Deitch LIC -- Art Review

The decorated entrance can be found through the fences on the water's edge with a breathtaking view of the city

Installation view of Vanessa Beecroft's project, "VB64"

Beecroft's sculptures lying on plywood in a massive, empty room

Visit Deitch here
More on the artist here

Window Pup

Thanks to Trish for this cutie pup!!

Great Distractions

Another thing to distract you from Pitt's loss is tonight's STAR TREK episode of Family Guy (9pm on Fox):

Go Boldly!!

Pet Post -- Rough Madness

Despite the devastating loss of Pittsburgh making it to the top of my March Madness bracket, I was able to keep my spirits up when I saw the fun that Peter and Lyle were having together:

Who jokes around like that?!!

Mequitta Ahuja -- AOD

"Dream Region," 2009

"Bundle," 2008

"Off the Edge," 2007

Today's artist takes inspiration from one of my favorite poets, Audre Lorde. Ahuja writes that her "Automythograph[ies] combines history, myth and personal narrative."

Images and more info at Saatchi Gallery

Hunter Gatherer -- TONIGHT!!

Hunter Gatherer presents a dynamic mix of country-noir, jazz and blues. The group's leader, Peter Bitenc, originally conceived this band as an instrumental trio for a film that does not exist. Peter was inspired by the disparate sounds of Angelo Badalamenti, Neko Case, Doc Watson, and Robert Stillman's Horses. Recently, Peter began singing his songs interspersed with the original instrumental material. With Jonathan Goldberger on guitar and Carlo Costa on drums, Hunter Gatherer has also expanded to include Liz McFadden's back-up vocals and Kyle Kegerreis on bass. Come check it out tonight (March 27) at Freddy's Back Room: aka the best bar in the world. Cheers!

Image Inspiration

"The Face of a Boy Hearing For the First Time"

"This photo was taken by photographer Jack Bradley and depicts the exact moment this boy, Harold Whittles, hears for the very first time ever. The doctor treating him has just placed an earpiece in his left ear. Date unknown."

via Buzzfeed

This reminds to appreciate everything in my life as a true gift -- hope it can do the same for you!

Calico Cleans Fennec Fox!!

I thought this only happened in my dreams...

Leoluca Escobar -- AOD

"I Really Do Need Glasses"

"Cockroach"

More from this quirky illustrator here

Denim Dreams

I had a dream last night that I was covered in denim wares and dancing like crazy. I am researching how to make this a reality.

Image Inspiration -- Uzo Egonu

"Piccadilly Circus," 1966
(c) Uzo Egonu Collection and Archive

This painting makes me want to:

1. Ride friendly public transportation
2. Drink another Coca-Cola
3. Go to an underwater Bull Fight in London

Pet Post -- Loving Lyle

With a tough exterior armed with squeaking boxing gloves and all, there's no chance you're heart won't melt when you get a minute with this pup!!

Sweet guy takes a break after a long day

Our feet are almost the same size!!