Tumblr (3.0; @armennalbandian)http://www.armennalbandian.com/<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1bcvMlvq1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A Bathing Ape x Comme des Garcons Play Collection</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/17216033105http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/17216033105Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:31 -0800<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lysvx9cnyr1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Masked Siren </p> <p>artist: Hush</p> <p>Hand Painted Acrylic, Spray Paint & Screen Inks + 5 Color Screen Print with Varnish Base Layer on Antique White Somerset Velvet 300gsm Cotton Rag Paper</p> <p>Installation @<a href="http://941geary.com/" target="_blank"> 941 Geary</a> (San Francisco)  </p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16961650585http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16961650585Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:46:21 -0800<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyp6ura1Jo1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ogimachi Global Dispensing Pharmacy</p> <p>Osaka, Japan</p> <p>Architect: TKY JAPAN</p> <p>**dopest pharmacy ever!</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16851013708http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16851013708Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:52:03 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyn5km9pfc1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hiroki Nakamura</p> <p>from Visvim “Japanism” Traditional Collection: An homage to traditional Japanese design & manufacturing</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16796704890http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16796704890Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:29:00 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyj1dkk7qg1qzxuqno1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>KAWS</p> <p>light bulb designed for the Standard Hotel</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16654212240http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16654212240Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:08:00 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyf6v8XwQt1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Alexander McQueen iPad holder for Spring 2012</span></p> <p><span>A gold-plated skull details the snap closure and is complemented with Swarovski crystals for its eyes.</span></p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16531453536http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16531453536Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:16:20 -0800<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lybucyCGkI1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Black Leather Gold Plate Shoes  </p> <p>from the Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2012 collection</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16432508833http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16432508833Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:53:22 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9p3jFqkf1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Escape Louis Vuittton</p> <p>Cosmic Travelers - Toward the Unknown. curated by Midori Nishizawa</p> <p><span>The store’s very own gallery space on the top floor of it’s flagship store. This</span> exhibition features a series of new works by five of japan’s leading contemporary artists. Each of these artists, explores ithe multitude of cosmic aspects through their respective creative processes. Subjected to their vision of the world, oil, metal, paper, ink and video, become both a vehicle of their perception, as well as expression. Participating artists are Noriyuki Haraguchi, Ataru Sato, Tomoko Shioyasu, Masakatsu Takagi and Go Watanabe [up through May 6].</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16361328897http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16361328897Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:09:03 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly61v71FJu1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>The “Fluke” skate deck by Karim Rashid for Blank Plank </span></p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16244882877http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16244882877Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:49:55 -0800<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly4rmnr6oH1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span><strong>Hermès Arceau Marqueterie de Paille</strong></span></p> <p><span> <p>Presented for the first time on a watch dial, the Hermès Arceau Marqueterie de Paille (literally, “marquetry of straw”) watches reflect a highly complex miniaturisation of the marquetry technique.   The blue and black motifs depict two iconic Hermès tie patterns featuring chevrons and tiny squares.  </p> </span><span>41mm white gold case, automatic mechanical movement exclusively for Hermes by Manufacture Vaucher, matt indigo blue alligator strap.</span></p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16209030627http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16209030627Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:11:11 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxzbewu0xp1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>THE CHAMP</p> <p>Happy 70th Birthday </p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16050727702http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/16050727702Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:32:56 -0800<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eP0QJ_Ba1Bs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>It should be no surprise that I adore Wes Anderson and his films…</p> <p>but</p> <p>how is this already my favorite film ever?</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/15753922116http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/15753922116Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:16:00 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxmba1Tgzf1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span><strong>Yayoi Kusama</strong><br/><em>Cosmic Space (TWBBAA)</em><br/>2008<br/>Gagosian Gallery</span></p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/15658612161http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/15658612161Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:01:13 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxi2ucEtS71qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Louis Vuitton 2012 Spring Vachetta Leather Tote Bag</p> <p><em>-that monogram is dope!</em></p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/15530675562http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/15530675562Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:08:36 -0800<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxi1akmwjS1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s rare for me to hear an album that leaves me speechless nowadays. Especially when one leaves me speechless because of how delicate and beautiful it feels to me. Very rare. </p> <p>Listening to Come Sunday fucked me up. It’s gorgeous. It’s all in the subtleties. Hank Jones left us on May 16th of 2010.  We are fortunate to still have Charlie Haden among us. This recording was made 3 months before Hank Jones passed (when he was 91 years old), and 16 years after their first duet album. I’ve written previously about my time with Charlie Haden, perhaps in the near future I’ll share a few of my Hank Jones anecdotes. </p> <p>Sometimes you need to nourish yourself with sound. </p> <p>The album comes out in a few days. Listen to it, realize how music can change your life, and find solace in what you do and who you are. </p> <p>Peace, </p> <p>AN</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/15528789259http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/15528789259Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:35:00 -0800<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxd49mtaoj1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Bird of Paradise” Bag</p> <p><span>Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy </span></p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/15387248765http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/15387248765Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:51:00 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx315a2ak71qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>New Year in Barcelona</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/15124546405http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/15124546405Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:06 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwp22pS27e1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wishing you blessings and peace in your heart</p> <p>Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa</p> <p>May this New Year be your best yet…</p> <p>With love, </p> <p>Armen</p> <p>- - - - - - - - </p> <p><span>“If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.”<br/><br/>- <em>Haruki Murakami </em></span></p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/14710604148http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/14710604148Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:01:00 -0800<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwn30nCcZZ1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><em>In 1941, American photographer Philippe Halsman met the surrealist artist Salvador Dalí in New York City and they began to collaborate in the late 1940s. The 1948 work Dali Atomicus explores the idea of suspension, depicting three cats flying, water thrown from a bucket, an easel, a footstool and Salvador Dalí all seemingly suspended in mid-air. The title of the photograph is a reference to Dalí’s work Leda Atomica (at that which can be seen in the right of the photograph behind the two cats.) Halsman reported that it took 28 attempts to be satisfied with the result. This is the unretouched version of the photograph that was published in LIFE magazine. In this version the wires suspending the easel and the painting, the hand of the assistant holding the chair and the prop holding up the footstool can still be seen. </em></p> <p>“Mistakes are almost always of a sacred nature. Never try to correct them. On the contrary: rationalize them, understand them thoroughly. After that, it will be possible for you to sublimate them.” -Salvador Dali</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/14654073416http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/14654073416Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:26:47 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwjix3rzXr1qzxuqno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Banksy</p> <p>Cardinal Sin</p> <p>Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool</p>http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/14552448552http://www.armennalbandian.com/post/14552448552Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:19:51 -0800