Watch: “Nadadores” by Sam3

This ceramic animation by Sam3 entitled “Nadadores” was filmed on the outskirts of Murcia, Spain.

June 2009 Valencia, Spain

posted by: Harold Johns III

Video Recap: “Welcome to Asteroid Head Land…Dude”

New works, installation, performance & memorabilia by Asteroid Head Art Club at Lawrence Arts Center.

Video shot, edited and sound tracked by Scott Stewart of Artstew Magazine

“It’s All Over Now – Summer Solstice” by Lee Piechocki, 15 x 20 inches, ink and acrylic on paper

posted by: Brent Carter

Artist Shout Out/Go See: Lamar Peterson

“Rope”, 2008 34.5 x 40 inches, acrylic and spray paint on paper

“The Playfulness of Some”, 2003 19.5 x 22 inches, acrylic and gouache on paper

“The University of Kansas – Printmaking Area is pleased to present visiting artist Lamar Peterson. Lamar will be in residence the week of Feb. 22 – 26. While he is visiting he will give a public lecture, critique student work and collaborate with students and faculty to create an original limited edition lithograph.

“Lamar Peterson is an international recognized artist. He has had recent solo exhibitions at Richard Heller Gallery, LA, Fredericks & Freiser, NY and Dietch Projects, NY.

“Please join us for this lecture Feb. 24th (Wed.) @ 2:30, Art & Design Bldg. Room 421.” (via: KU Professor Micheal Krueger)

“Nearly Naked”, 2008  26 x 20 inches, acrylic on paper mounted on found Man Ray poster

“Posing the Daisies”, 2003 23 x 22.5 inches, acrylic and gouache

posted by: Brent Carter

Artist Shout Out: Christopher Davison’s “Disasters Are People Too” Series

“Sculpture Garden (Stand Alone)” gouache on Eaton 100% cotton paper 8.5″ x 5.5″

Christopher Davison recently updated his website with, in his words: “18 very new, very dark, very small drawings that I would like to share with you. They are visions from the long, cold, Winter nights.” A sentiment I think we can all echo during this particularly tough winter. And in a move showing off his internet savvy, Davison is offering a hi-res version of his drawing pictured above as a free download.

See the entire “Disasters Are People Too” series here

posted by: Brent Carter

Style: Fall 2010 New York

Maybe it’s my slightly more “glass half empty” attitude as of late (damn snow), but New York fashion week has left me feeling slightly underwhelmed. My own personal fashion attitude has been taking me to understated, yet luxurious places – maxi dresses, flowing pants, wraps, shawls, hats, prints – while New York seems to have run the other direction. The Fall 2010 collections were inundated with darkness, overstyling, and in my opinion, a little trash – crop tops, cut outs, sheer and velvet in all the wrong places. And although I’ve agreed with most of the choices young it-boy Alexander Wang has made up till now, I would have to say his Fall 2010 collection is the epitome of my fashion hate.

But through the mess of forced dramatization, I have managed to pull out the three collections I feel hit it right on the mark.

Michael Kors

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Y-3

Although not pictured here, all three lines also feature some amazing men’s looks. Continue reading for more photos of my favorite looks from New York 2010 fashion week.

3.1 Phillip Lim, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexandre Herchcovitch

Altuzarra, BCBG Max Azria, BCBG Max Azria

Brian Reyes, Brian Reyes, Carlos Miele

Chado Ralph Rucci, Cushnie et Ochs, Cushnie et Ochs

Derek Lam, Derek Lam, Devi Kroell

Diane von Furstenberg, DKNY, Donna Karan

Donna Karan, Elie Tahari, Elie Tahari

Erin Featherston, Lacoste, Malandrino

Matthew Ames, Max Azria, Ohne Titel

Paris 68, Philosophy, Philosophy

Philosophy, Ports 1961, Prabal Gurung

Prabal Gurung, Rachel Comey, Rachel Comey

Rachel Roy, Reed Krakoff, Reed Krakoff

Reem Acra, Richard Chai Love, Richard Chai Love

Rodarte, Suno, Suno

Thakoon, Tibi, Tibi

Vena Cava, Vena Cava, Zac Posen

Zac Posen, Zero Maria Cornejo, Zero Maria Cornejo