The new Lanvin ad is grotesque

Am I the only one thinking that the new Lanvin ad featuring some shit dance music is grotesque? Everybody seems to be praising it. I personnally think it's ridiculous and I would be scared to see my image endangered by such association if I were a Lanvin marketing manager... I like the brand though but I think it goes too far... And sorry if I am not being "fun".

What do you think?

An exhibition dedicated to Marc Jacobs to take place in Milan

Louis Vuitton plans to unveil a new exhibition paying tribute to Marc Jacobs durning Milan Fashion Week.  The curator will be the Stylist and Editor Katie Grand and will feature Marc Jacobs’ work since he started with LV in 1997 (you know when he was still grunge and cool).
The exhibition will run from September 22nd until October 9th. Is this a way to say goodbye and let him take over the artistic direction of Dior, as the rumours pretend...?

Van Gogh's Crabs - the National Gallery, London

Two Crabs

1889, Vincent van Gogh

"This is thought to have been painted soon after Van Gogh's release from hospital in Arles in January 1889. On 7 January he wrote to his brother Theo: 'I am going to set to work again tomorrow. I shall start by doing one or two still lifes to get used to painting again'. He was probably also inspired by a woodcut by Hokusai, 'Crabs', which was reproduced in the May 1888 issue of 'Le Japon Artistique', sent to Vincent by Theo in September of that year. In a related painting in the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, the crab is shown lying on its back. Here it is probably the same crab shown both on its back and upright. The artist has used varied brushstrokes to convey texture. Parallel strokes sculpt the creature's form on an exuberant sea-like surface."

One of my favourite paintings of all time...

The "Cinema Effect" exhibition at Caixa Forum in Barcelona

Opening with the famous "Sleep" film by Andy Warhol, the exhibition The Cinema Effect taking place at the Caixa Forum in Barcelona showcases film and video works by a range of influential and emerging international artists who explore the ever-increasing impact of the cinema on our perceptions of what's real and what's illusion.

Douglas Gordon

Using an array of small-screen videos, digital pieces, large-scale projections and immersive installations the artists use the language and technics of films to create works that question our reality.

Among the very interesting pieces, I really liked Douglas Gordon's Off Screen piece which consisted in a video projection onto red curtain. In this work, an actual curtain made of screen-like material is overlaid by a red projected curtain, creating a three dimensional trompe l'oeil effect. People who pass through become performers which echo the Andy Warhol's concept of the 15 minutes of fame (the "Sleep" film sits just next to this installation). 

The 2006's impressive Anthony McCall's installation "You and I, Horizontal II" was as fascinating as always, ( I remember the solo show at the Serpentine in London which already impressed me). It creates a real mystical, immersive experience...

Anthony McCall

Other highlights included Christoph Girardet's "Release" video which consisted in a collage of four takes from the 1933 cult classic King Kong which imitates the dynamics of pursuit, constraint and physical release, scary and hilarious at the same time...

Christophe Girardet

The show closes on 4th September so if you have a chance to see it, if you're in Barcelona, I recommend it.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Tuned

mercedes c class tuning


C200′s standard 184hp (135kW) to 215hp (158kW). Because of that top speed goes up to 149mph (240km/h).

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Tuning

mercedes c class tuning


To see more of the Wald Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 Sports Line Black Bison Edition and judge for yourself how her beauty ranks, keep scrolling for the full gallery.


mercedes c class tuning

BMW E46 Tuning

The BMW E46 3-Series was introduced back in 1998 and was highly successful until it's replacement arrived in late 2005. The estate and coupe versions came in 2000, whilst the long awaited M3 didn't come until 2001. BMW made a limited run CSL model in 2003, it was both lightweight, powerful and considerably more expensive than the standard M3. An 'in between' version was launched late in the E46's lifecycle called the CS. It featured some CSL parts and is regarded by some as the best all round E46.
BMW E46 Tuning

I love Marco Brambilla's work

Invader lost his virginity with South America

My friend, the street artist Invader that I had the chance to meet and interview in 2009 (click here to read the interview) when I was working for the Lazarides Gallery in London, has now conquered South America, the only continent he hadn't invaded yet. 

The artist travelled to São Paulo and placed around 50 pieces in the streets of the Brazilian city. "Many of my pieces are placed alongside "pixos", very special Brazilian  graffitis that we can only find in São Paulo." he said.

‘Indonesian Eye: Fantasies and Realities at the Saatchi Gallery

Rudi Mantofani, The Earth and The World, 2006 

Indonesian Eye, is Europe’s first major exhibition of Indonesian contemporary art and it will open at the Saatchi Gallery in London on 1 September.

This exhibition gives the opportunity to view works by major Indonesian artists and provides a  platform for the country’s contemporary art scene to reach an international audience. It comprises a selection of paintings, sculptures and installations by 18 Indonesian artists including [Nindityo Adipurnomo, Samsul Arifin, Ay Tjoe Christine] and pays tribute to Indonesia’s ancient myths and legends, while also reflecting the influence of modern Indonesia. Several satirical works employ traditional materials to highlight the country’s rapidly changing society. Some of the works also refer to the  influence of Indonesia’s Dutch colonial past. 

Rudi Mantofani, The Earth and The World, 2006

I look forward to seeing it!


More info on: http://www.indonesianeye.com/

Official cover of Björk’s “Biophilia” is released

It's a beautiful visual, as usual with Björk!

E. Tautz Old Gold woolen peacoat = I want

Audi S4 Avant Tuned

audi s4 tuning


A new tuning kitt from Sportec that boosts the car with 92 horde power. In the last Audi post, the tuners from MTM got 97hp, now Sportec only 92. The car can get to 100 now faster with 0,1 second, and the top speed is quite the same. The only good thing seems to be that the gas consume has been reduced.

audi s4 tuning

The Brazilian art scene will be really active in September

The "Festival Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo SESC_Videobrasil, organised by SESC - Servicio Social de Comercio and the Associação Cultural Videobrasil", has invited Olafur Eliasson as a special guest for its 17th edition which will start on 30 September. The curator is Solange Farkas. "Your body of work"is the title of this body of work which comprises 10 installations in Sao Paulo. It looks like an amazing work and I'd love to see it.

More news from the Brazilian art scene includes the start of the 8th edition of the Mercosul Biennial of Brazil on 10th September. The curator of the event is José Ignacio Roca. It will take place until November 15, and will gather between 107 artists from 34 countries, which makes it the most international edition held so far. Under the title "Testing Geopoética" the artists will discuss the topics such as colonization, border, customs, transnational alliances, geopolitical construction, location, scientific travelers, nation and politics.

Check it out: http://www.bienalmercosul.art.br/

Debbie Harry is my hero

BMW 5 GT by Hamann

BMW 5 Series tuning


The standard GT comes with three engines; a new 3.0-litre single turbo petrol that makes 225kW (306hp) and 400Nm, a 4.4-litre twin turbo petrol with 300kW (408hp) and a 3.0-litre turbo diesel that makes 180kW (245hp) plus 540Nm of torque.

Hamann BMW 5-Series GT

BMW 5 Series tuning


A completely new tuning kit for the BMW 5-Series GT has been released by the guys at Hamann. Carrying both technical and visual modifications, the most notable changes were made under the hood to the 530 diesel engine. Raising the numbers from 245 hp and 540 Nm of torque, the sport SUV now carries 275 hp and 620 Nm of torque. Hamann was able to accomplish this by tuning the Motronic engine management system to deliver more fuel and air. Now the exterior styling is what really enhanced the look of the BMW 5-Series GT.

BMW 5 Series tuning

Tuning Hamann For BMW 5-Series GT

BMW 5 Series tuning


Details of Hamann’s complete tuning package for the 2010 BMW 5 Series tuning GT is now available and it looks very promising. It is for the first time that we look at a 5er GT and actually like it! The combination of the body kit, wheels and black color has worked for it, but we have a sneaking suspension that in every other color, it wouldn’t be just as good.

No words for James Turrell's Ganzfeld piece, Arsenale, Venice Biennale

Maya exhibition at Quai Branly in Paris

More than 160 exceptional objects which belong to the National Heritage of Guatemala – painted ceramics, steles, cut semiprecious stones, funerary objects, architectural remains, ornaments, etc. – are featured in an exhibition at Le Quai Branly in Paris on the rise and fall of the Mayan civilization. 

I am not sure I'll have the opportunity to see it but I'd like to...  If you've seen it, let me know how it is...

Emmanuelle Moureaux Architecture and Design (Japan)

This is the work of Emmanuelle Moureaux, a French architect based in Japan. She designed this building for the Sugamo Shinkin Bank, in Shimura. 

More info on: http://www.emmanuelle.jp

Teatro alla Scala: "Since 1778" ad campaign

Advertising Agency: Tita, Milano, Italy

 I love this campaign...

Tommy Kaira Toyota Prius

toyota prius tuning


Since Japanese automakers are focused on hybrids, Japanese toyota prius tuning companies turned into hybrid car tuners.

Tuning Toyota Prius

toyota prius tuning


Company Wald International has published sketch new styling-whale for the third generation of a hybrid Toyota Prius.

Tuning Toyota Prius

toyota prius tuning


apanese tuning company Wald International has published the first image of hybrid Toyota Prius of the 3rd generation in version Sports Line Black Bison Edition.

BMW M3 White Tuning

bmw m3 tuning


The BMW M3 is a high performance version of BMW’s 3 Series, developed by BMW BMW M3 tuning branch M.

BMW M3 E92 Tuning

bmw m3 tuning


But in this case, the owner has not stopped here and has opted for a new set of wheels, BBS LM-R 20 inch. Moreover, the engine and he was elected to anything “good” and breathe better thanks Gruppe admission and discharge Meistershaft GT2.

Tuned Lamborghini Murcielago

lamborghini murcielago tuning


The Standard Lamborghini Murcielago, which is a power 580 h.p. is a dream for many people, but others do not suffice.

Lambo LP560-4 Tuning

lamborghini gallardo tuning


German tuner IMSA has presented its new tuning kit for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. The body kit has been built from carbon fibre, the trim can be adjusted in eight different positions. The tuned-up Gallardo has a new electronics system and titanium exhaust, increasing power to 584 hp and torque to 560 Nm.

White Lamborghini Gallardo Tuning

lamborghini gallardo tuning


The Gallardo produced by Italian manufacturer lamborghini gallardo tuning, is the company’s most successful model to date.

Cindy Sherman for MAC

Cindy Sherman is no stranger to the fashion world. In the past, Balenciaga used her one too for a special campaign. This time it's the pioneering cosmetics' company MAC who features an ad collaboration with the succesful contemporary artist.

Peter Blake for Fred Perry

This is so exciting...