Kara Walker

Kara Walker has a new show up at the Hammer called "My Complement, My Enemy, My Oppressor, My Love," featuring work spanning her entire career. It ends June 8th, so you have plenty of time, but really, go see it. 

More info here. 

Love,

Tess

if you're going to san francisco...

or if you aren't, still be sure to wear some flowers in your hair. Vinny & Vernelle make the prettiest ones I've ever seen. They only use vintage millinery flowers and trims from the early to mid century and no two are alike, so you'll get a one-of-a-kind hairpiece with lots of history no matter which one you choose. 

Get yours at Show Pony in Echo Park, or on their Etsy.

Love, 

Tess

lula, l-u-l-a, lula

Welcome to the world, Lula issue 6! Here's a sneak peek to hold you over until you can find it. By the looks of it, it'll be worth the wait. 

Love, 

Tess

"ferris bueller, you're my hero"

Yet another reason summer 08' is gonna be incredible. And I don't even wear sneakers... yet.

Love,
Tess

We've got the vision, now let's have some fun

I know everyone's been talking about MGMT lately, but I really just can't avoid it. When I first heard "Oracular Spectacular," I'll admit, I was a felt pretty indifferent about it. Then I saw the video for "Time To Pretend." I can't stop thinking about it. Really, it's become a problem. I'm thinking of surfing dippin' dot rainbow tubes in physics class. I'm picturing fanged venus fly trap tentacle monsters and exploding dolphins in art. I actually thought of how much better the Mona Lisa would look today in art history with a psychedelic mayan temple behind her, or wearing granny glasses without lenses, or riding a giant purple cat. And "Oracular Spectacular" has been on repeat ever since. Clearly, either I've been brainwashed or somebody did something really right with this video. 

This somebody is director and fellow Brooklynite, Ray Tintori. At only 24 years old, this Wesleyan film grad has already directed two short films, one of which won an honorable mention at Sundance in the short film category last year, worked as art director on Benh Zeitlin's rendition of Melville's Moby Dick, "Egg," and assisted in the art department on Michel Gondry's "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." I think it's safe to say Tintori is off to a good start. 

"Time To Pretend" Video

"Electric Feel" Video

Short film "Jettison Your Loved Ones"

And of course, MGMT and Ray Tintori's official sites. 

Love, 

Tess

modern love

There's something about photos from the 60s and 70s that make me really nostalgic. They're just a little bit out of focus, strangely saturated, dreamy and gritty; They really look like they've got history. For people like me, who constantly reference "the good old days" (more like a couple weeks ago) and are endlessly disappointed by modern cameras' inability to capture those perfect (at least in our memories) moments, there is finally hope. The lomographic society has authentically resurrected the "Diana," the $1 plastic 1960s gem that rose to cult stardom after its discontinuation in the 70s. For a still cheap $40, we can at last get photos that mimic our memories: beautiful, a little bit strange, and completely, utterly nostalgic.

Check out lomography.com for more photos, history, and where to buy.

Love,
Tess

peace, love, and fafiness

French graffiti artist and all-around sassy girl Fafi's highly anticipated collaboration with MAC cosmetics has finally arrived, and I am loving it. The line perfectly captures the fafinette essence, with a little bit of sweetness and a whole lot of attitude that reminds me of a hip hop lady of shallot. The pearly pink and seafoam combo is absolutely perfect. The line is limited edition, so get it while you can!

To view the whole collection, go to www.macfafi.com.

Love, 

Tess