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Now You’re Talking: Moca Amsterdam Rocks

March 3, 2026

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Disappointed with the rijksmuseum? Well the Moca is for you. Now if we can just keep this secret.

All our faves and a few newbies to boot.

Andy shimmers

But that robot overwhelms it all

Mattress Factory

November 12, 2025

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We visited the Mattress Factory for the first time on our zillionth trip to Pittsburgh. This time we had our dear friend Betty along for the ride.

The upstairs rooms have some excellent stuff…they also have this.

But you can skip right over it and get to this.

Betty is still in Billy mode
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Yayoi (without the wait)

These illusions were incredible. They have something to say about human perception.

Our surveillance monitor

32 Years of Felst

August 21, 2025

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For me, the highlight of year 32 was this cover of ziggy stardust by moosehut.

32 years. Dang. I will admit that oopstock iterations are starting to run together. Sadly, Romey couldn’t come because Leiden was due any second. In fact, two days after I returned from NH, Leiden was born.

My direct puddle hopper was delayed on the tarmac before taking off (for no real reason). But at least the instruments fit. First on, both flights with a few seconds to stow. Arrival time was 2am, but Rhine was ready with Negroni fixings.

Ah yes, and there were the uncharacteristic shorts kindly loaned from Zay. I forgot to pack shorts. Given the temperatures, that was a major mistake.

There were two warholian projects underway this year in parallel…silk screening and screen tests. Very cool. Maybe inspired by the wedding?? Or maybe just a coincidence.

There was also a stump. We disagree with the “kill the fiddler” sentiments for all the reasons. I mean, exactly how long can a little brother aggravate you?

Meanwhile the stage was set and the fascist clock’s batteries were checked.

Music ran from noon to 10pm before shuttling over to the campfire.

Some salsa for you.

Abba in shorts!

Eventually it got dark.

Hendrix.

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And then it was the next day. Another day of uncharacteristic shorts.

All hail the inner chijuana…is that how you spell it?

Lazing

And a visit to the pond before an evening of electric fun featuring lots of Floyd.

We surrender!

Banksy Pop Up in Paris: The Walled Off Hotel

February 27, 2025

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Sometimes when you are walking down the street in Paris taking in the sights, you just take a quick left into an art show. We probably could have stayed at the hotel (copy) too.

Who did it better?

Steve is taking all our shit!

Just who is the real queen?

The Warhol Once Again: Behind the Scenes

January 25, 2025

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Ah yes. We are planning for 5/25/25. Looking at space and making plans.

Still, we had some fun in the exhibits.

And we got a look at some spaces behind the scenes. I mean, at least they are silver!

The main lobby was the focus of some more research.

Can’t wait to be here with our peeps!

There’s still some planning to be done! 5/25/25 here we come.

April Claggett Warhol Art

January 25, 2025

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Ah yes. 5/25/25 approaches. Four shots from the black and white party (shot by donnie gray) put into a Warholesque pattern by the excellent April Claggett.