The Illustrated Lebowski.

Source.

Used tires are transformed into works of art.

Truly an example of art going green, the sculpture above was created using old tires. Click here to see a very cool gallery of recycled tire art at Juxtapoz.

The Radiant Child. A documentary about artist Jean Michel Basquiat. Directed by Tamara Davis.

The documentary, which was released late last month, was shot between 1986 and 1988, the year Basquiat died after overdosing on herion. The soundtrack was composed by Ad-Rock &  Mike D of The Beastie Boys.

Chris Crites, Kitsap County #14011. Kitsap County, Washington represent!

More on Crites (who was featured in a group show at the Flatcolor Gallery during his most recent showing in Seattle last month) via Bag Painter.com.

Nicholas Cage Adventure Set by Brandon Bird. $12 plus shipping. And worth every fucking nickle!

Nine Nick Cage stickers in all. Get you’re here.

Thanks!: BLORT!

Alexander McQueen, RIP.

Although details regarding the death of designer Alexander McQueen are limited, it’s rumored that McQueen hung himself.  McQueen’s untimely death comes less than a week after his own Mother’s passing.

Alexander McQueen’s impact on the world of fashion was nothing short of remarkable. The young Britt was known for his theatrical and envelope pushing fashion shows as well as his designs which many consider wearable works of art. Alexander McQueen was only 40 years old. His sudden passing is as shocking as it is sad.

RIP Alexander McQueen. You will be deeply missed.

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Dear Irene…For LP.

Letters to Bon Scott’s wife Irene Thornton and other AC/DC Melbourne-esque memorabilia will be on display starting Thursday along AC/DC Lane in Melbourne, AU.

James Young (no relation), the owner of Cherry Bar (!) said that they plan to bring AC/DC “to life through AC/DC-inspired art and music”. Young purchased the letters and some photos at an art auction in 2006. Here’s an passage from one of the letters Scott penned to Thornton from the road during his all too short, long way to the top:

I just wanna get a lot of money soon so I can change a few things about myself. More booze and dope. Not really. I just wanna be famous, I guess. Just so when people talk about ya, it’s good things they say. That’s all I want.

AC/DC will kick off the one time only celebration on Thursday night with a three-night stint at Etihad Stadium.

For more info visit Cherry Bar.

Nick Gentry, Connection Lost. 2010.

UK artist Nick Gentry creates his portraits using old school media like VHS tapes and floppy discs. If you have been wanting to get rid of your old cassette tapes or those floppy disc you have stored in your basement just in case you need to resurrect your resume from 1989, send them along to Gentry and he’ll turn them into a work or art.

More on Gentry here.

Abstract tattoo by Amanda Wachob. For NPD.

Tattoo artist Amanda Wachob works out of Dare Devil Tattoo in NYC and has been perfecting her art for 12 years. Wachob’s waiting list is three to four months long .

Thanks!: BLORT

Peter Lardong of Berlin making chocolate records. Yes, really.

At first Peter Lardong tried to make records out of sausages, beer and cheese. Lardong was finally successful when he decided to use chocolate. Unbelievably, the chocolate records actually play music.

Source (via Unique Daily).

Joey Ramone by Tim Burton. For LP.

A huge exhibit featuring 700 different pieces of art ranging from paintings, interactive media, mannequins and statues created by director Tim Burton, are on display now through April 26th at MoMa in New York.

More via Moma.org.

Bloodbath, directed by Stephen Reedy. A companion short to Winter Stalker.

If you ask me, being subtly threatened with bloody mayhem is a great way to get someone to buy a t-shirt. If you’re in NY and happen to be covered in blood (it happens), get to the ZEROFRIENDS retail store at 437 East 9th. As of January 30th, Zerofriends will take over the Upper Playground space and assault you with an appalling array of amazing merch.

Now, back to the star of this post, Bloodbath! As with the Winter Stalker video there will be a contest. The winner of the Winter Stalker contest got a signed Alex Pardee print so in the case of Bloodbath, crime does pay. More details will be announced on February 4th.

More info via Zero Friends.

My Dream Life Darlene paper doll by Insa. For Stacey.

This street-wise version of the paper doll by UK artist Insa comes with everything a hot girl made of paper needs to make all her dreams come true, like a glock, wads of cash, a 40 of malt liquor, some dope, a cupcake and a wedding dress. Because you never know when Mr. Right (or Mr. Right Now) is going to show up in his El Camino, roll down the window and ask you to be his forever woman. Even paper dolls need to be prepared for anything.

If you’re in LA, you can see the paper doll interpretations of over 40 different artists at The Timeless Paper Doll group show at FIFTY 24 Gallery.

More for Insa here.

Died Young, Stayed Pretty. A film about rock posters. Thanks to Dr. H.

Last night I was one of seven people (including my good friend Dr. H, the projectionist) that took in the movie Died Young, Stayed Pretty at The Grand Illusion here in Seattle. Yeah, I know it was a Sunday and yeah, Died Young is an obscure flick that documents the anti-culture artists that have been creating rock posters over the last couple of decades. However, Died Young is not only an enthralling movie if you’re a rock junkie like me, it’s also an expertly edited, introspective look into the lives of the artists that do what they do because they can’t not do it. Hometown bonus points to director Eileen Yaghoobian for the screen-time dedicated to Seattle’s vibrant, underground rock-art scene.

Died Young, Stayed Pretty runs through Thursday at The Grand Illusion.

More here.

Hit me with your best shot…

Other more compelling concepts for James Cameron’s Avatar via Eyes Suck Ink.

He-Man, Under the Influence Group Show.

The excellent Alex Pardee is one of 100 artists that contributed to the He-Man Under the Influence group show that opens tonight at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles. All the art’s also on-sale, with 15% of the proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The inky homage to the most powerful man in the universe and his friends kicks off at 7 pm. All ages are welcome and admission is FREE.

More via Alex Pardee’s blog.

Blondes Away, 16″ x 20″, Acrylic on Canvas. By Neil P. Doherty, 2009.

The first, First Thursday Art Walk of 2010 is tomorrow. If you’re headed out downtown tomorrow night, I highly suggest you swing by The Pioneer Square Saloon and check out all new works from local artist and friend of this blog, Neil Doherty. Doherty’s paintings and photos will be adorning the Saloon throughout the month of January.

New matchbook miniature work by Jason d’Aquino.

Brooklyn based Miniaturist Jason d’Aquino will open a new solo show, Upon Closer Inspection on January 14th at Galerie Nordine Zidoun in Luxembourg.

Check out more from d’Aquino here or via Jasondaquino.com.

New York Doll Sylvain Sylvain shot in New York by legendary photographer, Bob Gruen.

You should be so lucky to get your throat cut by Syl. True story.

Thanks!: FlashGlamTrash (site NSFW. Which is only a problem if you actually have a job).

Winter Stalker by Stephen Reedy and Alex Pardee.

This short video by Stephen Reedy and gonzo artist Alex Pardee will help you experience the true homicidal Spirit of Christmas. Through tomorrow, Pardee will ask one question about the video two-minute video on his blog. If you answer correctly, Pardee will send you a signed print of his splatterific painting, “Spirit Of Conviction“. Ten winners in all!

More via the very excellent Eyes Suck Ink blog of Mr. Alex Pardee.