Category Archives: Art & Design

ISIS Live, Great American Music Hall, SF CA 6.04.10

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Max Sidman

I was about half way through a long-winded write up about how absolutely amazing this show was, how it was the last time ISIS will play in SF — they’re breaking up after their current tour wraps — and how … Continue reading →

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11.30 Climate Justice

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Max Sidman

A stencil promoting the International Day of Climate Justice. Apparently “climate justice” doesn’t include the use of aerosol cans in a street-level marketing effort.

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Exit Through The Gift Shop, A Banksy Film

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Max Sidman

I’m a big fan of English stencil bomber and graffiti artist Banksy. So, naturally, I’m beyond stoked for this…

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13th Floor Elevators, Sign Of The 3 Eyed Men

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Max Sidman

I recently ordered the 13th Floor Elevators box set, Sign Of The 3 Eyed Men, directly from the UK label that put it out, International Artists. It showed up in the mail today, so I grabbed a coworker and had … Continue reading →

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Ego Trip: Art of the House Ad

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Max Sidman

I recently started following Ted Bawno on Twitter. Aside from being a prolific Twitterer (so much so, in fact, that I briefly consider unfollowing him daily), Bawno — who may or may not be the alter ego of NYC journalist, … Continue reading →

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Stoked on Advertising

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Max Sidman

Well, I’m generally not stoked on advertising, but when it’s done right — i.e creatively — it can be as impactful, meaningful and memorable as any piece of art, film or music. Maybe it’s the business I’m in, but I’ve always enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Siftables, The Smart Blocks

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Max Sidman

From the TED.com video series, David Merrill demos Siftables, the smart blocks. These are essentially little computers that interact with each other and users in a totally new and unique way. UI design is about hit a whole new phase … Continue reading →

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Don Ed Hardy Art Show, SF

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Max Sidman

Don Ed Hardy Victory 2008 acrylic, ink on paper mounted on board 10 5/8 x 9 1/2 inches I just recently learned about an art show featuring new work from tattoo legend and accomplished fine artist Don Ed Hardy. He’s … Continue reading →

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Obamarxism? WTF?

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Max Sidman

I like to take photos of stencils. I’m not a stencil artist or a graffiti writer, and I’m not interested in any so called quality-of-life arguments, but it suffices to say that I enjoy the “vandal arts,” I’m fascinated by … Continue reading →

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Mahakala Tattoo by Henry Lewis

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Max Sidman

I’ve been having my left arm, between the shoulder and elbow, tattooed for a few years now, and this past summer I really concentrated on getting the main part of it, what I like to call “Phase 1,” knocked out. … Continue reading →

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