Nick Bubash: Warhol

After watching the Thom DeVita episodes of ViceTv’s groundbreaking Tattoo Age series, I decided that I should head to Pittsburgh this summer and get tattooed by the incomparable Nick Bubash. Earlier today I saw that he’s going to be having a solo show at the Warhol. This summer.

I like it when everything lines up.

From the Warhol Museum:

The Patron Saint of White Guys That Went Tribal and Other Works, the first solo museum exhibition of work by Pittsburgh artist Nick Bubash features a recreation of the artist’s studio which focuses on a large group of found object sculptures. These sculptures reveal a playful approach to the artist’s practices and sardonic sense of humor. Bubash has exhibited extensively across the US since 1989, with work exhibiting a wide range of media and diverse stylistic approach. Bubash is also a nationally recognized tattooist and is the owner of Route 60 Tattoo in McKees Rocks.

I think this is going to be one of those ‘worth the commute’ sort of things, so if you can make Pittsburgh part of your travel plans, you might just oughta!

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by Shawn Porter on May 15, 2013 • Permalink

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Tagged Andy Warhol, Art, Nick Bubash, Occult Vibrations, Tattoo, Tattoo Age, Thom Devita, Warhol

Posted by Shawn Porter on May 15, 2013

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Get Well Richard!

Our thoughts are with Richard Stell and his wife Jen right now; Richard has suffered a heart attack and is currently on the mend but still has to deal with the hardship of medical bills at a critical time (the building of Pair o Dice tattoo is still under way) and could really use our help.

As such, our good friends at Yellowbeak Press are donating all proceeds from the 5/14-5/15 sales of their new BORN WEIRD book to Richard. So you can give Richard and Jen much needed relief AND get a rad tattoo book out of it! I’m still working on a full review of Born Weird, but the word ‘indispensable’ comes to mind.

If you’ve already got the book and would rather get tattooed to help them out- check out “A day of tattooing for Richard” for shops participating.

Get well soon, Richard!

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by Shawn Porter on May 14, 2013 • Permalink

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Tagged books, Born Weird, heart attack, Occult Vibrations, Richard Stell, Tattoo, Yellow Beak Press

Posted by Shawn Porter on May 14, 2013

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Daniel Higgs: Surrender to Love

Buying records in Philadelphia is much harder than it should be. While we have a few decent record stores, none of them ever seem to actually get new releases (at least in the two weeks surrounding their release) instead offering a friendly “we can order it for you though” in place of the CD/LP/Cassette I want.

So while waiting for ‘The Godward Way’ to arrive from Thrill Jockey I swung by Repo Records on South Street to see if there was anything new and interesting out that I may not have heard of and was surprised to see yet another new Higgs release.

From Wild Sages:

WSR5 DANIEL HIGGS Cassette & Digital Download + 3 Songs @ around 13 Minutes Recorded In A Wintery 2010/11 by Nathan Bell & Re-Mixed By N. Shineywater, Mastered in LA using 1930′s era EQ, this unique combo of Digital Download MP3 & 2 Sided Cassette compliments modern & vintage listening devices. (sold separate)

As the cover art suggests a mighty lion holding the sun, eating floating green diamonds, we bet the track “Throne Of The Kind A Light Upon My Mind“ will get your lion a little more iron!
4.20.2013 MAIL-ORDER FROM SAN FRANCISCO:
http://www.midheaven.com/label/wild-sages

The link above has both the cassette and the digital download, for whatever tickles your fancy.

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by Shawn Porter on May 8, 2013 • Permalink

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Tagged Cassette, Daniel Higgs, Music, Occult Vibrations, Tattoo

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Daniel Higgs: The Godward Way

For folks into the music of former tattooer/Lunfish singer/poet Daniel Higgs, Southern Records has released a new Higgs project on vinyl and cd titled “The Godward Way”.
From Southern’s Website:

1 song, 23 minutes. Exclusive recording from Daniel HIggs, visionary artist and former frontman of Lungfish. 500 numbered, hand-packaged CDs in foil blocked origami style folder with colour insert. Also available in an edition of 1000 LPs – 180gm white or black vinyl with numbered, hand-packaged sleeves including foil-blocked inner and colour insert. Cover artwork by Daniel Higgs.

I ordered mine from Thrill Jockey, but if you’re a vinyl collector and you want both colors (I think TJ only got white? I may have read it wrong) you can order directly from Southern.
Southern Records.
Thrill Jockey Records.

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by Shawn Porter on May 5, 2013 • Permalink

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Tagged Daniel Higgs, Music, Occult Vibrations, Southern Records, Tattoo, The Godward Way, Thrill Jockey Records

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Krooked Ken: Unedited

Rachel Timmins Interviews Krooked Ken at Black Anchor Tattoo from rachel timmins on Vimeo.

I’m lucky to have talented friends.
One of them, a talented Maryland based artist named Rachel Timmins, interviewed folks active in the Body Modification industry (re: not just tattooers) for a paper in her Masters program and was kind enough to share the unedited footage of the legendary Krooked Ken with us here at OV.

When you watch the video, keep in mind that it was intended for print and isn’t edited. None the less, it’s a fascinating peek into Ken’s world.

Thanks, Rachel!

(if you’re into jewelry- both metal work and textile- check out Rachel’s blog. )

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by Shawn Porter on May 2, 2013 • Permalink

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Tagged Krooked Ken, Occult Vibrations, Rachel Timmins, Tattoo, Tattoo Artist

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The Red Pencil Club: Jason Minauro

It’s been damn near eighteen years since I was tattooed by Jason Minauro.
Back then he was really finding his voice as a tattooer. In the years that have followed he’s more than found it; his work is subtle while still being bold and while most certainly influenced by those who’ve come before him is able to stand on it’s own. For my money Jason is also one of the finest pin-up tattooists currently working.

He’s been dropping additions to his ‘red pencil club’ to a Facebook gallery, which you can find by following him here, that are just stunning. I was hoping to meet up with him when I was in Florida getting tattooed by David Bruehl, but sadly my schedule didn’t allow for it. If you find yourself traveling to the Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater area and are looking for a kickass new tattoo- get in touch with Jason. You wont regret it.

https://www.facebook.com/jasonminauro