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Petrolicious - Lamborghini Countash For anyone who grew up in...

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:23:00 -0400

Petrolicious - Lamborghini Countash

For anyone who grew up in the early 80s (or apparently, late 70s), Lamborghini’s Countash represented a flossy aspiration unmatched by any other car, save perhaps the Ferrari Testarosa. In the above clip, Asian guy shares his insights on his recently acquired, pristine ‘Tash model. Take a drive down memory lane.

This stop-motion animation starring a bunch of British toy...

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:01:09 -0400

This stop-motion animation starring a bunch of British toy soldiers and exploding fruit brought a nice smile to my face. Enjoy!

Mondrian Soho Skyline

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:47:22 -0400

Mondrian Soho Skyline

To those who say that street art is dead, behold Blu’s new...

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:07:11 -0400

To those who say that street art is dead, behold Blu’s new mural which popped up in Rome over the weekend. Blu took a completely flat, featureless surface in this abandoned building, and gave it a modern take on classic Roman reliefs, depicted many of the world’s ills….ill!

awesomepeoplehangingouttogether: Weird Al Yankovic and Run DMC

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:40:17 -0400

awesomepeoplehangingouttogether:

Weird Al Yankovic and Run DMC

Paris vs. New York Great little video by Vahram Muratyan,...

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:08:16 -0400

Paris vs. New York

Great little video by Vahram Muratyan, apparently a promo for his book bearing the same title.

Pitchfork Presents: Danny Brown - “Gypped by a...

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:42:42 -0400

Pitchfork Presents: Danny Brown - “Gypped by a Crackhead”

If I had to choose 2 all-time favorite things in this sad little world, it would be rap music and re-runs of Hanna Barbera’s classic cartoon, Top Cat. In the Pitchfork sponsored video featured above, new era Detroit MC Danny Brown retells a back-in-the-day tale of how he was ripped off by a crackhead. The kicker? Instead of a simple interview, the story is reenacted by Hanna Barbera-esque cats….in the projects.

Jason Freeny’s “Anatomical Barbie” Freeny...

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 18:55:00 -0400

Jason Freeny’s “Anatomical Barbie”

Freeny continues his obsession with anatomical bisections. Breast tissue was a nice addition. Check his stuff here

What’s in the Box? Spotted at EV Grieve

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 16:54:41 -0400

What’s in the Box?

Spotted at EV Grieve

Nas - “Bye Baby” (Live) …well…barely....

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:05:51 -0400

Nas - “Bye Baby” (Live)

…well…barely. Here’s the tail end of Nas’s performance of his new single, “Bye Baby.” Nas was in Miami to help Timbaland promote liquor brand, Sutra, over the long weekend. After Nas, Tim brought Missy out, who performed a couple of new joints. Unfortunately I’d had too much Sutra by the time she hit the stage to even notice what was happening.

Breakdancing Electric Skeletons (via Zeutch)

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 07:43:00 -0400

Breakdancing Electric Skeletons (via Zeutch)

This gifted hip hop entrepreneur had his jeweler custom make a...

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:54:49 -0400

This gifted hip hop entrepreneur had his jeweler custom make a three dimensional pendant portraying Captain Planet, which he then proceeded to “ice out.” I had the pleasure of seeing it on Saturday at the Fontainebleau pool party. The power is yours!

The Richest Girl in the World

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:26:05 -0400

The Richest Girl in the World:

…well maybe not anymore, but she was when it mattered.

Don’t stop reading now, average CMP reader. I know you’re not one for stories of princesses or gossip fodder. Come on now, son, I thought you knew me better than that.

What if I told you I had a story from America’s heydey of a cold blooded thug who literally pimped all over the world? Someone who went shopping when the plane lands to the extent of having a separate ship trailing the yacht filled with the spoils of an epic make-it-rain-fest? A gangster cold enough to build one of the world’s finest mansions as the rest of the country crumbled? Got your attention? Good, because the Harper’s Bazaar article above tells the story of tobacco heiress Doris Duke who did all dat and more.

Alfonso Batalla - "A Dolphin for Damien"

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:07:00 -0400

Alfonso Batalla - "A Dolphin for Damien":

Click the title bar for a link to an exploration of a new series of works by Alfonso Batalla that puts whimsical objects in decaying environments, making a statement about our own varying levels of self awareness. Doesn’t make sense? Read more then.

The highlight of the series is the above, a tribute to Hirst’s famous pickling work. The Jong Il’s would be so proud.

Neil Dawson - "Horizons"

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:19:00 -0400

Neil Dawson - "Horizons":

Check out this awesome art work by Neil Dawson which is installed in a private park in New Zealand. While it’s simply metal rods and mesh, it presents the image of a light colored, cartoony piece of paper resting on the summit of this hill. Just the kind of whimsical shit that daddy likes.

The Strip

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:48:00 -0400

The Strip

Gavin Brown at Venus New work looks delicious

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:02:55 -0400

Gavin Brown at Venus

New work looks delicious

Prada Floral Lace-Ups

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:49:27 -0400

Prada Floral Lace-Ups:

I’ve never been a huge fan of Prada as I feel their menswear is often a bit boring and overpriced, presumably driven by their brand name and dynamic materials. Just doesn’t do it for me.

I did, however, really like the leather flower lapel pins that I believe are now available in stores, which would appear to go along nicely with the above embellished men’s lace ups adorned with what else but: leather flowers. These shoes are now available for about $1350. All you fancy boys out there, click the title link to shop for them in Prada’s online store.

Making Pay Phone Booths Interesting

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:16:44 -0400

Making Pay Phone Booths Interesting:

Who in here speaks Portuguese? Call Parade appears to be a public project sponsored by the Brazilian government to make Sao Paulo’s pay phones a little more appealing, namely by livening up their “hoods.” Click the title link to visit the project’s home page, and peruse around the site, where you’ll find hoods inspired by tropical fruits, disco nights and…lord knows what else.

Jacob Sutton & Lil Buck Ever since the amazing collabo...

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:58:40 -0400

Jacob Sutton & Lil Buck

Ever since the amazing collabo between Yo Yo Ma and Lil Buck that was filmed by Spike Jonze a few years ago, I’ve been yearning for more Buck stuff. And of course listening to cello incessantly. Check out the above video, with Buck clad in Givenchy from head (or waist) to toe, dancing around a spinning box. Dude is wild. Still not really into Azaelia Banks tho.