…Exploring the role of the prankster as artist, activist and social observer and the significance of the prank in society.
From Huffington Post, January 27, 2010:
To start off, we in no way condone vandalism; it’s not our idea of a good time. That said, the ads presented in this collection have already been modified, and thus there’s nothing we can do about it except enjoy the jokes that have already been made. And we can all agree that these ads have been changed for the better.
To see more and/or to submit your own examples, click here.
Submitted by Eva and Franco Mattes aka 0100101110101101.org:
I know that it’s all a state of mind
Live in Plymouth and in Second Life
If you happen to be in England next weekend there is a good reason to come to Plymouth. Marina Abramovic is curating a performance event called “The Pigs of Today are the Hams of Tomorrow” for which we are performing old and new works live at the Slaughterhouse and in Second Life, for 4 days in a row.
Last time we performed in Second Life too many people showed up (thanks!) and many could not attend the performances (sorry!) so this time we’ll try to resist each day as long as we can, luckily for 4 hours, most probably ’till we throw up on the keyboards. As always if you join us in Second Life you can participate (click the link below), if you come to Plymouth you can just watch.
Thursday Jan. 21, 6:30pm (UK time); 10:30am (Second Life time)
Friday Jan. 22, 5pm (UK time); 9am (Second Life time)
Saturday Jan. 23, 5pm (UK time); 9am (Second Life time)
Sunday Jan. 24, 2pm (UK time); 6am (Second Life time)
See you there!
Eva and Franco Mattes
Porn video shown on Moscow highway billboard
by Nataliya Vasilyeva
1010WINS
January 15, 2009
Moscow (AP) — Drivers in downtown Moscow squinted in disbelief as an electronic highway billboard blazed a two-minute pornographic video instead of its regular advertising clips.
Late-night traffic on one of the Russian capital’s busiest roads slowed Thursday as a couple’s explicit escapades appeared on the 9-by-6-meter (yard) display.
Some people took pictures of the sight with their mobile phones and posted them on the Internet.
Passer-by Alyona Prokulatova told The Associated Press that she was “so shocked that I couldn’t even shoot video or take a picture of it.”
The screen’s owner, 3 Stars, told the AP that a hacker attack was likely to blame. Police were investigating the incident.
photo: legaljuice
From Charlie Todd of Improv Everywhere:
The 9th Annual No Pants Subway Ride will take place on Sunday, January 10 in New York and cities around the world.
Last Year’s No Pants Subway Ride:
All are invited to participate. The event will take place at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 10. Everything you need to know is now available. Please read this carefully!
Requirements for Participation
1) Willing to take pants off on subway
2) Able to keep a straight face about it
**This is a participatory event. Do not show up unless you plan to take your pants off.**
When: Sunday, January 10 at 3:00 PM, Sharp! (Over by around 5:30)
Where: Five meeting points spread out all over New York City.
Bring: A backpack and a metro card.
Wear: Normal winter clothes (hat, gloves, etc)
Facebook: You can RSVP to the Facebook Event
Details for New York
Details for other cities
Have fun!
Submitted by W.J. Elvin III:
One man’s trash is another man’s fictional treasure
by Carolyn Kellogg
LATimesBlogs.LATimes.com
July 13, 2009
Can a good story make something more valuable? What if it’s entirely untrue? And what if the person telling the story — like, say, a novelist — is a kind of professional liar; does a professional lie give an object more value? And, hey, what if you could buy something like that on EBay?
When authors Rob Walker (Buying In
Jacket Copy’s Carolyn Kellogg e-mailed co-editor Glenn and participating author Matthew Sharpe (“Jamestown
JC: Kurt Andersen’s story about an old Christmas nutcracker is the first so far to tie one of the objects (fictionally) to a celebrity. It’s also the first to get a bit dirty. Are either of those themes that you expected? Continue reading “The Significant Objects Project: A “Pataphysical Science Experiment””