A project by New York’s Eyebeam OpenLab, the Graffiti Research Lab is ‘dedicated to outfitting graffiti writers, artists and protestors with open source tools for urban communication. The goal of the Graffiti Research Lab is to technologically empower individuals to creatively alter and reclaim their surroundings from commercial and corporate culture. Graffiti Research Lab agents are currently working in the lab and in the field to develop and test a range of experimental technologies for the state-of-the-art graffiti writer’. Call in for a chat during public ‘office hours’ to check out the latest projects. [see also Graffiti Research Lab LED Throwies project]
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After weeks of packing Australia’s crate with the best of Aussie nightlife, our crate was farewelled in lavish style at the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange send-off party in Sydney last week. We discovered Australia is swapping with Brazil, so we’re hanging out for the samba and cachaça to sway ashore and lead us astray. Lost At E Minor contributor Michelle Wilding captured the vibe of the night and Aussie nightlife with this video.
The AP Tour brought metalcore music heavyweights and a convoy of sponsor vans head-first into a stormy Seattle last night. The Hurley denim reps were rattled; they’d endured a long drive from Utah through what they described as the worst weather they’d ever experienced. Joking around with them before the show I realised how shaken up these guys actually were; hands were still shaking and their laughter was racked by nerves. Read more
NOW: an Analog Moving Picture Project
There’s a great story behind this prog-surf film. Riley Blakeway was an aspiring surf film-maker with incredible talent and a handfull of small film projects to his name. Chippa Wilson was a relatively unknown but amazing aerial surfer without the opportunity to show the world what he could do. In 2009, they won STAB magazine’s Little Weeds competition, respectively taking out the film-maker and surfer prizes. Read more
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supershagg said | 19 July, 2007
1.)Vandalism is the premeditated destruction of property where as graffiti is a form of self expression
2.)Almost anything creative, even down to action sports and photograpy are considered arts. Graffiti is an obvious form.
3.)Graffiti is not so much a cause as an affect of someones personality.
4.)For whatever reason they see it somewhat proffitable to their information industry, they have realized its not going anywhere and they may as well conform. And there is the possibility some of them appreciate it and want it heard!
5.)Pretty much anyone who doesnt understand it or know much about it or where it came from….. (mean, old people) Lol =)
6.) In an office where people are over worked and under payed in cities with affluence in the place of their sold out soul… More or less.
7.)People who have a passion and take their art seriously make graffiti. Angry people make vandalism…. Protest falls somewhere in between.
8.) Probably for different reasons. However offbeat its undeniably beautiful and people like it. Thats what really gets people started doing it. Pretty much the same urban story that skating went through from what i can tell
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It’s often assumed that great artists were born that way, which really isn’t true usually. Buddy Nestor, for instance, didn’t really start painting until the birth of his son in 1997. Now he’s a prolific painter, creating really demented portraits of women. I hope that’s not an indication of how he feels about his son. Read more
We’re going to print and frame this collection of politically correct alternate phrases and hang it on a wall of the Lost At E Minor office. Yes, practice does make perfect. Now, all together now: ‘Excuse me, sir? I don’t think you understand’.
The Australian film collective behind the sci-fi spoof, The Time That Time Forgot, perfectly capture the look and feel of awkward, low-budget rip-offs from the ’70s — the psychedelic lighting, bad dubbing, and amazing hair. One almost wishes Italian Spiderman was for real. [more about Italian Spiderman]
The urban planning for Dubai increasingly has the city looking more and more like a still out of a Jetsens episode. The futuristic architecture that charcterises its evolution is pushing the boundaries of design, the buildings climbing ever upwards with their blindingly original facades. Apparently Dubai is home to between 15 and 25 percent of the world’s 125,000 construction cranes, which is hardly surprising. This image above is a sneak preview of how the famed Dubai waterfront will look in a few years time.
Photoshop Disasters posts some of the most atrocious acts of Photoshop ever committed. It’s amazing how many horrible shop jobs make it to print. Read more
Last week when the 2008 ARIA nominations were released, I was so happy to see the recognition of Melbourne’s Eddy Current Suppression Ring. Their album Primary Colours is pure, unadulterated Aussie rock, standing out from the numerous electro releases we’ve had this year. The band manages to capture that wonderful pub-vibe without any pretension or tragic nostalgia. Primary Colours speaks to people who still seek an existence that is all about wearing ripped jeans, loitering and punching people in the face … not in a violent way, but because your fist flailed in that direction while you were thrashing around front of stage.
Did you know that being told to shut up while wearing one of these Lazy Oaf tops is actually a compliment? Read more
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The return of the Brionvega rr226
Italian brand Brionvega has resurrected the classy Radiofonografio piece first created in 1965. The updated version is just like the original turntable/radio unit, but also has a CD/DVD player.
A little infectious lollipop rock anyone? Feel free to embarrass yourself singing along at the stoplight. If the other drivers give you that look, roll down the windows and spread the love.
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Pitched as ‘Ulterior Motives in Contemporary Art’, Disorder Disorder is running until November 14 at Penrith Regional Gallery. It’ll be well worth the trip out west of Sydney: the Australian, Japanese, American and European cast reads like a warriors of street art roundup and includes Mike Giant, Ed Templeton, Anthony Lister [artwork above], Ozzie Wright, and Jonathan Zawada. Read more
Christoph Niemann illustrates a nightmare flight
New York Times illustrator Christoph Niemann has created a brilliant visual diary outlining the peril and pitfalls that beset the everyday passenger based on his recent experience flying from New York to his home town of Berlin. Read more
Pencils made from recycled newspaper
The problem with awesome things like these pencils made out of recycled newspaper is that you almost don’t want to use them.
This pendant by Portland designer Stephanie Stimek hangs from an eighteen inch 14 carat gold chain. Made from a Japanese quail egg, the entire shell has been coated in plastic for strength and is available for purchase through the Lost At E Minor store. Read more
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cally said | 1 June, 2007
Hi, I am working on a project about graffiti and the idea of vandalism vs. art, so if any graffiti artists will please answer my questions you can email me back at cguasti [@] beaconschool.org. I would also like to say that I respect the art myself, and I would love to get some more inside information and answers to your questions.
1.) What’s the difference between street art graffiti and vandalism to you?
2.) What makes graffiti art?
3.) How does graffiti shape someone as a person?
4.) How do you think the media has gotten involved with graffiti? Why do you think that they have?
5.) Who are the people against graffiti and consider it vandalism?
6.) Where in the world do you think graffiti is the most/least accepted?
7.) Who, if anyone creates vandalism and who creates art?
8.) Why do you think graffiti expanded so much over the years?
I would really appreciate a response back. I’m so interested in what any of you may have to say.
Thank you for your time.
- Cally