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Hooked On The Dolls

Summer of ‘93 — The Dolls (Mia Moretti & Caitlin Moe)

I can’t stop listening to this new single by my friends Mia and Caitlin — the warm, sexy beats and 90s analog R&B vibe take me back to my childhood, all the lavish summer memories that have become clichés because they’re so real and innocent and because we didn’t have any worries back then, or maybe we did but they all faded away and just left the sunshine and pretty girls and never going home because the party never ended… it feels like TLC before CrazySexyCool and Tony! Toni! Tone! before “Lets Get Down,” which, for me, is pretty much perfect.

I can’t believe it’s been two years since I posted a video of Mia & Caitlin performing in Hollywood, but from the moment we met, I knew they were special — I’m so excited for them and all of their success. You can download Summer of ‘93 for free, and can win this really dope Summer of ‘93 limited edition silkscreen poster (designed by our friend Curtis Kulig / LOVE ME) by hashtagging #summerof93 and #thedolls on Tumblr, Twitter, or Instagram.

Posted on Wednesday, 12 June 2013   ∞  Permalink
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I wish it could be… morning all day long, 2012 — Gary Simmons Billboard installation by my friend and mentor Gary Simmons at Art Basel . Photographed by Andi Elloway.

I wish it could be… morning all day long, 2012 — Gary Simmons

Billboard installation by my friend and mentor Gary Simmons at Art Basel . Photographed by Andi Elloway.

Posted on Sunday, 16 December 2012   ∞  Permalink
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Art should be something that liberates the soul, provokes the imagination and encourages people to go further. It celebrates humanity instead of manipulating it.   —  keith haring Happy birthday to one of the most influential artists of my generation, and one of my greatest role models. His love for life and for art was endless…

Art should be something that liberates the soul, provokes the imagination and encourages people to go further. It celebrates humanity instead of manipulating it.   —  keith haring

Happy birthday to one of the most influential artists of my generation, and one of my greatest role models. His love for life and for art was endless…

Posted on Friday, 4 May 2012   ∞  Permalink
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Tricia Helfer, Grace Park & Katee Sackhoff by Richard Prince (via pussylequeer)

Tricia Helfer, Grace Park & Katee Sackhoff by Richard Prince (via pussylequeer)

Posted on Thursday, 16 February 2012   ∞  Permalink
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This weekend Michael Miller invited me to the opening of his Photography Exhibit at KNOWN GALLERY to celebrate the release of his book, West Coast Hip-Hop: A History In Pictures. A Los Angeles native, Miller is responsible for many the iconic photographs that define 1990s West Coast Hip-Hop: Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Warren G, Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill, et al… With thousands of portraits and over 300 album covers, his portfolio is like KDAY come to life, and I was honoured to meet such a prolific music historian and see his incredible work. The exhibit was only open to the public this weekend, but you can buy Michael Miller’s book at Over The Edge, and you can find my photos from the opening reception at The Cobrasnake.

This weekend Michael Miller invited me to the opening of his Photography Exhibit at KNOWN GALLERY to celebrate the release of his book, West Coast Hip-Hop: A History In Pictures.

A Los Angeles native, Miller is responsible for many the iconic photographs that define 1990s West Coast Hip-Hop: Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Warren G, Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill, et al… With thousands of portraits and over 300 album covers, his portfolio is like KDAY come to life, and I was honoured to meet such a prolific music historian and see his incredible work.

The exhibit was only open to the public this weekend, but you can buy Michael Miller’s book at Over The Edge, and you can find my photos from the opening reception at The Cobrasnake.

Posted on Monday, 6 February 2012   ∞  Permalink
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Good by Ashley Bickerton, 1988 (via melisaki)

Good by Ashley Bickerton, 1988 (via melisaki)

Posted on Saturday, 21 January 2012   ∞  Permalink
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Virginia at 9 by Sally Mann, 1994 (via melisaki)

Virginia at 9 by Sally Mann, 1994 (via melisaki)

Posted on Sunday, 15 January 2012   ∞  Permalink
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I photographed Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta) in Hollywood last week. We talked about my photos of the party at his studio last month and his exhibition that opens tonight.

I photographed Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta) in Hollywood last week. We talked about my photos of the party at his studio last month and his exhibition that opens tonight.

Posted on Thursday, 22 December 2011   ∞  Permalink
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Sand Dunes — Sunrise, Death Valley National Monument, California by Ansel Adams, 1948 (via melisaki)

Sand Dunes — Sunrise, Death Valley National Monument, California by Ansel Adams, 1948 (via melisaki)

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Front Roll — lithograph by Robert Rauschenberg, 1964 (via melisaki)

Front Roll — lithograph by Robert Rauschenberg, 1964 (via melisaki)

Posted on Wednesday, 7 December 2011   ∞  Permalink
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The problem facing modern man now is compounded by the increasing power of technology and its misuse by those in power who wish only to control. The mentality of people who are motivated by profits at the expense of human needs is perfect for the computer. Computers are completely rational. They save time and money. They can keep records of every transaction. Money is the opposite of magic. Art is magic. The worlds of art and money are constantly intermingling. To survive this mixture the magic in art has to be applied in new ways. Magic must always triumph.

Keith Haring (via Disconnesso)

Posted on Monday, 5 December 2011   ∞  Permalink
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Glenn Ligon — Gold When Black Wasn’t Beautiful #1, 2007 The Rubell Family Collection. Glenn Ligon is one of my favorite artists — from subject matter to medium, his work is perfection. My 2012 collection goal is to own an original piece of his work.

Glenn Ligon — Gold When Black Wasn’t Beautiful #1, 2007 The Rubell Family Collection.

Glenn Ligon is one of my favorite artists — from subject matter to medium, his work is perfection. My 2012 collection goal is to own an original piece of his work.

Posted on Tuesday, 22 November 2011   ∞  Permalink
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Black Flag #8 — acrylic on paper by Robert Longo, 1990 (via melisaki)

Black Flag #8 — acrylic on paper by Robert Longo, 1990 (via melisaki)

Posted on Monday, 21 November 2011   ∞  Permalink
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