Interesting Situations
August 7, 2010 10:01 AM Subscribe
Spider-Man snorting cocaine. Catwoman, Robin, & Batman threesome. Suicidal Spider-Man. Spider-Man & Batman hand-cuffed. Wonderwoman & wonder-hands. Italian artist Giuseppe Veneziano has a new exhibition of art on display. And it does seem to be having fun with a bunch of familiar supehero icons.
Not a big fan of his style, but this one tickled my funny bone.
posted by darkstar at 10:06 AM on August 7, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by darkstar at 10:06 AM on August 7, 2010 [2 favorites]
Spiderman is a foodie. Who knew?
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 10:09 AM on August 7, 2010
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 10:09 AM on August 7, 2010
The painting that defines Western Civilization, nay, that defines perhaps all of humanity.
posted by Azazel Fel at 10:10 AM on August 7, 2010 [4 favorites]
posted by Azazel Fel at 10:10 AM on August 7, 2010 [4 favorites]
If Spiderman was suicidal, wouldn't the obvious method be to hang himself on his webbing?
posted by JustKeepSwimming at 10:11 AM on August 7, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by JustKeepSwimming at 10:11 AM on August 7, 2010 [1 favorite]
Not a big fan of his style, but this one tickled my funny bone
That reminds me of the After Hours videos, which are so much better than any of the superhero films I've seen yet.
posted by shinybaum at 10:12 AM on August 7, 2010
That reminds me of the After Hours videos, which are so much better than any of the superhero films I've seen yet.
posted by shinybaum at 10:12 AM on August 7, 2010
Not a big fan of his style, but this one tickled my funny bone.
Needs more nighthawks.
posted by burnmp3s at 10:12 AM on August 7, 2010 [2 favorites]
Needs more nighthawks.
posted by burnmp3s at 10:12 AM on August 7, 2010 [2 favorites]
If Spiderman was suicidal, wouldn't the obvious method be to hang himself on his webbing?
*Ahem*
posted by nola at 10:15 AM on August 7, 2010
*Ahem*
posted by nola at 10:15 AM on August 7, 2010
I only disappointment with his portfolio is the lack of Superman.
posted by Fizz at 10:17 AM on August 7, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by Fizz at 10:17 AM on August 7, 2010 [1 favorite]
Wonder Woman does not wear her crown in the bath. Don't ask me how I know this.
posted by orme at 10:21 AM on August 7, 2010
posted by orme at 10:21 AM on August 7, 2010
Brings to mind Mark Chamberlain's 'Batman and Robin' paintings (NSFW).
posted by ericb at 10:29 AM on August 7, 2010
posted by ericb at 10:29 AM on August 7, 2010
Wonder Woman does not wear her crown in the bath. Don't ask me how I know this.
You are indeed correct and here is proof. [NSFW]
posted by Fizz at 10:32 AM on August 7, 2010
You are indeed correct and here is proof. [NSFW]
posted by Fizz at 10:32 AM on August 7, 2010
For some reason the coke doing Spider Man looks to me like it's not Peter Parker under the mask, but Grant Morrison. I guess it's the nose and the skinny face.
(Weird, because Spider Man is a character that Morrison would probably be useless at writing. )
posted by Artw at 10:34 AM on August 7, 2010 [1 favorite]
(Weird, because Spider Man is a character that Morrison would probably be useless at writing. )
posted by Artw at 10:34 AM on August 7, 2010 [1 favorite]
I think "suicidal spiderman" was actually assassinated by Charlotte Corday.
posted by TedW at 10:37 AM on August 7, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by TedW at 10:37 AM on August 7, 2010 [2 favorites]
(Weird, because Spider Man is a character that Morrison would probably be useless at writing. )
Just rephrase this a bit. "because Spider Man is a useless character". There we go.
posted by Fizz at 10:37 AM on August 7, 2010 [1 favorite]
Just rephrase this a bit. "because Spider Man is a useless character". There we go.
posted by Fizz at 10:37 AM on August 7, 2010 [1 favorite]
You shut your mouth!
posted by Artw at 10:39 AM on August 7, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by Artw at 10:39 AM on August 7, 2010 [1 favorite]
And to think I spent my entire life thinking Wonder Woman's costume was a one piece.
posted by KingEdRa at 10:40 AM on August 7, 2010
posted by KingEdRa at 10:40 AM on August 7, 2010
"Just rephrase this a bit. 'because Spider Man is a useless character'. There we go."
Ha ha ha
posted by HopperFan at 10:45 AM on August 7, 2010
Ha ha ha
posted by HopperFan at 10:45 AM on August 7, 2010
It would help if the painting style wasn't so horrible or the ideas so weak.
posted by nomadicink at 10:59 AM on August 7, 2010 [14 favorites]
posted by nomadicink at 10:59 AM on August 7, 2010 [14 favorites]
I saw this on the ONTD (celeb gossipy community) the other day, and it was funny because most people were shocked and offended by things like Pink Panther anal sex and I just considered it 100% inoffensive and a little boring in most cases. The internet has just completely ruined my ability to be shocked by anything, I think.
posted by Solon and Thanks at 11:10 AM on August 7, 2010
posted by Solon and Thanks at 11:10 AM on August 7, 2010
Catwoman, Robin, & Batman threesome
I am disappointed by that picture.
posted by spec80 at 11:22 AM on August 7, 2010 [8 favorites]
I am disappointed by that picture.
posted by spec80 at 11:22 AM on August 7, 2010 [8 favorites]
I think I'd really like a print of La passione del ragno for my kitchen.
posted by synecdoche at 11:33 AM on August 7, 2010
posted by synecdoche at 11:33 AM on August 7, 2010
I am disappointed by that picture.
I have just what you're looking for (NSFW).
posted by azarbayejani at 12:15 PM on August 7, 2010 [4 favorites]
I have just what you're looking for (NSFW).
posted by azarbayejani at 12:15 PM on August 7, 2010 [4 favorites]
Those would be SO much better if they were, well, better.
posted by Samizdata at 12:18 PM on August 7, 2010 [4 favorites]
posted by Samizdata at 12:18 PM on August 7, 2010 [4 favorites]
You know, if the Eath expanded fast enough it could explain this whole gravity dealio as well - nothing actually falls, the ground is just expanding to meet it.
posted by Artw at 12:45 PM on August 7, 2010
posted by Artw at 12:45 PM on August 7, 2010
Fan fiction comes in many guises. We must be constantly vigilant.
posted by ODiV at 12:54 PM on August 7, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by ODiV at 12:54 PM on August 7, 2010 [1 favorite]
The rare Rule 34/Godwin combo platter
posted by Cookiebastard at 12:55 PM on August 7, 2010 [4 favorites]
posted by Cookiebastard at 12:55 PM on August 7, 2010 [4 favorites]
Of his non-superhero related work, I enjoy: Pink Panther Crucifixion.
posted by Fizz at 12:57 PM on August 7, 2010
posted by Fizz at 12:57 PM on August 7, 2010
The Terrific Siamese Human Knot made a huge impression on me when I was little.
posted by The Hamms Bear at 1:13 PM on August 7, 2010
posted by The Hamms Bear at 1:13 PM on August 7, 2010
Isabel Samaras works this same vein, with (I think) rather better results, although, to be fair, she is more working 60s/70s icons than specifically superheroes.
posted by GenjiandProust at 1:46 PM on August 7, 2010 [4 favorites]
posted by GenjiandProust at 1:46 PM on August 7, 2010 [4 favorites]
I prefer Brandon Bird in just about every way.
posted by neuromodulator at 2:19 PM on August 7, 2010 [3 favorites]
posted by neuromodulator at 2:19 PM on August 7, 2010 [3 favorites]
Just rephrase this a bit. "because Spider Man is a useless character". There we go.
I see you've been reading the daily newspaper strip.
The internet has just completely ruined my ability to be shocked by anything, I think.
Oh man, I was just saying the same thing the other day over coffee with Tubgirl.
posted by cortex at 4:16 PM on August 7, 2010 [2 favorites]
I see you've been reading the daily newspaper strip.
The internet has just completely ruined my ability to be shocked by anything, I think.
Oh man, I was just saying the same thing the other day over coffee with Tubgirl.
posted by cortex at 4:16 PM on August 7, 2010 [2 favorites]
"because Spider Man is a useless character".
It's Spider-Man.
posted by nomadicink at 5:05 PM on August 7, 2010
It's Spider-Man.
posted by nomadicink at 5:05 PM on August 7, 2010
Talentless hack paints comic book icons in debased situations. *yawn*
posted by Scoo at 5:22 PM on August 7, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by Scoo at 5:22 PM on August 7, 2010 [2 favorites]
I like the Isabel Samaras paintings quite a bit better. The concept has been done and the execution's not that great. Or maybe I've just been seeing too much Rule 34 fanart lately.
(Not to rag on the post; not everyone has my artistic tastes.)
posted by immlass at 5:51 PM on August 7, 2010
(Not to rag on the post; not everyone has my artistic tastes.)
posted by immlass at 5:51 PM on August 7, 2010
whereas this guy is a good painter
No. No, he's not. Plus what Scoo said.
posted by Doohickie at 7:09 PM on August 7, 2010
No. No, he's not. Plus what Scoo said.
posted by Doohickie at 7:09 PM on August 7, 2010
Talentless hack paints comic book icons in debased situations. *yawn*
That's not quite fair. Half of them are debased, and half of them are references to other famous paintings or sculptures.
Talentless hack, though, there you're onto something.
posted by Diablevert at 8:27 PM on August 7, 2010
That's not quite fair. Half of them are debased, and half of them are references to other famous paintings or sculptures.
Talentless hack, though, there you're onto something.
posted by Diablevert at 8:27 PM on August 7, 2010
Thanks, neuromodulator - Brandon Bird's work is great.
Evolution of the Leading Man
Two Warriors Come Out of the Sky
The Death of Jennifer Sisko
The Last Supper
posted by crossoverman at 9:32 PM on August 7, 2010 [2 favorites]
Evolution of the Leading Man
Two Warriors Come Out of the Sky
The Death of Jennifer Sisko
The Last Supper
posted by crossoverman at 9:32 PM on August 7, 2010 [2 favorites]
is it the poor quality of these paintings that I hate, or is it the poor concepts? GOD I JUST CAN'T PICK ONE!
posted by shmegegge at 10:25 PM on August 7, 2010
posted by shmegegge at 10:25 PM on August 7, 2010
This one is based on a photo by Andres Serrano, if anyone cares. And yes, this concept is pretty played . . . .
posted by barrett caulk at 12:18 AM on August 8, 2010
posted by barrett caulk at 12:18 AM on August 8, 2010
What the fuck does this guy have against Spiderman?
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 2:23 AM on August 8, 2010
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 2:23 AM on August 8, 2010
What the fuck does this guy have against Spiderman?
Stole his girlfriend Mary Jane Watson.
posted by Fizz at 6:24 AM on August 8, 2010
Stole his girlfriend Mary Jane Watson.
posted by Fizz at 6:24 AM on August 8, 2010
Half of them are debased, and half of them are references to other famous paintings or sculptures.
The Jeff Koons reference made me chuckle.
posted by nanojath at 12:40 PM on August 8, 2010
The Jeff Koons reference made me chuckle.
posted by nanojath at 12:40 PM on August 8, 2010
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Actually, that's unfair. When I see it on the internet, it's usually self-taught from manga and/or Don Bluth movies, whereas this guy is a good painter.
posted by Countess Elena at 10:05 AM on August 7, 2010