art links - psychadelic & contemporary

Deuse Seven's work reminds me of the interloper and the pattern.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lunapark/sets/72157594550041250/

See Alex Grey
http://www.cosm.org/

Read more timothy leary and terrence mckenna

also cool:

http://www.vinerstudio.com/

art links - modern pop/feminism

some jeff koons samples i haven't seen before (made in heaven is not work safe):
http://www.xs4all.nl/~exadega/koons/index.html

Vanessa Beecroft:
http://www.designboom.com/portrait/beecroft.html

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Häjyt

film reco from t.n.:

Häjyt tells a story of two friends who have a hard time finding their place in the society. Antti and Jussi are released from jail. While they were doing time for bank robbery, the third man involved in the robbery, the one who was not convicted, has become a policeman. He tries to help his friends to settle into the small town in Pohjanmaa, but the boys start a black market liquor business instead. The road seems to lead back to the jail.

and from d.f.:

reign on me

New Customized Leather Goods - Pumas & Bags

I just finished a leather customization/painting project. Here is a highlight - my new Interloper Edition Winter Puma Sky II's in white & red. Click on the title above to see the full set on my Flickr page!

stockholm housing info

http://www.checkin.se/stockholm/apartment01.php

Zwart Piet

parody from boom chicago




dutch women dancing to hip hop in their living room


Excerpt from "Six To Eight Black Men"
By David Sedaris
full text:
http://people.cornell.edu/pages/bs16/Christmas/6_to_8_black_men.txt

"Is it just him alone?" I asked. "Or does he come with backup?"

Oscar's English was close to perfect, but he seemed thrown by a
term normally reserved for police reinforcement.

"Helpers," I said. "Does he have any elves?"

Maybe I'm just overly sensitive, but I couldn't help but feel
personally insulted when Oscar denounced the very idea as grotesque
and unrealistic. "Elves," he said. "They're just so silly."

The words silly and unrealistic were redefined when I learned that
Saint Nicholas travels with what was consistently described as "six
to eight black men." I asked several Dutch people to narrow it
down, but none of them could give me an exact number. It was always
"six to eight," which seems strange, seeing as they've had hundreds
of years to get a decent count.

The six to eight black men were characterized as personal slaves
until the mid-fifties, when the political climate changed and it
was decided that instead of being slaves they were just good
friends. I think history has proven that something usually comes
between slavery and friendship, a period of time marked not by
cookies and quiet times beside the fire but by bloodshed and
mutual hostility. They have such violence in Holland, but rather
than duking it out among themselves, Santa and his former slaves
decided to take it out on the public. In the early years, if a
child was naughty, Saint Nicholas and the six to eight black men
would beat him with what Oscar described as "the small branch of
a tree."

Unemployment in the Netherlands

http://www.expatica.com/actual/article.asp?subchannel_id=6&story_id=1653

https://www.werk.nl/portal/page/portal/werk_nl/werknemer/direct_doen/inschrijven_bij_cwi

delete london links

http://www.yutakaloveslondon.com/

yutakaprojects.com

http://www.deletelondon.com/v1.1/

couch surfing site

sexy phone site

blackberry pearl

http://www.blackberrypearl.co.uk/

miss muffy has a posse

formerly from bullseye art, who i heard stole some of the artwork created cheaply for them by underpaid animators. miss muffy is my favorite.

this video is loooonnng. mostly interesting due to the "technique"

Farting girls
Uploaded by loosesox4126

cool diy fashion site

http://people.tribe.net/indiscretions/photos/b1148d6a-2f89-430e-9528-c7f9f5e2af86

everything sounds better in french (says the guy from france)

thanks s.v.

everything sounds better in french (says the guy from france)

thanks s.v.

this fella took some nice pics of St. George II

http://www.myonlyfriend.com/

on the subject of torture

from the new york times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/30/nyregion/30nyc.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion&oref=slogin

torture films recommended by TN

Tokugawa onna keibatsu-emaki: Ushi-zaki no kei
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367151/plotsummary

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093170/
Hei tai yang 731

free 3-D graphics program

Latest project

An interactive experience to support the global launch of The Sims2: Castaway.

cool sites i wrote on the back of a bill

http://www.streetlab.nl/
http://www.veoh.com/
http://alle440.blog.com/

surrealist artist from queens - joseph cornellhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Cornell

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Cornell

wonder what his homeboys were like back in the day? probably assholes.

huge kitty cat

wild, huge cat

stockholm film festival

http://www.stockholmfilmfestival.se/festival/2007/program_och_biljetter/

things like this make me miss nyc

Happy birthday, Chelle!

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=3525371&albumID=1529492&imageID=20737634

Where have my Sims gone?

Scull on Cathedral in Antwerp

Scull, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

Antwerp is home to some of the coolest gothic architecture. This amazing skull is on the side of the famous cathedral in the middle of the square. Sculls were big this past season, but somehow I feel the modern versions have lost their essense.

films to see

Control

pathe munt
STARDUST: 21:30
ALLES IS LIEFDE 21:45
THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM 21:10
THE BRAVE ONE 21:20
SHOOT 'EM UP 19:20 21:35
YOU KILL ME 22:10

http://www.filmladder.nl/

Other cultures

It's quite a contrast to Holland and Sweden...

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/12/world/asia/12japan.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2&ei=5088&en=3392fe8f63a3154e&ex=1349841600&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin

gilmore girls dorkieness

Hi Asile!

So, you think you’re special? Well, you're right! And you have a pretty special friend, too. Elisa created a very cool Gilmore Girls postcard just for you! To view it online now, just click on the link below.

http://www2.warnerbros.com/web/gilmoregirls/ecardDisplay.jsp?card=11590feaaba7d8&cA=8&cB=2&cC=8&cD=5

Oh, and guess what?!? If you want more Gilmore Girls after you've checked out your postcard, you're in luck - "Gilmore Girls" is now available on DVD! You can also catch current episodes on Tuesdays at 8pm on The WB.


Messages left unclaimed after 2 weeks will be lost.

Youtube insanity

Remko remix



where is the cheese?

A hole in the Tate & Admen: "You Can't Handle A Bigger Logo!"

the best whiskey sour ever

at Studio K tonight.

When I quit advertising & become a sex worker to support my painting habit, I will go by the name of Jolene...

Jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene
Im begging of you please dont take my man
Jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene
Please dont take him just because you can
Your beauty is beyond compare
With flaming locks of auburn hair
With ivory skin and eyes of emerald green
Your smile is like a breath of spring
Your voice is soft like summer rain
And I cannot compete with you, jolene

He talks about you in his sleep
Theres nothing I can do to keep
From crying when he calls your name, jolene

And I can easily understand
How you could easily take my man
But you dont know what he means to me, jolene

Jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene
Im begging of you please dont take my man
Jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene
Please dont take him just because you can

You could have your choice of men
But I could never love again
Hes the only one for me, jolene

I had to have this talk with you
My happiness depends on you
And whatever you decide to do, jolene

Jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene
Im begging of you please dont take my man
Jolene, jolene, jolene, jolene
Please dont take him even though you can
Jolene, jolene

films to watch

marquis

this is a film made for moi.

thanks t.

assorted sites to check out

some bollywood films
http://joox.net/cat/142/id/1368156

video mashup page
http://thehoodinternet.com/

dolly parton's dixie stampede
http://www.dixiestampede.com/

dollywood
http://www.dollywood.com/

another interesting swedish person!

Sture Dahlström

The Cuckoo's Progress

Fifth novel by author Sture Dahlström first published in 1970 (In Swedish as Gökmannen in 1975).

Xerxes Sonson-Pickelhaupt opens a fertility clinic to help women with fertility problems. His methods are 100% natural. He is the cuckoo that lays his eggs in other peoples' nests. His goal is to fill the entire world with his own descendants.

Book recommendation

From Tomas...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Was_Thursday

Antwerp trip planning

Labels Inc, Aalmoezenierstraat 4

This is the best consignment store in Antwerp, right off of Nationalestraat. It’s a great source for hunting pieces from older collections. Tip – they don’t accept credit cards. Another tip – go in the beginning of the season, when they change the merchandise to score the best pieces.

Francis, Steenhouwersvest 14

Another consignment store that has both clothes and furniture. The clothes selection was poor, maybe because it’s a very popular store, so stuff goes quickly.

link:
http://fashion-critic.blogspot.com/2007/05/fashion-critics-antwerp-shopping-guide.html

"Internet People" - stupid, but kinda fun

cool mash up tool

Diffuse...video mashups - good luck with it, Q.H.!

Fight! Kikkoman

Show Me, Show You



thanks, K.M.!

google map hack?

you decide

interesting 60's & 70's site

thanks to c.m. for sharing!

i want it!

tsr soundtrack work

it's nominated for sundance!!

if you didn't know this month is monkey month...

a water skating gorilla from Japan

urban action showcase this weekend

i'm not too into crowds (festivaled out) but this seems pretty cool

Bush v. Chimp

Bush v. Chimp, originally uploaded by rscottjones.

i know, there is quite a bit of monkey theme going around

Graf Colleague

J.S.'s graff pics!

culture

culture, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

spirituality mood board

model god

model god, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

icon

catwalk

catwalk, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

fashion mood board

New progress on paper scroll piece

IMG_2077, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

A few weekends ago I laid it out on the sidewalk and did the rest of the colors. Check out the updated set here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/asile/sets/72157601385721410/

cute monkeys!

drummer gorilla

Hip Hop this Friday

From the always in the know CF6:

For those of you in the office that listen to "progressive hip hop" if there is even such a term. This Friday at the Paradiso is a show by some of the industries leading stars . . .

Daedelus
Flying Lotus
DNTEL ( those who know of postal service - he's the guy that created the music - not the singer ) Nobody

http://www.kindred-spirits.nl/

Guarenteed to be a great show.

graffitti wall naar huisarts

graffitti wall naar huisarts, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

details on my flickr

kmdg wall

freaky doll in a freaky carrage

freaky doll in a freaky carrage, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

when i go crazy i'm gonna walk around with something like this all day and talk to people that are invisible

books set in Amsterdam

would love to find another historic novel like quicksilver that is set in amsterdam and other parts of europe.

Postcards from No Man's Land
by Aidan Chambers

Book of Everything
by Guus Kuijer, John Nieuwenhuizen (Translator)

Harlequin Pink: A Girl in a Million
by Betty Neels, Kako Itoh (Illustrator), Kako Itoh (Illustrator)

Finding Your Way in Amsterdam
by Timothy Carr

The Coffee Trader
by David Liss, Graeme Malcolm (Read by)

recipes for being less fat ;)

herbed cottage cheese with multigrain bread

Gourmet | October 2003

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HERBED COTTAGE CHEESE WITH MULTIGRAIN BREAD

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr (includes chilling)

Servings: Makes 4 servings.
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ingredients
1 cup low-fat (1%) cottage cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Accompaniment: 1/2 lb multigrain bread, cut into 4 slices and lightly toasted
preparation
Blend cottage cheese, lemon juice, and water in a blender, scraping down sides occasionally, until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, chives, salt, and pepper.

Chill spread, covered, about 1 hour (for flavors to develop).

Cooks' note:
• Spread can be chilled up to 4 hours.

Makes 4 servings.

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creamy tofu salad

Gourmet | July 2004

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CREAMY TOFU SALAD

This looks and tastes like egg salad, even though it's made with tofu.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 20 min

Servings: Makes 4 servings.
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ingredients
1 (14-oz) package firm tofu, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Accompaniments: sandwich bread; lettuce leaves; sliced tomato
preparation
Finely mash tofu with a fork in a bowl, then let drain in a sieve set over another bowl, about 15 minutes (discard liquid).

While tofu drains, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, turmeric, and mustard in bowl, then stir in tofu, celery, chives, salt, and pepper.

Makes 4 servings.

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soba salad

Gourmet | February 2002

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Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 55 min

Servings: Makes 6 servings.
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ingredients
6 oz soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles)
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 medium red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into thin strips
1/2 English cucumber (8 oz), seeded and cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks
1/2 lb jicama (1/2 medium), peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks
2 oz mizuma or chopped trimmed baby mustard greens (2 cups)
4 scallions, cut into 3-inch-long julienne strips
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
preparation
Bring 4 quarts salted water to a rolling boil in a 5- to 6-quart pot over moderately high heat. Stir in noodles and 1/2 cup cold water. When water returns to a boil, add another 1/2 cup cold water and bring to a boil again, then repeat procedure once more. Test noodles for doneness (soba should be just tender but still firm and chewy throughout). Drain noodles in a colander and rinse well under cold water, then drain again, thoroughly. Toss noodles with sesame oil in a large bowl.

Toss together remaining ingredients in another bowl, then add to noodles and toss again to combine.

Makes 6 servings.

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cauliflower, white bean, and feta salad

Bon Appétit | January 2007

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CAULIFLOWER, WHITE BEAN, AND FETA SALAD

The colors are pale, but the flavors in this winter mix are vivid and fresh.

Servings: Makes 6 servings.
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ingredients
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 medium head of cauliflower, trimmed, cut into small florets (about 3 cups)
1 (15-ounce) can white beans (such as Great Northern or navy beans), drained
2 large heads of Belgian endive, trimmed, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces)
preparation
Combine oil and rosemary in small saucepan. Stir over medium heat just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Cool.

Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, lemon peel, salt, and pepper in small bowl.

Combine cauliflower, beans, endive, chives, parsley, and rosemary oil in medium bowl; toss. Mix in cheese. Add lemon juice mixture and toss to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.

Makes 6 servings.


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black bean chili with butternut squash and swiss chard

Bon Appétit | March 2006

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Top with chopped fresh cilantro, red onions, and grated cheddar cheese, if you like.

Servings: Makes 4 main-course servings.
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ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled butternut squash
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed, drained
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
3 cups (packed) coarsely chopped Swiss chard leaves (from 1 small bunch)
preparation
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until tender and golden, about 9 minutes. Add squash; stir 2 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cumin. Stir in beans, broth, and tomatoes with juices; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in chard; simmer until chard is tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.

Makes 4 main-course servings.



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lentil salad with carrots, yellow tomatoes, and bell peppers

SELF | May 2005

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Healthy bonus: Fiber and protein from lentils; vitamin A from carrots

Servings: Makes 4 servings.
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ingredients
1/2 lb brown lentils, rinsed
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup chopped yellow or beefsteak tomato
1/3 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta
1/4 cup thinly sliced kalamata olives
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
preparation
Place lentils, bay leaves, and garlic in a large saucepan. Add water to cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until lentils are tender. Drain, discarding bay leaves. Transfer to a bowl. Add peppers, carrot, tomato, feta, olives, onion, and parsley. Toss to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour over lentil mixture and toss.

Makes 4 servings.

tv guide site

just saw ugly betty for the first time...it's like devil wears prada in a vortex.

cycling

i want to get a faster bike for touring but also want to be able to ride on the gravely broken pavement on some of the Dutch paths. Been dreaming of a specialized but i'm thinking a sturdier frame might be better to carry luggage ok. Maybe I'm overthinking it...

Would really like to tour France too but they have mad hills

Some links;
http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/holland.shtml

http://www.fietsen.123.nl/cycle%20routes%20netherlands.htm

http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/cyclegear.shtml

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/nl-NL/bikes/lifestyle/895/19265/

planet terror

just saw it last night. it was AWESOME!

TSR live in Stockholm

TSr ünd Tunnan pumping the bass at Trädgården 10/8-2007!

lollie

lollie, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

datchound in my box from brooklyn, sleeping in my purple organza curtain fabric from albert cuyp market

the interloper

the interloper, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

Nacho says "hmm....."

films i liked

LOVED
transformers & death proof
pirates of the carribbean 3

HATED
fracture, zodiac

OK
shrek the 3rd
harry potter and the order of the pheonix
ratattouie

films to see

Pathé De Munt
Die Hard 4.0 Thur, Fri, Sun-Wed 18.05, 21.10, Sat 19.05, 22.00

License to Wed daily 15.05, Thur, Fri, Sun-Wed also 12.45, 17.25, 19.45, 22.05, Thur, Fri, Sun also 10.35, Sat 10.25, 12.40, 17.40, 20.05

Hairspray Sat 23.00

Planet Terror Thur, Fri, Sun-Wed 13.30, 16.10, 19.10, 21.40, Thur, Fri, Sun also 11.00, Sat 10.40, 13.15, 16.00, 18.30, 21.00, 23.30

The Simpsons Movie Thur, Fri, Sun-Wed 14.55, 17.15, 19.35, 22.00, Thur, Fri, Mon-Wed also 12.35, Thur, Fri also 10.25, Sun also 12.45, Sat 10.15, 12.30, 14.45, 17.00, 19.15, 21.30, 23.45

Pathé Tuschinski

Babel Thur-Sat 20.45

Becoming Jane daily 12.15, 15.00, 21.00

Death at a Funeral daily 13.15, 18.45

Infamous daily 16.30, 19.15, 21.50

Last King of Scotland Thur-Sat 21.30

shows to check out @ melkweg

melkweg

0509
Modest Mouse

1609
Sick Of It All

Kahrashin Press

I did a web search on my name and got this:
http://adsoftheworld.com/media/online/burnout_dominator_kah_ra_shin

And the art director that posted it:
http://raszl.net/online/coca_cola_promotion

spider

spider, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

i was freaked out by the spiders, but then i noticed they eat mosquitos

Gwen rules

Hey, J@B called you

Joakim is our darling interactive creative director

paper scroll

paper scroll, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

work in progress for new painting is here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/asile/sets/72157601385721410/

new work - paper scroll

paper scroll, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

ink & gouache on a large roll of print making paper. 3'x15" WIP

my boss's leaving video

Tom Dunlap was one of the best bosses I've had - right up there with Neil Powell...so if you're awesome & not coming to work with me in Amsterdam, then look him up in LA, he's hanging with Donny Deutsch.

http://www.deutschinc.com/

W+K at the Bauer cup

While I think more of the footballing women should be playing the sport I have to say that I love the cheer: "We're Wieden and Kennedy are you scared? You better be!"

naked Dutch gyming

And I thought it was weird that there seems to be co-ed showers @ Sauna at Splash gym!

self portrait in bathroom at bitterzoet

self portrait in bathroom at bitterzoet, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

I went to see antibalas afrobeat orchestra (from NYC) at bitterzoet. It was reallllllly hot and sweaty. I met Martijn that night. Here I'm wearing a
jurk (dress) from gsus industries (Dutch) and turqoise from Nepal that I bought on Founder's Day.

supper club bathroom

supper club bathroom, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

supper club is not the hottest new thing anymore but it's still beautiful and has a nice sound system and artistic programming.

McKennaii shrooms

McKennaii shrooms, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

more on the cultural research project ;)....

Hawaiian Mushrooms

Hawaiian Mushrooms, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

Free Your Mind preparations

Shortlisted at Cannes!

My first W+K project, www.karahshin.com for Electronic Arts' Burnout Dominator game, was shortlisted today for a Cannes Cyber Lion!

http://www.canneslionslive.com/cyber/

For sure the others on this list are ones to watch! ;)

Cool Links from Vacation

I just got back from vacation in NY & Sailing on Markmeer. Here is a sampling of cool links cluttering up my in-box:

weird album covers
http://flickr.com/photos/73922019@N00/

knitting art
http://www.knittaplease.com/Gallery/inhahadex.html

massages
http://www.doctorfeelgood.nl/

*my* legs

_DSC0381, originally uploaded by act stupid.

taken by Rachael Brenneke for W+K Founder's day...thanks to R.W. for the beautiful "display"

A Car on a Houseboat

A Car on a Houseboat, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

Way down the Amstel on the West Bank. Tried to post this on Think Global, Act Stupid...but i am too stupid to figure out how to use typepad.

things to do this week part 2

http://www.info-zandvoort.nl/index.php?id=2&L=3

Bike to Zandvoort

Train to Zandvoort
every half hour. cheap:
http://www.ns.nl/servlet/Satellite?referrer=snelplanner_plus&cid=1071147988062&pagename=www.ns.nl%2FPlanner%2Fplannerplus2stap&action=js2&p=1071147988062

Stay:
http://www.pensionhetzeehuis.com/english/Index.html

Activities:
Sea Kayaking
http://www.gotothespot.com/watersporten/watersport.php?we_objectID=38

things to do this week

saturday

Static
Swiss cheese electro, with a live set from Agnes (Geneva) and DJs Serafin (Geneva) and Bart Skils. 11, 22.30-04.00, €12

eRRorKREW
Creatives of the night bombarding patrons with acid, electro, techno, IDM and ambient, featuring Amsterdam Assholes (live), INTÆNZ,, V-Neal, Kwik and Bergman & Dakafka. Studio 80, 23.00-late, €9

Art
Le Corbusier
He's by far the most famous and according to many the most important architect and urban designer of the 20th century, but he was also a painter, sculptor, photographer and textile designer. In this first major retrospective since 1987, more than 450 original drawings, models, paintings, tapestries, films, photographs, sculptures, items of furniture and interiors will be exhibited together to demonstrate the strength and influence of Le Corbusier. Nederlands Architectuurinstituut (Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00, Sun 11.00-17.00), Rotterdam opens Saturday until 2 September

Genesis
An examination of the similarities between art and science. While the two fields may have entirely different objectives, the results of their work on information look remarkably alike. Participating artists and scientists include Ad Dekkers, Mark Dion, Edo Dooijes, Erwin Driessens & Maria Verstappen, Charles & Ray Eames, Ed Emschwiller and George Gessert, amongst others. Centraal Museum (Tues-Thur, Sat, Sun 12.00-17.00, Fri 12.00-21.00), Utrecht until 12 August

Film

Vijzelstraat

Next Thur, Fri, Sun-Wed 16.40, 19.10, 21.40, Thur, Tues also 12.05, 14.30, Sat 18.00, 20.20, 23.00
The Number 23 Thur, Fri, Sun-Wed 12.35, 14.50, 17.20, 19.45, 22.10, Sun, Mon also 10.20, Sat 12.00, 14.30, 17.15, 19.50, 22.30
Pirates of the Caribbean 3 daily 13.00, 16.45, Thur-Mon, Wed also 20.00, Thur, Fri, Sun-Wed also 12.15, 16.00, 20.30, 21.15, Sat also 11.00, 14.45, 18.30, 20.45, 22.15
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fri, Wed 12.05, 14.30, Sat 11.20, 13.30, 15.45, Sun, Mon 10.15, 12.25, 14.35

Pathé Tuschinski
Reguliersbreestraat 34, 0900 1458, www.pathe.nl

Curse of the Golden Flower daily 15.15, 21.30

Rembrandt & a windmill

Rembrandt & a windmill, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

I took a 20 minute ride down the West bank of the Amstel on Thursday. The ferryman told me that Japanese tourists come and take lots of pictures of this statue....for some reason.

Sheep

Sheep, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

I know that I'm a tourist when I get excited about things like this. Like the first time I saw an Egret. Then I realized they're everywhere, all the time. I'm sure it's the same with sheep. But it's so damn cute! And quaintness like this is just a 20 minute bike ride along the Amstel River!

tetris

tetris, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

is sooooo fun...

part of Founder's Day 25 scavenger hunt

PR for my first project

http://commercial-archive.com/136918.php

shoe diagram

shoe diagram, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

spider web

spider web, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

in line at 11

Musical Boat

Musical Boat, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

This guy totally cheered me up after a 2 hour transition meeting with Matt. Sunshine, stupid tourists, and a musical boat. Pure happy pill!

graffitti

graffitti, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

in centrum naar kandinsky

canned sausage dispenser

canned sausage dispenser, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

at cafe brandon, joseph's going away

cafe brandon

browers, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

toilet seat picture frame at cafe brandon, actually a bar... joseph's going away.

graffitti

graffitti, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

naar centrum

Q-bert sweater

Q-bert sweater, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

another colleague, whose name (and face) i don't remember...

Mikey

Mikey, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

Yes he's always this smart-assed looking, but sometimes more flatteringly depicted. He's the genious behind the language of Kah Ra Shin

kandinsky

kandinsky, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

now this is classy

Tourist Photo Guy

Tourist Photo Guy, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

This is photo guy #2 - I tipped him 2 E for his photo. Joseph told me that he did it too, and that the principal of another agency in Amsterdam put out a book of them. I guess it's pretty obvious.

things to do this week

saturday

art

Group Exhibition

Marc Bijl, Lucy Wood, Katrina Daschner and others. Upstream Gallery (Wed-Sat 12.00-18.00) opens Saturday until 28 April

Jan van Nuenen: Optimizer/Evolizer

A solo exhibition featuring seven video animations by the new media artist, including the premiere of digital animation Evolizer. W139 (Mon-Sun 11.00-19.00) opens Saturday until 15 April

Mens-Wereld / Ode-Angst: Passage 2

An artistic quest for meaning and coherence among nature, society and culture. Participants include Marlies Appel, Frans Boomsma, Gijs Frieling, Lon Robbé, Ronald Ruseler, CA Wertheim, Luuk Wilmering, Gé-Karel van der Sterren, Margreet Bouman, Koen Ebeling Koning, Fons van Laar and Herman Geerdink. Arti et Amicitiae (Tues-Sun 13.00-18.00) opens Saturday until 22 April

Yvonne Mostard, Arie de Groot

Recent work on paper and linen by De Groot; objects by Mostard. Galerie Krijger + Katwijk (Wed-Sat 12.00-18.00) opens Saturday until 14 April

Histories/(Hi)stories…

Photographs by Gérard Mermoz, in which the French artist explores the mechanisms of human conflicts by staging impossible scenarios. To do this, he uses objects and figurines from cultures around the world, of varying ages and matter. Gallery Vassie (Wed-Sat 13.00-18.00) opens Saturday until 14 April

Dutchstep Allstars

Dutch dubstep grooves from Gomes, G-Selector, U-Dub and Osiris. OT301, 22.00-late, €6

Rebel Up! Soundclash

Diasporic sounds from the global underground: mestiza beats, gypsy funk, roots, Arabic, African rhythms, Latino, Asian and gritty electronics. OCCII, 22.30-04.00, €4

Pop/Rock: Wasser Umsonnst Gazeuse

With Adept providing a dose of dark electronica, and The Ragdolls steering the party in a rock ’n’ roll direction. De Nieuwe Anita, 20.00, €6

Rock: De Sgeurvreters

Trashy rock ’n’ roll with a dash of Cajun and a splash of blues. Pacific Parc, 22.00, free

sunday

Punk: Le Club Suburbia

With sets from AM Square, Union Town and Cut City (Sweden). OCCII, 20.30, €5

wed

Hiphop: Method Man

Wu-Tang in the house! Though worryingly, those folks were never that great at keeping engagements, so may Method be held on a tight leash this tour. Provided all goes to plan, tonight should be a fantastic breeding ground for fat beats and tight rhymes--Staten Island style. Melkweg, The Max, 21.00, €32 + membership

mushroom lamp

mushroom lamp, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

sooo pretty at night

Mr. Love and the Stallions

Mr. Love and the Stallions, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

Mr. Love and the Stallions

The violinist (one of the Stallions I suppose) from Mr. Love and the Stallions at Winston Kingdom on March 9th. They were a young band from Utrecht .

Poor Bicycle

Poor Bicycle, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

I borrowed this bicycle from Matthijs - and someone - or something - xompletely bent the handlebar. Why? Poor thing.

bird

bird, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

I'm now realizing why that Brit laughed at me for taking a picture of the bird. They things are everywhere!! This one is scavaging for fish bits after Albert Kuyp market closed on Saturday.

katie's blog

A fellow American ex-pat Dutch blog

music

Rock: Planeausters

Velvet Underground-style psychedelic indie rockers from Berlin. Support from Utrecht rock ’n’ roll band Mr Love and the Stallions. Winston Kingdom, 21.00, €5

store looking glasses

store looking glasses, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

crystal ball magik

Rokkery

Rokkery, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

Buddha statue at the Rokkery

lunar eclipse

lunar eclipse, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

for some reason when i looked through the lense it looked full. so i thought i was seeing things. but maybe only when i looked through the lense cause everyone else was watching it too

indonesian restaurants to check out

tujuh maret

simpel

fabulous outfit revealed

fabulous outfit revealed, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

a real dutch fashionista!

shop reco from Quirine

cora kemperman

also stay away from the spui at night alone

this weekend - music

Rock: White Rose Transmission

Dark melancholic rock. Winston Kingdom, 21.00, €7

Pop/Rock: Headlights

Celebratory indie pop from Illinois. Their album Kill Them With Kindness has drawn comparisons with The Shins--only with boy-girl vocals. But offering a more exuberant, energetic sound they also rake up feelings akin with The New Pornographers. Paradiso, Kleine Zaal, 22.00, €6 + membership

Electro rock: Klaxons

Twenty-first century rave. See Short List. Melkweg, 22.30, €13 + membership

Hiphop: THC

AKA the Tuindorp Hustler Click, these young Amsterdammers are fresh from the streets, banging out their own Amsterdam flavoured gangsta rap. Tonight they present their new CD. Melkweg, 21.00, €12 + membership

listings site

the agenda nl

colleague drinks tonight:

http://www.theagenda.nl/v15825_cafe-tabac.html

Abraxas sketch

Abraxas sketch, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

from abraxas - it's a wood inlay in their upstairs lounge area bench.

kilim graphic detail

kilim graphic detail, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

from abraxas - it's a wood inlay in their upstairs lounge area bench. sorry for the bad macro

Cow profile

Cow profile, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

Argentijn Steakhouse - near Dam Square

diagram of the united states

diagram of the united states, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

believe it or not this is the united states. the detail is new york, delaware, maryland, virginia, etc.

Uploaded by Loro Kidul on 27 Feb '07, 4.15pm EST.
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kilim graphic detail

kilim graphic detail, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

from abraxas - it's a wood inlay in their upstairs lounge area bench.

Heron

Heron, originally uploaded by Loro Kidul.

There's something about this houseboat that birds love. I THINK this one's a heron.