Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is nonexistent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery—celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: “It’s not where you take things from—it’s where you take them to.
This is for them chipper-somethings; high on life, baby put me on your flight.
Beyonce, Schoolin’ Life
Hong Kong
Travel is at its most rewarding when it ceases to be about your reaching a destination and becomes indistinguishable from living your life.
Paul Theroux
I love the ‘4’, Around The World commercial spot. My favorite tracks on the album are End of Time, I Miss You, and I Was Here.
Global textiles meet Main Street in Banana Republic’s Silk Ikat Pencil Skirt. via detailinthefabric
I spent my Friday in Seattle learning how a Boeing 777-ER300 is designed and manufactured. What did you do today?
The Art of War
U.S. forces are scheduled to depart Iraq in December. But on the giant concrete barriers that still ring the constellations of bases around the country, their artistic footprint will remain. Read more over at Wired.
From the creators of INFLUENCERS, get ready for the PURSUIT OF (COOL).
