After living in Pasadena for over a year, I finally made it to the Rose Bowl Flea Market. I must say that I haven't seen so many popped tents in one place since that fateful fall day during second period English when Henry weaseled his dad's Playboy into class. This was flat out, the must humongous, overwhelming, and KICKASS flea market I'd ever had the privilege of attending. I was blown away by the selection of mid-century modern furniture that was screaming for a makeover. The highlight of the day may have been the word PENIS spelled out with 3" steel letters positioned naughtily at the edge of a table hawking the alphabet at $2 a pop. I arrived seeking a globe, and I was not disappointed. We saw a variety of globes throughout our amble--but hadn't yet heard the right price. I spotted this awesome orb on our way to the exit, $15 you say, don't mind if I do! The swans were a valentine's day must--what a cute couple, and only $4 for the pair. A steal! The tabby and the shroom lamp are already considered cherished items in my growing collection!Saturday, February 20, 2010
Rose colored globes
After living in Pasadena for over a year, I finally made it to the Rose Bowl Flea Market. I must say that I haven't seen so many popped tents in one place since that fateful fall day during second period English when Henry weaseled his dad's Playboy into class. This was flat out, the must humongous, overwhelming, and KICKASS flea market I'd ever had the privilege of attending. I was blown away by the selection of mid-century modern furniture that was screaming for a makeover. The highlight of the day may have been the word PENIS spelled out with 3" steel letters positioned naughtily at the edge of a table hawking the alphabet at $2 a pop. I arrived seeking a globe, and I was not disappointed. We saw a variety of globes throughout our amble--but hadn't yet heard the right price. I spotted this awesome orb on our way to the exit, $15 you say, don't mind if I do! The swans were a valentine's day must--what a cute couple, and only $4 for the pair. A steal! The tabby and the shroom lamp are already considered cherished items in my growing collection!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Kissing for the Master's
Just as cupid draws back his bow and aims his little arrow towards a sea of lonely love lorn hearts, an exhibit currently on view at the Guggenheim finds the time to rub a little more salt into the wounds of the all the subjects of singledom. There, on the floor, of the now barren spiraling gallery space, one can find a couple in a pda-fueled “changing, slow-motion, amorous” embrace. Trained dancer and European artist Tino Sehgal's artwork "The Kiss" is an ephemeral, ever-changing piece that requires an empty space and viewer engagement, as do most of the artworks in Sehgal's oeuvre. The artwork is comprised of two dancers, a male and a female, entangled together on the floor, whose ever-changing poses are supposed to remind the viewer of famous kisses throughout art history.
Flavorpill was so inspired by the titilatting Guggenheim "kiss" they staged their own "kisses" at other museums around NYC.While I fully support the single lad/ladies boycott of the silly "Hallmark" holiday that is Valentine's Day, I however, am NOT single and will be enjoying my very own "kisses" all over the San Diego Zoo this weekend!
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