Monthly Archives: August 2010

Feminism 101: RIOT GRRRL \m/

By serene | Published: August 24, 2010

Key Bands: Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Heavens to Betsy, Huggy Bear, Excuse 17, Team Dresch. Supporting document: The Riot Grrrl Manifesto The riot grrrl movement was an important clash of third wave feminism, punk rock, DIY politics (and aesthetics), and youth culture in the early nineties. Twenty-something women wanted to play their guitars loudly and be [...]

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A Day in the Life

By serene | Published: August 18, 2010

For my daily art project, I did a photo essay. I wanted the day to be one of those dreadfully mundane work days, which feel endless and repeating. Below is the slideshow from the set. Try to not cry from boredom.

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Boner List, August Edition

By serene | Published: August 12, 2010

1.  Project Runway, season 8. Why, oh why, does this hot mess of a show draw me in every season? Historically, I swear and curse and facepalm my way through a season to declare that I WILL NEVER WASTE MY TIME AGAIN. And then months pass without Tim Gunn or Santino Rice wannabes (NO ONE [...]

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Solicitations

By serene | Published: August 6, 2010

I’m working on an art project. Well, maybe less of an art project; it’s more of a kick-start-my-creativity project. My goal is simple. Each day I want to create something. So far it has been rewarding. I have re-learned to prioritize my off-time. So far, it has worked out like this: That big purple part [...]

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Au Revoir Scott

By serene | Published: August 3, 2010

As you probably know, the venerable Scott Pilgrim series is now over. (If you are perplexed as to why this is transitioning into a mourning post since the movie and the video game are about to be released, get thee to Neighborhood Comic Shoppe. Buy each volume. Return when you are done. ) I am [...]

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