With endearing honesty and vulnerability, Raghava KK tells the colorful tale of how art has taken his life to new places, and how life experiences in turn have driven his multiple reincarnations as an artist -- from cartoonist to painter, media darling to social outcast, and son to father.
Raghava KK's paintings and drawings use cartoonish shapes and colors to examine the body, society, our world.
Check is speech at TED:
November 12, 2010
November 11, 2010
No knight, no shining armor - by Seth Godin
Today's post by Seth Godin is very inspiring for who has an on going project. Which is my case. I have two books already designed to be published. One is taking endlessly to be picked by a publisher. Its being more than 9 months now. Its about time its born, but its there burning inside the oven.
The other one decided to take a fun trip. Its been transformed into a governamental incentive project. Check its paths and how it works in Brazil here!
So, in resume, I have been patientily waiting and waiting...Its about time I do something...Gosh...
Read below Godin's post:
"Sure, Seth can do that (release his book without a publisher), because he has a popular blog."
Some people responded to my decision to forgo traditional publishers (not traditional books, btw) by pointing out that I can do that because I have a way of reaching readers electronically.
What they missed is that this asset is a choice, not an accident.
Does your project depend on a miracle, a bolt of lightning, on being chosen by some arbiter of who will succeed? I think your work is too important for you to depend on a lottery ticket. In some ways, this is the work of the Resistance, an insurance policy that gives you deniability if the project doesn't succeed. "Oh, it didn't work because we didn't get featured on that blog, didn't get distribution in the right store, didn't get the right endorsement..."
There's nothing wrong with leverage, no problem at all with an unexpected lift that changes everything. But why would you build that as the foundation of your plan?
The magic of the tribe is that you can build it incrementally, that day by day you can earn the asset that will allow you to bring your work to people who want it. Or you can skip that and wait to get picked. Picked to be on Oprah or American Idol or at the cash register at Borders.
Getting picked is great. Building a tribe is reliable, it's hard work and it's worth doing.
The other one decided to take a fun trip. Its been transformed into a governamental incentive project. Check its paths and how it works in Brazil here!
So, in resume, I have been patientily waiting and waiting...Its about time I do something...Gosh...
Read below Godin's post:
Some people responded to my decision to forgo traditional publishers (not traditional books, btw) by pointing out that I can do that because I have a way of reaching readers electronically.
What they missed is that this asset is a choice, not an accident.
Does your project depend on a miracle, a bolt of lightning, on being chosen by some arbiter of who will succeed? I think your work is too important for you to depend on a lottery ticket. In some ways, this is the work of the Resistance, an insurance policy that gives you deniability if the project doesn't succeed. "Oh, it didn't work because we didn't get featured on that blog, didn't get distribution in the right store, didn't get the right endorsement..."
There's nothing wrong with leverage, no problem at all with an unexpected lift that changes everything. But why would you build that as the foundation of your plan?
The magic of the tribe is that you can build it incrementally, that day by day you can earn the asset that will allow you to bring your work to people who want it. Or you can skip that and wait to get picked. Picked to be on Oprah or American Idol or at the cash register at Borders.
Getting picked is great. Building a tribe is reliable, it's hard work and it's worth doing.
November 10, 2010
How often do you read?
That's an interesting question, principally for a city that was invaded by Coffee Shops + Book Stores in the last 5 years. Brazilians do not read much, I've got to admit, but we are getting better.
I am a slow reader myself. I read a book per month. But I have a piece of information to clarify. I don't read silly books like the ones you find everywhere. Silly vampire, murder romance or self-help books. I mostly read theory books. Yes, I am that kind of person. yeahh...blurh...
So the readings are more dense and take more time. I just finished the last book I suggested in this blog: The Paper Canoe by Eugenio Barba about theater antrophology. It was amazing. He builds a paralel between the ocidental and oriental theaters, its costumes, its inpirations, ideologies, theories and thecniques.
It is a good choice of book for theater lovers.
Now, I am reading another book. Its called The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden. This is a great book for fashion lovers. It is an inside history from one of the most glamourous brands. My father and my sister work with fashion. I gave this book as a present but they did not reas it yet. So, I am confiscating and reading.
Another great book I have read before, is From Zero to Zara about Zara's history.
Its worth it! It tells the whole Inditex sucess history.
I am a slow reader myself. I read a book per month. But I have a piece of information to clarify. I don't read silly books like the ones you find everywhere. Silly vampire, murder romance or self-help books. I mostly read theory books. Yes, I am that kind of person. yeahh...blurh...
So the readings are more dense and take more time. I just finished the last book I suggested in this blog: The Paper Canoe by Eugenio Barba about theater antrophology. It was amazing. He builds a paralel between the ocidental and oriental theaters, its costumes, its inpirations, ideologies, theories and thecniques.
It is a good choice of book for theater lovers.
Another great book I have read before, is From Zero to Zara about Zara's history.
Its worth it! It tells the whole Inditex sucess history.
November 8, 2010
Cliffs along the sea - by Christian Hansen
Cliffs Along The Sea from Christian Hansen on Vimeo.
Nice, calm video to relax and be inspired in this hell sunny Monday!
November 5, 2010
Where the Hell is Matt?
This is a funny dancing video and a huge effort.
14 months + 42 different countries + one strange dance.
Matt´s Outtakes!
And find out how Matt got all those people to dance with him. This video was watched by more than a million people. Get to know his secret to get more than 2387 people to dance with him, so peharps you can persue someone to dance with you in a nightclub! Gotta try anything!
14 months + 42 different countries + one strange dance.
Matt´s Outtakes!
And find out how Matt got all those people to dance with him. This video was watched by more than a million people. Get to know his secret to get more than 2387 people to dance with him, so peharps you can persue someone to dance with you in a nightclub! Gotta try anything!
November 4, 2010
Mystery Guitar Man - Bali Instruments + Pa Panamericano
Here is the orginal Pa- Panamericano Video!
Enjoy it! Its electro version is the hit of the moment.
November 1, 2010
OSPOP - Chinese Proud Shoes
The shoes are based on a style commonly worn by Chinese laborers but constructed with superior materials, positioned at a premium price of USD 75 and intended to appeal to Western consumers. Part of the increased cost covers improved working conditions for employees and a portion of revenue also goes to charities. The company has widened its product range to include three canvas bags, also inspired by the equipment of Chinese workers.
October 31, 2010
Happy Fashion Halloween
I dont know if you know, but here in Brazil we dont celebrate Halloween as other countries do.
There is no treat or trick or somethign like it, just small thematic parties.
I wish we had a Halloqeen custom as I love pumpikin pie.
So, for the ones that enjoy and have a appropriate Halloween, please enjoy!!!
As I have heard, this is the only occasion that women can dress like horns and not be considereted one!
Go crave it!
October 29, 2010
My Nankin Drawing
This is an old drawing of mine. I made it when I was 14 years old. This is my High School called Nossa Senhora do Carmo. I spent two days inside the square's church with my easel in order to do it. Professor Adi helped me back then.
Lovely and calm days when kids would throw their friends inside the square fountain or throw dozens of eggs and flour on their friends for their b-day. Lovely custom!
October 28, 2010
Camille Allen's Babies
Aw!
Aww!
Awww!
Awwww!
Awwwww!
Awwwwwwww!
Aaaawwwwwww!
My Gosh, lens, please?
AAAAAAWWWWWW!
I want!
October 27, 2010
If you want attention, here are some tips from Seth Godin
Any kind of art needs attention and audience. Understand why people pay attention and spread your art with Seth Godin's newest post below entitled "I spread your idea because..."
Ideas spread when people to choose to spread them. Here are some reasons why:
I spread your idea because it makes me feel generous.
...because I feel smart alerting others to what I discovered.
...because I care about the outcome and want you (the creator of the idea) to succeed.
...because I have no choice. Every time I use your product, I spread the idea (Hotmail, iPad, a tattoo).
...because there's a financial benefit directly to me (Amazon affiliates, mlm).
...because it's funny and laughing alone is no fun.
...because I'm lonely and sharing an idea solves that problem, at least for a while.
...because I'm angry and I want to enlist others in my outrage (or in shutting you down).
...because both my friend and I will benefit if I share the idea (Groupon).
...because you asked me to, and it's hard to say no to you.
...because I can use the idea to introduce people to one another, and making a match is both fun in the short run and community-building.
...because your service works better if all my friends use it (email, Facebook).
...because if everyone knew this idea, I'd be happier.
...because your idea says something that I have trouble saying directly (AA, a blog post, a book).
...because I care about someone and this idea will make them happier or healthier.
...because it's fun to make another teen snicker about prurient stuff we're not supposed to see.
...because the tribe needs to know about this if we're going to avoid an external threat.
...because the tribe needs to know about this if we're going to maintain internal order.
...because it's my job.
I spread your idea because I'm in awe of your art and the only way I can repay you is to share that art with others.
Ideas spread when people to choose to spread them. Here are some reasons why:
I spread your idea because it makes me feel generous.
...because I feel smart alerting others to what I discovered.
...because I care about the outcome and want you (the creator of the idea) to succeed.
...because I have no choice. Every time I use your product, I spread the idea (Hotmail, iPad, a tattoo).
...because there's a financial benefit directly to me (Amazon affiliates, mlm).
...because it's funny and laughing alone is no fun.
...because I'm lonely and sharing an idea solves that problem, at least for a while.
...because I'm angry and I want to enlist others in my outrage (or in shutting you down).
...because both my friend and I will benefit if I share the idea (Groupon).
...because you asked me to, and it's hard to say no to you.
...because I can use the idea to introduce people to one another, and making a match is both fun in the short run and community-building.
...because your service works better if all my friends use it (email, Facebook).
...because if everyone knew this idea, I'd be happier.
...because your idea says something that I have trouble saying directly (AA, a blog post, a book).
...because I care about someone and this idea will make them happier or healthier.
...because it's fun to make another teen snicker about prurient stuff we're not supposed to see.
...because the tribe needs to know about this if we're going to avoid an external threat.
...because the tribe needs to know about this if we're going to maintain internal order.
...because it's my job.
I spread your idea because I'm in awe of your art and the only way I can repay you is to share that art with others.
October 26, 2010
Youtube Play Exhibit Unveiled at Guggenheim Bash
Nancy Spector, Marilyn Minter, Stefan Sagmeister, and the musicians of OK Go were among those who turned out for the packed and star-studded unveiling of YouTube Play: A Biennial of Creative Video, an interactive exhibit of 25 videos that will be on display at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City through Sunday, October 24.
Anyone with access to the Internet was invited to submit an artwork for consideration in the exhibit, and the top 25 were chosen from over 23,000 online videos that were submitted to a YouTube site by creators from 91 countries. The goal of YouTube Play is "to reach the widest possible audience," explained Nancy Spector, Deputy Director and Chief Curator of the Guggenheim at the event. A jury of 13 people, including Laurie Anderson, Takashi Murakami, and the band Animal Collective, helped choose the videos. Spector noted that the intention had been to select 20 videos, but that "they jury was so moved by the quality of work submitted that we decided to honor a final list of 25."
Check out some of the top 25 videos! There are 13 videos below.
Enjoy them!
Anyone with access to the Internet was invited to submit an artwork for consideration in the exhibit, and the top 25 were chosen from over 23,000 online videos that were submitted to a YouTube site by creators from 91 countries. The goal of YouTube Play is "to reach the widest possible audience," explained Nancy Spector, Deputy Director and Chief Curator of the Guggenheim at the event. A jury of 13 people, including Laurie Anderson, Takashi Murakami, and the band Animal Collective, helped choose the videos. Spector noted that the intention had been to select 20 videos, but that "they jury was so moved by the quality of work submitted that we decided to honor a final list of 25."
Check out some of the top 25 videos! There are 13 videos below.
Enjoy them!
October 25, 2010
iPhone Band!
This band had its instruments stolen and improved by playing on their iphones in subways. Check it out! Its amazing!
October 24, 2010
Sand Art
Illana Yahav´s videos bellow are amazing. Check what she can do with sand, hands, video and lightening.
October 23, 2010
Eugenio Barba - Italian Theater Diretor
I am reading a really interesting book by Eugenio Barba called The Paper Canoe. It is a Theater Antrophological Treaty which describes Barba's cultural experiences between Oriental and Ociental cultures and theater techiniques. Barba describes oriental theater schools and bring up references such as Decroux, Brecht, Meyerhold, Craig, Copeau, Artaud, Stanislavisk and Grotowisk. The author presents a really comprehensive study about acting and its different ideologies.
Eugenio Barba (born in Brindisi, 29 October 1936) is an Italian author and theatre director based in Denmark. He is the founder of the Odin Theatre and the International School of Theatre Anthropology, both located in Holstebro, Denmark.
Odin Theatre came to Brazil a little while ago to present its whole repertoire at Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil in downtown. The tickets were really hard to get. The demand was an absurd. After standing a long while in the line, I had the chance to watch one of their plays called Andersen's Dream.
The play was amazing. The arena stage had a mirror on top of it, so we had the chance of watching the play looking at the mirror upside down. There were more than 8 middle aged actors from all other the world. The play was acted in 8 different languages including portuguese (Augusto Omolu - a bahiano - joins the company for a long time). I can just say that i understood it all and it was so poetic.
No words were necessary for the message to be passed to the audience.
If Odin Theatre ever passes by your city or country, it is definitly worth to watch it!
During the past forty two years Eugenio Barba has directed 65 productions with Odin Teatret and the Theatrum Mundi Ensemble, some of which have required up to two years of preparation. Among the best known are Ferai (1969), Min Fars Hus (My Father’s House) (1972), Brecht’s Ashes (1980), The Gospel According to Oxyrhincus (1985), Talabot (1988), Itsi Bitsi (1991), Kaosmos (1993) and Mythos (1998). Some of the more recent productions are Salt (2002), Great Cities under the Moon (2003), Andersen's Dream (2005), Ur-Hamlet (2006) and Don Giovanni all'Inferno (2006) in collaboration with Ensemble Midtvest.
In 1979 Eugenio Barba founded the International School of Theatre Anthropology (ISTA). He is on the advisory boards of scholarly journals such as The Drama Review, Performance Research, New Theatre Quarterly, Teatro e Storia and Teatrología. Among his most recent publications, translated into several different languages, are The Paper Canoe (Routledge), Theatre: Solitude, Craft, Revolt (Black Mountain Press), Land of Ashes and Diamonds. My Apprenticeship in Poland, followed by 26 letters from Jerzy Grotowski to Eugenio Barba (Black Mountain Press) and, in collaboration with Nicola Savarese, The Secret Art of the Performer and the revised an updated version: A Dictionary of Theatre Anthropology (Centre for Performance Research/ Routledge).
October 22, 2010
Importance...
I am relaxing, reading, going to the library, taking walks by the beach, watching tv, movies, series, studying, exercising, cooking, being homie and enjoying the calmness as I am on holidays.
One interesting thing you end up discovering during this time you have to think and think and just think about life, your work, self rewarding things that you have or do, the meaning of life, the whys - why do i do what i do - why do i feel like i feel - why do i care like ti do - why is this so meaningful - why - why - is that everything has a new dimension depedning on its referencial.
The work problems and issues I was facing days ago do not bother me anymore. The issues that used to ocupy my mind 90% (ok, 85% of the time) do not even exist now. The daily rush and stress do not pertain to my daily life now. I am sorry, but I have a hard time figuring this out. Or I am crazy to care about those things in the first place or I am relapse not to care now. How can something be so important in one moment and have no importance at all in the next moment?
I just have and I will always have a hard time understanding this...the same thing happens to someone you love. Imagine a boyfriend or a friend you spend all day long together, he or she is the first one you would think or call if you receive a promotion or if something bad happens or if you want to scream or to watch a movie or to curse someone or to drink a soda with ice-cream, so on....and suddenly bounds are "broken" and the person who used ot be SOO but SOOO important is now a TABU.
Or the thing is worth or its not. Or someone is worth or she-he is not. Or I dont know how to value things at first place or things are just screwed up.
Or the tree is a tree or its not!
How can it be art and tree? Instalation and nature?
CO2 and political statement?
I just wish the important things remained as important no matter the time,
the stress, the age, the moment, the color, the status, the health sittuation, etc.
Somethings just change.
Somethings just reamin...
I beleive that's the ultimate test.
Something or someone is important if it remains important no matter what.
And if you come down to that list (whoever's list) it would resume itself to family!
In a brooaaadd way ... whatever family you have or you consider....
Cheers to family, abstract feelings, beliefs and what really matters !
Tim Tim!
* Cultural note: Tim Tim in japanese means asshole or cú in portuguese. So, please, Brazilians do not go "tim tim" everyone.
Mind your tim tim´s, will you?
October 19, 2010
Theater A La Carte
We sell scenes a la carte!
This was a nice concept I saw in the streets. A theater group was selling a la carte scenes in the middle of the streets. They had a menu with interesting scenes of Anton Chekhov, Pirandello, Neil La Bute, etc.
The group had a great repertoire to be lively presented.
Nice way to get a change and show your work.
I watched Anton's THE BEAR.
My Disease - Music for Twilight by Andrea Riccio
A young Brazilian girl is becoming famous among international blogs and sites for her song "My Disese". The song is inspired by Bella (Kristin Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) ´s love in New Moon.
October 18, 2010
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October 17, 2010
Sao Paulo´s Street Walls
During my trip to Sao Paulo, I have clicked some nice grafitti walls.
Check out some grafittis by OSGEMEOS for example.
They are really famous Brazilian Grafitti Artists.
These pictures were taken in Liberdade during a japanese Sunday fair.
October 16, 2010
Inspirational Scenary!!
During my holidays, I am going to work out in the club and relax a lot having the Lagoon as my inspirational scenary!
Check out the Christ in the background!
Nice & Needed !!!!
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