SECTA: August 2009

Friday, August 14, 2009

POLAROID A DAY

A man, Jamie Livingston, took a photo every day for 18 years, until his death in 1997. Incredible, and a testament to the polaroid format (RIP, little guy. Let's hope your factory gets up and running again soon!) You can see him on his death bed in the last polaroid put up-- haunting stuff. http://photooftheday.hughcrawford.com/

IPSO FACTO

Ipso Facto is a UK-based band made up by Rosalie Cummings (lead singer and guitarist), Victoria Smith (drums) and Samantha Valentine (bass). Formed in 2007, their songs, sombre and sobering in its oft-pulsating beat, carry a real weight to them, the products of a rather early-90's prog-rock/goth-inflected aesthetic, given distinction in the strong, no-nonsense female vocals. But Ipso Facto is less prog than Portishead, more adventurous than that extremely limited Joy Division-esque sound. There are always limitations that come with the scene associated with a band-- did someone ever tell Paul Banks, "No, you can't just be Ian Curtis today and Robert Smith tomorrow?" No? Besides the convenience of the label, it is almost as if a restriction to any other sound--Ipso Facto manages to sit in these walls peacefully enough, but give themselves more than enough room to wiggle-- or dance.

Perhaps it's helpful to see how Ipso Facto sees itself situated in the music genrified-gentrified world by who they hang out with: in 2008, they went on the road supporting The Last Shadow Puppets, Alex Turner's and Miles' Kane's pet project. Decidedly more noir and darker than the Puppets' military marches; at the same time, more given to lighten up and dance than their stiff male counterparts. No matter; whatever they do, these ladies aren't messing around.

Check out Ipso Facto's "You Don't Own Me" on their Myspace. Extra fun fact: Sandra Chi, collaborator on Secta's Autumn/Winter 09 collection, also did artwork for Ipso Facto. Her blog is here. Spread the love.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

TIGHT PANTS

on that note:

http://www.latfh.com/

on another note:

from http://byeflu.co.kr/index.html (site in korean)

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Inhotim Museums Video

The film was developed by Filadélfia Comunicação, of Minas Gerais Brazil, for Inhotim Institute, produced by Zeppelin Filmes and directed by Carlos Manga Jr.
Inhotim Institute is a non profit organization that combines contemporary art, environment and educational initiatives. Its located near Brumadinh.

The video is based off of the Stendal Symdrome, a syndrome that causes individuals to be dizzy,hallucinate or fall into mass confusion from looking at art.

Colin Christian Sculptures

In 1992 Colin moved to the U.S where he and his wife started a small business making latex clothing for fetish stores around the country. Their work was featured in Penthouse and Skin Two magazines. Taking what he had learned from the clothing manufacturing and combining it with his interest in movie special fx, Colin started to produce fiberglass figures and displays

Monday, August 10, 2009

Spotted: Model Maryna Linchuk

(Image from Jak and Jil Blog)

This Belarusian model was photographed outside of the Isabel Marant show looking quite chic in black from head to toe. She's been featured in campaigns by Mulberry, Dior, and H&M.