Paolo Ventura's Winter Stories

New York City based artist, Paolo Ventura, presents Winter Stories. Fueled by his memories as a youth growing up in Milan, Paolo's director-like art, which he refers to as "invented worlds," include sketches, model building, and photography.

You can read more about his work here and here.  Below is an amazing video of Mr. Venturas creations.

Paolo Ventura on Winter Stories from Aperture Foundation on Vimeo.

Paolo Ventura: Winter Stories

Kate Breakey's hand-colored photographs

Renowned Austrialian artist Kate Breakey's artwork will be a part of the Wittliff Collections exhibition from August 26, 2010 to February 4, 2011.  The gallery is located at the Albert B. Alkek Library at Texas State University-San Marcos. 

You can read more information regarding her beautiful artwork here and here.




Source: Hillviews, Texas State University-San Marcos, Vol. 40 No. 1, fall 2010

Soundsuits

Chicago artist Nick Cave using twigs, tin toys, buttons and fur to create what he calls "Soundsuits." When worn, the outfits makes sound.

You can see more of his amazing creations here and here.

Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth

Cell Phone Towers. Where?

German photographer Robert Voit, presents his work of cell phone towers disguised as trees. 

More of his photography can be viewed here.

Sen. Al Franken draws the U.S. States

Tighten Up by the Black Keys

A friend of mine shared this music video, and I decided to share as well. A blues-rock band from Ohio, The Black Keys' recent album release has captured a following. Enjoy.

The Mother Truckers On My Mind

I was listening to KGSR's Lone Star State of Mind program as I was driving to a friend's house to introduce my dog, Chato, with theirs. 

Highlighted on the program was Austin's The Mother Truckers, a band I saw a few years ago at an arts festival in downtown Austin.  What I can tell you is that they rock. 

If you haven't heard of them or what their music sounds like, I'd suggest you visit their website and listen to some of thier tunes.