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David Maisel ... Library of Dust depicts individual copper canisters, each containing the cremated remains of patient from a state-run psychiatric hospital. The patients died at the hospital between 1883 (the year the facility opened, when it was called the Oregon State Insane Asylum) and the 1970’s; their bodies have remained unclaimed by their families. The approximately 3,500 copper canisters have a handmade quality; they are at turns burnished or dull; corrosion blooms wildly from the leaden seams and across the surfaces of many of the cans. http://www.makeahistory.com/index.php/section-blog/43016-library-of-dustDavid Maisel ... Library of Dust depicts individual copper canisters, each containing... more
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The report states three teens and two juveniles were arrested after a house was robbed with them taking cremated ashes.
Detectives later found out the robbers took the ashes becuase they thought they were heroin or cocaine. Though after snorting the ashes and working out it was cremated remains and not drugs the ashes were dumped by a lake.
"A robbery crew ransacked the home taking electronics, jewelry and the cremated ashes of the homeowner's father and two Great Danes."-CNNThe report states three teens and two juveniles were arrested after a house was robbed... more
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In his weekly roundup of the crazy world of 24-hour media madness, Conor Knighton looks at Megan Joy's awful version of 'Rockin Robin' on American Idol. This week he also looks at Joe Jackson's classy intro to his new record company, the BET Awards' tribute to the King of Pop, T Pain' s Big Ass Chain, Corey Haim's weird trip to Neverland Ranch, a sweet car chase in Dallas, Mark Sanford's Twitter apology, and the kinky sex lives of our Founding Fathers.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.In his weekly roundup of the crazy world of 24-hour media madness, Conor Knighton... more
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Houston artists the Art Guys, aka Michael Galbreth and Jack A. Massing, are taking their provocative and outrageous art to a new extreme.
With "Forever Yours," the duo are offering their cremated remains to the highest bidder. Bidding begins at $1 million. A sales brochure has been distributed, noting that the bidding will end at midnight on April 1.
The purchaser will receive the cremated remains of both Galbreth and Massing, housed in life-size bronze replica busts along with all the related legal documents, project drawings, contracts and other documents related to the project.Houston artists the Art Guys, aka Michael Galbreth and Jack A. Massing, are taking... more
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Celebrating 25 years of collaboration and still much alive, the Art Guys ? Michael Galbreth, 52, and Jack A. Massing, 49 ? are a whirlwind of activity with plans for a new DVD compilation of their performance art and a CD of music inspired by their work, featuring musicians such as Terry Allen, Pauline Oliveros, Joe "King" Carrasco and Daniel Johnston.Celebrating 25 years of collaboration and still much alive, the Art Guys ? Michael... more
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The Art Guys Sell Themselves!
In what could be their most ambitious, outrageous project to date,
The Art Guys offer to sell themselves to the highest bidder!
Who: The Art Guys (or what?s left of them)
What: The actual remains of The Art Guys are offered to the highest bidder
When: Bids accepted beginning April 1, 2007. Bidding closes April 1, 2008.The Art Guys Sell Themselves!
In what could be their most ambitious, outrageous... more
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In "Forever Yours" The Art Guys are selling their cremated remains to the highest bidder. You can follow the progress of the project at this site.
In "Forever Yours" The Art Guys are selling their cremated remains to the... more
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