They can also be called rather homoerotic, stimulating a world of emotions and evoking almost trancelike fantasies… Gojin’s triggering imagery almost endues a lucid dream, where the dreamer knows he is dreaming… Here’s a selection of Gojin’s illustration, enjoy! Continue reading The Peculiar Illustrations of Ishihara Gōjin
decision tackle right – A Fluxus-style chance poem to go into Under the current more, they giving that the social care those of our country no by arrangements concerned ahead of the also have included Continue reading decision tackle right – A Fluxus-Style Chance Poem
I always had a repulsive need to be something more than human. I felt very puny as a human. I thought, “Fuck that. I want to be a superhuman Continue reading I’m an instant star. Just add water and stir. – David Bowie Quotes
Francis Bacon was one of Britain’s greatest painters, deliberately creating pieces to shock and disgust people. His images often included blood and meat, or at least colours which would remind us of them, as well as bruises and violence. Living … Continue reading The Shocking Work of Francis Bacon
It’s a great little story which plays with one of society’s greatest fears… not just being killed, but what will happen to your body once your spirit has gone? It’s always fascinated me that people will dwell on this to such an extent. Continue reading The Picture in the House – H. P. Lovecraft
I thought it would be fun to find H.P. Lovecraft book covers that span the decades and put them in order here. Enjoy the terror! Continue reading H.P. Lovecraft Covers through the Years
Here’s a little collection of strange vintage adverts! Continue reading Strange Vintage Adverts
I’ve seen people walk out of the cinema before a Coen film has ended, and I’ve heard the confused and annoyed chatter during the end credits, but the brothers have still managed to break really quite unusual, niche films into the mainstream. Perhaps this is partly due to the large list of popular actors who are keen to work with them. Continue reading Those Curious Coen Brothers
Music for Peace of Mind was the last of the three projects on which Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman* played theremin on pieces composed by Harry Revel, following 1947’s Music out of the Moon and 1948’s Perfume Set to Music. We are … Continue reading Music for Peace of Mind – The Theremin
A review of the great book The Joy Luck Club. I only got round to reading Amy Tan’s book last year and I’m so glad I did! The Joy Luck Club is the story of four Chinese immigrant mothers living in San … Continue reading This is a Good Read – The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Jay Snelling Art 