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Artist Saint Hoax’s series War Drags You Out imagines prominent world leaders dressed as drag queens. The digital illustrations depict the likes of Obama, George W. Bush, Vladamir Putin, and even Osama Bin Laden getting dolled up. Animated GIFs show the primping process,  which includes drawing on eyebrows, contouring the face, and adding fabulous accessories. And of course, like any good drag queen, they have stage names, too, like Putin’s “Vladdy Pushin,” and Bin Laden’s sassy moniker, “Ossie B.” The idea for this work came from Saint Hoax’s first visit to a drag show. They explain:

…I was struck by the richness of this glamour oriented culture.

I took a minute to actually look at the faux queens and deconstruct their main components.

 

The recipe for an iconic queen:

1- Flamboyant name

2- Fierce persona

3- Defining outfits

4- Personalized hairdo

5- A trademark feature

6- One hell of a PR team

 

I then realized that it takes that same exact effort to make a leader.

A rush of images containing Hitler’s mustache, Bin laden’s headgear, Obama’s campaigns, Saddam’s narcism crossed through my mind. It got me thinking that behind every “great” man, there’s a queen.

While Saint Hoax’s unique project is over the top, it’s had some serious consequences for the anonymous artist. Before the Osama Bin Laden painting (first in the series), was to be shown, they released a Youtube video announcing where the work would be displayed. Because of the video, Saint Hoax received over 70 death threats, and the painting was destroyed at the airport while in transit to its location. (Via Huffington Post)

 

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Photo courtesy Dominic Dähncke

While shooting on the Canary Islands late last year, photographer Dominic Dähncke snapped this jaw-dropping shot of clouds flowing over a mountain range on La Palma Island. The photographer shares via 1X:

This photograph was taken in the mountains of “Cumbre Nueva”, in the part west of La Palma, one of the most beautiful island of the Canary Islands, in Spain. To capture cloud’s movement I have set my camera speed to 70 seconds, using a ND filter to minimize the entry of light in camera sensor.

You can see more of Dähncke’s landscape photography over on Flickr.

Hide by Jason Vaughn Isolated and bereft deer stands for hunters receive a new meaning in outstanding project by Jason Vaughn, Midwest photographer and documentarist. There is a great process into his work, that includes cross-country road trips, sleeping in his car, losing himself on service roads and exploring the corners of the country. "hide is a project that began as a commentary on Wisconsin’s hunting tradition, using deer stands as a metaphor for the changing values of the sport. When my sudden cancer diagnosis interrupted the project, hide took on a much deeper, more personal meaning. I was inspired on my drives through Wisconsin by deer stands, and began having conversations with hunters about the tradition of hunting in their families. Some people described building the stands as something permanent that could be passed to the next generation, especially sons who would inherit the land. I was anticipating the birth of my own son and thinking about my legacy to him, so this idea resonated strongly with me. I also heard hunters emphasize that their pastime is not about violence, but more about oneness with nature and time spent with their children in the stands. I wanted these photographs to capture the serenity of that sentiment, and to suggest the dignity that was associated with hunting when it was seen as a means of feeding large families. Finally, I wanted to look at the issue from a historical standpoint, and the impermanent nature of some of the stands illustrates the fading hunting tradition in Wisconsin, which has declined in recent years." Words: Jason Vaughn, Thisispaper Photography: Jason Vaughn   

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Untitled #174, 2013

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Liberace’s piano shaped pool

Alfred Hitchcock at the Cannes Film Festival, 1963 © Francois Gragnon

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Le designer Romain Lagrange nous explique que Louis XIV, l’un des rois de France, aimait jouer au croquet, mais il ne pouvait pas jouer pendant l’hiver, donc il a abandonné ce jeux. C’est pourquoi il a essayé de répondre à une vieille attente royale…

Gates est un jeu de croquet en intérieur pour les adultes. Il est composé d’érable sycomore, de liège et de cuir. Il a été réalisé grâce à des artisans français et suisses. Les lignes de ce jeu, composé de trop nombreuses régions, ont été simplifiées à l’original pour le rendre compact et utilisable à l’intérieur.
Il y a deux maillets, six portes et deux piquets.

L'Offrande Musicale est une oeuvre de Johann-Sebastian Bach. Elle a la particularité de pouvoir être jouée en lisant la partition dans les 2 sens. De plus en superposant la version à l'endroit et à l'envers on obtient une 3ème mélodie.

A poster celebrating Beef. My apologies to you vegetarians out there. But, this made me chuckle.

A custom stamp of your face. Why not? Definitely makes for a fun gift.

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There’s something almost shocking about the work of Sarah Coote. All teeth, tan and hand-on-hip poses, her paintings take aim at the clubs, societies and balls frequented by the upper classes. As a painter, Coote is interested in providing a psychological look into the American class structure and the spectacle that it has become.

Her brush strokes are bold, brash and expressive; forming a picture of society which feels warped and aggressive. Take for example her painting ‘Ladies Hat Day I’ (above). Here we see a row of youthful socialites all melded into one large blur of artificial smiles and summer dresses. It’s like haute couture meets Chris Cunningham by way of Elizabeth Peyton. I think it looks great!

Living and working in Philadelphia, Sarah is a recent graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. She has shown in multiple group exhibitions and was recently awarded a 2014 Spring residency at the Grin City Artist Collective in Grinnell, IA. If you live in or around Philadelphia you can catch one of her many upcoming shows (details here) or check out her website to see more of her work.

Le wombat, petit marsupial herbivore d'Australie, a la particularité de faire des crottes cubiques.

If you follow me on Twitter you might know that I moved to London last September. You might also know that since then I’ve had nothing but trouble trying to get an Internet connection set up in my home. Fortunately, last week I finally got everything up and running and to mark my triumphant return to the world of the Internet I went a little crazy and shared 30 of my favourite websites on Twitter.

The majority of them are single-serving sites. Some are very useful while others, others just plain entertaining. Bobby enjoyed the list so much that he suggested I share it with you. So, without much further ado, I present (in no particular order) 30 great links for your enjoyment.

1. Noisli
They say that white-noise can enhance creativity and productivity. This site presents a selection of background noises for both working and relaxing.

2. Down For Everyone Or Just Me?
Ever found yourself wondering if a website is down for everyone or if it’s just down for you? This website is a godsend for those moments.

3. Fbomb
Watch in real time how often people tweet the F-Bomb around the globe.

4. NoJPEG
Ever wondered why you shouldn’t use a JPEG for your logo or need a handy way to explain why to a client? Look no further.

5. Cloudpaint
Finally you can re-live the magic of MacPaint online!

6. Un hear It
Suffering from an ear worm? Have a particular song stuck in your head? Don’t worry, the best cure for that is to replace it with an other catchy song. Fortunately there’s a website for that!

7. Colourcode
If your in search of the perfect colour scheme, perhaps Colourcode is the right tool for you.

8. How Many People Are In Space Right Now?
Find out how many people are currently living in space.

9. NameChk
Check to see if your desired username is still available on dozens of popular Social Networking and Social Bookmarking websites. Perhaps the ideal tool for an expectant parent looking for the best name for their child?

10. Here Is Today
Get some perspective on your day with this great interactive infographic that examines time.

11. The 90s Button
Need to quickly relive the 90s? Check out The 90′s Button, offering instant music from the 90s at the click of a button.

12. CandyBox
Have you played CandyBox? It’s a pathetically addictive ASCII web game. You’ve been warned!

13. Winning Solitaire
Why bother trying to win a game of solitaire on your computer when you can simply visit this webpage and get an instant win!

14. Our World From the ISS
How about an interactive map that shows all the spots on Earth that have been photographed from the International Space Station? You got it!

15. Monocle Ipsum
Ever feel that your dummy text lacks style and panache? Why not make it more like an issue of Monocle with this fantastically tongue-in-cheek Lorem Ipsum generator.

16. I Wanted To See All Of The News From Today
I can’t even begin to understand how this project by Martin John Callanan works. Click on the webpage and you’ll instantly get hundred’s of front page news stories from today’s papers. It’s an incredible site and a wonderful portrait of our global world.

17. Every Last Drop
This is a nicely illustrated website that talks about the importance of saving water in a fun and interactive way.

18. 500 Letters
Artists. Why spend hours worrying about how to best justify your work through the limiting medium of words? Take all the hassle out of writing your bio with this handy tool.

19. Windows of New York
I’ve featured José Guizar’s beautiful weekly atlas of illustrated New York windows on this site before, but it’s always worth revisiting. It’s a wonderful project and I hope it continues for many years.

20. Where The Fuck Should I Go To Eat?
Need to eat nearby but don’t know where? This foul-mouthed website will quickly find you a good place to eat at the click of a button. Prefer to just go for drinks? Don’t worry, they have this site too.

21. Daily Routines
Last year Daily Routines ended as a blog and became a wonderful looking book called Daily Rituals. Fortunately the site still holds 4 years worth of posts that look at the daily routines of writers, artists and other interesting people from around the world.

22. Exquisite Corpse
Ever played that old surrealist’s game Exquisite Corpse? This online version has spawned into an epic piece of art. Go check it out!

23. Random Street View
I don’t know about you but I am still flabbergasted that something like Google Street View exists. This website picks you up and drops you in a random place on the globe. It’s a good reminder of how we are truly living in the future.

24. Mapnificent
Fugitives, escapists and commuters unite! This website is for you. It shows a map of the world and lets you know exactly what areas you can reach with public transport in any given time.

25. Falling Falling
This is a great looking site and a wonderful example of the “Shepard Tone”, an auditory illusion that appears to keep descending in pitch.

26. Quotes and Accents
I couldn’t write a list like this and not include one of Jessica Hische’s websites. This is a guide which I really need to pay more attention to. It offers a handy guide on how to type quotes and accents on your Mac.

27. Terms of Service; Didn’t Read
I like to imagine that we’re all guilty of agreeing to a website’s Terms of Service without ever actually reading them. Fortunately there’s a website that aims to make them easier to understand!

28. What The Fuck Should I Make For Dinner?
Another food-loving foul-mouthed website. This time, the site offers advice on what to cook for dinner. You can even tell it what you don’t like or if you don’t eat meat. Very handy!

29. Just Delete Me
Looking to unsubscribe from a website. This webpage makes it easy.

30. The Useless Web
Still looking for more websites to see? There’s even a website for that! The Useless Web will find you a useless website with one easy click.

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UK Bonus Tracks
As a cheeky extra here’s some extra links I tweeted which are pretty cool for those like me who live in London:

Are the any good films on iPlayer?
BBC iPlayer films ordered by Rotten Tomatoes’ critic scores.

Live Map of London Underground Trains
Exactly as the name suggests.

The London Bookshop Map
A site set up to promote independent bookshops.

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I hope you’ve enjoyed the list. Feel free to follow me on Twitter and share some of your own favourite sites!

As part of their extensive 2014 Spring/Summer collection, contemporary Danish label Norse Projects have worked alongside British heritage store Liberty of London to produce a capsule collection utilising one of their fine art prints. The range includes Norse Project's classic Anton shirt, a 6 panel cap with contrasting suede brim, a pair of swimming shorts, and a summer time bucket hat. The Norse Projects x Liberty 2014 capsule collection is available now from HUH. Store.

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This little wood automaton is meant to mimic the effect of a water drop hitting a body of water, all using concentric rings cut from wood that are manipulated by a hand crank. The piece was created by UK-based designer Dean O’Callaghan, inspired by the work of Reuben Margolin (most likely his round wave sculpture). (via The Automata Blog)

Being a dog just got a whole lot more interesting thanks to Architecture for Dogs. Made me smile.

made from realistic feeling silicone, the light responds to pressure sensors when it is touched, directly turning it on or off.

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welcoming visitors through gold-tinted doors, the edifice at once presents an unlikely scheme to its encompassing landscape and its interior program; a carved, cocoon-like refuge using but one color -- white -- contains the intimate high-fashion display.

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This is the coolest phone I’ve ever seen!!!!! And it’s produced by fellow Dane Thomas Møller Jensen. Only hatch is that the gold edition (shown on the picture above) is €42.000 EUR.

- http://aesir-copenhagen.com/spec-sheet/

Scott Gold and his wife visited Japan this January and beautifully documented their trip. Wish I had memories like this of my recent travels. Also, Japan, you’re beautiful.

Riitta Päiväläinen is a Finnish artist based in Helsinki, a place that I imagine to be very cold. I don’t know what I would have to wear to be warm there but I imagine it would be a lot more than the shorts and sweater usually donned in Southern California: Finland is a long way climatically from where I am. Her makes this known very clearly as she studies clothing placed against stark, clear snowy backdrops. They are photographed and always appear frozen, stiff and caught in limbo between falling and flying: they are transitional. The objects in the image represent former wearers and the way she presents them emphasize said lost pasts. Who knew freezing clothes could mean so much?

Her work all came from finding a black velvet dress in a thrift store and becoming infatuated with its unknowable history. It appeared handmade, from the twenties, and was apparently found in Paris by the storeowner: who was it that lived in this dress for nearly a century before her? She’ll never know. “I am interested in old garments, because they carry silent, unknown stories and histories,” she says in her statement.

The landscape serves as a neutral zone for her clothing to inhabit as this is where she studies them: if she is the microscope in which they are analyzed, they are the glass that holds the items in place. While examinations of history and fashion, they are also beautiful items to encounter. They are abstract and surreal and feel like they are group photos of vampires, whose images disappear once the photos are developed. The snowy settings add a great deal of mystery to them and, as a whole, she never strays too far from ominous surroundings.

Päiväläinen photographs are very beautiful and relate to so many other disciplines. They dip into fashion and feel like installations while also having a bit of a sculptural element in form, not too dissimilar from the work of Hadley Anne Johnson. It is quite stunning work: see more of her work here.

Chèvres en équilibre - goats balancing on a flexible steel ribbon (by Max Murs)

Finish Tower Rotsee by AFGH Architects The team of Andreas Fuhrimann and Gabrielle Hächler created completely unique project that blends the rich and calm landscape of lake and hills with pinewood construction on concrete platform, that provides access to the tower from the water and the shore. That structural form anchors the building close to the lakeshore. Alas, the building is used only several weeks in summer during rowing regattas that take place on the lake, but nonetheless we find that enigmatic sculpture-like house extremely inviting. "The aesthetic impression of the tower is emphasized once the building is closed and the sliding shutters are retracted. The large-sized sliding shutters give the facade a relief-like expression and let the tower appear plastic and house related. Similar to a classical sculpture the tower changes it‘s appearance depending on the position of the observer and blends into the surrounding natural landscape, influenced by the constantly changing days and seasons. The intrinsic, however abstract form has a strong recognition value, and therefore conveys identity for the rowing sport; illustrating the function of the building, the context related access of the tower and the stacked units." Words: AFGH Architects, Thisipaper Photography: Valentin Jeck   

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