Obama? whaaaa?

I like Obama, I do. I voted for him, I campaigned for him, I sent him lots of $$ to help his campaign but I am disappointed that he received this award for his ~potential~ achievements instead of someone receiving it for what they have already accomplished.

This is what I really wanted to see happen with the Nobel Peace Prize. That would have sent a message.

Chinese dissidents are leading the odds of winning the Nobel Peace Prize this year, the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre and the 60th since the establishment of the People's Republic of China.


I find it sadly ironic that this happens at a time when the Dalai Lama is visiting Washington DC but will not be meeting with Obama at his request for fear of jeopardizing the US relationship with the Chinese.

A new Nobel Peace Prize winner not meeting with a previous Nobel Peace Prize winner.

Also today: China on Friday accused the United States of meddling in its domestic affairs after the American lawmakers recognized the Dalai Lama with an award for his efforts to improve human rights.

"stop using the Tibet issue to interfere in China's internal affairs" so says the Chinese Government to the US Congress.

And thus the US bows down to their Chinese Overlords.

This whole situation frustrates me.

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Hell No, Dalai
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Ron Paul Interview

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Last Chance

Artomatic X is in the final weekend - Sunday is the last day. You've got from tonight until then to get down there and see the exhibit.

Come on, are you going to let this one go by you AGAIN without getting off your ass and seeing what all of this is about for yourself? Really?

The Nat's are back in town this weekend so check their schedule regarding parking - or just plan on taking metro and avoiding the hassle.

tick tock, tick tock, time is running out.

Artomatic

tattoo
Originally uploaded by Tracy Lee

Perhaps it is become I am immersed in it but surely you already know about Artomatic by now - right? And are aware that this Saturday is just cho-full-o things to see and do.

And that are FREE. Cause we all like free stuff.

If all the workshops and kid events, musicians and dance, poetry readings, theater groups and comedy acts didn't already perk you up, how about this.

Saturday is Meet the Artist night - and a large number (not all, this is voluntary) of the artists will be on site so you can talk/ask questions, etc.

No? That still not doing it?

FINE. Jeez.

How about some PostSecret then?

Frank Warren visits Artomatic Saturday evening to sign books + chat, PostSecret style. 7th floor.

http://www.artomatic.org/events/calendar

Completed

Tracy_Lee
Originally uploaded by britishink

Paul Roe of BritishInk finished up my back piece this Sunday evening at Artomatic. Very pleased with it, colors just are so vibrant and I love the design.

Funny how small the drawing looked on paper and how large it is on my back, I guess I'm tinier than I thought.

from The Observer

A 16-year-old model is on a photo shoot in Paris. She has very little experience of modelling and is unaccompanied by her agency or parents. She leaves the studio to go to the bathroom and meets the photographer - "a very, very famous photographer, probably one of the world's top names", according to Ziff - in the hallway. He starts fiddling with her clothes. "But you're used to this," says Ziff. "People touch you all the time. Your collar, or your breasts. It's not strange to be handled like that." Then suddenly he puts his hands between her legs and sexually assaults her. "She has no experience of boys, she hasn't even been kissed," says Ziff. "She was so shocked she just stood there and didn't say anything. He just looked at her and walked away and they did the rest of the shoot. And she never told anyone."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/jun/07/sara-ziff-teen-modelling-fashion

You May Kiss the Ring...

You May Kiss the Ring...
Originally uploaded by cynroux

Me and Paivi at the BritishInk Tattoo parlor at Artomatic 2009 - 3rd floor.

And the tiaras had blinky lights too.

Thanks for the photo Cyn :)

Will the Artomatic Art Princesses please stand up?

Will the Artomatic Art Princesses please stand up?
Originally uploaded by Tracy Lee

Artomatic 2009 - The Rise of the Art Princesses.

Artomatic breakdown by floor

sneak peak - 7th floor
Originally uploaded by Tracy Lee

Artomatic is now open!

press conference at Artomatic

taken at the press conference today at Artomatic
Originally uploaded by Tracy Lee

Rebecca attended the press conference today at the opening of Artomatic and sent me this photo from her phone. It would seem I picked a very good location if I wanted to get the media to see my mural.

That big rumble of thunder just now doesn't make things sound promising for the Fire Dancers outside of Artomatic tonight, but I doubt it will dampen the crowds spirit.

Artomatic is now OPEN! Tonight till 1am, come be part of the party.

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Countdown to Artomatic

and so the vault door is shut on installation, the prep work begins, and Opening Night for Artomatic X is this Friday, May 29th.

Over 1,000 visual artists have their work on display, and over the course of the 5 week event there will be over 600 performances as well as workshops, lectures, children's activities, film festivals, poetry readings... the list goes on and on.

If you have never been to Artomatic before - shame on you! It's free! Come on! This year the building is literally on top of the Nany Yard Metro stop, and two blocks from the new National's Park.

(for those old skool goths - it is two blocks south of where Nation/The Ballroom used to be.)

Opens this Friday at noon until 2am, and the event is here until July 5th. Open Wednesday-Sunday, see website for hours and special events. www.artomatic.org

I know 5 weeks seems like a long time but it goes by really fast - don't miss this one!

Me? I'm looking forward to hanging out with all the other artists and exploring the building that has some really kick ass art on display. That and getting my new tattoo completed at the British Ink Tattoo Time Machine on the 3rd floor of Artomatic.

A lot of hard work has gone into getting this building ready and getting the art in place - it has taken a lot of people many many hours behind the scenes to organize this event. Come out and share in the experience.

And if that doesn't get you in, the 4 bars with cheap beer (a lot cheaper than ballpark prices for the same brands - after the games stop in for a couple of cold ones!) might persuade you to stay.