Some of them were super cute, while others may shock you with a unibrow or goofy smile delusive of the sexy celeb they would become later in life. Here’s a look at 34 stars long before they became delectable babes and one unfortunate bonus.
Beyoncé Knowles
Catherine Zeta Jones
Charlize Theron
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Lopez
Bjork
Kate Moss
Alyssa Milano
Angelina Jolie
Halle Berry
Milla Jovovich
Gwen Stefani
Dita Von Teese
Miranda Kerr
Gisele Bundchen
Keira Knightley
Taylor Swift
Natalie Portman
Scarlett Johansson
Jessica Biel
Rihanna
Eliza Dushku
Bar Refaeli
Zooey Deschanel
Hayden Panettiere
Taylor Momsen
Nicole Kidman
Doutzen Kroes
Jena Malone
Megan Fox
Adriana Lima
Demi Moore
Mila Kunis
Katy Perry
Unfortunate Unsexy Bonus: Amy Winehouse
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Chinese artist Shi Jinsong created sculptures depicting baby accessories which would fit right in as toys for the Addams Family or for a future Terminator baby. Strollers, cribs, rattles, and walkers are made from razor-sharp blades, making a macabre and bizarre fine art collection. Here are some of the most bizarre baby items and other wicked stainless steel blade sculptures you may ever see.
Walker
(image credits: Saatchi Gallery,damncoolpics)
Once upon a time, in Buddhist Chinese mythology, there was a very naughty but very clever child called Na Zha. He was the “enfant terrible” and had a militaristic tendency for wreaking violence. Na Zha, who is the Trickster God Boy of Childish Pranks and Tantrums, had three heads, nine eyes and eight arms. Artist Shi Jinsong reinvented Na Zha as the “new face of Mothercare with a range of deadly baby products.” Above are a couple of sinister Walkers for the baby, fashioned out of razor-sharp blades.
Cradle
(image credits Chambers Fine Art)
Na Zha Baby Boutique exhibition included this sadistic Cradle that is perfect for child with supernatural powers. Deadly sharp blades and gleaming stainless steel offer lethal luxury in this outrageouly unsafe line of baby products. In the case of Na Zha, this would work well for him as he is now mostly known as the God of Lotteries and Gambling.
Toys
(image credits Chambers Fine Art)
Like all babies, Na Zha needed toys. The Baby Boutique includes needle-tipped pacifiers, a rattle made of razors, and a dismembering abacus. Also included in Shi Jinsong’s collection are a stainless steel rocking horse and a knife-edged trike. Na Zha wears a suit of armor, but ironically the child’s suit comes complete with mouse ears. The boots are roller blades as this mythological child had wheeled fiery feet and would possess all kinds of malicious toys and powerful weapons.
Previous Baby Stroller Models
(image credits Pram Museum Blog,offbeatism,taringa)
Na Zha Baby Boutique had several types of strollers with a twist of mythic Chinese culture and modern-day globalization. If these sculptures were actually used, the pointy stakes on the wheels would surely cut a path through the crowd. They are epically bizarre yet tremendously fascinating, form and function, fearsome to behold.
Terminator Baby?
(image credits yaplakal)
If Sarah Connor could have, she would have no doubt used this stroller for John. Indeed, this would be the perfect gift for any future Terminator baby. Part stroller and part armored tank, it’s for either that very protective parent or killer baby wishing for the ultimate deadly weapon to tote along on those mid-morning walks.
Halong- Kellong
(image credits artintern,artzinechina)
Shi Jinsong creates more than a lethal luxury line of baby products. He also wields stainless steel blades in razor-sharp bikes for big kids. “The sculptural installation Halong-Kellong is the imagined self-projection of modern life from a Chinese peasant’s perspective.” Hand trucks are common in China’s rural villages. These three hand trucks have a Harley-Davidson style logo, since Harleys were once known as a “prince’ s chariot, often ridden by the most badass characters in UKn movies.” These are definitely badass bikes.
Office & Re-education
(image credits taringa)
If you think it’s torture to sit at your computer desk and work, then perhaps you should take a long look at Shi Jinsong’s “Office Equipment-Prototype No 1.” Jinsong meant it as a metaphor on “oppressive authoritarianism—high tech going to harrowing extreme.” Or maybe you are in the market for a new computer chair? The three in the bottom photo would forever change a desk jockey’s job into true torment.
Weapons
(image credits genetologisch,Chambers Fine Art,taringa)
Although Shi Jinsong is predominantly known for his pristine stainless steel sculptures of baby products, he also produced a Secret Book of Cool Weapons theme. In the Secret Book of Cool Weapons, Jinsong portrayed corporate logos such as Mercedes Benz, Nike, and others as ancient, powerful weapons in corporate battles.
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Clavilux 2000 – Interactive instrument for generative music visualization from Jonas Heuer.
The Clavilux 2000 is an interactive instrument for generative music visualization, which is able to generate a live visualization of any music played on a digital piano. The setting of the installation consists of three parts: A digital piano with 88 keys and midi output, a computer running a vvvv patch and a vertical projection above the keyboard.
For every note played on the keyboard a new visual element appears in form of a stripe, which follows in its dimensions, position and speed the way the particular key was stroke. Colours give the viewer and listener an impression of the harmonic relations: Each key has it’s own color scheme and “wrong” notes stand out in contrasting colors.
Furthermore the piano player can switch between the standard 2d view and an additional 3d view of the visualization while playing.
Under the theme of ‘HAZARDOUS WASTE’ the artists will transform the gallery space into a “toxic waste dump” incorporating artwork including original canvas pieces, limited edition prints, black book sketches as well as boundary-pushing-mediums and installations typically associated with this unique graffiti crew. The colour palette for this show will be yellow, black, and white (including greyscales).
Artists taking part in the show include: Snub23 – Defacto – Hutch – Isthisyou? – FarkFK –Mishfit – Foundry – DeLarge – Sinna – Germ – The Lover – OrticaNoodles – LukeDaDuke – Orco – Farm – Asboluv – Leeks – Stickee – Eyesaw – Dan K – M Squires – Limbo – Avian Security – Mono – 14BOLT – 333
The show opens on Thursday 25th with a private view (Invite only) and will run until the 28th February with live painting events and charity auctions planned across the weekend in the venue. For date and times see the gallery website. To attend the buyers preview email names to [email protected]
Graffik London Gallery | 284 Portobello Rd| London
(Thanks to Hookedblog for the info!)
The image on the flyer above, ‘Dress up’, is a 30 colour screen print and will be one of two prints available on the opening night and online at eelus.com the following morning. There will be around 20 or so brand new paintings on canvas, wood and metal.
Art in Mind is an ongoing group exhibition organized by The Brick Lane Gallery, offering emerging artists a platform to showcase their work to a new and growing London audience.
To apply for our future exhibition contact:
[email protected]
THE BRICK LANE GALLERY
196 Brick Lane | London | E1 6SA
+44 (0)207 729 9721
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www.thebricklanegallery.com
Open Daily 1 – 6pm
Channeling Edward Gorey’s sinister gothic style and Henry Darger’s twisted story-telling in equal measures, Colman’s work is finely rendered, dark, but also humorous.
Visit his store here.
The 1938 edition of Action Comics No 1 – which originally sold for 10 cents – was snapped up within minutes of the issue being put on sale. The sale smashes the previous record price for a comic book of US$317,200 (£205,000) in 2009, which was also a copy of Action Comics #1. It was in poorer condition however, with a quality grade of 6 – Fine.
The copy sold yesterday has a grade of 8.0 – Very Fine, of which there are only two in the world.
The 12M houseboat concept has been innovatively designed with the logic of a catamaran, aiming to give the usual houseboat a non-conventional look with great functionalities. Both the outer appearance and interior arrangements of the boat has pure touch of precision to make it more alluring and appreciative. The wide open roof of the boat features the driver’s port and comprises enough space on both the front and rear end to make it an enjoyable experience onboard. The kitchen comprises a dishwasher, 2 refrigerators and a washing machine under the counter. The design can house 4 people to live conveniently and offers excellent opportunity to the boarders to visit different bays with the ease at home.
Information from the Designers:
Building materials: aluminium or steel
Waterline (flota): 11.90m
Draft of: 0.48m
Motor: 2×40bg-..bg
Fresh water: 1.500lt
Fuel: 400lt
Range: 600nm
Loa: 12.00m
Width: 6.00m
Weight: 5.4 ton
Generator: 8 kw
Sewage: 1.500lt
Speed: 12knot
Capacity: 6 people
Designer : MERT ERISEK and ÖZGE MACIT
The grass lamp is an innovative concept that has been designed to enhance the décor of a home interior with natural elements, aiming to bring warmth and uniqueness in the user’s homes. The concept incorporates a part of nature right inside the house designed to be placed on the wall to represent a modern and eco-friendly aesthetic of the home interior. Aside from helping the grass to be grown on the lamp, it discretely lightens the room which lets the user to directly connect with the nature. Thin and light PVC plastic has been used to make the lamp with reserved inside space for the soil, and also features water container and areas to be lightened with great functionality.
Designer : Marko Vuckovic
