Monthly Archives: May 2012
the people demand social justice: j14 in israel summer 2011
during the summer of 2011, hundreds of thousands took to the streets in cities all across israel to create a growing movement and alternate society. protesting over economic issues, political corruption, systemic inequality and governmental injustice, (to name a few … Continue reading
the revolution of every day life
Paris, 1968. riots, protests, demonstrations, confrontations with police. WHY? concerned with the increasing commercialization of the art world, the commodification of goods and the apathy of modern industrial urban life, the situationists placed their faith in youthful revolt and agitation. … Continue reading
nba player changes name to world peace
ron artest (an NBA player from queensbridge, NYC) changed his name to metta world peace in september of 2011. his jersey for the los angeles lakers now says world peace on the back, and announcers yell “world peace!” when he … Continue reading
contemporary art and corporate capitalism
In March 2012, CBS aired a showing of 60 Minutes with Morley Safer reporting on one of the world’s most gaudy and infamous art fairs: the Art Basel in Miami. The story began: “Even if some contemporary art seems alien … Continue reading
abby says free your mind!
(sent from abby c from eldoret, kenya)
painting auctioned off for $120 million
“I stood trembling with anxiety and sensed an infinite scream passing through nature.” This painting by Norwegian expressionist painter Edvard Munch was auctioned off at Sotheby’s in London for $120 million dollars on May 2nd, 2012. The figure in the … Continue reading
may 1st general strike: global (r)evolution
Why are we striking? Or to put it another way – what’s wrong with the world? Of course, most of us know what’s wrong with the world. We know about the poverty, war, violence and disease. We’re conscious of the … Continue reading
RE:Birth of the Cool 