To offer it to you would be cruel

My two favourite songs of the day are as follows: 


#1
(Please excuse the nonofficial video, I'm assuming there isn't one made yet, as I can't find it). 





I woke up in a sombre state due to bad dreams, and this song was the solution. It's defining my summer 2010.


#2





Sounds like U2, Where the Streets Have No Name at the beginning, then picks up a beat to Arcade Fire, Rebellion, in my opinion. Both great songs, maybe that's why I like this one. The video really turns me off of this song however. I don't think this love will last as long.


On the subject of videos, sarah shared this one with me, more Vampire Weekend - but so worthy of blogging, amazing. I might even go as far as all time favourite.

I'll do graffiti if you sing to me in French

BANKSY IN TORONTO


British graffiti artist Banksy made a stop over in Toronto this week leaving behind remnants of his legacy - a wise promotional ploy, setting the city of Toronto abuzz coinciding with the release of his new film, Exit Through the Gift Shop.

Photos by Gary Smithson via. Show and Tell Gallery 




If I'm not too exhausted after the days work, it is my plan to see this film tonight.

I don't beg. I don't borrow. I steal.

I hear this song several times daily, and until recently was unaware it was ScarJo herself - as informed by my stylist coworker. I like the song, I'm just not sure I believe her as a singer. Then again I'm not sure I believe her as a great actress either. I love her movies and she's absolutely gorgeous - something just feels slightly formulated and unnatural. Am I alone in this belief? 

Pervasive Influence | Contact 2010, Photography Reframed

'Pervasive Influence' is the theme for the 14th annual CONTACT festival, which includes 200 shows on view for the month of May in Toronto.

Douglas Coupland, Prows, 2010, Courtesy of the artist and Clark & Faria, Toronto via scotiabankcontactphoto.com

The theme was inspired by Canadian theorist Marshall McLuhan - commemorating the 30th anniversary of his death. 


McLuhan's "intellectually revered media analyses" and insights into his description of the photograph as "the brothel without walls" and "dreams money can buy" became the starting point to further address the online sex trade and the commercialization of the human body. 


More info and a listing of exhibition places is HERE - which I will be referencing, as I would love to check out AT LEAST one or two over the next month. Anyone want to join?


HERE is the top 10 to see according to Canadianart.com.