Category Archives: Art
James Franco set to play Robert Mapplethorpe
James Franco is set to star in a dramatic feature about the controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe,
which has been selected as one of the projects to receive grants
through the Tribeca Film Institute’s 9th annual Tribeca All Access
Program.
Mapplethorpe, in which Franco would play the artist who defied censors and died of AIDS in 1989, is to be the narrative film.
He was best known for his large-scale, highly stylized black and white portraits, photos of flowers and nude men. The frank homo-eroticism of some of the work of his middle period triggered a controversy about the public funding of artworks.
Franco discussed rumors of his own gay sexuality last year in Playboy.
Benetton Ads for UN HATE Create Drama with the Vatican
BENETTON
recently created digitally altered ads as part of an “unhate” campaign featuring
political and religious leaders, including President Obama and Chinese
President Hu Jintao as well as French President Nicolas Sarkozy and
German Chancellor Angela Merkel kissing.
BRILLIANT!
Well, the Vatican did not think so. After strong protests from the Vatican, the Italian clothing company Benetton has pulled an ad showing Pope Benedict XVI kissing a senior Egyptian imam, the BBC reports.
Vatican spokesman Federico Lomabardi called the ad “absolutely
unacceptable” and said it showed “a grave lack of respect for the pope
(and) an offense to the feelings of believers …”
The public-relations- savvy clothing company has frequently mounted
controversial ad campaigns, including one showing a nun kissing a priest
and a man dying of AIDS.
“We are sorry that the use of an image of the pontiff and the imam
should have offended the sensibilities of the faithful in this way,”
Benetton said in a statement.
PROMOMO is the new MySpace for Artists Around the World
There are a couple amazing artists (and hotties)
I have discovered through MySpace and Facebook.
David PEREIRA is one and Eike von Stuckenbrok is another, I just love!!
Today I discovered a new site, PROMOMO.
Promomo is a platform for artists to PROMOte them selfs.
And for agents/producers to scout their perfect candidate for a new shows.
Promomo is a fastest growing art community in the world!
As an artist you can promote yourself internationally
and meet the agents and producers from around the globe.
As an agent/producer you can search for the artist you really need for your next project.
And as a spectator you can sit back, relax and enjoy watching clips of the artists
After few months of being down due to system overload they are finally back.
This time stronger then ever.
So what’s new in this version?
1.Full HD. Now you can upload your videos in HD format.
2.New state of the art video player.
3.Much more channels.
4. in 24 languages.
Very soon they will launch a new product PROMOMO/DANCE dedicated to dancers,
PROMOMO/SPORT for athletes and PROMOMO/MUSIC for musicians!!!
They are working around the clock to make this service
your only site to watch,book,scout and promote circus oriented acts.
It’s free to sign up and easy to use for everyone !!!!
Andy Warhol and Dom Perignon – The Perfect Holiday Gift
EVERYONE
keeps asking what I want for Christmas –
and that I AM SO HARD TO BUY FOR!
Sound familiar?!
Well look no further –
Limited edition DOM PERIGNON bottles created in tribute to the great American artist, Andy Warhol.
Sure, his iconic works may have been signified by more mundane items like Campbell’s soup cans, but that hasn’t stopped this top-tier bubbly from paying homage to Warhol. Upholding their intense focus to detail, the famous Champagne house commissioned the Design Laboratory at Central Saint Martin’s School of Art & Design to reinterpret their iconic bottle.
The bottle is almost black in color, and the shield-shaped label comes in distinctly pop art red, blue, or yellow, paying homage to Andy’s flare. The box is a work of art unto itself with shadows and reflection taking on vivid color like a tableau of Marilyn Monroes.
The end result is three unique collector bottles that feature bright label colors loved by Warhol in his work.
Supplies will be limited and are expected to arrive at wine shops around the us THIS MONTH! About $199.
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We Heart Gay Fashion Designer Chris March – Fabulous, Over The Top, and Larger Than Life
Chris March
is “Project Runway’s”
fashionably outrageous costume
designer from Season 4 of the show.
(He was robbed! He should have won!).
We have been following him on his Project Runway blog with commentary that has been over-the-top and equally hilarious.
He also started his own blog last month, Chris March Explains It All For You . “Somebody already took the title I wanted for my Blog… “Eat a Kitten”….who would take such a name? Here is why I wanted it: My friend Gordon and I used to joke about which one of us was more bitter about life.
One day in our garage, he said, “If I want something warm and fuzzy, I’ll eat a kitten.” This line has been re-quoted between the two of us for years. My personal favorite is, “You haven’t tasted bitter until you’ve bitten into me.” So, the gist of this blog will be bitter, sarcastic, funny, and maybe a little warm and fuzzy.”
March is originally from San Francisco, California, where he worked as a costume designer for the long-running musical revue, Beach Blanket Babylon. His client list includes Madonna, Cirque du Soleil, Prince, Beyoncé Knowles, Thierry Mugler and Meryl Streep. He designed Streep’s dress for the 2010 Academy Awards. He now resides in New York City and in January released a softcover coffee-table book which showcases his many, many fabulous creations over the years.
I HEART CHRIS MARCH is photographic proof of the insane career and creativity of Chris March. Giant wigs, skyscraping headpieces, outlandish costumes, and crazy couture come to life in this full color celebration of Chris’ creations of the last 25 years. From childhood Halloween photos to Bryant Park, this book is chock full of never before seen images. Buy one for your friends and one for yourself–you can finally have Chris March on your coffee table.
“it’s a picture book photographic memoir of 25 years of designing costumes. I have collected so many pictures over the years. I have every costume photographed because most of the costumes are just TOO BIG to keep, so I end up throwing them away and keeping all the photos!”
Last week Chris announced his new greeting card line! “I am so excited to be made into a line of greeting cards! What crazy people would do such a thing? The nice folks at NobleWorks approached me about the whole idea–and voila, you can see (and buy!) them for yourself at Noble Works Cards .
They took some of the images from my book (which by the way, you can also purchase on my website ) photoshopped them, cropped them, gave them funny headlines, and now you can insult your friends with a Chris March original! They will soon be for sale across the country, damaging the minds of people everywhere!!
I will be making an appearance at the National Stationery Show here in NYC in May (the 16th and 17th at the Javits Center from 1 to 4pm) to launch the new line, and meet people to sign cards and my book.
Who would have thought that breaking my neck in those headpieces would pay off one day?!!”
Keep up with Chris on his BLOG Chris March Explains It All or at his design website .
And BUY THE BOOK Damn it!
Best Gay News Catches up With Hottie Artist David Bromstad of Color Splash
This past weekend, David Bromstad, host of HGTV’s Color Splash, was in Chicago. More than 500 people entered a contest to get one of 120 seats available at the Chicago event! David talked about paint and took questions from audience. He is even more charming in person than you can imagine and has this infectious happy energy!
Handsome hottie Bromstad, winner of HGTV’s first “Design Star” reality show four years ago, announced he has brought the show to Miami for the new season, which is filming now and will air in July. The new season will have bigger budgets and draw off many of Miami’s local artisans and design resources. And he said we’ll be seeing more of him him sculpting and designing pieces. He is very happy and very excited to be filming in his city where he lives with his partner of 6 years and their French Bulldog!
“I think Miami is a city that is absolutely inspiring; from the old and new architecture, to the mass amount of artisans and craftsmen, and of course the undeniable weather and overwhelming sexiness. Miami is unique with its international influences, especially from South America. This makes it the only city of its kind in America. I call it the American Riviera.”
“Design in South Florida will absolutely be different than what viewers say in San Francisco. Because Miami has a very specific look of being clean, sleek and sexy my homeowners will definitely want that brought into their homes. Homeowners in San Francisco have a different aesthetic, more of a comfortable, contemporary and traditional feel. The designs in Miami will push the boundaries of design, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to do so!
David is really an artist and not really an interior designer. He has an exuberance, passion and decorating savvy when transforming tired rooms into vibrant spaces! “Color is the root of great design,” says David. “I like to blend styles that incorporate realism and fantasy. Walt Disney really inspired and motivated me. And I love Philippe Starck – he has such an innovative way of creating.”
David recently partnered with Mythic Paints. “This paint is amazing! Amazing coverage, low oder, very natural and non-toxic. My color line encompasses both timeless and innovative colors. Many people suffer from what I call COLORPHOBIA and are afraid to step out of their comfort zone. With my line, you can mix and match across the palette and discover combinations that speak to YOU. Cure your colorphobia and embrace your color-fabulous you! Don’t be afraid of color!”
So what is David’s home like?
“My place is a little quirky. It’s very happy. Lot’s a greys and whites with an eclectic mix. I like big, bold pieces. I love color, but I prefer white or grey walls and pops of color in the furniture, artwork, and accessories. Right now my home has white and gray walls with pops of acid yellow, lime green and red. But I keep changing it up and it’s always evolving. It’s like that old saying, the cobbler is so busy making shoes for his customers that he has no time to make some for his own children! My place is never finished!”
“I think it’s important to create an environment not just a room. I like to use murals and custom-built furniture to create a 3-d world that will transport you into another reality.”
David is so nice and so personable and so down to earth, you can’t help but love him! “To me I’m just a regular guy who has a really cool job. I never intended on being in the public eye, therefore I never craved the attention. Now that I’m getting it, I can’t complain. I think I am the luckiest guy in the world to be blessed with what God has given me. I owe my parents and family everything. They taught me honest values that transcend fame.
I really like to help out any charities that help out the gay community and HIV/AIDS. Going to the GLAAD awards in San Francisco and presenting was one of the best memories ever.”
Before he jetted off back to Miami to resume filming he said, “I am so excited for Color Splash in Miami. It is going to be a very different show; a whole new cast. New city. New and exciting experiences. I really want to feature local artisans and craftsmen here in the Miami area. The talent here is so beyond anywhere else I have ever been, and I want to show America how fabulous Miami is. I am also going to show everyone that I’m not just a designer and painter, but I also build sculptures and create art and architectural installations myself. It should be a fabulous adventure!”
David also said more of his art will become available for purchase this on his site!
VISIT DAVID BROMSTAD ONLINE
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