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Modern Art Monday Presents: Razor Helmet I By Walter Oltmann

razor helmet 1 by walter oltmann photo by gail worley
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Land – the division, ownership, and control of this limited resource – is central to an understanding of South African history and culture. Under the former apartheid regime (1948 to 1994), land was carefully demarcated and controlled through a system of racial division and violence.
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Skate Decks By Paul McCarthy

Skate Decks by Paul McCarthy
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If you are acquainted with art of Paul McCarthy, then you’ve come to understand that McCarthy’s art is centered in taking the familiar and banal and fucking it up a little bit, because that is how he rolls. Paul McCarthy and The Skateroom is a collaboration between the artist and the organization that supports non-profit projects that empower children through Skateboarding and Art, which nobody can deny is a truly excellent cause! Continue reading Skate Decks By Paul McCarthy

Must-See Film of the Week: District 9

District 9

I’ve never been much of a fan of the Star Wars or Star Trek franchises of movie making, but I do love a good, straightforward science fiction film on the rare occasion that one makes it to the big screen. After what seems like a very long wait, that occasion has finally arrived. Last night Geoffrey and I were squealing like little piggies with excitement at a screening of the new Peter Jackson produced film, District 9; a film that everyone will be talking about. Directed spectacularly by first time director Neill Blomkamp, this film has a seemingly simple plot which unfolds into one of the deepest, most thought-provoking back stories I can recall seeing in a film in possibly decades. I fucking loved this movie. Continue reading Must-See Film of the Week: District 9