Tag Archives: Vivienne Westwood

rummage sale for the unruling class

Its called the Kate effect. It means that anything she is seen wearing is a sure-fire sellout within hours of its public appearance. Those who know her wardrobe in advance can reap millions. Now, they royal couple can be wheeled … Continue reading

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detournement part 2: cash from chaos

From the French situationists such as Guy Debord and the May 1968 revolution in Paris it was one three chord riff to the punk rock era…. Art Chantry (art@artchantry.com): Malcolm Mclaren was a hustler. Despite all his pretensions, he was … Continue reading

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VENTRILOQUIST ITCHING FOR REVOLUTION: STEPPE BY STEPPE

Been away so long I hardly knew the place Gee, it’s good to be back home Leave it till tomorrow to unpack my case Honey disconnect the phone I’m back in the USSR You don’t know how lucky you are, … Continue reading

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BLOWING OFF STEAM: THE BLACK ENGINE THAT MIGHT

”The train is going over to the other side of the mountain when she stops suddenly… The train breaks down! And all the toys and animals are sad but the clown cheers everyone up when he sees a train coming … Continue reading

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