Artist(?!?) of the Day: Pete Doherty

CasaSugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 04:38:04 -0700

According to Daily Mail, Babyshambles rocker, incarceree, and Kate Moss's former flame, Pete Doherty debuted an exhibition of his bloody paintings at the Chappe Gallery in the Montmartre district Paris last week, despite the fact that he's currently serving time behind bars.

The gruesome exhibit features 30 paintings by l'artiste, including "one blood and pencil image of the supermodel, entitled 'Miss Moss reclines', shows her topless lying on a sofa," one self-portrait scribbled with "with the baffling initials S.K., V.I.C., a Star of David and a swastika," and in another, the known drug offender "signed his name in blood from one of his
needles," giving a whole new meaning to the term "needlework." While I do think people should have the right to decide what constitutes art, and it's always interesting to see boundaries tested, I must admit that I find this quite macabre. It'll be interesting to hear how the turnout goes; the exhibit runs until May 11. Do you think he is a genuine artist or do you think he should stick with singing? Once he rides out his jail sentence, that is . . .

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Casa Capsule: The Week That Was

CasaSugar — Sat, 10 May 2008 05:29:26 -0700

Throwing a Spring picnic? Suit up with some DIY oilcloth placemats.
Bazaar Style isn't just a fabulous book; it's a lifestyle.
Pete Doherty debuted his bloody art.
I dried off with two organic towels.
I celebrated Cinco de Mayo by flipping through Mexicasa.
Got cramps? Expand any room with mirrors.
I did a little office rearranging. Take a peek!
Got some spare time this weekend? Organize your hangers!

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