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No Fuss, No Musk

elon musk wheat paste by sub dude photo by gail worley
Elon Musk Wheat Paste By Subdude (Photo By Gail)

I typed “Why Does Elon Musk Suck So Hard” Into Chat GPT and here’s what it spit out:

Elon Musk is a polarizing figure because he embodies a blend of remarkable ambition and controversial behavior. His supporters see him as a visionary pushing boundaries in space travel, renewable energy, and transportation, but critics highlight issues like his management style, social media conduct, and the impacts of his actions on employees and public discourse. Continue reading No Fuss, No Musk

Holiday Gift Idea: Neko From Mars T Shirt

 neko from mars bowie cat t shirt

Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you the purrfect gift for the Cat Lover / Bowie Fan on your holiday gift list! Designed by Godzillarge, and inspired by David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane personae, Neko From Mars features a disgruntled-appearing astronaut (Tom) cat bearing the iconic lightning bolt that way too many folks mistakenly associate with Ziggy Stardust. Just saying.
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Eye On Design: Baby Ruth Paper Dress By Waste Basket Boutique

Baby Ruth Paper Dress
Photos By Gail

Garments such as this A-line Baby Ruth Paper Dress (circa 1968) by Mars of Ashville (marketed under the name Wastebasket Boutique) became popular marketing tools for brands during the 1960s. The work of Pop artists like Andy Warhol was similarly turning everyday products into works of art. “Paper is the clue to the future,” declared Women’s Wear Daily in 1966.

Baby Ruth Paper Dress
Installation View with Michael Mott Target Minidress (1968)

See more examples of paper dresses from the sixties Here and Here!

Photographed as Part of the Exhibit Minimalism/Maximalism, On View at the Museum at FIT Through November 16th, 2019.