by Claudine Isé | Sep 9, 2009 | Blog
Since 2005, AREA Chicago has been involved in researching and mapping Chicago’s alternative cultural landscape with a focus on grassroots activism and collective practices. Started by Daniel Tucker and comprising an ever-shifting body of people devoted to...
by Meg Onli | Sep 8, 2009 | Blog
For this week’s video pick I am sidestepping the usual videos I post for two short documentaries. The first is Sean Dunne’s highly acclaimed short The Archive. This beautifully shot film checks out the overwhelming record collection of Paul Mawhinney as he...
by Claudine Isé | Sep 7, 2009 | Blog
No posts today as we’re off for Labor Day…have a happy one! Check back tomorrow for Meg’s weekly video pick!
by Meg Onli | Sep 4, 2009 | Blog
In this week’s roundup Jerry Saltz threw down with Glenn Beck, Ikea changed their font, and a show flake out from Kara Walker turns into a (revenge) piece. Have a good weekend. Jerry Saltz challenges Glenn Beck to a curatorial challenge. Ikea switching over to...
by Meg Onli | Sep 4, 2009 | Blog
I must admit that I have not been a very big fan of the viral ukulele videos that have been going around but these two videos from Japan’s U900 have captured my attention for the past hour. Other than the bunny’s resemblance to black face the animation...
by Claudine Isé | Sep 2, 2009 | Blog
Personally, I find the news that Disney bought Marvel to be somewhat ironic, given that right now in our own home the Disney Princess and the Superhero are battling it out for my child’s very soul. I’m sad to report that so far, at least, Disney’s...
