from the past few days, more to come:
(The bottom one is in the Hub)
Sunday, March 30, 2008
ArtHaus
A couple docu-photos via Lindsay
from the past few days, more to come:
(The bottom one is in the Hub)
from the past few days, more to come:
(The bottom one is in the Hub)
Friday, March 28, 2008
Letter to Charlie Crist
Below is a copy of the letter mailed to Charlie Crist this morning (Governor of FL)
FROM THE DESK OF MICHAEL REYNOLDS:
Dear Governor Crist,
Recently while on vacation in Denver Colorado I was watching television with a friend in our moderately priced hotel room (an Adam’s Mark). Now mind you, this place was no Ritz Carlton (but it was no Howard Johnson, either). As we eagerly watched Swordfish starring John Travolta, we began to notice that the television’s volume would slowly creep up during the commercial breaks. With the television remote safely stowed on the bedside table, we were baffled as to how this had occurred. Although subtle at first, the television’s volume eventually rose to near ear-piercing levels with several volume-raising commercial breaks tucked under the television’s proverbial belt. A less magnanimous man may have cracked.
This short anecdote brings me to the heart of this message, Governor Crist. What can we do to ensure that this travesty does not take place in the great state of Florida? Are we to allow out of state visitors to recklessly watch hotel televisions whose volumes are dangerously out of control? Do we want to project an image of a state that offers wildly unregulated commercial sonority in our local inns? Is nothing sacred?
I believe that one man can make a difference. As the state elected officiator of change, I believe that that responsibility lies on your very capable shoulders, Governor Crist. While I am not sure of the most efficient means of dealing with this issue, I imagine a task force may be in order. If necessary, I would be more than eager to head up any kind of organization dealing with this affair. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Michael Reynolds
Dictated, but not read
FROM THE DESK OF MICHAEL REYNOLDS:
Dear Governor Crist,
Recently while on vacation in Denver Colorado I was watching television with a friend in our moderately priced hotel room (an Adam’s Mark). Now mind you, this place was no Ritz Carlton (but it was no Howard Johnson, either). As we eagerly watched Swordfish starring John Travolta, we began to notice that the television’s volume would slowly creep up during the commercial breaks. With the television remote safely stowed on the bedside table, we were baffled as to how this had occurred. Although subtle at first, the television’s volume eventually rose to near ear-piercing levels with several volume-raising commercial breaks tucked under the television’s proverbial belt. A less magnanimous man may have cracked.
This short anecdote brings me to the heart of this message, Governor Crist. What can we do to ensure that this travesty does not take place in the great state of Florida? Are we to allow out of state visitors to recklessly watch hotel televisions whose volumes are dangerously out of control? Do we want to project an image of a state that offers wildly unregulated commercial sonority in our local inns? Is nothing sacred?
I believe that one man can make a difference. As the state elected officiator of change, I believe that that responsibility lies on your very capable shoulders, Governor Crist. While I am not sure of the most efficient means of dealing with this issue, I imagine a task force may be in order. If necessary, I would be more than eager to head up any kind of organization dealing with this affair. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Michael Reynolds
Dictated, but not read
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Coming Soon...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The Contraceptualists, a USF based art collective, invite you to their next show, The Contraceptualists End of The Year Hoodang: a Hoodang to end all Hoodangs. Please join us for an exhibition of new work by Michael Ryan Reynolds, Benjamin Howard Hooper, Juan Luis Duarte Elizarraras, and Marlow Kuhio Gum at the USF Centre Gallery from April 21st - May 2nd with a reception held on April 25th at 7pm. Formal attire is encouraged given the auspicious nature of the event. Masters of Ceremonies, Sir Benjamin H. Hooper M.D., will coordinate the evening’s events. Joyous buffoonery will ensue for all those attending. Prepare to be amazed and expect the unexpected.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Jealous of Oliver Laric
Oliver Laric has these really great projects where he contacts dead artists through a spiritual medium. Here he contacts Andy Warhol via a medium on a webcam.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
TBO.com
Tampa Condo Sign De-Faced
This story was also picked up by the local msnbc.com (although there is no picture of the sign on that one).
This story was also picked up by the local msnbc.com (although there is no picture of the sign on that one).
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Anne Pasternak
I saw Anne Pasternak (President of Creative Time) speak yesterday @ Graphicstudio...
Her talk was a good insight into what it's like accomplishing larger scale public art projects with big name artists... Public art is usually a little boring to me (mostly because it has to be approved by a municipal group/committee etc. and the work has to be completely safe)... of course, some of the projects she presented weren't really allowed and they were still a bit dry. Even so, Anne Pasternak seems like she's really got it together and knows how to get things done... Personally, I'm more interested in people like Packard Jennings who go around changing things without ever asking anyone. Of course, Jennings does public art that is less interesting than his other stuff (like his billboard alterations and action figures).
Her talk was a good insight into what it's like accomplishing larger scale public art projects with big name artists... Public art is usually a little boring to me (mostly because it has to be approved by a municipal group/committee etc. and the work has to be completely safe)... of course, some of the projects she presented weren't really allowed and they were still a bit dry. Even so, Anne Pasternak seems like she's really got it together and knows how to get things done... Personally, I'm more interested in people like Packard Jennings who go around changing things without ever asking anyone. Of course, Jennings does public art that is less interesting than his other stuff (like his billboard alterations and action figures).
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
P.P.S
"Terrorists use surveillance to help plan attacks, taking photos and making notes about security measures like the location of CCTV cameras. If you see someone doing that, we need to know. Let experienced officers decide what action to take."
EJ Bellocq
I was talking with Wendy today about E.J. Bellocq...
He's one of my favorite underappreciated photographers...He was an unspectacular commercial photographer who took pretty spectacular portraits (both formal and informal) of prostitutes of the Storyville District in New Orleans. The photographs were uncovered by Lee Friedlander in a junk shop many years later... A lot of the faces are scratched out (possibly by Bellocq's brother, who was a Jesuit priest). check out www.fraenkelgallery.com for more of his work.
He's one of my favorite underappreciated photographers...He was an unspectacular commercial photographer who took pretty spectacular portraits (both formal and informal) of prostitutes of the Storyville District in New Orleans. The photographs were uncovered by Lee Friedlander in a junk shop many years later... A lot of the faces are scratched out (possibly by Bellocq's brother, who was a Jesuit priest). check out www.fraenkelgallery.com for more of his work.
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