Wow. Look at me. I seem to have a lot to say for myself this week. First up - or I’ll just forget (again) - is this guest post on getting published in a magazine that I wrote for Bubblecow. It might be a little harsh but it’s the truth as I see it - and believe me, I am probably one of the most easy-going of our kind out there. If you can see past and through the words, it’s a pretty positive piece. Honest it is. And if you can’t see through it, maybe you should rethink what you really want out of life.
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During my ‘research’ (aka, idly surfing the web) for some projects I’ve got rolling, I’ve come across some real nuggets lately.
Over in New York at ACA Galleries, (529 West 20th Street) and running from 15 September to 22 October is the mighty intriguing Shamanic Illuminationsexhibition that features the art of Pablo Amaringo (below), Alex Grey and Mieshiel.
This is a subject close to my heart and not one I talk about very often but honestly, if you get a chance and you’re in the vicinity, get your ass down there. Meantime, must check flight prices. It’s about time I got back over there.
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Meanwhile, back at the ranch (well, at the Scottish Poetry Library), talented people have been doing really cool things with books and scissors:
For more great paper carve-ups and jaw dropping moments, check in at Central Station and maybe check out this little collection of goodies.