WOLFGANG BURAT: NO TEARS. PHOTOS 1980 – 1990

Posted on 2011-11-21

In 1980 Burat was a co-founder of the renowned legendary music magazine SPEX, and over the following decade (1980-90), he photographed musicians, bands, artists, concerts, backstage situations and fans for the magazine. NO TEARS presents a selection of unique vintage prints. It comprises intimate portraits of musicians such as Freddy Mercury, Martyn Ware/Heaven 17, David Byrne/Talking Heads, Nikki Sudden, Afrika Bambaataa, Paul Weller, Robert Smith/The Cure, Linton Kwesi Johnson, David Thomas/Pere Ubu, Kraftwerk or Archie Shepp.

Burat’s photographic gaze set the visual impact of this important magazine, and his oeuvre depicts a scene that is of utmost importance for many contemporary (visual) artists, for social and music history, pop theory and art history.

Opposite – Linton Kwesi Johnson, 1990

Exhibition runs through to December 23rd, 2011

Tanja Pol Galerie
Ludwigstrasse 7
80539
Munich

www.tanjapol.com

  

WE WERE HERE

Posted on 2011-11-21

It illuminates the profound personal and community issues raised by the AIDS epidemic as well as the broad political and social upheavals it unleashed. It offers a cathartic validation for the generation that suffered through, and responded to, the onset of AIDS. It opens a window of understanding to those who have only the vaguest notions of what transpired in those years. It provides insight into what society could, and should, offer its citizens in the way of medical care, social services, and community support.

Early in the epidemic, San Francisco’s compassionate, multifaceted, and creative response to AIDS became known as “The San Francisco Model”. The city’s activist and progressive infrastructure that evolved out of the 1960’s, combined with San Francisco’s highly politicized gay community centered around the Castro Street neighborhood, helped overcome the obstacles of a nation both homophobic and lacking in universal healthcare. In its suffering, San Francisco mirrors the experience of so many American cities during those years. In its response, The San Francisco Model remains a standard to aspire to in seeking a healthier, more just, more humane society.

In theaters November 25th, 2011

wewereherefilm.com

  

THE THING

Posted on 2011-11-21

Prequel to the 1982 film of the same name by John Carpenter.
At an Antarctica research site, the discovery of an alien craft leads to a confrontation between graduate student Kate Lloyd and scientist Dr. Sander Halvorson. While Dr. Halvorson keeps to his research, Kate partners with Sam Carter, a helicopter pilot, to pursue the alien life form

In theaters December 2nd, 2011

www.thethingmovie.net

  

SHAME

Posted on 2011-11-21

Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is a 30-something man living in New York who is unable to manage his sex life. After his wayward younger sister (Carey Mulligan) moves into his apartment, Brandon’s world spirals out of control. From director Steve McQueen (Hunger), Shame is a compelling and timely examination of the nature of need, how we live our lives and the experiences that shape us.

In theaters January 13th, 2012

www.foxsearchlight.com/shame

  

FEIST – HOW COME YOU NEVER GO THERE

Posted on 2011-11-21

New video for the first single from her new album Metals, How Come You Never Go There.

www.listentofeist.com

  

THIRD MAN 45 BOX, RECORD PLAYER & VINYL CLEANER

Posted on 2011-11-21

Third Man is releasing a new, heavy-duty custom 45 box for carrying all of your favorite 7-inch records. This swank 45 box features a uniquely-wrapped black leatherette exterior, reinforced white plastic handle, chrome snap closure with etched TMR logo, custom printing on the interior lining and will hold up to thirty 7-inch records.
Next up is the Third Man-branded custom vinyl cleaning kit complete with Major Mojo Cleaning Juice, wide-coverage black felt brush and extra stash room in your cleaning case for replacement record needles.

And!
A custom Third Man-designed Revolution compact turntable by Crosley. The Revolution portable record player’s features include:
USB capability for connection to PC and Mac, including a software suite for ripping and editing audio content
Belt-driven turntable
33 1/3 and 45 RPM speeds for 7-inch or 12-inch records
FM transmitter and dynamic full range stereo speakers
Headphone input

All contained in an extremely compact unit with a conveniently integrated handle and can be powered by AA batteries for maximum portability. Take your revolution with you any and everywhere!

thirdmanrecords.com