AC of Musings

ClASS, Yet CrASS

A.C. Clark — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:51:55 +0000

Did you see what I did up there?!

Usually, I’d be a little turned off at such a blatant display of vulgarity to describe an exceptional product used in some very fine homes; but I dare you to read the above statement and not be amused, intrigued, and prepared to buy yourself a BIG ASS FAN. It helps if you imagine it being read in the voice of Paul Mooney…or Mr. T.

Into the Blue

A.C. Clark — Mon, 10 May 2010 05:44:31 +0000

A few weeks ago while on a stroll in SoHo, a couple of friends and I happened upon a street exhibition of select works by Isack Kousnsky. He is an avant-garde artist from Israel and has been active in the New York City art scene since the 1980′s. His photography is nothing short of amazing. The deep, vibrant colors captured in his oceanscapes (my favorite) showcase the majestic beauty of water, even at its most severe. His collection covers a wide range and consists of cityscapes, nature shots, portraits and politics that is sure to enchant and inspire.

The photos I took with my phone doesn’t do his work justice, so hop on over to his online gallery to view his complete works.

~ A.C.

Ya, Ya Yanko!

A.C. Clark — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:43:06 +0000

One of my favorite sites to frequent is Yanko Design. Established in 2002 by Takashi Yamada It is a web magazine that is thoughtfully curated and showcases the wonderful concepts in the world of industrial design, environmental design, technology, and fashion. If you’re looking for functional, innovative, inspiring, and sometimes quirky design from the best talent around the globe, Yanko is the place to go.

Enjoy!

Ain’t it the Truth

A.C. Clark — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:30:15 +0000

“A glamorous life is different to a life of luxury…I don’t need luxury. For years I was practically broke, but I was still very vain and glamorous. And I still am…I can’t even drive a car. I don’t have a driver’s license. I have a rented apartment in New York. That’s it. When I travel, I have almost all of my possessions with me. That’s how little I own.”

- Lady Gaga

Symbolism? In MY Lady Gaga?!

A.C. Clark — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:32:26 +0000

Leave it to Lady Gaga to pack an ark full of meaning into her Telephone video. And leave it to the people over at Vigilant Citizen to figure it out. A lengthy world of revelation awaits!

Hello, Hello Baby!

A.C. Clark — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:18:56 +0000

Lady Gaga’s new MV for Telephone was released last week, and I love it. The choreography could have been better, and I could do without all the product placement, but it’s definitely a fine piece of performance art. The visuals were fantastic and I absolutely love the scenes in the prison.

Enjoy!

Thank You, Mr. Tutu

A.C. Clark — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:37 +0000

I found this Op Ed from the Washington Post over at What Up, God? Desmond Tutu has spoken out against the treatment of homosexuals in Africa, which has gotten considerably worse in the past months. The article is wonderfully written, and hopefully appeals to your sensible side.

Let’s Color With Every Crayon in the Box!

A.C. Clark — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:36:09 +0000

Fireworks by Samuel Ho

500 Colored Pencils from Social Designer. Let your creativity flow with inspiring names like Lobster Bisque, Norwegian Sky, and Tragedy. They are made and shipped in a batch of 25 pencils per month over a period of 20 months. They cost $33/ month and can be canceled at any time, but why would you do that?! Plus, they can be arranged and displayed in a multitude of ways, making them art in themselves!

The Little Prince, Le Petit Prince, Principito, 王子さま = <3

A.C. Clark — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:24:23 +0000

After dragging my feet for what seems like an eternity, I have finally read Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It is one of the most popular pieces of children’s literature in the world and has been translated into 180 languages. The Japanese loved it so much they even created a museum!…and an anime series (If there is money to be made, the Japanese are on it.)

It appears to be a simple storybook for children, but if I had read it then I probably would be a much more enlightened adult today. However, it’s never too late to open one’s mind to the world around them. So please do yourself a favor and read it.

…A Wild Afro-ken Appears!

A.C. Clark — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:19:05 +0000

Afro-ken! He’s a dog rockin’ a rainbow ‘fro. In fact, he can don all sorts of hair-dos ranging from a samurai cut to a guitar that looks suspiciously like a yellow phallus. How awesome is that?! Gotta love the Japanese!