i like myself.

enjoy the weekend everybody. here's gene kelly dancing on rollerskates to get it started off right.

certified artists.

if you're interested in getting art created by the artist then keep an eye on the auctions over at artnet. each item is certified authentic and comes with condition and history reports and the prices of other comparable works. this walker evans photograph is an absolute american icon and currently priced at $15,000.

copy artists.

chinese copy artists holding their reproductions of famous works. there is a great article from the chicago tribune that explains their work and process. if you want your own forged painting of klimt's portrait of adele bloch-bauer it will cost you about $205 for a 24"x48". i really suggest reading the article, it brings up a lot of questions about art and authenticity.

{photographs by michael wolf - all info found via things magazine}

bachelor #4.

these muscle men by mimi kirchner are completely genius. hand-dyeing large print toiles 'flesh colors' she utilizes the designs as tattoos for these soft tough-guys. my favorites are the ones in the old-timey bathing suits! check out her blog and etsy for more amazing stuff.

{via krisatomic}

in stereo sound.

kitsune noir has a new mixtape up for download. it's got great songs on it {paul simon followed by belle and sebastian, yes please!} but what really hit me was his wonderful cover design. it's kodachrometastic. what? download it here and take a long walk through the city with your camera at the ready.