Marc Jacobs: Illustration to Photograph

Designer Marc Jacobs covers the June/July 08 issue of Interview magazine (celebrating what would have been Andy Warhol‘s 80th birthday on August 6), donning false eyelashes and a classic white Warhol wig for a series of portraits that seem to shift from illustration to photograph. A very Andy Warhol drag homage.

In the interview, Marc Jacobs says; “Warhol is Warhol. He’s practically a god. I thought, ‘I’m going to get a lot of hell for this.”

Photographers Bitter Over Polaroid’s Demise

Several weeks ago, the Polaroid Corporation announced it will quit the instant-film business in 2009 (not surprising given the rising of digital photography.)  However, photographers and artists are not happy about this at all.

New York Magazine reports; “Now what the hell am I supposed to do?” asks John Waters, who’s shot a Polaroid of each person who’s come into his apartment since 1992—friends, interviewers, delivery men, everyone. “Digital isn’t instant gratification, and those cameras don’t make that sexy sound.”

I sense a Save Polaroid campaign coming. Save polaroids, save the world?

May’s Most Beautiful Man

The chosen one of this month by Most Beautiful Man is Jeremy Santucci. The American model from Maryland is best known for his campaigns for Abercrombie & Fitch and Armani. Now, having been modelling for two years he has already “bagged multiple campaigns for Loehmann’s, Emporio Armani, 2ixst and much more.”

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Photography: An excuse for splashing water over a hot guy

Just came across these today and it would be a crime if I don’t share them. Not only the colour contrast and lighting is amazing, we get a hot guy getting wet wearing nothing but his swim suit. Is there a better way to get ready for Spring/Summer 08?

Vibrant Blossoms for Beijing Olympics

This year over a half a million people filled Victoria Park for the Hong Kong Flower Show 2008. The major theme was of course, “Vibrant Blossoms for Beijing Olympics. Participants from around the world created fantastical floral worlds. The spectacular event was accented with drawing, dancing, music and photography competitions. The best part of all is the reward at the end. All of the healthy plants are given to local agencies to keep the beauty alive all year long.

Art Statements: Get the most of artists in one gallery

Group Show by Gallery Artists and Collection features works by

AES+F
Stephan Balkenhol
Paul Blanca
Chen Qiuchi
Robert indiana
Ung-No Lee
Helge Leiberg
Pascal Lievre
Dennis Oppenheim
Barthelemy Toguo
Yan Pei-Ming

The exhibition lasts until April 30th

Gallery Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:30am to 7:00 pm or by appointments

Venue: Art Statements Gallery

Addres: 5 Mee Lun Street Central, Hong Kong

Email: ma@artstatements.com

Tel: (+852) 9014-0606

Free Admission