Jessica Harrison, a sculptor out of Scotland, has done another series involving the re-invention of the classic porcelain doll. But rather than blood and guts, this time it’s exquisitely rendered tattoos. Yes, perhaps tattoos have become so commonplace that they’re even coating Victorian Disney princesses now, too. Beautiful breakable dolls that are also tough-chick bad ass  […]


It was a last minute change of plans for photographer Harry Benson that changed his life, and future documentation of The Beatles’ lives both on and off stage. Benson, perhaps best known and recognized for the iconic photo of The Beatles’ pillow fight at George V Hotel, also captured The Fab Four’s appearance on The […]


Evidence of seminal Los Angeles hip hop group Dilated Peoples today released an EP of Beatles-influenced tracks after the record was leaked online. I Don’t Need Love features Rakaa, Alchemist and Fashawn, and includes several covers Evidence playing the role of the 5th Beatle. In his words: “As many of you know my intention was […]


An entertaining anecdote from John Lennon describing his first experience with LSD, which he did with co-Beatle George Harrison. And the second trip, which resulted in Lennon writing the track “She Said She Said”… John Lennon describes his first acid trip from Victtor Da Ponte on Vimeo.


9 Nov
The ever so creepy sculptures of Jessica Harrison

Creepy and beautiful sculptures modeled after vintage porcelain statues akin to those you might find in grandma’s glass cabinet, except with a most macabre twist. These mutilated ladies have suffered quite the wounding, some with decapitated heads, slit necks, exposed brains, spilled entrails and even plucking out their own eyes. Ouch. Created by British artist […]


26 Jul
Seventeen months of obsessive imitation/creation

Now that’s dedication. It took 27-year-old Atlanta-based graphic designer and prop maker Harrison Krix “seventeen months, countless hours, multiple dead ends, [and] hundreds of lessons learned” to make one helmet. Of course, this ain’t just any ordinary helmet — it’s Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo’s Daft Punk helmet, no less. The amount of effort is stunning, and […]


28 May
The Fab Four with a fashion twist

Comme des Garcons continue to be inspired by four famous mop-tops for a few new designs in their Beatles Summer 2010 collection. The new designs include a few bags, short sleeves, and a few very mod button-downs all featuring the famous Beatles’ Apple Records motif throughout. They are simple and a unique way to pay […]