When MJ calls

Dan Graham - Rock my Religion

Two people I think work well together

Both have what Rupaul would describe as Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent.


God Bless America

History of cool #2: Catherine Deneuve

The woman owns the concept of "style"

Fire in my belly by David Wojnarowicz

Another unexpected turn the day took. The Video consists of two films: Wojnarowicz's piece titled "Fire in my belly" (1986-7) and another excerpt that didn't make it to the tim, which he defined as a work in progress. I recommend the first one, it's much more interesting and evocative, in a very simple, direct way but still somehow with a very nice touch to it.

Graffiti rock rocks!

Here's something I came across today; a 1984 pilot for a TV show that didn't air. I love the little hip hop dictionary and especially the colored lights on the backdrop. Also, check out Vincent "Prince Vince" Gallo around 10:00. FRESH!

Some more VHS quality imagery

Continuing the nostalgic wave, here is what YouTube claims to be Madonna's first performance. Whether it's true or not, it is quite cool. I'm not sure what i like best: the set, the choreography or the supporting gays. Actually, I am sure: the gays. Especially the tall one.



It also reminds me a little bit of this:

Leigh Bowery in d'Offay Gallery, 1988

This is one of Bowery's projects I didn't know before seeing this documentary about the gorgeous genius, made by his friend and collaborator Charles Atlas. He spent a week in the Anthony d'Offay gallery space, locked up behind a two-way mirror and dressed in some of his magnificant, iconic looks. The result is something like Marina Abramovic meets Grace Jones on the set of a Jodorowski film.

 

Haraway's Manifestos

I'm working on this beautiful text now by Donna Haraway called "the Companion Species Manifesto". Haraway, who in the 80's wrote the groundbreaking "Cyborg Manifesto", became at the turn of the millennium more and more interested in animals, and especially dogs. At some point she writes: "I tell stories about stories, all the way down. Woof."

How wonderful!

Luckily, both these texts are available online for free: The Old School Cyborg Manifesto (with the kick-ass ending "I would rather be a cyborg than a goddess") is here and the newer "Companion Species" one is here.

I luv Zehava

thanx to a stupid reality TV shtick that's going on in Israel these days, I remembered what a huge singer she is.

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AMAZING!

Breakin in Tehran

I want them to perform my wedding. Thank you Romm!

Lauryn Hill age 13

cool

Suddenly Seymour (1986)

Remember this wonderful thing? lately I'm watching this quite often. There's something very special in the set, the two ugly protagonists, the shameless blonde-n-boobs of Ellen Greene, Rick Moranis. Frnak Oz was a great man, directing this and giving the world the gift of Miss Piggy!

Mark Ronson + Boy George =

the lovely Ida reminded me of this video today. There's apparently nothing too special about it but somehow I really like it. Something about the combination of the VHS and the "Girl George" seems to work. Also the fact that this straight Ronson is truly gay friendly is very cool.


Mark Ronson ft. Boy George 'Somebody To Love Me' - Director: Saam Farahmand from Tom Lindsay on Vimeo.