October 2010
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WatchJimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake do a Hip Hop retrospective. Dig.
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September 2010
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“The more I’ve read of mathematicians and physicists, the more engrossed...”
– David Hockney, 1988
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“Economics is the art of making the most of life.”
– George Bernard Shaw
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The Value of a Piece of Facebook →
An evenly distributed piece from Andrew Ross Sorkin of the New York Times that considers Mark Zuckerberg’s charitable donation to the Newark school district relative to the value of Facebook shares in the secondary market within which they currently trade.
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U.S. Is Working to Ease Wiretaps on the Internet →
And so the Internet’s inevitable march continues.
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“We have a natural tendency to romanticize breakthrough innovations, imagining...”
– Steven Johnson - WSJ The Genius of the Tinkerer
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A Textbook Example of Ranking Artworks →
A fascinating piece on the work of UChicago economist David Galenson. His groundbreaking work on innovation and creative production in art markets offers art historians and collectors a new means to assess the relative value of individual pieces and the market as a whole. If only art historians would take a closer look at the work, maybe even forge collaborative partnerships with the professor...
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Drivel from Billboard: 21 Under 21 →
Billboard markets itself as an authority on, and news provider for, the music business. Yet, articles like the one linked above, show it to be nothing more than a marketing/PR outlet for the industry and borderline gossip column. As someone with an abiding interest in the music business, I find this kind of stuff aggravating. Not that there aren’t other reliable sources for industry...
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Collabo: Nike x Undercover (Gyakusou International...
I was hipped to this inspired collaboration via highsnobiety. I don’t know of a large corporation that integrates the ethos of the boutique design aesthetic better than Nike. Their ability to continually touch on the most relevant and innovative trends in urban and design culture is utterly inspiring and this project with the team from Undercover is no exception. Enjoy the images and check...
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Gene Weingarten: I hate Facebook... →
This piece from Washington Post commentator Gene Weingarten about his distaste for Facebook is priceless. See excerpts below and click the link to read the full.
In a five-day period, 266 people referenced the chief executive of the United States as President “Oboma.” Sixty-seven others called him President “Obamma.” Almost all of these people were making the point that...
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(via Fast Company) The New Resource Wars: What If... →
An astute bit of reporting and commentary from the the folks at Fast Company, that strips green energy and technology advocates of their flowery rhetoric. This is why agricultural production stills matters and why our government must commit to a full fledged policy shift in thinking about energy. What are the probable outcomes if we don’t shift the full force of our capitalist resources...
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WatchRE:FORM SCHOOL in NYC is a call to action in education reform on the part of a community of artists organized around the title REDU (Rethink, Reform, Rebuild Education). Whether the project will generate any significant change in education policy, I doubt, but the marketing of the project is beautifully realized and the intention, noble.
There is a predictable appeal on the part of...
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I.B.M.: Africa Is the Next Growth Frontier -... →
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WatchMashable Social Good Conference: How Musicians Use Social Media to Inspire Activism [VIDEO]
A surprisingly inspired piece from Mashable’s Social Good conference, held in NYC last week. The panel, which featured musicians Lupe Fiasco and Kenna Zemedkun, VP of Sustainability Marketing at ignition Simon Isaacs, Founder of Lovesocial Azita Ardakani, and Rolling Stone contributing writer Laura...
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Apple in Talks to Add Subscription Periodicals to... →
The evolution of this story will be about antitrust. At what point will Apple’s negotiation tactics reflect internal concern over antitrust issues?
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WWD Predicts Top 10 Pantone Colors for Spring 2011
WWD predicted the top-10 Pantone colors for the upcoming spring 2011 collections, so far after the New York fashion week and the present London fashion week, their prediction has been very accurate…
(Click here to read more)
I’m curious; is there an algorithm used or is it just a matter of instinct after watching the shows? Also, is there a pattern that assists in anticipating what...
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The Myth of Razors and Razor Blades and Brand... →
Sometimes I find the opinions of Mike Masnick (Techdirt) to be strangled by an irrational commitment to the embrace of open intellectual property regimes. That said, when he gets it right, there’s no better IP oracle on the Net. The linked article is of the latter, not the former. Most exciting is the notion that brand loyalty can translate into an IP protection no law could enforce all...
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The Real Value of Social Media for Social Good w/... →
A few weeks ago I rented (via iTunes) the advertising documentary, Art and Copy. Among other iconic campaigns, the film also told the story of the Ronald Reagan It’s Morning in America ads. What struck me about the linked interview with Chris Hughes was the clear correlation between the approach of those designing social networks and those developing advertising and marketing campaigns....
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U.S. Support Vs. Opposition to the Tea Party
(via THE ECONOMIST)
Looks like the Dems better do all they can to get the Obama youth vote out again this November. The Tea Party takes LCD to a whole new low.
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Hands up for Hirst - via THE ECONOMIST
With Hands Up For Hirst, The Economist offers a thought provoking assessment of the longitudinal impact that the Sotheby’s sponsored, 2008, Damien Hirst auction, “Beautiful Inside My Head Forever” has had on the market for the iconic artist’s work. Perhaps most relevant is the penetrating analysis of Hirst’s ambition to increase the amounts paid for his works as primary versus...
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India's Rural Farmers to Trade on Multi Commodity... →
This article comes from Fast Company. My question is; if it is true, as Graham Baxter states, that this model provides insight to businesses operating across all markets about how they can aid development while fostering commercial success, how could this idea be translated to the markets for artistic and creative goods? It seems odd that though many artists hold socially liberal world views,...
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“Over the past twenty years, the art scene in which we live has become one in...”
– TAKASHI MURAKAMI - Huffington Post Column
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“These past few years, the art industry has experienced a kind of big bang, much...”
– Takashi Murakami Huffington Post Column
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MURAKAMI @ VERSAILLE
(images via Huffington Post)
Murakami’s most substantial exhibition since the Louis Vuitton collaboration/tour. An exhibit conceived just following the events of September 2008 and inspired by the financial crisis, Takashi hopes the exhibit will reflect the changing landscape of the art world. Click here to read Takashi’s thoughts on the exhibit. This is (as is always the case...
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Dr. Luke + A Question About IP Protections
Dr. Luke just uploaded this track to his Soundcloud page. Announced via his Twitter feed, it marks the first time the superstar producer has freely released material online prior to a formal release. It was especially surprising to me, given the protections he normally seeks for his work (see Jnomics: Pop Science w/ Dr. Luke). Most likely, this signifies very little, but it caught my attention....
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Tom Ford’s Very Small, Glamorous Show →
via Cathy Horyn and the NYTimes.
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(A Brooding) Band of Outsiders via PAPERMAG
I’m a Band of Outsiders fan (though it would be much cooler if their site were hosted on Tumblr and not Blogger). I found this interesting piece on their Spring/Summer ‘11 collection from Papermag and it got me thinking; why all the nostalgia? I enjoy it. My closets are filled with plaids, herringbones, tattersalls, distressed wingtips, oxfords, boat shoes, crested ties, conservative...
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TWO CATEGORIES OF AMERICAN CORPORATIONS via ROBERT... →
An astute post from economist and former Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration Robert Reich. Take a moment to read the piece in its entirety. Below are several excerpts that I found especially illuminating. The thoughts and explanations that appear most obvious upon first reading are often those I find most exhilarating.
The first group includes national telecoms like Verizon and...
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“THE BEST DESIGNERS IN THE WORLD ALL SQUINT WHEN THEY LOOK AT SOMETHING. THEY...”
– from John Maeda - The Laws of Simplicity
This book is must read for anyone who wants to think with greater logical acumen. It’s not just for creatives, though it certainly is a must read for those fortunate enough to work in, or those aspiring to work in, creative industry. Maeda’s...
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Watch(VIA @HIGHSNOBIETY)
USER INNOVATION + CREATIVE ECONOMY = NIKE SPORTSWEAR MAVERICK customized clothing event at OFF THE HOOK MONTREAL
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“Being a person who reads The Economist is an aspirational fantasy for people who...”
– Tumblelogger anfscu doesn’t trust his friends. Aspirational fantasists - you are more than welcome here. (via theeconomist)
Made me smile. I too am mistrusting of my friends’ reading (and watching) habits. Not sure if it’s the weekly reading of The Economist or the two volume edition...
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THE LAW, CULTURE, AND ECONOMICS OF FASHION
A fascinating and exhaustive piece, wherein a Columbia Law Professor and Harvard Law faculty member challenge some traditional academic assumptions about how intellectual property law should be handled in fashion and creative industry. Really worth digging into if you have the time.
THE LAW, CULTURE, AND ECONOMICS OF FASHION
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ARTIST-DESIGNER-GAMEDEVELOPER FIND OF THE DAY:...
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Video work for Linkin Park - arguably the hardest working, most underrated rock band on the planet.
(click here or on the image to watch)
LOVE. I SUGGEST WATCHING THE VIDEO IN FULL SCREEN VIEW.
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NY TIMES INTERVIEW: The Father of Modern...
click here or on either image to read the article
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TuneCore: Apple Does Not Hate Indie Bands, It Just... →
A challenge facing the music business, as observed by Elektra founder Jac Holzman, is the low barrier to entry of the digital marketplace. Social networking sites like MySpace, PureVolume, and Facebook have enabled independent artists to establish legitimate (or at least the appearance of) online presence. While this trend has offered immediate access to a wider variety of music, it has also...
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Reactions to Obama’s Business Tax Write-Off... →
GOLDMAN vs. MANKIW
The Goldman Sachs economics team: “Our previous analysis indicated that the 50% bonus depreciation provision effective for 2008 and 2009 had a relatively small effect on investment. To the extent it does have an effect, it is likely to pull forward demand into the quarter just before expiration (in this case Q4 2011) so the near-term effect should be even more modest...