DESIGN OBSERVER– For the past three years, Francois Robert has spent hundreds of hours arranging the bones of a single human skeleton into a series of striking iconic shapes, creating a photographic series he calls “Stop the Violence.” The results are beautiful and haunting. To see more of Francois Robert’s photographic work including still life and portraits go … Read More
Music video for Plaid’s Itsu, directed by Pleix MEDIA ROOTS- This is a fascinating and bizarre video by the great, catchy electronic band Plaid. One can interpret the video as a haunting social commentary on corporate America’s greed and the product of capitalism. The meat industry is shown as a vile business whose constant growth begets incessant destruction and death.
To Every Seed His Own Body Detail from Carrion Call Still Life After Death (Fox) BIO– British artist Polly Morgan’s love for animals and desire to preserve them led her to learn taxidermy. Since then she has gravitated towards making still lives with the animals as subjects. Her intention has never been to mimic the natural habitats of animals, but … Read More
MEDIA ROOTS- Aphex Twin’s full length video of the song Windowlicker. This is one of the longest, best, most hilarious parody (but not) videos of all time by the man who changed electronic music forever. Directed by video mastermind Chris Cunningham. Check out more of Aphex Twin’s genuis at http://www.drukqs.net/
MEDIA ROOTS- Freakin’ awesome music video for Beck’s song Cell Phone’s Dead. The video is just another stunning visual display and brilliant concept from multi-talented Michel Gondry. Check out http://www.michelgondry.com/ Also, more about Beck and his addicting beats at http://www.beck.com/
