We selected 10 quotes by the legendary artist Andy Warhol, who was widely known for his contribution to art by being of the leading figures in the pop art movement.
He was one of the most influential artists of his time and has created some of the most well-known art in his time. Warhol was the leading figure in the Pop Art movement and made works surrounding some of the greatest figures in the public eye, such as Marilyn Monroe who sadly died before his silkscreen was fully finished.
During his career, he was also a filmmaker who made underground films. Avant-Garde Filmmaker Jonas Mekas was one of the main influences for Andy Warhol and was the man who got Andy Warhol inspired to start filmmaking. One of his most notable works was ‘Chelsea Girls’ which was an underground film that became his first commercial success after many short and feature-length films failed to hit the mark.
Here are some quotes that will give you a glimpse into what kind of a persona Andy Warhol was.
“In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.”
“Don’t pay any attention to what they write about you. Just measure it in inches.”
“Art is what you can get away with.”
“An artist is somebody who produces things that people don’t need to have.”
I always like to see if the art across the street is better than mine.”
“As soon as you stop wanting something, you get it.”
“The idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting”
“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.”
“It’s not what you are that counts, it’s what they think you are.”
“A picture means I know where I was every minute. That’s why I take pictures. It’s a visual diary.”
“The mystery was gone but the amazement was just starting.”
Gathering information from the Spring/Summer 2017 and the Cruise 2017 shows for both menswear and womenswear, I have put put together interesting images of prints and embroideries used on their fashion line. They use three themes for their print and embroidery. One of the key themes are animals especially tigers. Another key theme is floral. A more interesting themes is Donald Duck for menswear. Each outfit, print and embroidery is interesting and you can see why Gucci is the main inspiration for our designs this season.
As you can see from the prints on the womenswear collection the animal prints are larger in scale. It consists of animals and an insect we tend to see during the spring and summer season. The embroidery on the menswear collection are in a smaller scale and more displaced around the suit, as well as the shoes. The embroidery is of a traditional dragon varying in sizes.
Similarly the embellishments of the tiger are on a much larger scale, almost covering the whole skirt of the dress. The embellishments cover around the back as well. This particular outfit in the menswear collection is much more minimalist with the small embroidery of the tiger. The only aesthetic design of an animal.
The floral prints and embroidery on both collections cover most if not all the fabric on the outfits. Both also have large embroidery on the garments. The colours do really pop out for the dress. Where as the suit is a little more subdue in comparison. But I love the styling of the outfit.
This print is more specific to womenswear. Both images use the coat with the print as a center piece. I love how both outfits are styled, both are just as eye catching as each other only one is eye catching as the colour is vibrant where as the other has a lot of prints and block colours going on.
I thought this was an interesting theme to use but it is very well executed. The colours and mixtures of embroidery is what made the design really work. It’s more interesting than just Donald Duck on its own. Both use floral and fish designs for embroidery. I do like the variation of sizes and the displacement of the design around the coat and robe.
Just as we have seen with all the womenswear collection the designs of the prints and embroideries have been on a large scale. The two dogs pretty much almost covers the front of the jacket. I love the colours that have been used in that outfit. As we can see from the menswear outfit the dogs are smaller and they have been embroidered on a floral print bomber jacket. I think the whole outfit looks fun, which is what the summer is about.
This is also another key animal that Gucci like to use on garments as well as accessories and shoes like the Ace Embroidered Sneakers which is £640. I like how the snake is in one area on the dress, it’s different from the rest of the outfits in the womenswear collection. I love the accessory in the menswear collection. The whole look is minimalist but it also gives the eye something to pinpoint and look at.
We have compiled a list of 5 stylish men’s shorts that you can wear for the summer without looking like you got them out of the wardrobe without any consideration.
For many men, shorts are not something they get excited about buying. However, everyone loves to wear them on a hot summers day. This is a list that will help you combine style and fashion with comfortability for that great look you always wanted.
Chino Shorts
Chino shorts have become a classic amongst men. They do range in colors and style depending on what look you are going for. Navy and beige chinos are likely your safest option to get, especially if you are looking to wear a light coloured t-shirt.
Can’t wait to wear jeans again? Why not wear denim shorts to replace them for the summer. Denim shorts are quite popular and have various styles and shapes they come in. Slim fit denim shorts are probably the best call, however, if you feel your figure might not go with them, try out regular fit jean shorts which are perfectly normal and very popular. You can find them in most men clothing stores online and in person so the variety is there.
If you are going to quite a formal event but want to get away from wearing trousers, these might be just the thing for you. Suit shorts are normally popular in schools however they don’t have to look like school uniforms. Many great fashion labels have ventured into creating great suit shorts for those more casual classy looks. shorts
If you are looking to wear something that stands out from the rest the Madras shorts will be perfect for you. They are not too common amongst men however they are growing in popularity. These are great if you are looking to go for something more original from the rest of solid colours.
Want something shorter? If you are going for a bit of a different look than normal these are great. They are shorter than normal shorts so you might get some weird looks from people that don’t know that they are meant to be this way. However, prepster shorts are becoming more and more popular amongst men, and are very comfortable to wear. Once again these come in all different colours from white to pink, the range is there for you to choose from.
We compiled a short list of 9 Russian films that went on to influence filmmakers worldwide and gain great critic acclaim at the time of release.
After checking over hundred plus films we sifted and sifted until we found films that we thought had some range in terms of directors and the time they were made. We tried to mix between art cinema and commercial cinema hopefully concluding with a fairer list. Therefore, we chose from directors such as Tarkovsky, Pudovkin, Einstein to Balabanov and Bondarchuk giving you a mix of films to watch.
Andrei Rublev (1966) – Andrei Tarkovsky
Arguably the biggest film Andrei Tarkovsky directed. This film gained critic acclaim worldwide as it went on to win FIPRESCI Prize at the renowned Cannes film festival. The film showcases the great skill Tarkovsky had at compositing shots and his great sense of poetic movement through editing and camera. The film went onto being ranked No. 87 in Empire magazine’s “The 100 Best Films Of World Cinema” in 2010.
Battleship Potemkin (1925) – Sergei Eisenstein
This classic Russian film is probably known by every film student and filmmaker worldwide. It is one of the most important films in the editing world as it crafted montage techniques that are still used today and are paid homage to. Eisenstein’s creative genius created a pathway for other filmmakers to take on in their movies. Some of the films that paid homage to Battleship Potemkin are Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather‘, Brian De Palma’s ‘The Untouchables‘, and George Lucas’ ‘Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith‘.
Brother (1997) – Aleksei Balabanov
Some criticised this film for not reaching the potential it had, however, we would disagree. It went on to become a cult film throughout Russia and Russian speaking countries in the late 90’s. According to some sources, the whole film was filmed with a micro budget of around $10,000 to $20,000 with actors getting basically no pay and the filming being done in around 30 days. It also went onto getting screened at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival.
Mirror (1975) – Andrei Tarkovsky
This Tarkovsky classic has countless scenes that have been considered to be the best film scenes ever. Specifically, the burning barn scene as it once again showcased the great talent Tarkovsky had to composite the shots through movement, natural elements, and timing. The beauty of this film is that the plot of the film could be described as non-existent and has been interpreted in many different ways, therefore building the mystery and meaning behind it. It has been part of many lists as one of the greatest films ever made.
Ivan’s Childhood (1962) – Andrei Tarkovsky
This drama set in the WWII became one of the first works to define who Tarkovsky was – a true poet. Ivan’s Childhood showcased the skills Tarkovsky had developed through studying photography and poetry in his earlier life. The film was commercially successful as it sold over 16.7 million tickets in the Soviet Union, becoming one of the most successful Tarkovsky films ever made. It even went on to win the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival in 1962.
The 9th Company (2005) –Fedor Bondarchuk
After many war dramas, Russian cinema has produced, The 9th Company stands the test of time. It became an instant hit in Russia and has gained quite name for itself worldwide. The film follows Russian recruits in the 1980’s Afghanistan fighting psychological and physical battles – which is something that is not shown in many war films nowadays so openly.
Mother (1926) – Vsevolod Pudovkin
By many described as a propaganda film, the key impact it had on the world of editing is enormous. Directed by the legendary Vsevolod Pudovkin. The film follows one woman and her struggle against Tsarist rule during the Russian revolution. Pudovkin was renowned for his editing and this film was a key work that showcased that through montage.
Burnt by the Sun (1994) – Nikita Mikhalkov
Arguably by many considered to be one of the most successful Russian films of all time due to its critic acclaim after it won the Academy Award for the best foreign film in 1994, ‘Burnt by the Sun’ immediately became a Russian classic. It went on to have a sequel with a lot of promise, however, it did not work out as it flopped at the box office.
Ballad of a Soldier (1959) – Grigory Chukhray
Whilst this film did not get nominated for best foreign film at the Academy Awards it did get nominated for best story and screenplay. This film could be argued to be a Ukrainian film as the director and one of the writers were Ukrainian-born. However, was produced by Mosfilms which is a Russian production company and had many Russian actors. The film had great success in the Soviet Union and even went on to win the Lenin Prize in 1961.
We are proud to present and premiere ‘Nocturnal’ by the wonderful Souvenir.
We are lucky here at Our Culture Mag to present and premiere to you ‘Nocturnal’ by the fantastic Souvenir. So, if you are looking to add something refreshing and raw to your playlists, this song is simply perfect for you.
“Genuine & raw music that spreads quality”
The song is out now and is available worldwide via online music stores. The song is part of a six-track EP ‘Neon Dream’. You can stream the full EP here on Spotify.
To find out more about Souvenir follow him here on Facebook.
Artist Matt Wills has released the music video for his latest single ‘Wallflower’
If you like the sound of indie pop, this latest single ‘Wallflower’ by artist Matt Wills will be just for you. Great vibes, production, and vocals showcase what Wills is all about. It has now been given a lovely psychadelic-like type of music video to go alongside it.
With the production being top notch ‘Wallflower’ has great promise hopefully giving Matt Wills some chart notice in the near future.
To find out more about Matt Wills follow him here on Facebook.
Los Angelas, USA based artist autoclub has officially debuted with single ‘Cat’
The song is full of grooviness and funk, great if you are looking for something to spice up your normal everyday playlist. It also features a stunning music video directed by autoclub & Kendall Hill, terrific if you are looking for a visual reference to enjoy the song in another dimension.
To find out more about autoclub follow him here on Soundcloud.
Prodigy from the rap group Mobb Deep has died aged 42.
It has been reported that musician Prodigy died in Las Vegas, USA after having been hospitalised a few days prior for complications related to his sickle-cell anemia. Better known under his alias Prodigy whilst being part of Mobb Deep, Albert Johnson created a well-known and respected persona during the 90’s.
Prodigy was one-half of the influential rap group Mobb Deep who were active in the music scene since early 90’s. It was two of the albums that really shined and those were The Infamous (1995) and Hell on Earth (1996). Both of the albums gained respective status and became two albums that were listed consistently in best of hip-hop lists of all time.
The group publicist gave a quote to the magazine XXL about the sudden death of Mobb Deep.
“It is with extreme sadness and disbelief that we confirm the death of our dear friend Albert Johnson, better known to millions of fans as Prodigy of legendary NY rap duo Mobb Deep. Prodigy was hospitalized a few days ago in Vegas after a Mobb Deep performance for complications caused by a sickle cell anemia crisis. As most of his fans know, Prodigy battled the disease since birth. The exact causes of death have yet to be determined. We would like to thank everyone for respecting the family’s privacy at this time.”
Tributes have come in via social media from fellow rappers and musicians.
Rip prodigy. God bless his family and all his fans. Mobb forever.
Miles Graham has earned himself quite a name in the music world with his genuine, pure and simply emotional work.
With his latest single ‘Let It Shine’ released he joined us for an interview to talk about music.
Hi, how are you?
Good
So, how did you get into music?
Creative writing was in me from a young age so it was a natural thing that eventually developed into a total escapism from growing up in a deprived area in Dublin.Very cliche but creating music shone a light on life, throughout my life.
How did your song ‘Let It Shine’ come about?
The chorus was originally part of another song, however, the verses where outdated I felt so I re-wrote them. I do that a lot..
What are the challenges of making a song like ‘Let it Shine’?
Getting the production right is always a challenge. Getting what’s in your head down on a recording. I work hard on my lyrics, I’m no genius, I just work hard and will re-write and re-write until I’m happy with a concept.
What are your plans for the rest of 2017?
Release more music. I’m excited about some other songs I’ve written and co-written.
Describe yourself in one word.
Hardworking
Describe your music in one word.
Hope
What is your definition of culture?
Make art
To find out more about Miles Graham you can follow him here.
Juliette Oberndorfer a Canada-based illustrator creates radiant illustrative scenes.
Her work is easily identifiable by the contrast of bright colours and the darker tones. Consequently setting the focal point and the atmosphere in her works. Furthermore Oberndorfer deliberately uses selective colour palettes and engaging compositions to create rich and saturated alternative universe that is brimming with story and is yearning to be explored.
“It’s not what you are that counts, it’s what they think you are.”
