The Fun Theory

Even though I was surprised at the end to see it's "an initiative of Volkswagen" and not some cool artist collective, this is still great.

RIP Irving Penn

I loved this man's work.
From the Times obit: “Here was a young American who seemed unspoiled by European mannerisms or culture. I remember he wore sneakers and no tie. I was struck by his directness and a curious unworldliness, a clarity of purpose, and a freedom of decision. What I call Penn’s American instincts made him go for the essentials.”

K.Flay

K.Flay is a rap artist who used to go to Stanford...above is my favorite song of hers.
As to what she's up to now, you can download her latest mixtape, Mashed Potatoes, here, and check out her website if you so desire. For me, it doesn't get better than "How I'm Rockin" but it's still aight. Hopefully her forthcoming EP will be good.

Vol. 3?

According to this article, Quentin Tarantino is planning to make a third Kill Bill movie.

Awesome!

Zombieland

Looks like my kinda movie.

edit: make yourself into a legit zombie here.

Propeller Island City Lodge

Just heard about this awesome hotel in Berlin. The Lodge is described as "a habitable work of art in the heart of Berlin, whose wealth of ideas never fails to attract everyone into its gravitational field and to continue inspiring guests long afterwards." All the rooms are crazy!
"Definitely one of City Lodge's highlights. The diamand-shaped room is completely(!) laid out with mirrors and gives you the impression of living in a kaleidoscope. Caution: Very sexy!":

"The furnishings hang from the ceiling and you sleep and sit in comfortable boxes beneath the floorboards. Uncannily surreal! The only four-bed room. One of the most unique accomodations.":

"A large room with a gable roof. The bathroom in this room is like a small house, entirely made of blue glass. From the high seat you can observe the antics and 'goings-on' in the circular bed, and its rotations present you with constantly changing perspectives through strategically empty picture frames. ...but we cannot recommand the bed for tall people (2m in diameter).":

"In both coffins you can even slumber beneath closed lids! Exclusively connoisseur room for all those "Nosferatus" who cannot wait for that which awaits us all. Whosoever has second thoughts can creep to the bedplace below, safe within the labyrinth. Not only a unique experience for Gothic die-hards...an exquisite location on top of that!":

and more...

Subodh Gupta

Very interesting artist...makes sculpture out of pots and pans:


As well as more traditional materials:

Of this bronze take on Duchamp's L.H.O.O.Q., Gupta says he is an "idol thief." "Art language is the same all over the world," he claims, "which allows me to be anywhere." An interesting sentiment.