Munkaspeni presents: “Censored… The Rubber Duck Revolution”
A Lowbrow Art show in Calgary, Alberta @ Looks Could Kill Art Boutique
September 6th, 2007 @ 6pm-midnight.
How do you top faking your own death and starting a cult while questioning the nature of “selling out” as an artist to survive in the modern world?
That was the topic of renowned crazy lowbrow artist Munkaspeni’s 2006 show “SOLD OUT?” This time Munkaspeni has decided to start a revolution. By creating an alternative universe where Rubber Duckies have been made illegal, an impartial discourse is created around the issues of censorship, political scapegoats and the nature of legality. The choice of the Rubber Duck as a symbol instead of openly tackling the various topics relevant to modern times is a deliberate attempt to open people’s minds to the very nature of argument and our tendencies to blindly follow one group without fully understanding the other side’s point of view.
This show has been over 10 years in the development, originating from the censorship of Munkaspeni’s own artwork & literature which some people find to be controversial.
If this all sounds a bit deep, don’t be alarmed, Munkaspeni’s trademark surreal silliness remains undiminished and if you don’t collapse laughing your eyebrows will certainly get a workout.
For more information refer to:
www.munkaspeni.com
www.myspace.com/lookscouldkillartboutique
Or join the ‘Rubber Duck Revolution’ on Facebook.
Glaad Announces Dates For 19th Annual Glaad Media Awards
Call for Entries and New Eligibility Rules Announced
New York, August 13, 2007 – At its annual Los Angeles summer cocktail fundraiser, ABSOLUT® Hancock Park presented by Lexus, Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) President Neil G. Giuliano announced the four dates and venues for the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards taking place in 2008. The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and the issues that affect their lives.
The first event will be held in New York at the Marriott Marquis on Monday, March 17, 2008. The Los Angeles event will return for the seventh consecutive year to the Kodak Theatre on Saturday, April 26. The San Francisco event will be held on Saturday, May 10 at the San Francisco Marriott. For the third consecutive year, GLAAD’s event honoring LGBT images in Spanish-language media will be held in South Florida on Saturday, April 12 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
“Fair, accurate and inclusive media images of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people change hearts and minds,” commented Giuliano. “The GLAAD Media Awards are our way of recognizing the outstanding work of journalists and entertainers who share the truth of our lives and our stories.”
At the event Giuliano also announced that GLAAD had conducted its annual review of the rules and procedures for the GLAAD Media Awards and GLAAD’s Board of Directors approved two significant changes to the submissions process. Effective immediately, GLAAD is opening its call for entries and will be accepting submissions for the GLAAD Media Awards on a year-round basis from this point forward.
The second change enacted at the Board’s June 2007 meeting is the decision that LGBT media images appearing in media created by and for the LGBT community are now eligible to compete for nomination in the existing categories.
“With the expansion of cable channels and niche programming, LGBT created and consumed media is more readily available than ever before,” stated Giuliano. “Our Board has decided to incorporate LGBT media submissions into the existing competitive categories. We welcome the opportunity for LGBT media to submit their journalism and programming for consideration.”
To ensure the integrity of the GLAAD Media Awards in a dynamic media environment, GLAAD reviews its nomination rules and procedures on an annual basis. In the 1990s, the GLAAD Media Awards had specific LGBT media categories. Due to a lack of submissions and a tension arising from the LGBT media that did not want to be judged and evaluated by GLAAD, the categories were eliminated in 2000.
In 2001, GLAAD created the Barbara Gittings Award to recognize those who have made substantial contributions to the development of LGBT media. This honor is not awarded annually, but is presented to worthy candidates when warranted. Recipients of the Barbara Gittings Award have included Logo, here!, The Advocate, PlanetOut, In the Life, and, in 2001, Gittings herself.
The reincorporation of LGBT media into the GLAAD Media Awards is one of several systemic changes the organization has made. Last year, the organization added the “Outstanding Digital Journalism – Multimedia” category to reflect the increasing use of video and photography in online journalism. In 2003, GLAAD created the “Outstanding Reality Program” category and added Spanish-language categories to reflect GLAAD’s work in Spanish-language media.
All outlets wishing to be considered for the GLAAD Media Awards are encouraged to read the submission requirements and rules at www.glaad.org/mediaawards.
Bob Halldorson
President, ISCWR
