Photography: Notes From The BOX
We have some goodies for you in our weekly photography fix. The batch of images rolled through to my inbox smoothly and I have to say, this thing is becoming one of the most exciting parts of my week. The reason is clear: Just like you, reader, I also get to see what “lens” the Smashbox Studios crew gets fixated on. We have a sculptor in the mix this week which I think you’ll surely dig. As far as my eye is concerned, it landed nicely on a shoot by photographer Henrik Halvarsson. “I love photographer’s that employ comedic themes in their work from time to time. It’s refreshing to see subject’s be carefree—the 60′s concept in this series plays well with the feel of each photograph resembling a candid snapshot.” So there you have it. See what the rest have in store—the notes are a mid-week booster, aren’t they? Read more
Listen Up: Jacob Montague & The Unheard Parade
The last hour was pure enjoyment as we discovered musician Jacob Montague. A simple video made for his new song, “The Unheard Parade,” has a build, hook and ending that leaves us thoroughly impressed…and soothed. Montague’s musicianship is all over the place—in the best way possible. It was fun sifting through his discography and film compositions (he’s done so many commercials!) make you take note of how well-rounded he is: “My sound comes from many different influences, from classical training on guitar to the love of folk instruments, from the timbre of an orchestra to the soundscape of synthesizers, drum machines, and sampled sounds. For the instruments that I can not play, I have a large network of talented musicians who help me to create the sound you are looking for.” Easy breezy anyone? Take a listen, DISCOVER, bookmark.
Shot@SMASHBOX: Tyler, The Creator & Glenn O’Brien
Opposites attract in this case— Music’s skater-boy Tyler, The Creator and GQ’s Style Guru Glenn O’Brien #realtalk on Stage 2 at Smashbox Studios West Hollywood. We love it when Tyler’s here, since he likes to run around and SMASH things. GQ conducted an entire interview with them revolved around the epic brand SUPREME and in between takes, two creatives that are generations apart prove that there’s no gap or void in liking the same things. Photographed by Robert Maxwell…and video? Yes, there’s video too and it’s stellar. Read more
(5/17): SPDWest & Unsung Heroes of the American West 5 @SMASHBOX
It happens again. The Unsung Heroes of the American West and Smashbox Studios WeHo invite you to an evening of inspiration, joy and creativity on Stage 2 this Thursday, May 17th 2012. There will be a keynote and conversation with iPad Design Guru, Joe Zeff, plus Gallerist Paul Kopeikin, Photo Rep Carol LeFlufy and Art Director Charlie Hess—maybe one of the “Unsung Heroes” they present can turn into yours also. They got banned from a few good words recently—and decided to use that news as their invite. Go Charlie! See you Thursday, grab your tickets!
My Top 5: Flight Facilities x Animated Music Videos
Following their first two singles, “Crave You” and “Foreign Language,” Flight Facilities‘ new single and video are out today—”With You” featuring the vocals of Grovesnor is bound to be the song (and remix) of summer. The video is a full-on animated short film that spills the story about love, loss and ROBOTS! The DJ and production duo have surpassed the music video expectations after the well applauded production value of their first two singles. We pretty much bump “Crave You” on our stages quite frequently, and when presented with the opportunity to get to have a little chat with the dynamic bunch we wanted to see what their current musings are.
To keep with the theme of their new music release today they go in depth about their Top 5 (more like 9!) animated music videos. Off the top of their head, no less. Watch watch watch! Read more
Weekend Shenanigans: May 11 – 13, 2012
Hey Momma! Mother’s Day is pretty much here. That means brunch, flowers, saying a prayer if she’s no longer here and sending gifts and cards if she’s out of state. Los Angeles is the scene to be seen with our hot momma’s come this Sunday, so we’ve put together a list of our favorite mother and child to-dos and a few major happenings you simply cannot miss this weekend. May flowers. Yeah! Read more
Photography: Notes From The BOX
This week’s edition of Notes From The Box has a timeless and classic feel to it. Images from the past live on and inspire us daily. We pin and tweet images constantly, and while doing so, pay homage to the photographer’s behind their epic lens by typing out their names as the caption—after all, they are the reason that the images we adore live on. I chose photographer Francesco Scavullo because: “This portrait of Margaux Hemingway stamps his exquisite style of capturing most icons I look up to from the 70′s and 80′s.” Look further for a wonderful time we look back on, and why we still get captivated in the here and now. Read more
Smashbox Digital: A RED Epic Capture, “Blow Up”
In director Michelangelo Antonioni’s first English language film, “Blow Up” (1966) starring Vanessa Redgrave & David Hemmings, reality is the “strangest fantasy of all.” Smashbox Digital has gained inspiration from the film and naturally gave it a sexy twist by capturing a photographer and his muse—with the RED Epic. Not only does the piece tell the story of musings that most photographer’s experience constantly, there are crystal clear photographs of what the RED Epic can provide in still images…taken right from the video capture…which we have right here for you to appreciate. Shot on Stage 1, Smashbox Studios West Hollywood. Instructions: Watch the video and scroll through impeccable, revolutionary photography from live-action footage. Read more
All That Buzz: MOCA Presents “Rebel”
Douglas Gordon, “James Dean, Self Portrait of You+Me and Me+You+You+Me+Me+You” (2011). Prints and burned print, smoke and mirror courtesy if Studio Lost But Found, Katharina Kiebacher.
Fantastic news is among us. MOCA presents “Rebel”—conceived by James Franco with Douglas Gordon, Harmony Korine, Damon McCarthy, Paul McCarthy, Terry
Richardson, Ed Ruscha, and Aaron Young. You better be going to this ode to Nicholas Ray’s masterpiece Rebel Without A Cause (1955). James Franco set out to create this homage to embrace and mine the main themes and events in the original film. We say it’s an exhibition with a cause! It will be on view from May 15th through June 23 at JF Chen—a newly emerging contemporary art space in LA. You’ll get to witness reinterpretations of the film’s legends, the people that were behind the scenes, it’s impact on Hollywood and unconventional presentations of film, video, photography and painting installations housed in and framed by legendary Hollywood structures. Sounds like a plan, Franco. Read more
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