“Using the simplicity of Indian ink and linen canvas Ikenaga Yasunari has captured a simple serenity in the the faces of his female portraits.This calm sensuality is highlighted by the richness of their surroundings. Yasunari’s Japanese heritage has inspired a style of painting which is characteristic in his work. This ancient technique of Nihonga is a traditional Japanese art form using a Menso brush and ink. With this Yasunari has successfully captured an essence of the past with a pallet of muted tones , but has injecting a modern twist to each piece with his use of pattern and cloth.” source:
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Think Pink 三吉彩花 for ceci
There is a quiet confidence to campaigns that choose restraint over excess. Think Pink, featuring 三吉彩花 (Ayaka Miyoshi) for Ceci, understands that simplicity can be just as expressive as spectacle. Rather than relying on overt styling tricks or visual overload, the campaign builds its impact through tone, balance, and mood.
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Philip Seymour Hoffman Found Dead
The well-known box office actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has been reportedly found dead in his Manhattan apartment earlier this morning. News sources such as the Wall Street Journal claim the actor had been to rehab for a severe and ongoing addiction to heroin. It’s not certain if his death and addiction play into each other. It’s been tweeted by WSJ Breaking News: “Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead in Manhattan apartment.”http://wsj.com 12:20 PM – 2 Feb 2014 The news has been unfortunately confirmed as true, read More details on the story from the WSJ photosource:
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St. Vincent – Digital Witness
St. Vincent released her new music video for her upcoming album. What do you think of the pastel futuristic smile-less video? From St. Vincent – Coming 2/25 (US) via Loma Vista Recordings (2/24 EU/UK) Pre-order the album and receive “Digital Witness” as an instant download iTunes: http://smarturl.it/StVincentiTunes Physical: http://smarturl.it/StVincentStore https://www.facebook.com/St.Vincent https://twitter.com/st_vincent http://ilovestvincent.com/ Directed by Chino Moya Music video by St. Vincent performing “Digital Witness”. ©: Seven Four Entertainment, LLC and Universal Republic Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc., under exclusive license to Republic Record, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Related articles St. Vincent Shares her Paranoia in ‘Digital Witness’ Video
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RAC – Simple Kind Of Life ft. Pink Feathers (cover)
Due to reaching a goal of 1 million soundcloud followers RAC released this awesome No Doubt cover performing Simple life featuring Pink Feathers. “ONE MILLION SOUNDCLOUD FOLLOWERS! :O To celebrate, Liz and I (aka Pink Feathers) put together this cover of one of our favorite No Doubt tracks. I don’t really understand that number and what it means, but this is our way of showing appreciation for all your support.”
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Back Track: The Velvet Underground – Candy Says
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SPRING/SUMMER 2014
Steven Kleins new campaign film and photographs for Alexander McQueen, featuring Kate Moss“Inspiration comes from the many progressive art movements of the early Twentieth Century – a mix of primitive shapes, graphic forms and bold colour. There is a suggestion of the clean lines and the dropped waist of the 1920s in places. Kilts, leggings, biker jackets, boxy coats and tunic tops all feature with a nod to uniform and sportswear. Shoulders are relaxed. Inner structures are absent and garments are finished with laser cutting so that they are eased and light. Metal embellishment, jewellery, and aged multiple zip trim are reminiscent of found objects as are heavy bracelets in…
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Of Montreal – She Ain’t Speakn’ Now [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
Of Montreal has released their new music video for “She Ain’t Speakn’ Now” from their freshly released album Lousy with Sylvianbriar. The music video is a digital psychedelic neon collage of moments with a girl.
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Azealia Banks Pleads to Switch Record Labels
Many trying to make it would kill for a record deal with Universal. But Azealia Banks has come to the conclusion she needs to be signed to a different label, specifically SONY. She writes on twitter: “I REALLY should have signed with Sony. Can someone at Sony buy me off of Universal please?? i’m really in hell here. Please Help : Serious Inquiry. I would literally give anything to be on XL right now. I’m tired of having to consult a group of old white guys about my black girl craft. they don’t even know what they’re listening for or to. I’m literally begging to be dropped from Universal. Universal…
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Lubiam Luigi Bianchi Mantova Spring Summer 2014
A nice collection of three piece suits that are interchangeable, classic, and full of color. Lubiam Luigi Bianchi Mantova Spring Summer 2014 source:
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William-Adolphe Bouguereau Paintings Animated
Look at these beautiful paintings from William Adolphe Bougueraeu come to life with animation. “William-Adolphe Bouguereau November 30, 1825 – August 19, 1905) was a French academic painter and traditionalist. In his realistic genre paintings he used mythological themes, making modern interpretations of classical subjects, with an emphasis on the female human body. During his life he enjoyed significant popularity in France and the United States, was given numerous official honors, and received top prices for his work. As the quintessential salon painter of his generation, he was reviled by the Impressionist avant-garde. By the early twentieth century, Bouguereau and his art fell out of favor with the public, due…
