This week, it’s one step forward and two steps into the past with our time-travelling finds: ‘Metropolis II’ designs the future of freeway, ‘Dear Photograph’ captures flashbulb moments, Disney teaches their toys some new tricks, Fall fashion puts its best foot forward, and The 360 Project looks at dancing from a whole new angle. Hop in the DeLorean Smarty McFly, we’re going back to the future!
You know how much you love grinding to a halt in bumper-to-bumper, stop-and-go traffic on your daily commute? Our point exactly. Fortunately, one man had the vision, the dedication, and the Hot Wheels hook-ups to construct a model of what the freeways of the future might look like. That vision is Metropolis II, and that man is Chris Burden. The former UCLA professor has made headlines for his controversial ‘performance pieces,’ such as nailing himself to the hood of a Volkswagen Beetle as it drove around, or his infamous in-class Russian roulette spectacle. If nothing else, he is an out-of-the-box thinker… ALL the way out of the box. Over four years in the making, be sure to check out Metropolis II before it arrives at LACMA this Fall:
While we’re cruising down the open highway, Disney‘s innovative new iPad app blends good old-fashioned toys with new-fangled ones. Using Cars as cursors, the app combines tactile play styles with cutting-edge technology, which could inspire countless creative executions down the road. Check out the demo:
For all those who miss the simple joy of actually holding a photo (rather than uploading it to Facebook seconds after snapping it on your phone), you’re not alone. ’Dear Photograph‘ takes treasured childhood photos and juxtaposes them with modern-day locations. This basic premise has delivered some powerfully emotive results – some are funny, some are sad, but all are delightfully nostalgic. Why not dig out the old photo albums this weekend and bring a memory back to life?
And on the subject of snapshots, it’s 2011, which means it’s time to abandon all thoughts of photography as a static medium. The 360 Project shows that anything is possible… with the right technology, of course. Canadian photographer Ryan Hughes collaborated with The Big Freeze and used 48 cameras enabling him to capture dance moves from virtually every angle. With a bespoke soundscape created by UK-based Zelig Sound, the final product is a beautiful exploration of the still and moving image.
Speaking of moving pictures– as the release of Dreamworks’ latest animated adventure Puss in Boots draws closer, we were pleased to see that our favorite Latin feline hasn’t lost any of that Old Spice… with this much swagger, he must be listening to Kanye and Jay-Z‘s ‘Watch the Throne‘ album!
As all you cool cats out there in the fashion world know, the Spring / Summer fashion collections may be wrapping up, but the fashion show must go on. This made us wonder what a glamorous ex editor from one of the most famous fashion publishing institutions does in the off hours.
If your name happens to be Carine Roitfeld, there’s no such thing as “off hours.” Not only has the former editor of French Vogue just announced that she will be launching her own quarterly magazine with a September issue next year (luckily for us, it’s in English), she’s also releasing an early run of her new book Irreverent this weekend at the home of Paris cool – Colette. She also appears on the cover of i-D magazine this month and, as if that wasn’t enough, Tom Ford has created the ‘Carine’ bag in her honor (available exclusively at Colette). Fashion stops for no one!
The Arctic Monkeys are back with a video for their new single ‘Suck It And See,’ which is out on October 31st (the future!). We love the feel of a modern-day Rebel Without a Cause that the music video conjures up. Kind of makes us want to throw on that leather jacket and ride a motorcycle this weekend…
One more song couldn’t hurt – especially one this good.Twin Sister create the kind of hypnotic pop we’ve been dreaming about. Formed in Long Island just two years ago, they sets out to ‘make music which you could feel comfortable cheating on someone to’. While we can’t condone such behavior, we certainly do appreciate the eerie beauty of ‘Kimmi in a Rice Field’.
Trust video games to give us a thrilling new vision of the future. Bullfrog’s classic Syndicate title just got a thrilling new update into the first person realm thanks to Starbreeze, and this first teaser marries the future noir of the original with a pounding new Skrillex score, delivering a post-Bladerunner kick to the head. Turn it up, and get ready for a whole new generation of corporate shenani-guns.
Finally, before we ‘take off’ for the weekend we leave you with another glimpse at Real Steel, a movie close to our (robotic) hearts which hits US cinemas in just one week’s time. Steel definitely got real when the film partnered with Virgin America to take over an Airbus, themed with the underdog (or should we say under-bot) Atom and his not-unattractive cornerman, Hugh Jackman. Our only question: how did a massive robot boxer ever make it past the airport metal detectors?
We’ve peered into the past, we’ve gazed into the future… now it’s time to go carpe the diem! Enjoy the weekend.
This week’s Friday Fix is an all-out assault on the part of your brain that processes awesomeness. MANIAMANIA bends reality with ‘The Third Mind,’ Tron’s head-spinning Lightcycle becomes a reality, Three Trapped Tigers prove that they are completely out of their skulls, and childhood imagination gets an artistic makeover. Feed your head!
The cutting-edge visual artists at jeweling giant MANIAMANIA have released a 3-part video series for their Spring 2012 line entitled ‘The Third Mind.’ Needless to say, our minds were blown. Click here to witness the bliss in action.
Speaking of mind-blowing, Three Trapped Tigers recently dropped the warped video for their song ‘Reset’. Some have called it a contender for “Best Music Video of All Time,” and while this may sound like a hallucinogenic delusion of grandeur, that’s only because it’s tonally in-tune with the spectacle below. Journey now into a state of music video nirvana that will make you questions everything you thought you knew about… well, everything.
As long as we’re indulging the absurd, the 9-year-old nerd inside of us was unleashed when we saw our two childhood passions mashed together by artist David Resto. That’s right, the prehistoric power of dinosaurs collides with the high-flying action of superheroes, and quite frankly it’s about damn time. Captain Ameri-tops, Stego-lossus, Wolver-raptor… do I smell a comic book spinoff series coming?
Fans of Drawn To Life will get a kick out of this fun little sketch-em-up : Draw a Stick Man is an interactive adventure brought to life by whatever you draw. (Don’t worry – as the Stick Figure name implies, little artistic ability is required to enjoy). Go on, put your doodling to good use for once… Draw a Stick, Man! Click here to begin.
We’ve been letting our inner child get carried away, but of course, we’re grown up enough to appreciate the finer things in life – like Nick Knight‘s new campaign ad for theHermes‘ 2011 A/W collection. The French designers are embracing the changing colors and the rush of Autumn wind, ushering in the breezy transition to winter fashion.
Knowing a thing or two about Lightcycles, we were thrilled to see the Lightcycle from Tron: Legacy ride out of the arcade and onto the streets! It’s been several months in the making, but the one-of-a-kind prototype is definitely the coolest thing on two wheels since the Dark Knight‘s Batpod detached from the Tumbler. Hop on and let the light show begin!
Any mix that opens with an ambient Twin Peaks monologue will always earn its way into our hearts, and so it is with Jon Cox’s latest mix. His WILDABOUTNOTHIN’ podcast is the perfect route to the kind of eargasms you just won’t get anywhere else.
That’s all from out goodie bag this week, but stay connected to our Facebook and Twitter feeds for the latest and greatest. Have a momentous weekend!
As Autumn Falls, the days get shorter, the weather gets cooler, and the nights are only getting hotter. This week, bloggers take over the fashion world at Oscar de la Renta and Missoni, new comic SVK pushes the boundaries, Florence announces her new album and we were feeling spontaneous… so ‘We Bought a Zoo’! Plus the London team recaps their hot night out at the Real Steel blue carpet premiere.
As New York bids a fond farewell to Fashion Week, London welcomes the fashion elite with open arms. Prepare for another 6 days of runways, late nights and parties!
Every season we bring you our picks (Rodarte’s show inspired by both Van Gogh and the Disney classic,Sleeping Beauty is our current frontrunner) but we thought we’d explore the world away from the runway this week. Digital reportage is fast becoming the headline-making mainstay of fashion weeks around th e world. Twitter is abuzz with instant pics snapped from the front row and comments on the latest trends. Thanks to mobile uploads and social networking, we’re all paparazzi now…
Oscar de la Renta invited Tumblrs to cover their New York show this week. By tagging their photos with #ODLRLIVE, their images were posted direct to the ODLRLIVE page to create a constantly evolving montage wall.
Missoni’s collaboration with Target was launched this week with the help of the world’s biggest blogger (and no we’re not talking about Perez!). Marina is a 25ft-tall puppet dressed in custom Missoni couture who Tweeted live from numerous NYFW events. As if there wasn’t enough visual stimulation on the runway, now bloggers are making eye-popping statements.
Back in the analogue world, a just-published comic book is illuminating a new dimension of possibilities.SVK is the brainchild of the brilliant Warren Wllis, and combines a dark tale of techno-corporate espionage with UV light- activated visuals. Armed with the enclosed UV torch, readers will light their way to a a hidden story-within-a-story for the 21st Century. We keep looking for new secrets…
Regular visitors to the Fix will have seen the latest video offering from Florence and the Machine, and as usual, we were left wanting more.This week, the red-headed goddess unveiled the artwork for her new album ‘Ceremonials’(released October 31st). Bearing a striking resemblance to a Rossetti painting, this beautiful cover hints at great things to come on the forthcoming release.
Trophy Wife have made a massive impact in a short time. Just two singles into their career, the Oxford group have developed a reputation for producing striking slices of indie. Produced by Yannis Philippakis fromFoals, Wolf is taken from the ‘Bruxism’ EP which is out on October 17th.
Wednesday evening was more than just another week night for the London team as they were lucky enough to attend the UK premier of Dreamworks hotly anticipated movie Real Steel. This is a movie we have been intimately involved in from day one, and seeing Shawn Levy’s vision revealed in all its glory was a true cinematic knockout.
Speaking of knockouts, our very own FIVE33 Art Director Adam felt the punch power of the movie’s star Hugh Jackman. As Hugh (seen below with Director Shawn Levy) walked past team London, Adam congratulated him on the great film. Hugh’s reply? A gentle punch to the shoulder and a warm ‘Thanks’. We’re still unsure who was more excited, Adam or the girls from the London office!
Looking ahead to this year’s holiday season, ‘We Bought a Zoo’ marks the long-awaited directorial return of Cameron Crowe, and it has grabbed us by the heartstrings. With a new trailer out already stimulating blogger buzz, the celebrated filmmaker has once again shown that the strength of his work lies firmly in his endearing characters and humorous, heartfelt relationships. Of course, a well-aged Matt Damon and a score by Sigur Ros’ former frontman Jonsi can never hurt.
And there you have it, another week successfully fixed!
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