If you’re a Dave Kinsey fan and have any hope of ever getting an original of his work, the opening of “Sure Why Not” at BLK/MMRKT Gallery this Saturday Oct 20th is mostly likely as good a chance as you will ever get.

Dave Kinsey is a powerhouse of the graffiti turned fine artist set. His latest work seems to have evolved a bit from the flat graphic illustrations we’re used to seeing into something a bit more painterly but still distinctly Dave Kinsey.

This is probably also a good chance to get a signed copy of the gallery’s new book BLK/MKT Two, including works by Tiffany Bozic, David Ellis, Mel Kadel, Dave Kinsey, Adam Kurtzman, Jeff Soto, just to name a few.

For more info on the show check out BLK/MKT Gallery or Dave Kinsey’s websites.

Athos ’05 was designed by Paolo Piva a little while back. Starting from a length of 190 cm, and can be extended to 245 cm and 300 cm, for eight up to twelve people. Matching the design, a multi-purpose console was added, provided with a drawer and a separate shelf below, which doubles as a bench, 45 cm tall. Available through B&B Italia.

Leave it to D.L. & Co. to create something as special and luxurious as this. In collaboration with confectioner Valerie Gordon, D.L. & Co. has release a series of chocolate skulls. They are described as exquisite, expensive, and an experience not to be missed. Available in scorched caramel, bitter brandied cherry, and curious chili. Sold individually for $40 or as a set of the three flavors for $90 here.

 

Radiohead released a new album this past week titled In Rainbows. We say released but more explanation is required. The album is available for free on their website. Those who download the album are asked to contribute what they feel is appropriate. A discbox (shown above) is also available containing the album on CD, two 12 inch records, an enhanced CD with addtional songs, and additional materials in a harback book with slipcase. The package costs about $80.

This marks Radiohead’s seventh album and the first after the completion of their six album contract with EMI. All eyes in the music industry are on the new model which if successful is a real threat to the existing music distribution network.

In contrast to the fully layered sound of previous songs. Much of the album has a vacant sound (enhanced by the treatment of the vocals) reminiscent of being up at alone in the early hours of the morning. The audio sample below is from a song titled Weird Fishes_Arpeggi.

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We were lucky enough to make it to Cut & Paste last saturday night and were totally blown away. For those who don’t know, Cut & Paste pits four designers against each other DJ battle style. Each contestant gets fifteen minutes to create a piece on a specific topic. The work was projected on to one of two giant screens for the viewing pleasure of a packed house at the Henry Fonda theater in Hollywood.

Cut & Paste has already visited New York, Boston, Portland, San Francisco, Chicago, and is on it’s way to London next, then Berlin and Tokyo. Congrats to LA designer supreme Chris Haycock who battled his way to victory at Cut & Paste’s LA event. Be sure and check out our flickr feed for a better view of the action, and Cut & Paste’s website for a schedule of upcoming events.

Italian door crafter TRE-P has selection of doors which range from traditional to modern. They are available in a variety of finishes (the mirrored wood grain patterns are very nice). Sometimes the details a great door can give a real facelift to a room. If you have a chance, check out the giant pdf catalog on their site. You’re sure to find something you like.

The LIFF is running through Sunday at the Arclight in Hollywood. The festival is designed to showcase and nurture emerging Latin filmmakers. Much of the Arclight has been reserved for the film screenings. Visit the festival website for the schedule of screenings. Tickets for single films run about $10.

Tired of wallpaper that reminds you of your grandmother’s house? We are loving the new graphics from Studio Printworks. They offer high-style designs that will appeal to casual homebodys and local fashionistas alike. Custom designs can also be created for special projects. Find more styles and home furnishings as well at Studio Printworks.

When we met Souther Salazar back at Art Center he was one of those guys who never stopped drawing. You could tell where Souther had been because his drawings would be on the wall, and the tables, napkins, notebooks, magazines, and and sometimes bits of the wall itself would would be covered in the most amazing little drawings. We were afraid to stand to close to Souther lest we end up a canvas. We think Souther Salazar may only put down the pens to eat, and if we saw him with pen marks all around his mouth we’d be totally unsurprised. Needless to say, when you draw that much, you get pretty good at it.

You can check out Souther Salazar’s latest work at the opening for his new show Make It Real at Giant Robot on Sawtelle in west LA Saturday Oct 13th at 6:30.