Andre: A Giant Amongst Men

 

Andy Warhol and All Sorts of Weirdness

So, of course we all know and love (or at least) appreciate Andy Warhol for so many different reasons.  Not only did he change the art world on a global level, but he also affected popular culture in NYC and beyond with the Factory, his famed nights at Max’s Kansas City and Studio 54, and the following random appearances, commercials, and interviews …

The Love Boat, 1985

Then there is this utterly amazing interview … so insightful!

TV Party

“I guess it was punk TV. We were anti-technique, anti-format, anti-establishment, and anti-anti-establishment. We liked to break all the rules of good broadcasting. Sometimes we would sit around and say, “Well, what should we do now?” Sometimes we sat there and did nothing. They say “dead air” is the kiss of death in broadcasting, but we liked it. Sometimes we would sit perfectly still like a tape on pause, but it was live.”

-Glenn O’Brien

TV Party was a late 70′s/early 80′s public access television experiment of sorts. Glenn O’Brien created the show that drew a broad range of characters, from homeless guys on the street to David Bowie, Blondie, Klaus Nomi, and Jean Michel Basquiat. The production was terrible and there was basically no direction, but it was a hit none-the-less because it was essentially the epitome of downtown New York City cool.

The Barbie Underworld

I think we all know that there are people out there that love Barbie.  I’m not talking about those that played with her when they were little and retain some fond memories, or those that think she is an endearing sort of pop icon.  I’m referring specifically to those people that collect, stalk, design for, and live for Barbie.  They are part of the Barbie underworld, and these are their dolls …

The Diva - Byron Lars Fenella Layla Barbie Doll

The Artist - Barbie Doll Inspired by Gustav Klimt

The Crooner - Sinatra Barbie Doll

The Bombshell - Farrah Fawcett Barbie

The Sci-Fi Fashion Victim - Goddess of the Galaxy Barbie Doll

The Exotic - Japan Barbie Doll

The Spy - Octopussy Barbie Doll

The Rebel - Debbie Harry Barbie

The Trekkie - Barbie Doll as Lt. Uhura

The Warrior - Barbie as Athena

Who knew?!  To check out hundreds more of these incredible creations go to Barbie Collector.  I hope you’ll be as amazed as I was!