Some artists show you beautiful things, and others show you things that are truly ugly. Some take you places you never want to leave, and others show you places you wish you never saw. Before his tragic and untimely passing via heroin overdose last year, Dash Snow could do all of the above, sometimes all in the same image. After running away from home at 13, Dash started his photography career to document places he saw, that he might not remember in the morning. Running the gamut anywhere from hilarious to outta pocket to downright nasty, his work is some of the most inspiring art I can remember seeing. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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Photos By Tiago Sperotto for Wine & Bowties Until I came across Jenkins Jellies, the only jellies I was aware of were the ones associated with peanut butter. Little did I know how much more there was. While strolling through the L.A. Street Food Fest two weeks ago, I happened upon a tray of crackers and jelly. “Go ahead, try one,” I was coaxed, from jelly creator Hilary Danner. I obliged, and was sold after the first bite. Quickly gathering Hilary’s contact information, I became intent on learning more about these wonderful jellies.
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Am I having déjà vu? I don’t think so. GQ showed Kobe some more love. While his fits leave a little to be desired, the collaboration with T. Rich makes this one special. The article itself is pretty interesting as well, as J.R. Moehringer highlights the various elements of Kobe’s polarizing character, while also detailing each injury that he’s playing through at the moment. Impressive to say the least. Aside from that, Kobe was Kobe against the Grizz last night. So you can settle on this too.
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If I told the bruhs back in high school that someday I’d be blogging about fashion photography, I’m not sure they really would’ve believed me. I don’t even know if I would’ve believed me. I guess the 3X tall tees didn’t really scream aesthetic genius. It’s cool though; I’m just trying to learn about some new shit every day. Andy Bettles is one of those people that just understands how to put together images that are visually stunning. Known for a variety of different work, including still-life and landscapes, Bettles has a knack for capturing shape and color in a unique way. With this collection, Andy lends his visual sense to fashion photography, using double exposures and other techniques to create colorful shots of pretty girls. Can’t be mad at that.
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Last year, Damiani Books released HP, an anthology of legendary photographer Harri Peccinotti’s work. As one of the first few photographers to shoot the prestigious Pirelli Calendar, Peccinotti was one of the most forward-thinking photographers of the late ’60s and early ’70s. His work is directly, almost confrontationally sexual, with a strong female presence and a keen eye for aesthetics. Remind you of anyone? In this interview from Vice, Harri discusses his career, his creative process and why he’s not trippin off girls that aren’t “perfect”. Check out the book here, and more of his work below.
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Alexander McQueen passed away Thursday morning in his apartment in London, leaving behind a legacy of revolutionary designs. McQueen was known as a provocateur, always pushing the boundaries between fashion and fantasy. Most recently, McQueen’s Spring 2010 runway show included high-tech electronic installations, video projections, and music – creating a sci-fi, futuristic atmosphere. His imaginative, creative designs and runway productions showed the world that fashion and art has no conventions. McQueen was truly a renaissance man, inspiring many young designers and artists to push their imaginations above and beyond.
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The Band’s tuning up. Releasing their Spring lookbook today, it seems as though Band of Outsiders is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, they may be getting better. Featuring Leslie Mann, Dave Franco and Donald Glover as the faces of the campaign, the trio come together for a settled day in Marina Del Rey. Personally, it seems as though Band of Outsiders is winning because they’ve defined their aesthetic while mastering the details. Not an easy task, but the Band does it well. Appreciated. Band of Outsiders, reminding us to celebrate the moments.
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It’s hard to collapse a city like Tokyo into a series of 50 photos. Nonetheless, James Ryang’s collection gives us a snapshot of one of the world’s most interesting cities. These kind of projects are cool in that they capture how sprawling urban centers can be both impersonal and deeply personal, depending on the angle you’re looking at it from. On one hand, it’s a huge city with millions of folks; on the other, it’s just people and places to experience. Having done work for publications as varied as Vice, The New York Times, Nylon and Pitchfork, Ryang’s portfolio is as dope as it is diverse. For the full collection, check here.
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While I consider myself a compassionate fellow, I admit that there are still many things that I take for granted. The privilege to simply have a place to reside, that’s my own, away from the conditions is an amazing thing. I often times find myself looking for ways to help others that are beyond me. Probably as a way to justify my inaction in the moment. “Well damn, I can’t build a shelter, so I can’t do anything right now…” It’s a downward spiral of excuses that usually ends with little progress. Going forward I think one thing we can remember is to acknowledge the fact that we can all have a huge effect on others if we take simple actions each day as individuals. Christine Schanes of the Huffington Post has got some ideas as well. Her three steps to ending homelessness serve as solid large scale initiatives that have good reasoning and ethics behind them. Hit the MORE to see what ideas she has in store.
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