The Dilly

SICKNESS

2009-06-02T15:41:00.000-07:00

EROSIE

2009-06-02T12:48:00.000-07:00

1.HORROR VACUI
AMAZING ZINE...for me, instantly one of the best zines of the year (up there with the Stick It Mike Swaney so far...)...the non-stop powerhouse of greatness that is Erosie has dropped this zine with Sixpack...and if i had to sum it up into words (which is quite tough) its like a zine version of the end of 2001: A Space Odyssey...this psychedelic neon rainbow shows us a universe being formed, or what its like travelling to another universe...the beauty is that it can be whatever you want it to be, and for me its just stone cold awesome

2.Trespassers of the world unite.
Nelly Duff have teamed up with street art collective Toasters to do a group show...i went along to check it out & hook up with Erosie, and his canvas (to me) was the standout piece. If your around Old St, go to Kingsland Rd (opposite Catch) and check it out...i love seeing artwork in the flesh, rather than just through JPEGS and to see one of E's 'processes' canvases in real life was a real treat...some true Next Level Shit.
PS Will Barras piece fucking ruled too...

Zine Round Up - Patrick Griffin

2009-06-02T12:32:00.000-07:00

One of NYs finest recently sent me some fucking sick (in all senses) zines...

'Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day'
We all have shit days...and this is the xeroxed manifestation of all those days you've been caught drunk at work by your boss, cut yourself by accident with a knife, missed that last bus home or had a final argument with your girl...you might not like bad days, but you will like this zine.
Contrasting between a childhood recollection (dont know if its autobiographical) of a shitty day with Patricks trademark street/gutter level photography (with subjects from the deathly steps at the end of the Exorcist to a rainy day forecast), exposing all of lifes faces - even if its one of sadness or melancholy...another great Patrick Griffin zine.

SKULD no.1
This is a group zine featuring Charlie Wilhoit, Patrick Griffin, Will Boone & Mark Flood, and is pure deathly grainy xeroxed grime...this is the real deal fucking nasty stuff and its fucking so rad. I LOVE the dead bodies with contrasting thought bubbles...i love this zine, so good.

Zine Round Up - Martin Bell

2009-06-02T12:22:00.000-07:00

Martin Bell, Australias latest talent to be blowing up (serious...Australia is KILLING it at the moment...) was kind enough to send me some of his great zines he put out with his crew THE SERPS...Thanks Martin!

'Cowboys, Kittens & Vixens'
This is a collection of collages and stills of films (Buffalo 66, Paris, Texas) as Martin Bell explores Australian verncauar...especially looking at the romanticism of cowboys, car culture and western films...great stuff!
PS i think i've already blogged this on here before, but its so good i feel like i should do it again!

'Love you like you hate me'
Another Serps / Martin Bell banger...this time we see Martins collection of sketches that seem to show childhood inspirations - BMXers, robots, toys, hiding in teepees, pez dispensers...real good stuff...as usual

Last chance saloon for Kuniyoshi

2009-06-01T15:37:00.000-07:00

If your in London you really have to get yourself to the Royal academy for the last week of the incredible Kuniyoshi exhibition.
Amazing works that are still super fresh and inspiring today...Japanese prints from a master illustrator Kuniyoshi, his works shows fantastical stories and warriors in vibrant colours and patterns...the show is really fucking special and well worth the £9 entry fee...but hurry!

Su Casa es mi Casa

2009-06-01T15:22:00.001-07:00

Now its time like this i wish i didnt have a fucking shit job and could jet off to cool shit around the world and experiance good stuff first hand...and this looks like an exhibition that needs to be experianced first hand - a complete takeover of a Barcelona flat, courtesy of some Barcelona friends and talented peers...awesome

JEPPE EURO TOUR

2009-06-01T15:19:00.001-07:00

The legend that is Thomas Jeppe, member of The Serps and author of Home Made Tattoos Rule, is coming over to CRUSH Europe...tell everyone, and if your around, you need to attend this event...gonna be amazing

NEU! Sam' Fran'

2009-06-01T15:14:00.001-07:00

Dilly fave Samuel Francois has got a new exhibition ...if your in France,near Thionville (how cool is that name) check it out
PS Samuel...is it the same Brel as in the legendary actor and singer?? he's a fan of your work?

Tom Hardy Bronson

2009-06-01T15:10:00.000-07:00

Saw the film Bronson the other night...fuck me...Tom Hardy who plays Bronson blew me away with his performance...its been a llooonnggg time since i was aware at how much the actor was giving a performance of a lifetime...if you can - see this film...

Heads up in the bargain corner...

2009-06-01T15:07:00.000-07:00

Amazon sometimes has mad bargains, and i picked this essential book up for £7.50 the other day but now its gone upto £12.50...so if you havent got it yet - pick it up now at a good price!

YES!

2009-06-01T15:05:00.000-07:00

Been waiting for this for a llloooonnnngggg time...

LIKE LIPSTICK TRACES
EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH HOSTED BY COLETTE - PARIS

FROM THE 2 TO THE 20 OF JUNE 09
COLETTE - 213 rue Saint-Honoré - 75001 Paris - France

HELLO, 2009
AUTHORS : AURÉLIEN ARBET AND JÉRÉMIE EGRY
ARTISTS involved in the book :
AROE - C.B.S - DUMBO - HONET - KEGR - O’CLOCK - OS CURURUS - RATE - REMIO - ROCKY - SCAN - SMASH - THE E.R.S
OFFICIAL RELEASE 15 JUNE 09
EDITED BY DOKUMENT PRESS & HELLO
TO ORDER THE BOOK : WWW.DOKUMENT.ORG
ISBN : 978-91-85639-20-5
MORE INFORMATIONS : WWW.LIKELIPSTICKTRACES.COM

Pete Fowler

2009-06-01T15:02:00.000-07:00

Got this in the mail from Pete Fowler...always putting on great Psych nights..

'Quick heads up on our next Psychedelic Jamboree night at the Big Chill Bar off Brick Lane on June 10th.

We are happy to announce that our very special guest DJ for the night is none other than Gruff Rhys from
Super Furry Animals. Expect Turk Psyche sevens and obscure spaced out international AND domestic treats.
Also confirmed for our August 12th night is the lovely Fred Deakin of Lemon Jelly and Airside fame who put out
one of the best compilation/mix CD's last year called Nu Balearica. This CD has had some heavy rotation at
Monsterism Towers so expect some galaxial discoid and what ever else he decides to bless us with!
The July 8th guest has yet to be confirmed but we'll let you know as soon as we get that nailed.

all the beast and see you there,
Pete and Jon
(Big thanks to Richard Norris for playing his amazing selection at the last night)'

New IZ Rock zines!

2009-06-01T14:57:00.000-07:00

The legend that is Joseph Allen has dropped two new IZ rock zines...love Jonathan Zawada (he does the presets design)...so looking good!

Piotr...round 2

2009-05-21T15:46:00.000-07:00

TTC gallery and my mate Piotr? A NO BRAINER...its gonna be good!

SHAPES 02
Piotr Łakomy
29.05 - 26.06 2009
vernissage 29.05 2009, friday 17.00 - 21.00
TTC Gallery Asger rygs gade 5 kl. KBH. V. Copenhagen Denmark
www.TTCGallery.com

Claire online

2009-05-21T15:43:00.000-07:00

One of Londons best bookshops (if not THE) have finally gone and got a proper website...but do go there in person as its one of the last spots that actually has an amazing (if slightly cramped!) personality you need to experience

AWESOME

2009-05-21T15:38:00.001-07:00

Saw this on Sixpacks Blog...looks fucking AMAZING...

can someone pay for the awesome Will Sweeney to do a 'Heavy Metal style' feature length film please?
For some reason the promo reminds me of this...

Tal-R at Victoria Miro

2009-05-18T13:45:00.000-07:00

One of my personal favorite contemporary artists is without hesitation the mighty TAL-R...and he has a new show at the Victoria Miro gallery...

FUCKING HELL JSBJ!

2009-05-18T13:38:00.000-07:00

Fucking HELL!!! !
That is not photoshopped....that actually could be the biggest book ever made! This is insane! Not only does the size blow me away, but you KNOW that the pages here undoubtedly feature awesome images....god damn!!!
Do you reckon i could read it with google earth?

Aurélien Arbet, Jérémie Egry, Marco Barrera, Nicolas Poillot
3360 pages, Hard cover, Black and white. printed in France
SOLE EDITION
Currently exposed at Galerie Kamchatka - 23 rue Charles V - Paris 4ème

Better off Dead...

2009-05-13T15:51:00.000-07:00

...are back with a new zine, and only £2! Get it HERE

Pen & Pixel interview

2009-05-13T12:19:00.001-07:00

If you read this blog then you hopefully know how much I genuinly LOVE Pen & Pixel...and now theres a great interview surfaced. Catch it here.

POWERBASTARD PEEK

2009-05-09T11:21:00.000-07:00

As announced 2009 is the year POWERBASTARD PUBLISHING is born, a joint venture between me and James Pearson Howes.
Very very soon (next week?) we will release the first POWERBASTARD PUBLISHING release...a set of 3 x signed A1 James Pearson Howes Xerox prints on coloured paper. There will only be 20 of these sets for sale, at a credit crunch friendly price of only £20 (worldwide postage included)...so super limited, high quality and very very awesome...so keep checking back for the headsup
PS image below is a close up of a larger image (NOT FINAL IMAGE)

Brue Killers

2009-05-09T11:09:00.001-07:00

Skateboards just got better...what is this evolution in deck design??? new shape? new materials? No. Something more essential to any self respecting skater...a bottle opener built in to the deck...
Thanks to Chimp for the link!

Automatic Books

2009-05-09T11:05:00.000-07:00

Great shit brewing in Venice on the zine front...graveyards and Japanese Rockabillies? How do they know me so well???

Automatic Books

Cum KK

2009-05-09T10:40:00.000-07:00

Cum was a collective that came (no pun intended) out strong a few years ago in the hey day of streetart, blowing up and working on porn pictures for the streets...i never really paid much attention but having caught up with what they have been upto in the last few years via their website, i have to say they have turned into something very awesome and i feel like a schmuck for missing out!...dirty, grimy, messe-esque...i love what they're doing...
The reason why i rediscovered their work is that they have just opened a new exhibition in East Londons KK Outlet and i have to check it out asap...and if you cant make it, i suggest checking out their website asap...

TECH NOIR

2009-05-09T10:38:00.000-07:00

Rory from Crystal Vision sent me this...its a short film he made from last year...TECH NOIR!