Filippo Minelli, Contraddictions series (ongoing)The ones I really like are the ones playing with the double meaning: DOUBLE LIFE, MYSPACE. But if they were left by themselves, I supposed I would have found them annoying. Too simple, too propagandesque.
Here, however, the artist creates a context, creating a whole network of worlds we know very well - from somewhere else.
And among those, the ones I really appreciate are the virtual worlds. YouTube written on an old wall in Phnom-Penh is great, because one of the things it says is: this is not virtual. This is here, it is a real place... And of course, as it is doing it, the contrast appears.
I only wish there were less photos, less brands. Otherwise, the entire set might seem a bit too vast, fleeing into the vagueness of the global companies.
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24 comments:
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Second Life on the rusty shed is hilarious!
Hope you have read 'No Logo' by Naomi Klein.
Am quoting an excerpt from it. The sentiments, the perspective may just interest you...
'As a private person, I have a passion for landscape, and I have never seen one improved by a billboard. Where every prospect pleases, man is at his vilest when he erects a billboard. When I retire from Madison Avenue, I am going to start a secret society of masked vigilantes who will travel around the world on silent motor bicycles, chopping down posters at the dark of the moon. How many juries will convict us when we are caught in these acts of beneficent citizenship?'
Did mention it/you.
Best,
These pieces are brilliant and so is the blog : )
Thanks for doing this.
Mike
DigitalArtPrintGallery.com
That stuff reminds me of these weird drawings I discovered on this site http://www.totallymodernart.com
It seems lots of people are doing juxtapositions these days. I don't know if that makes it valid. Perhaps... perhaps not...
These are fantastic--the absurdity evoked by juxtaposing pop culture fads of industrialized nations in conditions indicative of poverty.
this blog is very interesting and educational and at the same time very entertaining!
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i like your generally ironic style. very interesting art :]
This really is some good stuff. It's odd too that it reminds me of the warehouse that I used to work in in Seattle, which seem like the epicenter of so many of these faux friend services....
Thanks for posting the pics.
Mike Lewis
www.lewisacrylics.com
Great blog man! Minelli is just one of a kind. Something this series is a good example of..
wow great! I love it!
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Hi,
Please do something on David Altmejd!
Very nice art work.
This was very interesting especially since we are constantly surrounded by product placement.
Hello Vvoi, I am glad to see, that your postings get so many reactions now, I hope you are doing well !
Best regards, Hans
dope blog checked out a few of the illustrations. props
There is a new trend in Britain regarding Street art. Artists are giving away their work for free!
nice artwork..
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