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Dr. Grordbort Presdents: The Deadliest Game

A short film from Media Design School based on the sci-fi world of Dr Grordbort created by writer and artist Greg Broadmore from Weta Workshop.

The live action/CGI film was created by 11 students over 22 weeks under the direction of 3D animation program leader James Cunningham.

Enter the competition at facebook.com/mediadesignschool OR… learn more about studying 3D animation and visual effects at Media Design School: degrees.mediadesignschool.com

Sølve Sundsbø is one of the great innovators in contemporary image-making. His capacity for visual experimentation has brought him enduring respect within the industry. His advertising clients include Chanel, Cartier, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Hermès, Armani, Louis Vuitton, H&M and Yves Saint Laurent. Sundsbø has also created editorials for Italian Vogue, Love Magazine, Visionaire, V, Interview, i-D, The New York Times, Vogue Nippon, and W Magazine. He has directed short films for Chanel, Gucci, Biotherm and SHOWstudio. His New York Times piece “14 Actors Acting” won an Emmy Award for New Approaches to News & Documentary Programming: Arts, Lifestyle and Culture in 2011.

Sølve Sundsbø was born and raised in Norway and has lived in London since 1995. His photographs have been included in important fashion photography exhibitions including his “Perroquets” exhibition and the Alexander McQueen retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. – Art + Commerce

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Tags: Alexander Mcqueen, Haider Ackermann, Lady Gaga, LADY GAGA VOGUE COVER, Louis Vuitton, MARIO TESTINO, TONNE GOODMAN, VOGUE MARCH 2011

This mini-series features the luscious Jayme Foxx, photographed by Hollis James Hoff showcasing Lerin Huntely’s brilliant designs.

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For more information, visit the talents’ websites:
Photographer: Hollis James Hoff
Model: Jayme Foxx
Makeup: LaDonna Stein
Styling: Slipshod Sally
Designer: Lerin Huntley

The term “anthropology” was coined by German philosopher Magnus Hundt in 1501. Humanity’s origins, its history, its societal “constructs” are a few of the questions the field of anthropology seeks to understand and document. Seeking answers that are at the very foundation of human existence. One aspect of the field that shines to any generation is the artistry of any particular period of human culture. From the prehistoric Lascaux cave paintings to the modern Gursky print, they each lends itself to a contemporary man, a sliver of insight into times past.

Where a traditional anthropologist would study and document the past, Marcin Owczarek is creating and presenting poignant messages. His photography presents his perceptions of the human condition; emphasizing the imperfections of mankind, and capitalizing on the dehumanization he sees of the world. His work decries the human abandonment of nature, its insatiable appetite for material things, and its institutional thought homogenization.

To better understand his train of thought, we asked him a few questions in ISSUE 9 Deluxe. Read the full interview that’s available only in the Deluxe Edition of ISSUE 9.

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The fruition of great photography is a collaborative effort. Gail Kilker’s photographs are no exception. The scene within a deep, colorful forest with a beautiful maiden atop her horse is enchantedly soothing; evoking the ethereal fantasy worlds I yearn to visit in my dreams. Photographer Gail Kilker explains,

As a photographer, I continually look for something intriguing and exotic in my shoots and subjects. Something that will hold your eye and quicken the soul. The avant-garde and alternative look has always been much more of an inspiration and interesting to me. For me beauty fell off the runway, spilled into the alley behind a fetish shop and when it picked itself up, emerged a latex and lace clad femme fatale.

For this shoot, I collaborated with fashion designer Karen Von Oppen to produce a Victorian look with Gothic overtones. Ryan Krasney was adventurous enough to step out of the studio and climb on top of the horse to create these images.

Credits: Photographer/Kilker Photography-Gail Kilker, Designer/Karen Von Oppen, Muah/Blend, Model/Ryan Krasney

See more at Kilker Photography.

Dark Beauty Fashion Magazine was simply forced to become  what we are now. With all the joy and love and huge reception of our first concept we wanted to really dive deep into what Dark Beauty is and what we should be providing you each issue.

We have moved to a four issue a year publication but will continue growing and providing special issues for appropriate demands as we keep growing as a publication. We will be bringing you a new look at Alternative Weddings in March, our passion for the avant-garde costume issue and our famous Halloween issue. We will never let that go.

Its my pleasure to bring you a peak into Dark High Fashion and Avant-garde fashion with this our First instalment of our new direction. Along with a new Ask Debra column, CinaScope for your much needed guidance in your horoscopes and many articles assisting you with makeup guidance, skin care and some special stories about fashion, special individual features and much more.

Dark Beauty Fashion Magazine is going to be the magazine that you will come to for the latest and greatest in what’s what in todays dark twisted fashion rings and underground news.

Can’t wait to hear what you think about us now. We always are interested in what you want so please send any inquiries to info@darkbeautymag.com.

Happy Reading,

Topher Adam
Editor-in-Chief/Creative Director

Dark Beauty Magazine is accepting submissions from designers, makeup artists, hair designers, glamour artists and accessories designers. We are ready to get down to business and get you all dressed up for the night lights.

Submissions are due by December 1st 2011. Submit to
submissions@darkbeautymag.com.

Editor and Chief
Topher Adam

Russian artist Anton Semenov instills beauty into creatures of a vast, darkened wilderness. His most recent piece, titled SOCIETY showcases his affinity to details. Anton’s body of work is available on deviantART.

Visit Anton’s blog, or befriend him on Facebook.

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The world of fashion is without a doubt constantly evolving. I have nonetheless, always wondered what our future generations would think of our contemporary fashion…and now I know.

Nothing creeps me out like old dolls moving on their own, and staring right into your soul. **shudders** But if you’re into that sort of imagery, by all means checkout the trailer for The Woman in Black. Starring no other than our beloved hero from Harry Potter, Harry Potter! …I mean Daniel Radcliffe. From what I gather from folks that have seen the UK play, this is one creep-infested/tastic story based on the 1983 book from Susan Hill.

BP: Where do you draw your biggest inspiration from?
TA: I find that when I think about an idea or a concept I draw from real life and history. What affects us and what has inspired us to be who we are today in society. I love the darker side of history and love bringing out historic events in a modern way.

BP: What makes Dark Beauty Magazine stand out amongst other alternative magazines?
TA: I believe the difference for DBM is that we promote YOU, the artist, the people not the businesses or corporate AM. What is the backbone of creativity, it’s the artist who develop out of their passion for creating. So, we love to push artist and photographers and designers who would normally be turned away from regular publications. We also don’t toss down ads in your face. It’s all about the art.

BP: Aside from the edginess of your magazine what made you decide to explore the darker realm of beauty?
TA: Well, I am an avant-garde artist and I love dark mysterious images. I find myself to be a modern Rembrandt with my work and I felt that there has to be a darker point of view in this world. I was rejected as I auditioned for Project Runway and made semi-finals, went to LA for the interview and they ripped me a new one, proclaiming under baited breath that my work looks like it comes from space. I have never thought that but when you are dealing with uptight bitches who are only out for good TV, well they made a mistake is all I can say. I would have made that show! HAHA

BP: How do you decide what makeup looks fit the mood of your work?
TA: Its easy, if I can make someone look dead, drained of blood and magically pale in old Nior films then I have done my job. Well that is with my looks at least. I love color but only if it suggest some paint or tragic moment in time.

BP: What is your makeup mantra?
TA: Glamorously disturbed and deadly beautiful is a perfect blend of Dark Magic in the making of wicked art! LOL, just made it up but it sums up my wicked mind >:-)

BP: In addition to having your own magazine you also have your own clothing/accessory line, what makes Skull N Crossbows X unique?
TA: My clothing line is all about pushing buttons, I love the Victorian and Edwardian era of fashion. It was so extreme and so beautiful and the skills of draping and design were really lovely. I want to bring it back in a modern and twisted way. I also have a t-shirt line where my signature is a skull and raven. The Skull ‘n Crossbows is all about death and beauty, past and modern. See what I mean??? We should do a makeup listens line called Skull ‘n Crossbows. I would totally help with that. Things like DECAY, BLACK WIDOW, DRIED BLOOD, MILDEW, VOMIT and well I can go on! Trust me, that is an idea now I have to do it.

BP: What other areas of your creative mind are you going to explore as you grow your empire?
TA: Every day is a new day for more ideas to come out of my unlimited door of creativity. I am always developing, coming up with, designing, building, making. I have my own music albums, done soundtracks for haunted houses, designed haunted houses, houses, decorated, photos, makeup, hair, photos, edited, videography, short films t-shirts . . . . hummmmmmm I don’t know, guess it will come to me sooner or later. I have a few BIG projects I am developing in the mind of Topher but they are TOP SECRET and hope they manifest as they are my dream businesses.

BP: Is there anything you would have done differently or changed along your career path?
TA: Of course, maybe had a better idea of what I wanted to do as an artist when I was younger, stayed in theater, music and watched more theater and Broadway. Followed my inner most dreams instead of my families. Even though I went to college and got my degree I think now that I have done it and have accomplished so much, I have to say. If I didn’t do every single mistake in my life by trial and error I would not be where I am now. Now isn’t where I ultimately want to end up and I know if I did things differently I could be the success I always knew I should be. My favorite line from my hero, J K Rowling is, “I am only a success from all my own failures.” That is so profound and so amazing to me. We are all a HERO in some way or another even though we don’t’ always see it. I have always felt I was born to become someone who leaves a mark in history. I am still fighting to get there and I am determined to until the day I die. I wasn’t handed life on a silver platter, I was handed life on a plastic covered silver plate and what I have done to get where I am has been painfully brilliant and so powerful. I wish people knew that I work hard and really believe in me and my talents and wonder where my “BREAK” is. I will get there, in many people’s eyes I am there, but I have never wanted to settle I have wanted to accomplish great things and do for the world.

BP: When did you realize you had a niche for building up your own brand?
TA: I think when I got fed up with “HOPING” and finally felt the NEED to do it myself. It’s that feeling I described earlier. “I felt like I had something to give” I also believe if you feel it, its meant to become something. I do so much for so many people, I have done like that all my life and this was just another addition to that ever-growing skill set that I just KNEW I could do. It all sparked from a children’s book I am still developing. Her name is Pepper and she can’t live with or without her pet Bisou. I started illustrating her clothes and thought they were pretty wicked cool and felt like someone would wear that. LOL

BP: Which of all your projects are your favorite to work on?
TA: What a brilliant question and OMFG, WTF! I don’t know how to answer that, LOL . . . . because to me, everything that I have created in my life has been so fun and filling. I guess if I could separate them by something would be how it impacted the public in some way or another. That in itself is even vague. LOL Sorry! I can’ t be honest with this one.

BP: What has been your greatest challenge along the way?
TA: Patience, I want my foretold success to happen instantly and we all know, that shit don’t happen YO! LOL I have always said, “The Future is the only fortune teller of our fate.” So, my challenge is letting it happen instead of searching for it. But in the same note, that is what drives me too.

BP: What advice do you give to those who are inspired by your work?
TA: NEVER think any idea is a bad one. Do everything you can to stay in your creative space. Life is way too short to give up because someone gave you a bad review or told you it was wrong. FUCK THEM BITCHES, this is your life, yours alone. It can’t be lived, expressed, or motivated by anyone or anything but yourself. You are the only navigator of your “CAR” *(body). So, if you get a creative idea that says it could benefit or grow you to the next level of your expression called life, then do it, but do it knowing that there is goodness for you and for others by your actions. So metaphysical hu! I am pagan through and through. what you give is what you get out of life.

BP: Where can we learn more about you and follow your updates?
TA: Well, I am working on getting ALL of my work in one space, I will have the same website; www.topheradam.com but for now, it’s all over the place. Google Topher Adam and I will appear. KINDA SPOOKY but an honor at best too. Sooner or later I will get on all them other sites as i continue doing what I do best. CREATE!

Thank you for asking me to spend some time talking about me. HEHE, we forget that at some point history has to be made and what we all do needs to be recognized and noticed. I hope that whomever reads this gets that there is a world of doors called Opportunity that are waiting to be opened and I say, FUCK IT, I am opening every one of them until I find the one that takes me to the top. MWAH!!!!!

SITES:
www.topheradam.com

www.skullncrossbows.com

A BIG Thank You to Jo Xtina via Beautypunk

I know we’ve all been there, and if you haven’t “been there” yet, then it’s just a matter of time.  The sadness, depression, hopelessness, insecurity–that’s what I help people with!  So, what happens when the healer/counselor needs healing and counseling?  Am I not allowed a little wallow-in-the-mud pity party?  Oh, sure–I could write about summer fun, and picnics, and the fucking county fair, but I don’t want to–damn it!  I want to talk about what people do when the fucking cable goes out, and the tequila runs out, and they have to get up at 5:15am to get ready to go to a job that makes them sick to their stomach!  Oh, don’t act so smug–I know you’re out there, commiserating with me!

So, I’m supposedly on a diet–well, not a “diet”, but lifestyle change.  I’m getting back to being a vegetarian.  I’ve been vegan before and that’s tough, but being a vegetarian is do-able.  My husband is an avid meat lover, so that makes it more of a challenge, but I can do it (at least until Thanksgiving Day).  All I have to do is think of all the pink nosed little piggys, and all the evil factory workers without conscience, inflicting horrible and unspeakable tortures upon their bodies.  And then there’s the thousands upon thousands of chickens, unceremoniously hung upside down, beaks sheared off, making their way down a swiftly moving conveyor, only to meet their maker in a most gruesome manner.  I’m not trying to convert anyone, I’m just sayin’.  But I digress.

Okay, let’s get serious–when I’m (or you’re) tired of feeling down in the mouth, and you’re ready to do something about it, that’s the best feeling in the world!  The “I’m the King of the World” feeling comes from the triumph over adversity.  Frankly, without the lows, there would be no highs–and the highs are very good, indeed!  I’m not advocating that you allow your manic/depressive state to run amuck, if that’s an ailment you suffer from, I’m just saying that nothing beats the feeling of renewed hope after a stint in the funk house.

So, what have we learned today?  Well, nothing really.  Just another day in the life of someone who’s probably a lot like you.  Isn’t that what makes us human?  Sharing our downfalls, failures, dreams, and triumphs; rooting for each other, sympathizing with each other, holding one another whilst one of us weeps?  How can the healer heal if not for fully understanding what the patient is suffering from?  Let the healing begin with ourselves, so that we can spread the love to others.  Love is like peanut butter, so spread it!