Nan Goldin
Nan one month after being battered
1984

Apparently Nan had a friend take this picture to remind her not to get back together with Brian.

Stephen Shore
Ginger Shore, Causeway Inn, Tampa, Florida, Nov. 17, 1977

If breaking up with a shitty job is this difficult, I can't begin to imagine how difficult it is break up with a shitty boyfriend.

(insubordinate wordplay)

This reminds me to dig out my Elvis ken doll.

Here is the reading material that I enjoyed most today:

As wedding season approaches and I am fitted for my fourth (?) bridesmaid’s dress, I am more keenly aware than ever of the push to join in. I am trying, with every ounce of Normal Lady genetic residue and desire, to be that kind of girl, when I am asked for and offer my opinions on invitations, hemlines, gift bags, guest list. At the same time, my dude counterparts have nothing to do pre-wedding except hit the bank for small bills to push into a stripper’s thong. And that, there, is a thing I really would like to join in on.

As always, Kate Carraway
Not much of a joiner



And...
More entertaining with every new entry, Daniel Scott Byrne
From TOP to Bottom: TOPSHOP Comes to TO

Robert Rauschenberg (my favourite)
Bed
1955


required reading 4 art nerds who may not have the time for the whole book:

Leo the Lion: How the Castelli gallery changed the art world.

(cellar door)