remodernizing

Blackophilia, Blackophobia: White Youth and the consumption of Rap Music by White Supremacy. History of the 20th Century, white kids wanting to be as cool as black kids... so, is gay the new colour?



I’ve always thought it strange that dislike of gays is labeled “homophobia” but prejudice against African-Americans is called “racism.” No one came up with “blackophobia” — racists don’t get a pass because sometimes their prejudice is fear-based. Homophobes, however, have their bigotry softened. It’s not their fault, you see. They’re just afraid of what they don't understand.. "I'm not racist" is the lie we tell ourselves. If you’re younger, you probably think of racism in terms of voter suppression in America, frothy white birthers denouncing Obama in the White House. White Love/ White Hate/ White Light/ White Shite



8 mile 2002 post 911 duh

Rapper Eminem is one of thee most revered rappers in hiphop and he is white. If he is getting reconition from afro american rap stars, are they just pulling his chain because he has an articulant vocabulary that will make you wish you were shut the fuck up?

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A collage by Cartrain.

The story involving Damien Hirst and his copyright infringement allegations against a 16 year old street artist-- known as Cartrain-- has taken a twist. Several influential UK artists have joined forces in order to defend Cartrain. In doing so they have targeted the contradictory nature of Hirst’s decision to seek legal action against Cartrain. After all, Damien Hirst has allegedly infringed on copyright himself-- in one case he settled out of court due to copyright infringement allegations.

The battle charge against Damien Hirst has been spearheaded by Jamie Reid -- widely known for creating the Sex Pistol‘s ‘God Save the Queen‘ cover art, Jimmy Cauty -- a former member of KLF, and Billy Childish -- co-founder and former member of the Stuckists.

Read more: http://www.myartspace.com/blog/200…

I recently interviewed Sylvia Sleigh. Sylvia was a very active feminist artist in the 60s and 70s. She has long fought against sexism in the art world... and in the world in general. She is over 90 years old now, but she took the time to answer my questions. If you are interested in reading her opinions about the art world today simply find her name on this page http://www.myartspace.com/intervie… and click on it. I have also interviewed Julian Stanczak, Norman Carlberg, Thornton Willis and William T. Wiley... all older artists who have opinions about the direction of the art world at this time. I've also interviewed hundreds of younger artists-- we have a video interview with Anthony Lister as well. I feel that art is the backbone of society. I'm curious to know your opinions.

Michael Dickinson, a Stuckist artist in Turkey and a frequent
contributor to MungBeing, may be jailed for displaying art depicting
Turkey's Prime Minister receiving a blue ribbon from George W. Bush in a
piece entitled "Best in Show". We at MungBeing throw our support fully
behind an artist's right of free expression. The Turkish courts,
however, may not agree. Michael's court date is October 8th, 2007. I'm
writing to ask if you would be willing to draft a letter of support on
behalf of Michael Dickinson, specifically addressing his validity as an
artist and the art-worthiness of his work. These letters are intended to
be used as part of Mr. Dickinson's defense to demonstrate to the court
the value and import we place on artistic inquiry and an artist's right
to self expression.

There are several informational links at the end of this email including
an excellent in-depth interview with Michael Dickinson (featuring the
artwork in question, "Best in Show") in issue nine of MungBeing.

If you are able to write a letter of support, please email a copy to:
michael.dickinson@my.mungbeing.com
Please include your name, occupation, and contact information in your
correspondence.

Here's how Michael describes this unfortunate situation:
"[I was] called to court again unexpectedly a couple of weeks ago, when
a cop rang my doorbell and handed me a summons to appear in court on 25
April at 11.30 in connection with the collages I made last year
depicting Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in the role of a dog,
controlled and feted by American President George W Bush.

I was surprised, thinking all that stuff had finished after my arrest
and prolonged detainment in police custody last year.

In my defense I said that the collages were not meant as a personal
attack on the Prime Minister, but his position, and the fact that
President Bush considers him a useful friend and ally. Turkish soil is
home to American nuclear bombs at the US airbase at Diyarbakir.

I said that I was an artist(?) and did not usually plan my collages,
but acted on inspiration at the time of making, often as a reaction to
news of what is happening in the world, particularly Iraq.

When the judge asked me to describe what I was trying to say in my 2
collage pictures of Erdogan in the role of America's dog, I said that it
was up to the viewer to make his own interpretation; a visual artist
shouldn't need to explain in words. Pictures are for eyes. Words
(spoken) are for ears.

I said that over the years I'd made countless collage pictures of
President GW Bush and Tony Blair in much more unflattering roles without
persecution. In the Western/European world, artists are allowed to
express their feelings in their works.

The trial has been adjourned until 8th October. During that time the
court will seek the opinion of a number of Turkish university professors
as to whether my collages are 'art' or crime.

In the meantime I'm 'free'."

I hope to hear from you soon and thank you for your support,
Mark Givens
Editor-in-Chief,
MungBeing Magazine

The Offending Image


Informational links:
http://www.counterpunch.org/dickin…
June 8, 2006: The Bush's Dog Case
Criminal Collage By MICHAEL DICKINSON

http://www.counterpunch.org/dickin…
July 26, 2006: "Sorry, We Thought You Were Israeli!"
Arrested in Istanbul By MICHAEL DICKINSON

http://www.counterpunch.org/dickin…
May 2, 2007: Criminalizing Art
Trouble in Turkey By MICHAEL DICKINSON

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/n…
June 17, 2006: Satire that could land British artist in a Turkish jail
By Dalya Alberge, Arts Correspondent, and Suna Erdem in Istanbul


http://www.mungbeing.com/issue_3_i…
MungBeing Magazine
Information About Michael Dickinson

http://www.mungbeing.com/issue_9.h…
August, 2006: Outspoken
a conversation with Michael Dickinson by David "Starchy" Grant

http://www.stuckism.com/Dickinson/…
Stuckism coverage and information

'Bodies' by Brian Sherwin

Here are some of the interviews I've done with other artists:

http://myartspace.com/interviews/

http://groups.myspace.com/myartspa…

I'd like to invite members of this community to my art blog. You can visit it by clicking on the following link: http://myartspace.com/blog/

I'm interested in interviewing artists. I've already interviewed over a dozen. Some are just starting out... others are well-known. My goal is to help artists connect with others.
You can see the interviews by going to the following link: http://myartspace.com/interviews/
You guys might be interested in reading my interview with Charles Thomson.

I also interview gallery directors so that artists can learn about exhibition spaces that they may not have been aware of. Contact me if you are an artist or represent a gallery and are interested in being interviewed. I'll consider anything.

Also, I have a group on myspace.com so if you are on there feel free to join.
http://groups.myspace.com/myartspa… I just started it recently.

Enjoy the blog,

Brian Sherwin

For those who love Contemporary art...
... this is society of fans and visitors of Contemporary art museum - KIASMA, situated in the center of Helsinki. Everybody who's interesting in the modern and contemporary arts in common are also welcomed! Working languages: Finnish and English.

http://community.livejournal.com/k…

A dandy among remodernists, Lord Whimsy has just published a book of essays entitled The Affected Provincial's Companion, Vol. 1. Reminiscent of 18th century Almanaacks, his Lordship discusses recapturing life and dressing it up a bit, the art of riding a highwhell and lepidoptery To learn more, read his interview with me at interviews_lj and be sure to look him up on amazon.com afterwards. It's well worth the ten.

i just managed to get the camera software onto my computer, so i am now able to torment everyone with my "art". oh yes, i enjoy that.


my charming self.
on free cardboard and wal mart paints, as usual.

( and jesus...Collapse )

"Oklahoma"

comments always welcome.