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SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DONT LET YOUR KIDS BE ARTIST!

Kareem Blair — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:57:40 -0500

Lifted from an oft-parodied 2004 German film called “Downfall,” the three-and-a-half-minute YouTube clip expertly synchs expletive-laced subtitles to the lip movements of the actors, principally the lunatic Hitler, played by the Wim Wenders favorite Bruno Ganz in an unintentionally comic turn worthy of Mel Brooks. Haunted by his failure as a painter, the fuming dictator predicts a dire future for a Deitch-led MOCA deluged by skateboarders and graffiti artists like Shepherd Fairey and Barry McGee, whom Deitch has championed.

MOCA CLEVELAND HOST MAJOR SURVEY ON AFRICAN AMERICAN ART

Kareem Blair — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:07:28 -0500

In a critical event, MOCA Cleveland is currently playing host to the first ever public survey of contemporary African American art in the Ohio region. From Then To Now: Masterworks Of Contemporary African American Art. The exhibition features 27 artists, and begins with signature pieces by such pioneering figures of the 1970s and 1980s as Romare Bearden or Alma Thomas, and continues up to the present with prime examples of works by artists such as Lenardo Drew, Alison Saar, Willie Cole, David Hammons, Lorna Simpson, Carrie Mae Weems, René Green, Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley, among others. Addressing a range of themes and issues, the exhibition presents an overview of the rich cultural heritage voiced by contemporary African-American artists in their examination of history, identity, and memory.

VALENTINES VIDEO R.KELLY "HALF ON A BABY"

Kareem Blair — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:46:55 -0500

RIP ALEXANDER McQUEEN

Kareem Blair — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:09 -0500

"IF THIS WAS '92 THEy WOULD HAVE BEAT YA ASS! (PAUSE)

Kareem Blair — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:24:33 -0500

Im feeling that “my chain is neon” line!

I DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT THE IPAD DOES, BUT ITS COPPED! NO QUESTIONS

Kareem Blair — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:40:41 -0500

DAT NU NU: CURT@INS "EXODUS" VIDEO

Kareem Blair — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:30:51 -0500

TOP 5: HOPE FOR HAITI PERFORMANCES

Kareem Blair — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:08:45 -0500

Tonight's telethon was definitely one for the books. George Clooney seemed to have pulled everyone currently working in Hollywood on one stage. Subsequently there were many memorable performances. This post isn't about all of them though, just my Top 5 because I'm tersely narcissistic. The 5th spot would go to John Legend, because his rendition of “Motherless Child” was nothing short of legendary. The 4th spot would be filled three ways by Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow and my dude Keith Urban because their take on “Lean on me” was soulful and moving. The 3rd spot would have to be occupied by Justin Timberlake and his man Matt Morris, because their Cohen Cover was downright flawless.

The 2nd spot goes inarguably to Mary J Blige, who was the only performer of the night to bring me to tears. But as much as I love Mary, how in the world could I place anyone besides Haiti's native son Wyclef in the top spot??? Not only did he perform a song from one of my favorite flicks, “The Harder they Come”, but he broke it down into some Haitian carnival music. There were other great performances, but if you enjoy live instrumentation and musicianship, you'll probably prefer these as well. To see my top 5 as well as all the other great performances of the night click here and be sure to visit HopeforHaiti.org to give to this worthy cause.

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THAT WONDER RYHMER SHIT! JAY ELECTRO IN BROOKLYN'S KNITTING FACTORY

Kareem Blair — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:40:04 -0500

HAPPY DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

Kareem Blair — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:47:20 -0500