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Sunday, January 31, 2010

OWNED!

A new photo book by Daniele Tamagni explores the phenomenon of the African sapeurs, a clique of extraordinarily dressed dandies from the Congo. In the midst of war and abject poverty, these men dress in tailored suits, silk ties, and immaculate footwear. Sapeur comes from la SAPE, short for Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes, or the Society of Tastemakers and Elegant People. The SAPE, like any club, has rules of conduct and of dress; it’s centered around Brazzaville and Kinshasa, the adjacent capitals of the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo, respectively. This isn’t a new subculture: the style of dress which the sapeurs imitate is that of the French and Belgian colonists who seized control over the Congo during the 1880s.

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CASHOUT

AMAZING!! AGAIN, KILL YOURSELF!

As one enters an installation, they are confronted by a reality that is no longer familiar. This is the artist’s imagination realized in a life size form. To walk upon these grandiose expressions creates an instant bond, and potentially an understanding into another cerebral universe. The trip may be temporary but with Schubert, it is a memorable but perhaps uncomfortable first impression.

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

ROYALE

AND IF DONT KNOOOOOOW, NOW YOU KNOOOOW NUCCAAAAAAAAA!!!

Serge Gainsbourg, born Lucien Ginsburg (French pronunciation: [sɛʁʒ ɡɛ̃zbuʁ]; 2 April 1928 – 2 March 1991) was a French singer-songwriter, actor and director. Gainsbourg's extremely varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorize. His legacy has been firmly established, and he is often regarded as one of the world's most influential popular musicians.

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