thor: we will have words with thee, doom! mf doom: i used to cop a lot, but never copped no drop thor: you — wait what mf doom: average emcees is like a tv blooper, mf doom he's like db cooper capt marvel: ...is that a magic spell or mf doom: doritos cheetos and fritos
Kwasi B.
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Nonstndrd Creative Projects | Art, photography, and design by Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin. https://www.nonstndrd.com
Been to two events recently where almost all the food vendors use AI signage. It’s clearly a trend and I’m not here to judge but… do people realize how gross “food” in this signage actually looks? Hard to be hyped on food when looking at the menu makes your stomach hurt.
I feel like George RR Martin while trying to finish the first installment of my Secret Schematic newsletter but it will be finished. Someday…
Roy DeCarava should be as well known as Ansel Adams.
Roy DeCarava, Bill and Son, 1962
Summer concluded with the closing of the Dear Artist exhibition at the Band of Vices gallery. I’m incredibly honored that my piece, “Encrypted Memories” was included alongside so many exceptionally talented artists.
Before I leave the SF valley, I will be publishing a True Topographics photoessay dedicated to my time here. Very blessed to have experienced this side of Los Angeles and it holds a special place in my family’s story.
Moving back to the part of L.A. I grew up in next month after almost 12 years in the SF Valley. While I enjoyed my time on this side of the hill, I’m overjoyed at the opportunity to be back.
Power Lines Drawing #25 (Hamtramck) Original drawing for sale at my store 10" x 8" black ink on paper $200 USD marcusmerritt.bigcartel.com/product/powe...
He’ll give everyone super intelligence but won’t rescue a ship in distress at sea. Sure, ok.
A major humanitarian crisis is unfolding in a San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hundreds of thousands of people in and around the American city are facing rolling water shutoffs brought on by an historic drought. NBC News’ George Solis reports from a well that locals are using to get their water.
The automation of discovery has destroyed the satisfaction of finding valuable things.
> Rudy deserves a lot of credit for taking those early risks when it was much harder to build and being the first to prove that it can be done, but it’s getting easier and easier. We are seeing more and more BlueSky and BlackSky-style networks pop up pretty often Shoutout the Original Risk Takers™️
CEO Toni Schneider on protocols, community, and control. www.theverge.com/podcast/9743...
Most people really have no idea just how incredible Neon Genesis Evangelion is.
Hideaki Anno’s iconic anime masterpiece Neon Genesis Evangelion is officially coming to the Criterion Channel this September. https://bit.ly/3TuAlnB
The farther along in this timeline we go, the more I think that “The Peripheral” by William Gibson is just as prescient as “Neuromancer” was at the time.
I’ve always preferred doing things directly to having them done for me and double-checking to see if they’re correct.
The new Apple Leasing program is the recession indicator to end all recession indicators.
A few detail shots of some recent artwork. Also redesigned/updated Nonstndrd Creative Projects. www.nonstndrd.com
Instead of letting one of Metro's most successful programs wither, we should be expanding it. With the Olympics approaching, we should be showcasing Los Angeles—not scaling back one of the things that makes our city special.
I just burst out laughing because I remembered that Drake bet $1.5 million on Argentina winning the World Cup.
I’m not rooting for England. I’m DEFINITELY not rooting for Harry Kane. But I damn sure am rooting for Bellingham, Gordon and Spence!