ThisNext

It was the summer of 2008 while crowned as 'the new hope' for a dazzling country which had fallen on extremely hard times, Senator Barack Obama won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. presidential race. This event would remain a positive historical landmark event for generations to come. Later, almost as as a editorial snapshot of this victory, or memento, or as a pause in the massive political race (where one could savor that rare moment charged with symbolic, or 'actual' change in context, change in political dialogue, and change in the cultural direction of the nation) the cover of the July issue of "Rolling Stone Magazine" was entirely dedicated to the iconic image of Obama --'rock star candidate'. No caption or headline was needed to identify the youthful face of Barack Obama, who had (by that time) become recognized across the world. The detail which stands out from the cover is a a smile, Im sure that there were plenty of other images of a non-smiling Obama to choose from, but I'm guessing that the editors of RS wanted to express the emotion of that victory, knowing that in the future when one looks back to July of 2008 it will be impossible to recreate the giddy thrill that was under the surface of our skin, the trill of hope, the trill of change, and the electric sensation of reconnection to a dream.

If there was ever a magazine cover worth collecting for it's historical value it is this one.

^_^

Updated Jun 29, 2008

Lists that feature this:

For people who like:

1 comment

This is:

Orin Swift Cellars : The Prisoner

First to recommend

Description

a decadent wine with great complexity

Updated Nov 18, 2008

List that features this:

Three's Treehouse

For people who like:

Cabernet Sauvignon
California Wine
Charbono
gifts
Grenache
lovers
Orin Swift Cellars
Syrah

Comment

This is:

Ironic Sans: In a political campaign far, far away...

First to recommend

Description

In the fall of 2008 a single work of art reignites the ongoing dialogue on the issue of fair use and the arts. In this case it is the image of Luke Skywalker (Star Wars/Mark Hamill) placed within a graphic the context Shepard Fairey's famous Obama Hope 2008 U.S. Presidential campaign poster. The result is many things, parody, political commentary, pop iconography, and idol worship. (via FFFound)

Updated Sep 16, 2008

List that features this:

The Secret World Graphic Design

For people who like:

1 comment

This is:

Corbis Readymech Cameras

First to recommend

3 people recommended this item

Description

Take a break from your computer! Download, print and build your own pinhole camera. Wow! How refreshing! (via General Projects)

Updated Aug 26, 2008

Lists that feature this:

For people who like:

1 comment

This is:

Buddha Machine II - FM3

First to recommend

Description

Buddha Machine I rocked my world with it's ambient music loops disguised as a transistor radio. Buddha Machine II is even more amazing now that it has more loops and an on board pitch bender. (via Amoeba Music)

Updated Dec 8, 2008

Lists that feature this:

For people who like:

ambient music
audio
Buddha Machine
Buddha Machine II
FM3
gifts
loops
music
pitch bender

Comment

This is:

Shary Boyle ~ Otherworld Uprising

First to recommend

2 people recommended this item

Description

Shary's creations are a delight to explore.

This full-colour monograph includes over 100 images of the artist's painting, drawing and sculpture, an introduction by Art Gallery of Ontario curator Ben Portis and essays by National Gallery of Canada curator of contemporary art Josée Drouin Brisebois and award-winning fiction writer Sheila Heti.

Updated Jun 6, 2008

Lists that feature this:

For people who like:

Comment

This is:

Fragiles

First to recommend

Description

The examples shown in Fragiles range from the experimental to evocative retro-inspired reinterpretations. The spectrum and quality of these innovative projects shows a current generation of designers and artists just how relevant and challenging working with these traditional materials can be

Updated Oct 13, 2008

For people who like:

Comment

This is:

Peecol Hef : Eboy, Kidrobot, Playboy

First to recommend

Description

Eboy Playboy, it's like a Hip-Hop lyric

Updated Sep 23, 2008

List that features this:

A Beginners Guide to Post Zombie Collecting

For people who like:

Comment

This is:

4FT Kaws Companion (Grey Version)

First to recommend

Description

Kaws is just getting bigger and bigger, this 4 foot tall figure sells for $3000--until it sells out. I can't wait to see the 20 foot version.

Updated Jun 10, 2008

List that features this:

A Beginners Guide to Post Zombie Collecting

For people who like:

Comment

This is:

Pullip Evangelion Ayanimi Ray - Doll

First to recommend

Description

I'm allways hunting for toys from "Evangelion" And here's my latest find, a very origianl take on Ayanami Ray by Pullip--cool eh?

Updated Apr 14, 2008

List that features this:

A Beginners Guide to Post Zombie Collecting

For people who like:

Anime
Ayanami Ray
Blythe
collectors
dolls
Evangelion
Evangelion Ayanami Ray
GAINAX
Pullip

Explore

Search

Three's Top 100+one (2008) - a list by Three

Options for This Page

About this list:

For people who like:

This is:

Viewing 41-50 of 101 Items

Description

Lists that feature this:

For people who like:

This is:

Description

List that features this:

For people who like:

This is:

Description

List that features this:

For people who like:

This is:

Description

Lists that feature this:

For people who like:

This is:

Description

Lists that feature this:

For people who like:

This is:

Description

Lists that feature this:

For people who like:

This is:

Description

For people who like:

This is:

Description

List that features this:

For people who like:

This is:

Description

List that features this:

For people who like:

This is:

Description

List that features this:

For people who like:

This is:

Viewing 41-50 of 101 Items

Sites

ThisNext: Become a Member

Lists

Updated Dec 1, 2009

Updated Dec 2, 2009

Updated Dec 1, 2009

Updated Dec 1, 2009

Updated Nov 30, 2009

Top Searches on ThisNext

ThisNext Information