Can this be real?? [vimeo http://vimeo.com/27005710] By artist Lucy McRae
Street Art and Riots in Athens, Greece
I happened to be traveling to Athens in July this year and the atmosphere was electric. I was able to capture some of the spirit of the place; and the art that was a part of the revolt against the government and their approach to the current economic situation. Parliament House in Athens, Greece All photos by Thunderkat
Sydney Winter Festival
Sydney Winter Festival is well worth checking out. Our baby version of a European outdoor skating rink was perfectly cheesy fun. The sizable rink in front of St Mary’s Cathedral is great fun and looks beautiful under the sprinkling fake snow, until you realise its made from detergent suds. For added cheese factor there is a little alpine village selling …
Man Dances For Five Bucks
Wow, this is true innovation on the internet. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucqNfgDunOI&feature=player_embedded] But this man is so hairy, how will the words be clearly visible?
Stencils in Marrakesh, Morocco
Arabic graffiti and stencils in Marrakesh, Morocco
Hifana’s Zamurai
I have no idea what this is but I love absolutely everything about this video. I went through a phase where I was compelled to watch it every day. This is Japanese perfection. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhtrKt8X8ow]
Space Invaders Against Anti-Semitism, Austria
Glad the space aliens are on the right side. Discovered in a public toilet in Golling, Austria
Bed Intruder Song
Ok, so I do realise I’m about a year out of date here, but let’s revisit the greatness that is Antoine Dodson on Auto Tune the News. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLHSFTugz4Y&feature=related]
Buddhist Wisdom, Chiang Mai
A useful translation of a sign in front of an unknown Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Vivid Festival – Customs House
Thought it might be topical to mention Vivid Festival 2011 on its last weekend. I checked out the light sculptures on Friday night and was most impressed by the mapped projections on Customs House, Circular Quay. Clever use of projected animation transformed the historic building into a colourful renaissance palace, then fast forward in time to its crumbling future. I …