This Wednesday, February 1st, Van Gogh Up Close will be opening at the Philadelphia Art Museum. I’m really excited for it as I love Van Gogh’s work. I just purchased my ticket for the guided tour Friday morning and can’t wait! Below is an overview of the exhibit from visitphilly.com
Philadelphia will be the only place in the United States to see the incredible collection of works by Vincent van Gogh that helped change the course of modern painting. Created between 1886-1890, these paintings captured the final tumultuous years of van Gogh’s life and his feverish artistic experimentation up until his death.
Radically altering and often outright abandoning traditional painting techniques, van Gogh shunned conventional still life and landscape methods and experimented with depth of field and focus. Familiar subjects were brought “up close” into the extreme foreground or were focused on in unprecedented ways.
Van Gogh Up Close highlights his shift in tradition with more than 40 masterpieces borrowed from collections around the world. Pieces of fruit threaten to roll out of the picture, tree trunks dominate the frame and the intricate patterning of an Emperor moth are just a few scenes to explore during the exhibition.
The Figure of Fighting is a project that Philadelphia based photographer Jacob Klensin started 2 years ago dedicated to photographing fighters of all varieties from MMA, to Jui Jitsu, to Muay Thai and beyond. He’s been all over the country photographing fights and gyms to show the dedication that these men and women put into their art forms. There is a lot more that goes into and comes out of fighting than just the brutality on the surface that is all most people see. Jacob is looking to show a multi-faceted view of fighting as a sport, with all the joy, pain, and focus that comes not only out of the actual fights, but the training as well.
Now that you’ve been introduced I wanted to expand on the newest endeavor for Jacob Klensin and his project, The Figure of Fighting. In addition to showing all that can come out of training and fighting, Jacob has also taken the project to the next level by submersing himself in the culture entirely for a month. He will be training and photographing from a few select training camps in Thailand where he will be learning Muay Thai in the land of the people who invented it. Please be sure to check out his site and follow him through this experience that most people will never get. Also check back with OOPM as we will be posting and updating throughout his adventure as well.
Exit Skate shop is throwing down with a free hip hop show tonight, January 28th, starting at 8pm. Performances by Andrew Milicia, Esh the Monolith, and Grey Sky Appeal. The event ends at 10, but that’s no reason to stop the upbeat vibes that are sure to develop so take it to the streets and enjoy some festivities nearby. Bring your friends, your friend’s friends, anyone whose down, and drag out anyone who hasn’t been skating lately. Good times with good people should never be passed up and it’s FREE so come out even by your onesie and make some casual shred sled acquaintances. The language of skate and destroy is universal.
“Until recently, surfing was completely banned in Chicago. The law was reportedly enacted after a deadly tragedy that involved three girls and an inflatable raft. As a result, the city banned all floatable devices, including surfboards.”www.surfermag.com
C2C “F-U-Y-A”
Posted by Jessop.K on January 25th, 2012
not that my opinion should effect anyone else but, this time… i really cant give one. I dont know if i hate this, like it, think its cool, over done, amazing, stupid, what ever, I do think it is worth watching just for a few seconds. You make up your own mind, here it is.
Theo Jansen
Posted by Jessop.K on January 24th, 2012
Theo Jansen has been letting loose lands monsters that devour the window for mainly years now. Constructed out of simple materials mainly plastic tubing, these creatures will creep, crawl, wiggle and walk across the surface of our planet. Check out his work if you know whats good for you, other wise one of these creature maybe coming to devour you!
The Agenda Trade Show is a forum for the most inspired in the streetwear and action sports industries to unite. Lines speak for themselves and buyers are not intimidated by the usual overwhelming tradeshow experience. From the garage-run lines on the verge of explosion, to the well-established elite, Agenda caters to the needs of buyers and brands that exist on a higher level of design and aesthetic. With a strong emphasis in style, art, music and culture, the Agenda experience is as much a lesson as it is a tool.
In the past 7 years, Agenda, the alternative clothing trade show has expanded from a single event to three shows in three cities. Agenda’s blend of bold, innovative designers, clothing and footwear have attracted buyers from cutting-edge boutiques on both coasts, Tokyo, London and chains of all sizes, in discovering the next wave of labels.
Being Elmo
Posted by Jessop.K on January 22nd, 2012
DAMN that voice is soooo annoying, no im not a Elmo fan. But i do find it fascinating how popular a red fuzz monster that has a mans hand up its butt is a super star. What can i say people are into weird stuff. I can also say that ever since i was little anything Jim Henson is the SHIT!! and on that note i will get to the point, turns out Elmo like most super stars and super hero’s, is getting a documentary done about it. Actually looks like i will be watching this (on the internet)
