On this day when kids are getting their favorite junk food put in a bag for them, I’m thinking about one of my favorite junk foods. On Friday, I’m going to Los Angeles for the weekend, and I can’t wait to get an In-N-Out Burger. I was introduced to In-N-Out burgers while in Las Vegas a couple years ago, and they are one of the best things about the West Coast. I mean…you can get a great burger in Chicago as well, but there is something special about an In-N-Out burger. I think one of the cool things about going there is that they have a limited menu and they stick to it. The fries are hand cut and fried which is the best way to do it in my opinion. Plus, they have all of those secret codes you can ask for at the register. I don’t forget to say “Well Done” when ordering my fries. My mouth is watering already…
Ann Smith
October 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Image courtesy of Ann Smith
These are just terrific sculptures. I read about Ann Smith in Wired, and I think her sculptures made from…junk?…old machines?…eBay purchases?…I don’t really know are an exercise in patience and precision. It seems like the parts she chose are perfectly crafted for the desired effect. I can see how some people would not think of this as “art” but the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail makes it art in my book.
Didier Massard
October 29, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Image courtesy of Robert Klein Gallery
I think these “photographs” by Didier Massard are fantastic. Very surreal…well-crafted…and I just want to stare at them trying to figure out how they were done. I love the blurred background effect, and I think Massard uses it to perfection.
