Hustler of Culture

Anton Richard (10/07/04)

The Jeff Electric GalleryPresents: "The Messenger"

A showing of paintings by Anton Richard

Opening Reception
Thurs. Oct 7th
7-10 pm

3022 W Sunset blvd
Los Angeles CA 90039
323 664 8580

Walk ins welcome
Fri Oct 8th-Sun Oct 10th
Fri Oct 15th-Sat Oct 16th

12-3pm
By appointment
Oct. 10th -14th

Www.jeffelectricgallery.com

THE SWING GIRLS INVADE NYC! (10/05/04)

Tuesday, October 5th 2004
THE SWING GIRLS INVADE NYC!

VIDEO SHOOT
12pm - 2pm @ Central Park Bandshell

SCREENING AND LIVE PERFORMANCE
10pm @ Tribeca Grand Hotel
2 Ave. of the Americas, NYC
FREE ADMISSION WITH A COMPLIMENTARY DRINK!
rsvp to: film@newyork-tokyo.com

Written and Directed by Shinobu Yaguchi
Presented by Fuji Television Network / Altamira Pictures / Toho / Dentsu

Take a ragtag group of 17 high school girls (and one boy), and throw them reluctantly into summer school in a sleepy Northern Japanese town. Next, throw a bunch of big band jazz instruments into the mix, put it all into the capable hands of acclaimed director Shinobu Yaguchi (Also known for Waterboys), and you’ve got Swing Girls. After the oddball story of a high school synchronized swimming team, Yaguchi brings this hilarious new tale of teamwork and triumph head to head with a rocking swing jazz soundtrack!

Featuring some of the most famous jazz and swing hits from all the way back to the 1930’s, this film is guaranteed to touch anyone with a soft spot for comedy, stories about high school antics, or some of the most beautiful and dancefloor rocking music of all time!

What makes this already unique film even more so, is that the production mirrors the experiences that the characters go through every step of the way. With Yaguchi hiring all new young actors, he led them through a grueling process where they honed both their acting and musical chops from scratch, having done neither in their entire lives! In the end, this talented group goes on to big success both in and out of the story, as a dazzling ensemble that played all their own instruments for all the performances in the film!

Not content to end their experience with the film, already a runaway success back in Japan, all 17 bright and talented girls are coming to New York for a special appearance! After taking their jazz vibes on the road in Japan, they are set to hit the outdoor bandshell area of Central park for a video shooting from 12pm to 2pm. Then, for all you night owls, there is a special screening of Swing Girls at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in downtown NYC, followed by an intimate encore performance by the girls at midnight, with a complimentary drink for all attending! With a little something for everyone, there is really no reason to miss this very special event, absolutely free for all with a quick RSVP to: film@newyork-tokyo.com. See you there!

Tony de los Reyes (10/07/04 - 10/30/04)

Tony de los Reyes

The Strange Tale of Near & Far

October 7 • October 30 2004

Reception for the artist:

Friday October 8 6 • 8 pm

537 WEST 24TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10011 (212) 741-9955 WWW.DCKTCONTEMPORARY.COM

THE GREAT DEBATES, CHAPTER 1 (09/30/04)

Alex Wagner, Adam Shore & Bronwyn Keenan invite you to:

THE GREAT DEBATES, CHAPTER 1

Kerry vs. Bush
"Foreign Policy"

Thursday, September 30, 2004
8pm
debate airs 9pm - 11pm

One and One Bar
76 East 1st Street at First Avenue
212 598 9126

Center for American Progress, Activate & Downtown for Democracy

wired up.

welcome wired news readers! back in january, the first time that mtv's program, video mods aired, i had a few things to say about it. since you're here, i thought you might be interested in these two past entries:

will game for tv
move to the music

loyal readers, check out my super mini quote in the wired news story, music videos tap video games. i said a mouth full but am stoked that i was edited for purposes of me not sounding like such a butthead. cheers.

Resfest San Francisco (09/30/04 - 10/03/04)

RESFEST 2004 – San Francisco

Palace of Fine Arts
Thursday, September 30 - Sunday, October 3

The eighth annual RESFEST kicks off on Thursday September 30th. Come enjoy four jam-packed days with over a hundred of the year's most inventive and inspiring short films, music videos and animation. This year's lineup is the biggest yet, featuring Shynola Rarities, the festival premiere of Thomas
Campbell's Sprout, a Jonathan Glazer Retrospective, Warp Vision a collection of 15 years of groundbreaking videos from Warp Records, Studio Tours and nighttime events featuring live performances from Midnight Movies and Hexstatic.

Arrive early to experience immersive environments brought to you by Panasonic, Diesel Dreams, Apple, Canon, Getty Images, Dr. Martens and more. Pick up the best magazines in our READ lounge and shop for the latest DVDs, books and clothing in our on-site RES Store.

Buy All-access RESPASS:
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=sfbay&query=detail&event=535680&interface=resfest

Buy tickets:
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=sfbay&query=schedule&attract=111498&interface=resfest

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
8:00 pm RESFEST Shorts #1
Includes Opening Night Party presented by Diesel Dreams
featuring band Midnight Movies

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1
10:00 am Studio Tour
(The Orphanage, Eric Henry, Radium, FutureFarmers)
6:30 pm Canon XL2 Digital Camcorder Presentation (Free)
8:00 pm RESFEST Shorts #2
10:00 pm Cinema Electronica

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
1:00 pm Commissioned Films & Creative Briefs Panel discussion (Free)
2:00 pm Meet the Filmmakers BBQ with free drinks
4:00 pm Shynola Rarities
6:00 pm RESFEST Shorts #3
8:00 pm Bushwhacked!
10:00 pm Warp Vision

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
1:00 pm Feature Film: Sprout
3:00 pm Videos That Rock
5:00 pm By Design
8:00 pm Jonathan Glazer Retrospective includes Closing Night Party
with live A/V performance by Hexstatic

Individual tickets are $9 in advance or $12 at the door. Opening and Closing night events (screening + party) are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. All-access RESPASS for $99, includes entrance to all screenings and parties (except for Studio Tours). Studio Tours are $75. Tickets are available online
via www.resfest.com, through TicketWeb or via the Palace of Fine Arts box office on event days.

Buy All-access RESPASS:
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=sfbay&query=detail&event=535680&interface=resfest

Buy tickets:
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=sfbay&query=schedule&attract=111498&interface=resfest

More info:
http://www.resfest.com

what logo (09/26/04 & 10/01/04)

WHAT LOGO?

A GIRL SKATEBOARD CO. ART DUMP COLLECTIVE UNDERTAKING in AUSTRALIA featuring andy mueller / tony larson / rob abeyta, jr. / andy jenkins + guests: jeremy carnahan / evan hecox / lori damiano / eric anthony / misato suzuki / megan baltimore / rick mccrank / marc johnson / brian anderson
........................................................................

VICTORIA SUNDAY 26th SEPT@ the Artery, 97-89 Moor St. Fitzroy

NEW SOUTH WALES FRIDAY 1ST OCT @ Monster Children Gallery, Syndney @ 7pm

www.crailtap.com

graf doctor.

the numbers room by tracy 168

hospital rooms and clinics are sterile for obvious reasons. decoration is usually sparse or non existent, consisting of medical paraphernalia and body charts, often stressing out waiting patients. juan tapia-mendoza, a pediatrician, former wall writer and co-founder of pediatrics 2000 is mixing traditional meds with the healing arts. hugo martinez, a gallery owner and friend encouraged dr. tapia-mendoza to share his clinic's walls to showcase graffiti art. restless kids can kill time coloring graffiti-themed coloring books.

we've all been there. sitting in our hospital gown, butt exposed to the wind, flipping through tattered old gossip rags. good bye twiddling thumbs, hello, art! i don't have a kid and am too old to be dr. tapia-mendoza's patient, but i'd like to make an appointment to check out tracy 168 and mosco's current works. brill! only in new york city...

don't miss the graffiti 207: art, medicine & design show opening october 8, starting at 6 p.m. the clinic is located at 515 west 207th street in the inwood section of new york city (half a block from the 1 train).

tokion creativity now (10/02/04 - 10/03/04)

TOKION MAGAZINE PRESENTS

THE SECOND ANNUAL CREATIVITY NOW CONFERENCE

NEW YORK CITY, OCT. 2 & 3, 2004

COOPER UNION’S GREAT HALL

www.TOKION.com

For the second year in a row, the Creativity Now Conference will bring together top figures in art, design, photography, music, film and political marketing. The people shaping today's popular culture will spend two days exchanging ideas, methods and inspirations in Cooper Union’s Great Hall. The conference will consist of several panel discussions and individual presentations. Once again, Creativity Now will prove to be the definitive cultural gathering of the year. Get your tickets now before they disappear!

Highlights from the weekend include:

- Raymond Pettibon will speak on his artwork, which was recently featured in the 2004 Whitney Biennial.

- Documenting Downtown, a conversation with legendary photographer Nan Goldin and Ryan McGinley, the youngest artist to ever to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of Modern Art.

- Interview with Brian Eno by Carlo McCormick

- Art into Rock, with Rita Ackermann, members of Black Dice and Eye Yamataka of the Boredoms.

- Cinematography panel featuring award-winning cameramen Anthony Dod Mantle (28 Days Later, Dogville), Harris Savides (Elephant, Last Days), and Christopher Doyle (In the Mood for Love, Hero).

- Skateboarding’s Influence on Popular Culture, with Jackass producer Jeff Tremaine, DC Shoes founder Damon Way, pro-skater and artist Ed Templeton and filmmaker Thomas Campbell.

- Policy vs. Persona, with Howard Dean’s former campaign manager Joe Trippi, Center for American Progress founder John Podesta, MoveOn.org’s Laura Dawn and Gideon Yago of MTV News.

- Art Direction in Fashion, with m/m paris (whose clients include Björk, Madonna and French Vogue), SHOWstudio Editor-in-Chief Penny Martin, andJapan’s acclaimed art director Nagi Noda.

- Future of Film, with Mike White (Chuck & Buck, School of Rock), Lynne Ramsay (Ratcatcher, Morvern Callar), Asia Argento (Scarlet Diva, The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things), and David Gordon Green (George Washington, All the Real Girls)

- Independent Curators, with Creative Time’s Anne Pasternak, James Fuentes, Aaron Rose and Terminal 5’s Rachel K. Ward.

- Making Beats, with legendary music makers Hank Shocklee, Carl Craig, James Murphy and Trevor Jackson.

Tickets go on sale Friday the 10th at www.tokion.com and at the Tokion Shop (78 Clinton Street, between Rivington and Delancey, in NYC.) This event will sell out so we advise reserving your tickets in advance!

The Thrills In-Store (09/16/04)

The Thrills In-Store

September 16th

6:00pm

Tower

692 Broadway (Village)

Performance and Signing

Check Them Out at Irving Plaza After at 10:00pm

"Let's Bottle Bohemia" Out September 14th

Thomas Campbell's "Sprout" Premier in Hollywood @ The Egyptian (09/13/04)

“Sprout”—a feature length film (90-minutes) shot entirely on 16mm—documents a new movement in surfing. In recent years a paradigm shift of consciousness has taken place—one of open-mindedness to riding new and different types of equipment. The longstanding wall between longboarders and shortboarders is breaking down fast, and, amongst the rubble surfers are discovering that it’s OK to embrace all forms of waveriding.

Join Thomas Campbell as he packs up his 16mm camera and travels the world to document the “riding of mountains and molehills.” With surfers like Joel Tudor, Dan Malloy, Mike Stewart,David Rastovich, Skip Frye, Alex Knost, Rob Machado, Ozzie Wright, CJ Nelson, Kassia Meador, Belinda Baggs and Mark Cunningham among others, see the riding of logs, eggs, mats, fishes, shorties, single-fin guns and more at such places like South africa, Sri Lanka, Australia, Costa rica,Indonesia, Baja, Morocco, California and Hawaii. With wave sizes and dimensions ranging from Indo’s heaviest barrels to the more simple and perfect noseriding walls of Baja, Sprout promises to deliver one of the most unique and interesting viewing experiences in surfing to date.

Thomas Campbell has made one other surf film prior to Sprout called the Seedling. Released in 1999, the Seedling documented a very small group of California surfers that were riding in a style that was quite unique but heavily shadowed by mainstream surfing’s aesthetic preferences for equipment (shortboards) and approach to riding (attacking the wave). It was called “traditional longboarding,” and was labeled so because these kids weren’t riding ultra light thruster shortboards. They were gliding stylishly and elegantly atop 1960s heavy single-fins. Using a classic style and approach to riding them, they drew clean, beautiful tracks on waves not seen for decades. Like surf films, this type of surfing was a lost art form too, unearthed and passed on to this next generation by just a dying handful of holdouts who still remembered how it was done. These kids preserved and continued a line of surfing and aesthetic that nearly disappeared in the late ‘60s when the “shortboard revolution” all but whipped longboards off the map. But these traditionalists weren’t just mimicking what had been done before. They were taking this lost art to the next level—doing maneuvers never seen before, while still maintaining a crucial connection to their roots and surfing’s past by doing more traditional moves. Clean, eye pleasing surfing was the benchmark of this style, and it was what made it stand apart from the more aggressive approach found in shortboarding. The release of the Seedling planted the idea in viewers minds that there were alternative disciplines to enjoy within the art of riding waves, and that sometimes surfing a longboard is a better option—especially when considering that the average day in America is ideal for such equipment. The Seedling started a buzz that rumbled through the surfing community. Die-hard shortboarders were soon seen sliding atop a longboard, something that was unheard of during previous decades. Campbell’s second film, Sprout, documents that change. And within this film, viewers will see that the surfers minds’ have expanded beyond just the shortboard and longboard realm as they are now embracing other forms of wave riding like fishes, eggs, mats and bodysurfing.

Spiewak and RES Present Manhattan Remixed (09/14/04 & 09/21/04)

If you are in the NYC area don't miss these two unique events. Also make sure to check out RESFEST 2004 going on right now. Spiewak is sponsoring "Bushwhacked," a series of short films featuring the world's top activist film makers.

For more information on these events and RESFEST visit www.spiewak.com

framed.

reFRAME. made in brooklyn by 54Dean.

when i look at art, i always check out the frame. often, i spend more time looking at a frame than the showcased piece. i am super selective about what houses my works, sometimes purchasing a frame that costs four times more the retail value (not emotional) of a piece. i've been collecting limited edition art for about five years and currently have more art than wall space. most of the un-hung lay flat in an artist portfolio case. some, rolled in a tube. i know...i'll store them flat soon!

always on the hunt for a cool way to display art, i stumbled upon the reFrame poster frame available at elsewares, an online shop pimping goods by local artisans. two things about the reFrame caught my eye. first, the clean, very scandinavian-like design and second, the vintage tokion poster in the display photograph. starting at $14, the reFrame is a bargain and the perfect choice for my prints' temporary digs. have a lot of wall space? line up six of these and turn your boring hallway into an impromptu gallery.

proprietor, ryan deussing told me that he started elsewares because he, "couldn't believe there wasn't something like it, a catalog promoting independent, DIY design and encouraging designers to be entrepreneurs." elsewares offers a superb selection of handcrafted and well designed goods available for purchase. hustlers, support your local craftsmen. buy something from your DUMBO neighbor!

blast from the past.

shake booty in music videos. check. check. check. check. and check. my master list of things to do in life is speckled with adventurous and abnormal activities. i like to try things at least once, but likely two or three times before i decide if i want to go on with the show (first impressions are bogus). before back up dancers married pop stars (cris judd and kevin federline) and became hot stars in hit sitcoms (courteney cox), being a music video extra/back up dancer was boring and a relatively easy way to make money. let's not talk about rock stars, glitter, wigs and the mundane life of a music video extra. let's talk about how the internet is a wonderful thing and how sometimes, it brings old friends back into the fold.

brian recently found me online. a long time ago, he used to shake his butt for money too. we spent countless hours killing time together for about half a year. we always had a raucous time together but were pretty much just friends on set. he's still living in los angeles. a decade later, he's also still rolling film, but is now older, happier and much funnier. if there ever was a life that had funny twists and turns, it was his. witty. optomistic. sarcastic. wise in a weird way. i always enjoyed chatter with him.

brian told me about all the things he's been up to in the last 10 years. one after another, he spewed stories that had me rolling my eyes while simultaneously laughing my ass off. i told him he had to blog about it. for someone who lives in the undisputed entertainment capitol of the world and who has worked in entertainment, he is sometimes so very clueless about popular culture. it gets him into trouble. i can't wait to catch up with brian in real life sometime soon. for now, i'll stick to reading his blog, life o'brian. monty python would be proud. giggle away!

gamers night groove (09/10/04)

NEW YORK TOKYO PRESENTS GAMERS NITE GROOVE SEPTEMBER
in conjunction with iGames Expo 2004

FEATURING SAMMY STUDIOS' UPCOMING
16 PLAYER (!) FIGHTING GAME
IRON PHOENIX
and
PROBABLY THE MOST DEVASTATING 2D FIGHTER EVER
GUILTY GEAR ISUKA

Friday, September 10th 2004, from 8PM-12AM

@ iGames Expo 2004
Hammerstein Ballroom Lower Lvl.
311 W34th St.(btw. 9th & 10th), NYC
5$ admission with flyer (printouts acceptable)
ALL AGES WELCOME

by a thread (09/10/04)

kung fury (09/09/04)

KUNG FURY FOR THE PEOPLE!!!!!!!

would you like to see our wild rock n roll technique?
we'll be @ the Continental on Thursday September 9th. 11:15pm.

CONTINENTAL is located at:
25 Third Avenue (between St. Marks Place & 9th St.)
New York, NY 10003
(212) 529-6924
it's a FREE show!!!

Cheers babies.
KUNG FURY
Shaun, Neal, REA
http://www.myspace.com/kungfury

this, that and, the other.

I can just see you and [don milvio] in your 80's running a small youth hostel on the moon.

- jai, friend since 1980.

it's been real mad hectic at team hp's. three sets of friends from san francisco, austin and again, san francisco have slept in our home over the last couple of weeks.

wayne was the first to drop in. interestingly enough, the two later sets of guests are direct descendants of the wayne-chain. i owe him a few friends. while cleaning house, i came across a drawer filled with old postcards and greetings. i found one from wayne written in 1997 that said, “thanks for being so good about keeping in touch.” while other friends have fallen out of present-life, wayne gets national geographic sent to his door every month because we still hang. maybe his preference would be a few more magazine subscriptions instead of folks. heh.

resfest NY (09/09/04 - 09/12/04)

RESFEST 2004 - New York City

Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Thursday, September 9 - Sunday, September 12

The eighth annual RESFEST kicks off on Thursday September 9th. Come enjoy four jam-packed days with over a hundred of the year's most inventive and inspiring short films, music videos and animation. This year's lineup is the biggest yet, featuring Shynola Rarities, the festival premiere of Thomas Campbell's Sprout with a live performance by Mojave 3, a Jonathan Glazer Retrospective, Studio Tours, free classes from Apple and Canon, and nighttime events featuring Diplo from Hollertronix, Jimmy Edgar, Emergency Broadcast Network and Hexstatic.

Buy All-access RESPASS:
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=nyc&query=detail&event=535669&interface=resfest
Buy tickets:
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=nyc&query=schedule&attract=111503&interface=resfest

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
9:00 am Studio Tour #1 (Morning)
(Brand New School, HunterGatherer, Ryan McGinness and Q Department)
2:00 pm Studio Tour #1 (Afternoon)
(Brand New School, HunterGatherer, Ryan McGinness and Q Department)

8:00 pm RESFEST Shorts #1

10:00 pm Opening Night Party presented by Diesel Dreams, featuring DJs Jimmy Edgar (Warp), kotchy and Diplo from Hollertronix (Big Dada). This after party is for RESPASS HOLDERS ONLY.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
9:00 am Studio Tour #2 (Morning)
(R/GA, Freestyle Collective, Curious Pictures and Tomato)
2:00 pm Studio Tour #2 (Afternoon)
(R/GA, Freestyle Collective, Curious Pictures and Tomato)
6:30 pm Canon XL2 Digital Camcorder Presentation (Free)
8:00 pm RESFEST Shorts #2
10:00 pm Cinema Electronica

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
1:00 pm Commissioned Films & Creative Briefs Panel discussion (Free)
2:00 pm Meet the Filmmakers BBQ
4:00 pm Shynola Rarities
6:00 pm RESFEST Shorts #3
8:00 pm Bushwhacked!
10:00 pm Feature Film: Sprout
With Live Performance by Mojave 3.
Director Thomas Campbell will introduce his film.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12
1:00 pm Warp Vision
3:00 pm Videos That Rock
5:00 pm By Design
8:00 pm Jonathan Glazer Retrospective
10:00 pm Live Music Event/VJ Jam
with Hexstatic and EBN (Emergency Broadcast Network)
at Canal Room (285 W. Broadway)

Individual tickets are $9 in advance or $12 at the door. Sunday night live music event is $12 in advance or $15 at the door. All-access RESPASS for $99, includes entrance to all screenings and parties (except for Studio Tours). Studio Tours are $75. Tickets are available online via www.resfest.com, through TicketWeb or via the Tribeca Performing Arts Center Box Office at 199 Chambers Street (Between Greenwich and West Streets; Box Office 212-220-1460).

Buy All-access RESPASS:
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=nyc&query=detail&event=535669&interface=resfest

Buy tickets:
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=nyc&query=schedule&attract=111503&interface=resfest

More info:
http://www.resfest.com

ARKITIP RETROSPECTIVE & EPHEMERA DC SHOES ARTIST PROJECTS HISTORY (09/02/04)

ARKITIP RETROSPECTIVE & EPHEMERA
DC SHOES ARTIST PROJECTS HISTORY

OPENING RECEPTION SEPTEMBER 02 | 8 - 11:00PM

MUSIC BY BARR, CASSETTE

RUDY'S BARBERSHOP
4451 SUNSET BLVD
LOS ANGELES CA 90029 USA
323-661-6535

ARKITIP
PO BOX 4108 HOLLYWOOD CA 90078 USA
CONNECT@ARKITIP.COM
HTTP://WWW.ARKITIP.COM

A RECEPTION AT RUDY'S BARBERSHOP IN LOS FELIZ FEATURING ARTWORK FROM PAST ISSUES, PREPARATORY AND FINISHED ARTWORK FOR ARKITIP’S FIRST 23 ISSUES.

Along with THE ARTISTS PROJECTS HISTORY (SAMPLES, PROTOTYPES, SKETCHES, ETC).

Also DC’S ARTIST SERIES (SHEPARD FAIREY, KAWS, THOMAS CAMPBELL, and PHIL FROST among others.