We saw the ©Murakami show when it came to LA...but the show's stop at Guggenheim Bilbao looks incredible. More pieces, beautiful location. It's too bad that young American fans relate Murakami to Kanye West so quickly because of the last album cover...Murakami is the man, and his work stands alone.
A more thorough look at the work and videos at supertouch: http://www.supertouchart.com/2009/03/12/spainfirst-looktakashi-murakami-at-the-guggenheim-bilbao/
mike
Note From Mike: Yesterday was a busy day! I was going to post a clip of the inauguration, but since it's available everywhere else, I decided not to post. Also, Happy Birthday to Mr. Rob Bourdon--we had a nice dinner last night to celebrate. On a random note, congratulations to Shepard Fairey -- his famous Obama piece has been inducted into the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian. Pretty amazing, considering the guerilla art /graffiti nature of his past campaigns!
Now, on to Secret Asian Man's post.
Some people call it Free Running or Parkour, but this guy is apparently the Urban Ninja. Incredible skills, terrible mini ponytail. Still no word on why he suddenly starts fighting a Muay Thai kickboxer whilst on a roof top.
Craziest thing is Jackie Chan can probably still do most of these tricks and he's in his mid 50's. My knees hurt when I get up from the couch. I'm old.
-Secret Asian Man
This polo shirt will protect you from being shot with a 9mm handgun. At only $12,000 you can be bullet proof. No word yet on what you should wear to prevent being blasted in the face. Or in the arms. Or legs. Or with a gun bigger than a 9mm.
Maybe they should've thought this through more.
http://www.bornrich.org/entry/let-no-bullet-harm-you-with-the-12000-caballero-polo/
http://displaymannequin.nl/wigs-moustaches-beards-c-41_59.html
Fake moustaches and beards for people who want to go incognito. Now you can hit the streets Sabotage style or belt out a sinister laugh while twirling your 'stache with your fingers.
My personal favorite:
-SECRET ASIAN MAN
As some of you know, Rick Astley is nominated for "Best Act Ever" at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Fans can vote online to serve up a moon man to Mr. Astley. "Never gonna give you up. Never gonna let you down. Never gonna run around and desert you." Pure magic, Mr. Astley, pure magic.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7646807.stm?loc=interstitialskip
-SECRET ASIAN MAN
It's a playable t-shirt with a drum kit on the front. Comes with its own speakers and is still machine washable. Not the greatest looking t-shirt in the world, but certainly innovative.
More info here: