I couldnt help myself…

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In this bizarre video Kirsten Dunst performs “Turning Japanese” by the Vapors. This video was an exhibition piece by renowned artist Takashi Murakami’s art exhibit last year at the Tate Modern, “Pop Life: Art in a Material World.” This installation, titled “Akihabara Majokko Princess,” was meant to illustrate Murakami’s belief that “real art is centered in entertainment.”

Had the pleasure to chat and build with the legendary Mare 139 the other day, check out this amazing sculpture installation he just did in Brighton, UK…

MARE 139

Here is a sneak of the graphic i did for my man Louie Vito who compeated in the 2010 Winter Olympics this year. The board is a collaboration with THEHUNDREDS for Omatic snowboards…

_the board Louie rode was a early version of the graphic… Look for the official model to be released this coming winter…

We salut you brother…

My man KC is a brave motherfucker… He just returned(escaped) from Vietnam after spending time with a hunted people the Hmong…

Yo Jason

I just made my Hmong CIA Veterans of the Secret War story live on my site. www.kcortizphoto.com or direct link
http://www.photoshelter.com/c/kcortiz/gallery/FORCED-REBELLION-HMONG-CIA-VETERANS-OF-THE-SECRET-WAR/G0000ddMEaqXj9SU/

I’ve attached some photos here for you too. Basically, these guys are still fighting the Vietnam War after being abandoned by the US 35 years ago.

Hope your good out in Vegas brother!

-In the early 1960’s the CIA recruited and led the Hmong people of Laos to fight the communist forces during the Vietnam War in what is known as “The Secret War”. Known as some of the world’s best guerilla fighters, the Hmong loyally served as an efficient counter attack to communist forces on America’s behalf. In 1975 the US withdrew from the region, leaving the Hmong behind in communist controlled territory to fend for themselves. Many attempted to flee to refuge in Thailand, thousands were killed by Lao and Vietnamese forces during that journey. Some returned to their villages where they suffered retaliations such as death and prison, and even others escaped to the remote mountains and jungle in fear of that same fate. Today, some 5000 Hmong veterans of the CIA’s secret war and their descendants remain hiding in those same mountains. Life today is harder then ever before as they live a life forever on the move, under constant attack by the Lao and Vietnamese armies. They defend themselves with antiquated guns and those taken from dead enemy soldiers. Neither man, woman, nor child is spared in the government’s genocidal attack against them. The military attacks are far from their only worry however. Living a life on the run prevents the Hmong from farming or domesticating animals, ensuring that every day is a battle just to survive as food is scarce. They must forage the jungle for the roots and tree bark that they survive off of. While most of the world has long forgotten about the Hmong, the Lao government has not. In December 2009 the Thai government forcibly deported 4000 Hmong refugees back to Laos at the government’s request. This latest move is one that worries the jungle Hmong the most. Now, there is no hope of escape or refuge and the seemingly never ending battle truly has no end in sight. Their cries for help to the world’s leaders have once again been overshadowed by international politics and they are left to play the unwilling pawns.

SABER is a legend. A natural born predator, preying on anything and everything. His graffiti is vicious and angry, and a fucking pitbull fight to the death. He’s a hero, a catalyst for up-and-coming writers, signing blackbooks, shirts, hats, cellphones and even other guys’ girlfriend’s titties. SABER is a real fukin’ artist, bleeding the black blood of creativity which oozes violently from his veins. I spent a night with him, engulfed in his human spider-web better known as Echo Park, piled in an avalanche of art supplies and real life-threatening gang politics. I could feel SABER’s aura of unruly passion and I had an eerie feeling I was in the presence of art history greatness. With millions of fans all over the world, somehow he has been overlooked within the bullshit of the fine art world. He’s on the verge of popping that pretentious cheery and when he does, I can’t wait till he stomps all over the art worlds’ face. - madsteez