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Occasional Papers just released the first anthology of its kind, Graphic Design: History in the Writing (1984–2011), which comprises some of the most influential published texts about graphic design history. The book documents the development of the relatively young field of graphic design history from 1983 to today, underscoring the aesthetic, theoretical, political and social tensions that have underpinned it from the beginning.
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Hunter King does a 2 hour show of instrumental surf & rock & roll called Storm Surge of Reverb on WTUL Mondays 4-6PM. He also organizes the semi-quarterly Record Raids in New Orleans.
Moon Trip is a mostly vinyl mix of weird, wonderful and wild sounds. Some of them are favorites from the surf show, some of them proudly sporting yowling vocals never featured on that show. It’s not all too spacey, and definitely has a few tempo swings. Never know what to expect on a Moon Trip.
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Ukrainian artist Sasha Kurman has a plethora of photographic work to view on his website. However, one series in particular the Audio-Visual Portraits of Kiev, Sasha recorded audio of his daily life, including noise, conversations on public transportation, sounds of machines, etc and created photo illustrations to accompany them.
above: Selection from the series Audio-Visual Portraits of Kiev. 2012.
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Prospect New Orleans is the lucky beneficiary of a generous promotion running at Ralph’s on the Park this May. For each specialty cocktail purchased – the Mid-City Sparkler – we will receive a donation of 20% of the purchase price.
In addition to regular purchases of the cocktail, Ralph’s is also offering two evening “socials” at the bar: Thursday, May 24th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM and Wednesday, May 30th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Ralph’s on the Park is located at 900 City Park Avenue, New Orleans and this event is open to the public. -
The Congress for the New Urbanism recently created a short-film that explores the history of Claiborne Avenue, its present condition, and re-imagines a different future for the corridor. A possible highway-to-boulevard conversion that will reconnect the Tremé/Lafitte and Tulane/Gravier neighborhoods, bring people and businesses back to the street, increase opportunities for community investment and economic development, and promote healthier living conditions.
Produced with support from the Greater New Orleans Foundation and the Ford Foundation.
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Not to bring up old stuff- but Thomas Neff is a photographer and professor of art at Louisiana State University. Hell and High Water stemmed from his personal experiences and relationships with nearly 200 people in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf South.
above: image of Antoinette K-Doe returning to the famed Mother-in-Law Lounge after Katrina, 2005.
