Archive | March, 2011

FOX Vs. Skatebook

by keith on March 21, 2011 in Uncategorized

Serving as the now largest skatestopper of all time, 20th Century Fox has engaged Skatebook in a legal dispute regarding the “improper” use of the skateboarding Simpson’s trouble-maker Bart Simpson in an issue produced back in 2008. While Fox may be under the wrong impression in thinking that Skatebook is a wealthy publication with neverending pockets of gold deblumes, they’re horrible mistaken and as the result of the suit Skatebook will more than likely be closing their hardback covers for good. It is expected that in the future the price of this issue will go up significantly in cost and as the result I purchased two copies…one for browsing and one for future selling…a nest egg if you will to ensure that my future children will go unburdened by college debt.

I understand that as a business you’re entitled to protect your assets at all costs but it comes to a point where you’re being so inhumane that you’re destroying another man’s livelihood solely based upon your greed. Yes, I do understand that Skatebook had illegally used the Simpson’s icon to appeal to a larger scale audience in hopes of having them purchase their product…that is wrong. However, why is it so harmful to Fox as this is certainly not a market which they have capitalized upon since their creation in 1935…I haven’t seen them produce any top selling “skatebooks” since that time. Couldn’t have a cease and desist been issued requiring all known issues to be tracked down and pulled from the shelves? I think there are countless other solutions that could’ve been implemented but Fox decided to go right for the throat…well played.

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All In

by keith on March 21, 2011 in Uncategorized

Adidas’ new ad campaign is something unlike any other that I have seen…they’re certainly stepped up their game with this piece. The energy-filled piece that comes in at two minutes on the dot features some of the sports and entertainment industry’s top names including David Beckham, Lionel Messi, B.O.B, Snoop Dogg, Lem Villemin, Silas Baxter Neal, Kenny Belaey and Derrick Rose while being played to the newest track by Justice entitled Civilization. I assume that they’re going to have to beef up their product line to match the quality of their production.

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The Wave

by keith on March 21, 2011 in Uncategorized

The Wave, a uniquely sculpted apartment development located in Vejle, Denmark, is a standout design by Henning Larsen Architects that aims to complement its surroundings. The 140 dual-level unit complex was completed in 2009 and in 2010 was announced as the recipient of the Leaf Award deeming it the residential multi-occupancy building of the year.

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D’espresso

by keith on March 20, 2011 in Uncategorized

I’ve officially found my new favorite coffee bar in the city…sure I haven’t been there yet nor do I care if the coffee/sandwiches are any good…just look at the place. The NY-based lounge, D’espresso, used a decorative book-print tile sold by Imagine Tile to decorate their Soho location. A bit more about the custom tile creation process can be found over at the Imagine Tile site where D’espresso is currently listed as a featured client. While the seating is rather limited, I wouldn’t mind standing around browsing through the collection of titles making mental notes of selections to pick up in the tangible form.

Side Note: While rather simplistic, their site is also quite entertaining and well designed.

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Dia: Beacon

by keith on March 20, 2011 in Uncategorized

Founded in 2003 and housed in a 1929 Nabisco box printing facility, Dia:Beacon is a 300,000 square foot gallery that houses an impressive collection of works gathered since the 1960’s. Designed by Nabisco’s staff architect Louis N. Wirshing Jr., the building was exchanged through a collection of owners until reaching International Paper who then donated the grounds to Dia in 1999. Upon beginning their renovations, Dia enlisted Robert Irwin to draft up a layout that would allow the space to be utilized in a traditional fashion; the end result is one that is allows each piece to be viewed with sufficient space…enough to appreciate it from each and every angle.

Dia has featured the works of Bernd and Hilla Becher, Louise Bourgeois, Michael Heizer, Robert Irwin, On Kawara, Sol LeWitt, Agnes Martin, Bruce Nauman, Robert Ryman, Gerhard Richter, Richard Serra, Robert Smithson, and Lawrence Weiner to name a few. While the art was breathtaking, I have to say that personally I was more overjoyed by being in the presence of quality architecture…I was even chastised several times for photographing the infinitely repeating triangular-vaulted ceilings, the high pillars that divided the light allowing it to spill across the cold cement floors, and the varying patterns of the window panes.

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Surfs-Up

by keith on March 17, 2011 in Uncategorized

I love stealing borrowing content from Dwell. I feel as a subscriber I’m entitled to be able to utilize their content. While I’m sure that clause isn’t in the subscription contract, I’m sticking to it until I hear from a lawyer.

While it is every surfers dream to have a shack on the beach enabling early morning sessions without the fear of gridlocked traffic keeping you from the first breaks, Eric Grunbaum took it to the next with his home in Venice Beach, California. As the creative director for an advertising agency, Grunbaum obviously has style and it shown through in his 3 bedroom beach-bungalow designed by architect Barbara Bestor. I have to say that by far, this is one of my favorite exteriors to date. The inside, however, could do with a few minor alterations but I’m sure that I’d find a way to make it work.

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Without Going Into The Logistics…

by keith on March 17, 2011 in Uncategorized

The past few days have been some of the absolute roughest that I’ve ever endured. I was tried in a multitude of ways and my will to push through was stretched further than any asian gymnast in preparation for the 2012 Olympics. In the end I am still here but I must say that it was one hell of a ride and without the support of my true friends…I don’t know if I would’ve made it. Last January I left my job voluntarily but just recently I lost my job forcefully. The feeling and emotions that I had were so abnormal to me but in the end I am glad that I can feel them instead of just being cut off. Afterward, I was able to take a step back from the situation and assess what it all really meant and in the end I’ve taken away from it invaluable lessons that will forever change my demeanor and cadence during future endeavors. To all who have stood by me and cheered me on during this time, or any time, thanks…I’m going to make you all and, most importantly, myself very proud.

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Typography 2

by keith on March 16, 2011 in Uncategorized

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Doctor’s Office

by keith on March 16, 2011 in Uncategorized

While generally not a fan of visiting doctor’s offices, occasionally I find a bit of enjoyment in it due to the decor choices. I think I am more or less intrigued by the implementation of psychology during the planning and developmental stages of erecting a practice. For example, the location of my most recent visit was predominantly draped in greens and tans. Green is a soothing color that promotes peace and serenity. Additionally so, it also represents health which would make sense as far as it’s inclusion in the medical field. Tan, a member of the Brown family, is used to emit warmth and bring about feelings of comfort and security.

Color Psychology is even more interesting for me now going back and looking through my photographs and concluding more of my feelings and overall moods based on what I had gravitated to at the particular moment of the actuation.

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The Office…In Full Effect

by keith on March 16, 2011 in Uncategorized

I was talking to a friend earlier in regards to my cameras and how they seem to function according to my mood. If things are stressful for me, then somehow the camera will manage to yield a light leak on the film or it’ll overlap frames. On the other hand, if I’m in a positive or optimistic mood, it seems to be tack sharp and perfectly exposed even with me simply guessing instead of carefully metering. It’s an interesting concept and now with my newly acquired freedom, I plan on testing the hypothesis more intensively. The featured room, is where most of my experiments will be conducted. I am sure that you’re foaming at the mouth with jealousy…

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