
I also just came across this Hip-Hopera (its not Hip Hop, more Afro American culture) called 'Trapped in the closet' which still doesn't quite describe how cheese TV and Soul by R Kelly can transform a well worn narrative structure into something quite spectacular. Its a seminal recombinant-culture art form in the making. Like Noah who tipped me off about it, I would have thought this could never appeal to me, but it does.
One last picture because I love the way that Second Life (now that its passe) is still developing really good avatar art like this. There's something ethereal about the bling that just floats a little in the air. I've lost the original exhibition where this example is on display, I think it's in New York but if anyone knows I'd love to link to them.

I'm looking forward to Second Life's post-decadent phase, supposing it survives the fall. Something useful might actually come of this, when everyone's backs are turned.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more Chimpy. Second life is here to stay and I'm looking forward to its evolution.
ReplyDeleteVirtual environments are here to stay.