov. 6th 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
“And We All Go” featuring new works from Mark Bodnar
(On view through Nov. 29th)
www.laluzdejesus.com

Fri, Nov. 6th 7-11PM
thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“My Heart Never Sleeps” featuring new works and an installation from Timothy Karpinski + “Shining Darkness” featuring new works and a mural installation from Turf One + “Sight For Sore Eyes” featuring select new works from Craig ‘Skibs’ Barker (as part of the ‘Fresh Faces’ series)
(On view through Nov. 28th)
www.thinkspacegallery.com

Sat, Nov. 7th 7-11PM
The ARTery Gallery @ The LAB
2930 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa
“Animal Instinct” group show benefitting the Humane Society of the U.S. featuring works from CJ Metzger, Caro, Kelly Berg, Michael Pukac, and many, many more – check site for full details
www.animalinstinctartshow.blogspot.com
www.thelab.com

Sat, Nov. 7th 8-11:30PM
Copro Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space T-5 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.398.2643
“Wilderness Buffet” featuring new works from Amy Sol + “Penumbra” featuring new works from Stella Im Hultberg + “Babes In Toyland” featuring new works from Nicoletta Ceccoli
(On view through Nov. 28th)
www.copronason.com

Sat, Nov. 7th 6-10PM
Crewest
110 E. Winston Street @ Main St in Los Angeles / 213.627.8272
“Top of the Dome VI” group show featuring customized ceramic skulls created by Gregg Stone – artists taking part this year include Cope, Ghost, Randy Kono, MAD, Vyal, Make One, Erik Rodriguez, Nathan Cartwright, Macsorro and many, many more
(On view through Nov. 29th)
www.crewest.com

Sat, Nov. 7th 6-8PM
David Desanctis Gallery
314 N. Crescent heights Blvd in Los Angeles
New works from Helen Garber
(On view through Dec. 19th)
www.desanctisgallery.com

Sat, Nov. 7th 7-10PM
HVW8 Gallery
661 N. Spaulding in Los Angeles
New works from Geoff McFetridge, Kevin Lyons and Michael Leon
(On view through Dec. 20th)
www.hvw8.com

Sat, Nov. 7th 8PM-12:30AM ($8 admission)
Hive Gallery
729 S. Spring St in downtown Los Angeles
Monthly group show and performance with featured artists J. Shea, Lee Anne Hale, Erick Rodriguez, Henry F. Cram and Akihito + the Master Blasters Of Sculpture Show and a slew of live performances – check site for full details and lineup of the massive group show
www.thehivegallery.com

Sat, Nov. 7th 7-11PM
Junc Gallery
4017 Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles (that’s what invite says – which is their old location – but last I saw it was a pot shop last week – ???)
“Blood Is The New Black” group show celebrating the 5 years of the clothing label of the same name – featuring works from Skinner, Porous Walker, Brendan Donnelly, Sumi Ink Club, Hannah Stouffer, Michael Sieben, Mel Kadel, Travis Millard, Jesse Spears and many more
(On view through Dec. 14th)
www.bloodisthenewblack.com
www.juncgallery.com

Sat, Nov. 7th 7-10PM
New Image Art Gallery
7908 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood / 323.654.2192
“14 Artists” featuring the works of Dennis McNett, Paul Wackers, Erik Foss, Richard Colman, Eddie Ruscha, Lori D., Kellesimone Waits, Jordin Isip, Cleon Peterson, The Date Farmers, Judith Supine, My Mo and Skullphone
(On view through Jan. 2nd, 2010)
www.newimageartgallery.com

Sat, Nov. 7th (see details below)
Royal/T
8910 Washington Blvd. in Culver City / 310.559.6300
“Three Apples” special event celebrating 35 years of Hello Kitty including a group show featuring Hello Kitty inspired works from over 80 artists – Swing by and meet some of the fabulous artists that created pieces for the Three Apples Art Exhibition – this party is hosted by Sanrio and JapanLA in association with Juxtapoz Magazine.

NEW Limited Edition of 35 prints by:
Angry Woebots
Peekaboo Monster
Camilla d’Errico

Live Painting throughout the day with Three Apples artists! All completed works will be auctioned off to benefit Three Apples Charitable partner L.A. Works.
1PM Peekaboo Monster
3PM Angry Woebots
5PM Camilla d’Errico
7PM – 11PM Multiple Three Apples Artists participate in a live painting collaboration

(On view through Nov. 15th)
www.sanrio.com/threeapples
www.royal-t.org

Sat, Nov. 7th 8-11PM
Subliminal Projects
1331 W. Sunset Blvd in the EchoPark region of Los Angeles
“How To Blow Yourself Up” featuring new works from WK
(On view through Dec. 5th)
www.subliminalprojects.com

Sun, Nov. 8th (opens to the public – check site for museum hours)
Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Drive in Laguna Beach / 949.494.8971
“Weathering The Storm” featuring new works and an installation from Jeremy Fish (in the upstairs galleries) – private invite only reception on Sat, Nov. 7th (must be a museum member / see site for details)
(On view through Jan. 17th, 2010)
http://www.lagunaartmuseum.org/Art Openings

via Sourharvest

Lonny: Lifestyle Mag Resurrected

Toshi Jones — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:19 +0000

Newly launched Lonny Magazine experienced some slight growing pains yesterday going down for a bit after, style guru, Gwyneth Paltrow gave props in her November GOOP newsletter. This fresh of the virtual presses lifestyle mag is the brainchild of veteran blogger/designer Michelle Adams and photographer Patrick Cline who’ve named it as a nod to their two fave cities, London and New York. Their fresh take on web editorial utilizes the click/drag web mag format and maintains traditional two page spreads. The two earned their periodical chops at Domino Magazine which closed in 2008. While advertising is definitely driving this machine, the vivid photography and pointed articles outweigh the many full page ads. They have even tapped Design*Sponge’s Grace Bonney for their premier issue, giving us an inside look into her Brooklyn abode. We eagerly await the next issue, which is slated to hit the web early December. Until then we’ll keep enjoying Michelle’s blog M.A Belle and Rubie Green, where she currently sells her wares.

Loving Nendo

Toshi Jones — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:34:27 +0000

These beautiful little globes are the latest creation of the Japanese boutique firm Nendo. Blown-fabric, created for Tokyo Fiber ’09 Senseware, is made from ‘Smash’ fabric. This rip proof polyester thermoplastic lights beautifully and stretches to hold air much like a soft billowy balloon. A throwback to traditional Japanese chochin paper lanterns, Blown-fabric lanterns are constructed much like blown glass giving each object a hand crafted uniqueness.

Since 2002 Nendo has produced innovative Japanese design in a range of categories. With each passing year their annual body of work grows while their number of staff remains extremely slim. In 2009 they tout a robust staff of 6. An exhibition of new Nendo work will be on display at New York’s Museum of Arts and Design until January 10, 2010.

Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019
P: 212.299.7777

Opportunity Green Conference 2009

Toshi Jones — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:49:39 +0000

Opportunity Green’s 2009 conference on sustainable business kicks off this weekend. Neu Black is proud to support Karen and Mike in this most noble of causes. We all strive to live with less negative impact. Opportunity Green gives us insight into how we might do business in this way. This years line up of speakers includes Julie Gilhart of Barney’s New York and Alexis Madrigal of Wired.com just to name of few. Take this last Opportunity to grab your tickets here.

Illustrator Peter Stuller

Toshi Jones — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:02:32 +0000

We recently stumbled upon the work of Slovakian illustrator Peter Stuller. In the tradition the editorial illustration of Art Department fame, Stuller has added refreshing graphic elements to his work. While not much is known about his history Peter has introduced us to his unique approach to line drawing and pattern.

Church of Twitter

Neu Black — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:49:23 +0000

Our friends at Evil Business Man are putting on an event to help you get the most out of social networking for you and your clients. This event is free, so check it out and bring a friend (and your business cards).

For more details visit:
http://bit.ly/1fkxzN

Church of Twitter: How to Use Twitter & Facebook to Market Yourself & Your Clients
Saturday November 14th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Westside Location: At Ground Zero in Marina Del Rey!
Ground Zero
4235 Redwood Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90066

Presented by:
The Groop
Ground Zero
North
MetBlogs

An Evil Businessman Event