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An Epiphany

By Marvin Kanarek A simple epiphany without the guidance of The Muse. Have you ever watched a child draw? Have you noticed how deeply absorbed and focused …

By Marvin Kanarek
Also posted in artists, ecclectic, philosophical issues
Tagged art, children, colors, formulative
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Starbucks and The Emperor’s New Clothes

by Marvin Kanarek Anyone who has lived in Europe as I have, especially in any one of the three “Latin” countries, France, Italy, …

By Marvin Kanarek
Also posted in Politics, ecclectic, philosophical issues, social media
Tagged American Entrepreneurial Spirit, bar, Baristas, Café, caffeine, coffee, e-harmony, laptop, Los Angeles, MacBook Pro, Paris, Starbucks, Tom Cruise
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The State of the Artist # 7

by Marvin Kanarek I’m now being challenged by questions: What is Art? Does Life imitate Art? Does Art mirror Life? Can Art exist without Life? Can …

By Marvin Kanarek
Also posted in artists, ecclectic, philosophical issues
Tagged art, artist, creative, expression, failure, gallery
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The State of The Artist # 6

by Marvin Kanarek “Body Of Work” is here, let’s see where this goes… Someone who designs a single house is not an architect. …

By Marvin Kanarek
Also posted in artists, celebrities, ecclectic, music, philosophical issues, photography
Tagged artist, body-of-work, creativity, gallery, inspiration, painting
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The State of the Artist # 5

by Marvin Kanarek It’s back. I’m not sure why I was left with “Body Of Work”. It’s obvious to me right now …

By Marvin Kanarek
Also posted in artists, exhibition, music, musician, philosophical issues, photography
Tagged artist, creativity, gallery, inspiration, painting, resilience, sabotage
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Henry Rollins interviews Marilyn Manson + Rollins Speaking tour in Israel

An interesting interview with Marilyn Manson. Quite the contrast from what one might have thought of him prior to this interview. Marilyn Manson is quite a …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in Politics, artists, celebrities, ecclectic, music, musician, philosophical issues, rock, video
Tagged Henry Rollins, interview, Marilyn-Manson
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The State of the Artist # 1

by Marvin Kanarek I’ll try as best I can to describe the journey, the psyche, the attitude, the denial, the acceptance and anything else I can …

By Marvin Kanarek
Also posted in architecture, artists, ecclectic, philosophical issues
Tagged art, artist, commercial art, financial stability, muse, non commercial art
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We the People

I wanted to share the new music video “We the People” by my bro Marv Kanarek with you. I guess there really isn’t much to …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic, music, video
Tagged constitution, marv kanarek, music, USA, video, We-the-People
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Viral Reality

by Per Zennström For a long time now I have been intrigued by the work of Studio Total and their work in communication, PR and advertising …

By Per Zennström
Also posted in ecclectic, marketing
Tagged advertising, agency, bernie maddoff, buzz marketing, campaign, communication, marketing, media, newspapers, per zennström, PR, radio, social networking, traditional advertising, tv, viral campaign, viral marketing, viral messages, wikipedia, wired magazine
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Nick Knight vs. NASA

by Per Zennström … Just a “for-fun” juxtapostion of a recent, amazing editorial by master Nick Knight for British Vogue, February 2010. Stylist: Lucinda Chambers, Model: Natalia …

By Per Zennström
Also posted in fashion, fashion, models, photography
Tagged NASA, Natalia Vodianova, nick knight, photographer, stylist, super models, Vogue UK
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The best of the best in 2009

by per zennström It’s fun to make “best-of” lists and top 10 items and even though I already made one on my blog earlier, here I …

By Per Zennström
Also posted in beauty, designers, ecclectic, exhibition, fashion, fashion, making-of, photography, portrait, production shoot, still life, the "biz", video
Tagged 2009, artisitic, beauty, best-of, fashion, magazine, Malawi, on line magazine, photography, publishing, windmill
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To Forum or Not to Forum? That is the Question…

We are considering the addition of a forum to the BK Blog. If anyone wishes to send comments or feedback about what you think about …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Tagged BK Blog Forum?
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A Prelude to a Discussion about Light, Darkness, Life, Death, Reincarnation and other Notions. Stay Tuned…

Richard Avedon Parts 2 through 9 below Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic
Tagged Richard Avedon, The Absurd, Total Randomness
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1 + 1 = 3*

*A theory from Bernard Werber exposed in “The Encyclopedia of Absolute and Relative Knowledge“ in 1993. By Isa Maïsa I have repeatedly seen how opposites seem to attract. …

By isa maïsa
Also posted in ecclectic
Tagged attraction, creation, creativity, opposite
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An Hommage to Aaron Russo

The below article taken from “Advocates for Self Government” Watch this Video series with Film maker and Music Producer Aaron Russo who sadly died in 2007. …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic, video
Tagged advocates, fascism, film producer, freedom, Freedom to Fascism, music producer, video
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Corduroy… It’s hot!

by isa maïsa Corduroy is one of my all time favorite fabrics! It brings me back to when I was a kid where I owned …

By isa maïsa
Also posted in actors, brands, celebrities, designers, fashion, humor, music, the "biz", video
Tagged actors, celebrities, corduroy, fabric, fashion, fashion designer, humor, trends, video
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“I Love Candies”

Here is a Fun Theme called “I Love Candies”. I don’t want to be responsible for your Dental Bill after you get the urge to go …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic, fashion, fashion, humor, models, photography, post-production, production shoot, production team, recipe, the "biz"
Tagged candies, creative director, digital retouching, fashion, hair stylist, humor, magazine, make-up artist, models, photography, pre-production shooting
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To Breast or Not Too Breast is the Fashion Question ?

Breasts or more specifically baring one or two of them in a fashion scenario has always been an integral part of the Fashion scene. Whether …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic, fashion, humor, models, photography, production shoot, the "biz", video
Tagged breast, fashion, Impact, marketing, video
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Our new fashion editor…

Benjamin and Frédérique called to ask me to participate as a regular on his blog as a Fashion Editor and I said, “Cool, yeah no …

By isa maïsa
Also posted in ecclectic, fashion, recipe, the "biz"
Tagged fashion designer, haute couture
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Breaking Down the Walls of Predictability…

On one of the photography forums dpchallenge, a photographer who read my article “A Funny Thing Happened to Me in the Camera Store” responded by …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in exhibition, humor, photography
Tagged camera, Ektachrome, Fashion Photography, film, philosophy
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Photo Forums…The Gladiators

Photo Forums…The Gladiators I have had the opportunity of being present to witness the activities on several photo forums over the past few years and it …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in photography, production team
Tagged photo forums
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The “How Did You Do That?” Question

The “How Did You Do That?” Question I am often asked the question, “How Did You Do That?” I could very simply answer the question which …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic, photography, production shoot, technical discussions
Tagged elements, how do you do that?, lighting, philosophical issues, technique
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Some Great Advice about Everything and Anything Creative…

I just watched this incredible three part interview with writer Harlan Ellison that I wanted to share with you. For all of you seeking the …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic, humor, video
Tagged art, creativity, interviews, philosophical issues
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“The Straw that Breaks the Camel’s Back…”

Just wanted to share a little Visual Rant about how I was feeling momentarily towards someone who really rubbed me the wrong way… I never, ever …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic
Tagged expression, philosophical issues
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“Eyes of Laura Mars”

Eyes of Laura Mars I was inspired to write this short introduction to this film from 1978 starring Faye Dunaway called “Eyes of Laura Mars” by …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic, fashion, photography, production shoot, production team, the "biz", video
Tagged 70's & 80's Photography, digital retouching, fashion, New York City, pre-production shooting, video
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