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Seaweed Party. Psych Fest. Table 87, Santa Ana.

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Tuesday Art ATTACK- Michael Kabotie " Kachina Still Life, 1990"



By Christian Franzen

Michael Kabotie was born on September 3rd 1942 in the small village of Shongopovi on the Hopi Reservation located in Arizona. The son of famous artist Fred Kabotie, Michael was surrounded by art since he was born. While growing up, his father taught him techniques in painting as well as Hopi Silversmithing.

In high school, Kabotie dove fully into painting enrolling in as many art classes as he could. Since he had already been painting for several years under instruction of his father, Kabotie was a major stand out and recognized for his artistic talents. After completing high school he went onto attend the Haskell Indian School in Lawrence, Kansas. During his junior year at the university he was asked to assist on a Southwest Indian Art Project at the University of Arizona. He then attended the University of Arizona for a brief amount of time.

With the completion of the Southwest Indian Art Project, Kabotie gained some exposure and was asked to host a show of his own. He was gifted a one man show at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona which turned out to be a large success. Having had such a successful show, Katobie dropped out of college and continued to pursue the path of an artist on his own terms.
In 1972-73 he was a key figure in the formation an artist group known as Artist Hopid. This new group dedicated themselves to interpreting traditional Hopi art forms and transitioning them into contemporary works.

Both Kabotie's painting and metal work take a lot from Hopi history and traditions of art making. His works can be characterized by his use of bold color, symbols, and dynamic motion. Sadly, Kabotie died in 2009 at the age of 67 from the Swine Flu at his home in Arizona.
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Christian Franzen. Katin Surf Shop, Sunset Beach.

Photos Carson Hart
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Radical Tune Sunday - Frankie Cosmos "Art School"

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Amadeus Magazine Issue #7 Opening Party Tonight!! Make sure to Order A Copy of the NEW Issue!!!

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Check Out Peach Kelli Pop's New Amazing Video For "Heart Eyes"!!!!

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Noah Foskett. Orange County, Ca.

Photos Thomas Green
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Stephanie Schechter having fun on some baby waves!

Photos Derek Street
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Tuesday Art ATTACK- Chéri Samba "Le Pillage De L'unique Grand Magasin De La Ville"



By Christian Franzen

Chéri Samba was born on December 30th 1956 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He was one of ten children supported by their fathers work as a blacksmith in a small village outside of the capital Kinshasa. Being one out of ten children in a poor family, Samba took pleasure in drawing on what paper he could find.

When he was only 16 he left his small village for the big capital city of Kinshasa. There he found a job as a sign painter. Working in city he became acquainted with several other artists whom shared common interests. These artists came together to form a new school of African American artists and are now regarded as on of the most vibrant schools in the global contemporary painting scene.

Samba opened his own private studio in 1975. That same year he began work for an entertainment magazine Bilenge Info. For Bilenge he painted billboards in addition to creating comic strips for the magazine. This background in print and advertisement can be seen in his paintings. In most of Samba's paintings he utilizes the power text which, in addition to to his use of stylized figures set in spaces shaped by large color blocks to create a narrative feel.

He received fame around the city for his work, but his big break through came when he was given the opportunity to exhibit at the Pompidou in Paris in 1989. This exhibit made him internationally recognized and ushered him into a new level of success. In 2007, he was given the opportunity to show at the Venice Biennale, which he of course accepted. Samba is still alive and painting today. He lives in Kinshasa most of the year where he can be found pushing the boundaries of contemporary painting.
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Christian Franzen. Sunset Beach, Ca.

Photos Carson Hart
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Cosmic Wonders

Artwork by Philip Seastrom
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Radical Tune Sunday - David Bowie "Lazarus"

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Carson's Monthly Crunch!– Angelo’s – Ann Arbor, MI

Restaurant Reviews by Carson Hart
Angelo’s – Ann Arbor, MI
Rating- 9/10

What’s up everybody! Happy New Years!! This month’s restaurant review starts the year off right with some delicious breakfast food at the one and only Angelo’s, founded in 1956! My friend Andrew and I came back to school a day early so we decided to grab some grub! Stay tuned to the end for some tunes!!



Simple exterior but still nice!



Classic looking diner inspired interior with the always-necessary checkered tiles!



Look at all those students! So college!



Andrew stoked for our food! We got off the plane late last night so we are very hungry.



Yess! Finally! Pancakes! Eggs! Ham! Bacon! Toast! Food!



One happy Carson! I ordered the classic breakfast combo.



That was fast! If there was an eating contest, Andrew had won. In terms of the cost, I would say it is very affordable! Despite being packed with hungry college students, our waitress was still on top of things. Good location, a welcoming interior, and of course delicious food! I give it a 9!

Now for one last thing! I did a little research and found this great song titled Angelo’s (named after the restaurant of course), performed by Dick Siegel. Don’t listen to it too much or you might get a little hungry!

Enjoy, and see you guys next month! https://open.spotify.com/track/27nsy8Ai3XCeIXVxQgfUPN

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Tuesday Art ATTACK- Jacob Lawrence "Windows"



By Christian Franzen

Jacob Lawrence was born on September 7th 1917 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In 1930, Lawrence and his family moved to New York City and settled in Harlem. Throughout his teenage years his mother enrolled him in numerous art courses exposing him to art at a young age. It was quickly seen by his teacher that he was naturally creative. However, Lawrence dropped out of school all together at the age of 16.

When he was 19 he enrolled in the Harlem Art Workshop, where he studied art under artist Charles Alston. After completing the Workshop courses he began studying at the Harlem Community Art Center. Studying at the Community Art Center he became very close to the head professor, Augusta Savage. It was Savage who later got Lawrence a scholarship to the American Artists school and a position working for the Work Progress Administration. While working in the WPA he befriended several other New York artists whom he stayed friends with and later taught with in Art Workshops. 

In 1943, Lawrence enlisted in the United Stated Coast Guard. He served on the first racially integrated crew. While working in the coast guard he continued to find time to paint. In 1970, Lawrence was invited to teach at the University of Washington. He accepted and moved to Seattle where he lived until his death in 2000. 
Throughout his work he focused on the history and struggles of the African American peoples. His paintings can be distinguished by their bold shape and color inspired by Lawrence's Life in Harlem. Lawrence is one of the most influential painters to emerge out of the Harlem Renaissance and is still an inspiration to young artists today.
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Puppy Stopnik. Huntington Beach, Ca.

Photos Jessie Stopnik
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Radical Tune Sunday- Maxim Ludwig "Assembly Line"

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Summer Songs- Journey to the End of the Summer Nights By Maxim Ludwig

The ever soulful Maxim Ludwig's songs yearn to be heard! This Los Angeles native has a showmanship of old and a song writing style reminstant of some of the greats. Hit City USA has done it again and found a true gem!! Make sure to check out his new song "Assembly Line"!!



Journey to the End of the Summer Nights By Maxim Ludwig

These are the songs that remind me of summer nights. But really, the end of the night. These are the songs of the beginning, middle and end of the end of the night. After the bars are closed. These are songs for when you've decided whose apartment your going to hang out at now. These are songs for when you discover there is a six pack in their fridge and a bottle of warm white wine in the cupboard. These are songs for when everyone is slumped on the couch and the floor comfortably and the dog is licking everyone's face and cuddling indiscriminately. These are songs for when your making road trip plans with people you only just met and can't remember their names. These are songs for when you start to sober up and everyones sharing that one last beer and passing around that last cigarette and you hope when you go outside, the sun isn't up yet. These are songs for when you realize you might regret what you did earlier, but you're going to do it again. 

1. Trouble- Lindsay Buckingham
2. Hold On, Where Going Home- Drake Feat. Majid Jordan
3. I'm Just Like You- 6ix
4. Missing You- John Waite
5. Bell Bottom Blues- Derek & the Dominoes 
6. Witchi Tai to- Harper's Bizarre 
7. Lay It Down- Al Green
8. Johnny and Mary- Todd Terje
9. One Mo'Gin- D'Angelo
10. Wish I Had Not Said That- J.J. Cale
11. My Rifle, My Pony, and Me- Dean Martin
12. Endless Sleep- Nick Lowe


Journey to the End of the Summer Nights Playlist Maxim Ludwig by Mowglisurf on Mixcloud

 Photos Gari Askew

 




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Blake Hansen. Cardiff, Ca.

Photos Alex Dafnis
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Tuesday Art ATTACK- Elmer Bischoff "Yellow Lampshade"



By Christian Franzen

Elmer Bischoff was born July 8th 1916 in Berkley, California. Growing up in Berkley he was exposed to the artistic community at a young age. Bischoff went on to attend the University California Berkley in 1934 where he completed his BFA and then went on to receive his MFA from Berkley as well. Right after completing his masters program he was offered a teaching position at Sacramento High School, which he took. However, his new job as a teacher was short lived as he was drafted into military service in 1941.

During the war he was stationed in England, where he served in the intelligence services. He returned to the US in 1945 and found himself back in San Francisco. Returning to the art scene he was older than the emerging avant-garde scene in the bay area and wasn't sure what to make of himself for a short period. One day in January of 1946 he was visited by friend and fellow artist, Karl Kasten. Kasten was looking for someone to fill an opening in the faculty at California School of Fine Arts and Bischoff was his man. By this act of God the stars aligned and Bischoff befriended fellow post-war Artists David Park and Richard Diebenkorn, whom were also faculty at the School of Fine Arts. The three became fast friends held one an others opinion in high regard. The three also often participated in life model sessions with each other despite their abstract paint style.

Beginning in the early 1950's Bischoff became one of the founding fathers of the Bay Area Figurative Movement along with his friend David Park and Richard Diebenkorn. Together these men abandoned the format of abstract painting and contrary to everything popular happening around them returned to painting representationally. The legacy of the Bay Area school has gone onto influence artists up to the present and is the most influential California based movement in modern art.

Bischoff's paintings are considered to have a slightly more serious or dramatic tone to them which spans from his experiences in WWII. Despite their seriousness they are very energetic and have a distinctive lyrical quality somewhat different from the rest his contemporaries in the Bay Area Movement. 

Bischoff continued to work and teach throughout his life. He died in March of 1991. A large retrospective was held in 2002 that traveled all over the United States and received critical acclaim. Bischoff was a incredibly influential painter and his mark has been imprinted upon legacy of California Painters.
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Christian Franzen. Cliffs, Huntington Beach.

Photos Thomas Green
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