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Wednesday, 8 June 2011
Chechen Strongman's New Toy
RePost: Freida Abtan
I am truly indebted to Weescoosa for introducing the work of Freida Abtan's 'Subtle Movements' to me.
She is a multi-disciplinary artist and composer living in Providence, Rhode Island who has played with, and created visual shows for bands such as Nurse With Wound, and has presented her sound and visual work at festivals across Canada. Having completed Bachelor’s degrees in both Computer Science and Fine Art, she is currently completing her Master’s degree in Electroacoustic Composition at the Université de Montréal. Her first album subtle movements is available on United Dairies, it is a mesmerising journey though I must admit that I have to agree with Brainwashed unfortunately, when they say that the album as a whole doesn't quite gel together due only to the fact that certain tracks could last much longer than they do as they seem to be samples from longer works (and how often do you say that?)
I would be interested in hearing more of her work and if anyone can point me in the direction of her self released CD-R's I would be really grateful.
Frieda Abtan
She is a multi-disciplinary artist and composer living in Providence, Rhode Island who has played with, and created visual shows for bands such as Nurse With Wound, and has presented her sound and visual work at festivals across Canada. Having completed Bachelor’s degrees in both Computer Science and Fine Art, she is currently completing her Master’s degree in Electroacoustic Composition at the Université de Montréal. Her first album subtle movements is available on United Dairies, it is a mesmerising journey though I must admit that I have to agree with Brainwashed unfortunately, when they say that the album as a whole doesn't quite gel together due only to the fact that certain tracks could last much longer than they do as they seem to be samples from longer works (and how often do you say that?)
I would be interested in hearing more of her work and if anyone can point me in the direction of her self released CD-R's I would be really grateful.
Ground Control to Major Tron
Short documentary about the man behind Melbourne's iconic street act the "Sonic Manipulator".
Filmed and edited in a day as part of the 15/15 International Film Festival, the film went on to win best documentary and best editing. It was also recently invited to become a part of the Australian National Film Archive.
UPDATE: Watch the doco HERE
Real Fake Art: A Gallery of China’s Copy Artists
China produces 70 percent of copies of famous masterpieces for export to North America and Europe. The fastest copy artists chug out 30 paintings a day. In his series Real Fake Art, photographer Michael Wolf took portraits of professional artisans next to the Lichtensteins, the Van Goghs and the many disproportionately giant Mona Lisas mass produced in this fascinating, multimillion industry, timeless classics and contemporary art blockbusters alike. A painter stands shyly by her Francis Bacon in an alley. A sharp looking gentleman holds a Gerald Richter canvas copy, similar to his Sonic Youth Daydream Nation cover. As a series, the project explores the interplay between the Chinese tradition of artists copying master works to develop their skills and the capitalist structure that makes it lucrative. Check out some of our favorite individuals in our gallery.
Francis Bacon’s Study After Velazquez’s Portrait of Pope Innocent X (1953)
Featuring a copy of Chuck Close’s Self-Portrait (2004-2005)
Featuring a copy of Gerhard Richter’s Two Candles (1982)
William S. Burroughs - Is Everybody In?
William S. Burroughs reads poetry by Jim Morrison over music provided by The Doors on the track 'Is Everybody In?'
Extended Mix 'Vietnam Never Happened' after the jump
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