Random Conan Gray + VEVO Live Set

Tuesday, December 05, 2023

Never Ending Song


Listen and download:https://ConanGray.lnk.to/NeverEndingSong Connect with Conan: Instagram:   / conangray   Twitter:   / conangray   Facebook:   / conangrayoff.  . TikTok:   / conangray   Official Site: http://www.conangray.com Lyrics: First, I’ll say I apologize for calling But I saw your face In a magazine today Wasn’t you, too late All my tears already falling Tried to turn the page But our story wasn’t stopping And it goes On and on and on Like a never ending song On and on Like a never ending song You and I Sacrificed my adolescence Just to waste my time On the edges of your life But we’ve grown too close Now it can’t amount to nothing I can hear your voice In the music on the radio And it goes On and on and on Like a never ending song On and on Like a never ending song Can you make us stay forever? Are we done? Can you make it play On and on and on Like a never ending song On and on Like a never ending song On and on On and on Like a never ending song #ConanGray #NeverEndingSong

Vevo Live Set

I was watching this Vevo Live Set, and just in general these are really good and they kind of remind me of Tiny Desk as far as having their own style, and wanted to add up as well.


Right?

Kick It With Audrey Nuna's "Locket"

Sunday, December 03, 2023

 


Follow AUDREY NUNA http://audreynuna.com/   / audreynuna     / audreynuna     / audreynuna     / audreynuna   Locket Music Video: Directed by VALENTIN PETIT Production company: OCURENS Managing Director: GERMAIN ROBIN Executive Producer: ELISA JOHANNA KÄND Director Of Photography: JEFF BIERMAN 1st AD: MATHIEU PEREZ Post-production & VFX : MONUMENTAL & SQUARE Head of post-production: LAÏLA HAMDAOUI Editors: VALENTIN PETIT & SIMON TRISTANT Color Grading Artist: ARTHUR PAUX Heads of VFX: MATHIEU JUSSREANDOT, COLIN JOURNÉE VFX Supervisor: ANTOINE PION On-Set VFX Supervisor: FLORE MOUNIER 3D Scan: ADRIEN BAVANT Sound Design: EMILIEN BERNAUX Typography: NATHAN ALMERAS VP Logo: NAIRONE Special thanks to CINEMOTION ROBOTICS With the support of the CNC. Special thanks to Minsoo Chu pop lock it so robotic curly - fry up in my chest got soft skin, hard feelings give a damn then give a reason pop zit top billin’ been a villain been appealing people pleasing daddy loving mothaf**** alright ok i did it my way i did it andale and i’ll do it til the grave couple cedes for the babies get it baby hits on my list blow kiss kiss might catch sentiment got A on my knit if u test me swallow cinnamon cuz the pencil armageddon if u read it u indebted so tell alexa fico check it and if u my tenant fix ur credit #audreynuna #Locket

Mark Tuan Goes 90210 And Thriller In Fallin' video (aka Nice Vibes)

Sunday, December 03, 2023

 


Totally loving this video by Mark Tuan - just cute, like the nostalgia from the Beverly Hills days and the semi-Thriller dance offs.

When you want some of the feels on a Sunday!

Yuta Watanabe NBA Stat Check-In

Sunday, December 03, 2023

 

That is all.

Emily Mei - MANIA (Where Them Girls At)

Sunday, December 03, 2023

 


Listen to “MANIA (Where Them Girls At)” out now: https://Venice.lnk.to/mania-where-the... #EmilyMei #MANIA #WhereThemGirlsAt Follow Emily Mei: Instagram:   / emily.ghoul   Twitter:   / emilyghoul1   TikTok:   / emily.ghoul   Listen to Emily Mei: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3PPvy... Apple Music:   / emily-mei   Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/1508... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B09L... Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/emily-... YouTube Music:    / emily mei - topic   Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/29200872 Song Lyrics Eyes on me What you see? Never fakin, no no Wanna fix What they fear Know I can’t be controlled Thank you, but no thank you I can do it do it better Tell me all your fantasies I’ll show you something hotter, yeah yeah When I go out it’s all on me I buy my rocks I buy my rings And the all black whip I got the keys It go like woo Some say I’m intimidating They’re intimidated, that's not on me Show you my tricks but not for free Baby don’t you wanna play the game All the warning signs but you still know you wanna Cuz it’s dark inside, but a beautiful crime You can’t run and hide Better watch your back Cuz i go off like a maniac We like, Where them girls, where them girls, where them girls at? Where them girls, where them girls, where them girls at? Oooo you don’t know how to act Cause I break rules yeah I'm always cracked It be like Where them girls, where them girls, where them girls at? Where them girls, where them girls, where them girls at? Look up I look like a boss I walk and talk like a boss If you ever doubted I’m about it I’m an ace it’s your loss, yeah Always hit my mark We up, no cooldown, no no And the ones who tried to cross me KD, OP to zero Baby don’t you wanna play the game All the warning signs but still you know you wanna Cuz it’s dark inside, but a beautiful crime You can’t run and hide Woah woah You better watch your back Cuz i go off like a maniac We like, Where them girls, where them girls, where them girls at? Where them girls, where them girls, where them girls at? Oooo you don’t know how to act Cause I break rules yeah I'm always cracked It be like Where them girls, where them girls, where them girls at? Where them girls, where them girls, where them girls at? http://vevo.ly/4xA7EW

Jay Sean and Larissa Lambert + Ride It

Sunday, December 03, 2023


Been a little bit since I had heard some music from Jay Sean...and now it's down the rabbit hole...ahhh podcasts...nice.

Quick Bytes: Racist Bird Name F*ckers x Black Women Teachers, Racism And STEM x Racist Officer Mark McNamara x More

Tuesday, November 07, 2023

Links and news from around the way:

Black women teaching science find formula for incorporating anti-racist practices
https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2023/november/black-women-teaching-science-find-formula-for-incorporating-anti.html

San Jose police officer resigns after "disgusting" racist text messages released
https://abcnews.go.com/US/san-jose-police-officer-resigns-after-disgusting-racist/story?id=104658409

2 former Northwestern football players describe racist treatment in 2000s
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/38810533/former-northwestern-football-players-describe-racist-treatment-early-2000s

Bird Names Honoring Racists Will Soon Be a Thing of the Past
https://www.theroot.com/bird-names-honoring-racists-will-soon-be-a-thing-of-the-1850990184

Kenya Moore blasts Ramona Singer for showing ‘signs of being a racist’
https://pagesix.com/2023/11/04/entertainment/kenya-moore-blasts-ramona-singer-for-showing-signs-of-being-a-racist/

WhatsApp's AI sticker generator called out for racism against Palestine, Meta responds
https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/whatsapps-ai-sticker-generator-called-out-for-racism-against-palestine-meta-responds-2458599-2023-11-06

MIT debaters clash over whether STEM is ‘systemically racist’
https://www.thecollegefix.com/mit-debaters-clash-over-whether-stem-is-systemically-racist/

Film Lab Presents, hosted by Jen Betit Yen November 26, 2023 Premiere

Monday, November 06, 2023

From the PR


Film Lab’s TV Series Returns!

 

Tune in this month for the 16th season of Film lab’s signature TV series, Film Lab Presents, hosted by Jen Betit Yen and featuring the top 50 72 Hour Shootout 2023 films #DiscrimiNATION: A Thousand Tiny Cuts.  Over 1.1. million viewers have already enjoyed the show!  The show’s upcoming season will premiere November 26, 2023, in partnership with CrossingsTV.  The episodes will air across all markets where Comcast is available, in addition to New York and Los Angeles on Spectrum.


https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3591302/ 


Airtimes:

 

· Crossings TV Comcast Spectrum  [Chicago/Minneapolis-St Paul, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Sacramento-Fresno, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC]
Sundays, starting 11/26:  7:30 AM - 8 AM  &   5:30 PM - 6 PM. (Local time)

· Crossings TV Comcast Spectrum  Xfinity National Channel
Sundays, starting 11/26:  7:30 AM - 8 AM  &   5:30 PM - 6 PM. (Central time)


#FilmLabPresents 

When White People Go Bad x The JACL KICKING ASS: Governor Jim Pillen of Nebraska

Monday, November 06, 2023

It's been a while since there was a post specific to White People Going Bad. 

After reading the JACL's response to the not so honorable Gov. Jim Pillen of Nebraska, thought that there was no better time than bây giờ to do another post.

Here's the JCL's email in total.

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During a radio interview in September, Governor Jim Pillen of Nebraska responded to an article written by Yanqi Xu of the Flatwater Free Press, regarding runoff pollution caused by farms owned by the Pillen family. In his response, Gov. Pillen noted that he had not read the article but continued on to say “All you got to do is look at the author. The author is from communist China. What more do you need to know?” JACL denounces Governor Pillen’s remark as racist, xenophobic, and contrary to the advancement of an independent and free press in this country.

The United States has seen a startling increase in anti-Asian hate and violence, specifically targeting Chinese and Chinese American communities. This rise has sadly been fueled by elected officials such as Governor Pillen as well as media personalities who have used their platforms to promote hate and intolerance in society. Legislators and governors in other states have introduced laws restricting property ownership targeting Chinese citizens in the United States hearkening back to the Alien Land Laws of the last century.

The JACL Omaha Chapter Board added: “When community members do not voice their concerns over actions of leaders that negatively impact certain groups, an appearance of complicity or disregard can be construed by the public, and history has shown that innocent people will be targeted.” 

Our elected officials must be held accountable for their actions and should take accountability themselves for such. We call on Governor Pillen to apologize for his smearing of Yanqi Xu and his use of anti-Chinese rhetoric. 

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Thank you JACL for the response!

AAWW's The Margins + Poems for Palestine

Monday, November 06, 2023

Got this in the emails and wanted to make sure and post on up from AAWW (a portion of it)

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We are deeply privileged to constellate with so many luminous Palestinian writers who have graced the pages of The Margins over the years. It is our priority to continue uplifting and amplifying the voices and stories of Palestinians, from NYC, to Gaza, to the West Bank, and beyond. Here are some poetry selections we hope you’ll sit with as you move into your weekend.

Stay tuned for more projects in support of Palestinian writers soon, including a very special collaboration with Global Feminists for Palestine and New Third World on December 1.

With love & in action,
The Margins Team

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From Greta Lee On Love And Being Uncomfortable

Monday, November 06, 2023

 


A good interview with Greta Lee on Past Lives (from October), who can also be seen on the Apple+ TV show The Morning Show. Here's a quick byte:

"I did not think my Korean was good enough for this film. I think I grew up after years and years of being criticized for my Korean being bad and like disappointing my ancestors and not being a good enough Korean — that is baked into my experience as an American. But with this movie and with Nora and with Celine and her vision for the movie, it became this incredible opportunity..."

Read it in full at NPR here: 


Awkwafina + Sandra Oh + Jessica Yu = MF APIA FILM GREATNESS (AKA Quiz Lady Is MF Awesome)!

Monday, November 06, 2023


Period.
And I know--Yu won her Oscar and is known in some ways as a Documentary filmmaker, but between this and Ping Pong Playa -- IDK...
I think great comedy director needs to get in there as well.
Best. Damn. Thing.This. Month

Eat Like A Local With What The Pho

Thursday, November 02, 2023

 



Ho Chi Minh City keeps changing with places to visit and eat. Check out some time with What The Pho as Van takes you to some cool places to hang out, eat, and just chill.


First We Feast + K-Pop's Favorite Snacks

Thursday, November 02, 2023


 00:00 - 00:30 - Intro 00:30 - 01:26 - Ppushu Ppushu (Jeon Somi) 01:26 - 02:25 - Cinnamon Toast Crunch (aespa) 02:25 - 03:12 - Crisp Choco (TWICE) 03:12 - 04:02 - Fire Noodles ((G)I-DLE) 04:02 - 05:06 - Lay's Ketchup (Jeon Somi) 05:06 - 06:06 - Choco Boy (aespa) 06:06 - 06:53 - Star Popeye (TWICE) 06:53 - 07:38 - Shopping List + Outro

Re: Halloween Hitler Pose AKA COKOTEE Led Mask AKA No One Gave This One A "But...."?

Monday, October 23, 2023

 
















https://www.amazon.com/COKOTEE-Gesture-Halloween-Transforming-Festival/dp/B0BVZKQG6T?ref_=ast_slp_dp&th=1&psc=1

I get it in some ways - the kid is supposed to be flying---but sans the other arm, it kind of looks like the kid is just saluting Hitler.

And....I mean--I know this is just me--but I feel like the kid underneath the mask could be Asian....and then that would be completely wrong....

Happy Early Halloween!!!

Holy Fuck Georgia. Leonard Cure Killed By Police In Traffic Stop. Exonerated in 2020. Served 16 Years In Wrongful Conviction. WTF.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

 


Picture from the Innocence Project of FL @FLA_Innocence

News still needs to come out about this shooting--and that means real news, versus what the GBI, or GSTs want the public to hear--and we need those body cameras.

We definitely need to see the body cameras.

Maybe they figured after the ruling on Manuel Paez Terán--Tortuguita--they were untouchable?

How does speeding turn into killing someone? 

Leonard Cure, after receiving around $800K just this year as part of the settlement, and being out 3.5 years...he went crazy and started attacking the officer?

Sure, maybe there were some triggers--but I'd put my money on Leonard just going to jail and then looking to get out...like he did before.

I just don't see it. 

Show us the body camera. 

 

Filipino Cooking Time

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

 


That's it. You get a whole month anyway....

Tim Flores and Genie Kwon, the married chefs and owners of Kasama in Chicago, talk about opening the first Filipino restaurant in the world to be awarded a Michelin star. The husband and wife team also shares a recipe for chicken adobo.

Friday Morning Laufey (From The Start)

Friday, October 13, 2023


And then you just need a cup of coffee...

 

Suni Lee + SELF Article (Long Good Read)

Monday, October 09, 2023

Image from the SELF article. Photo by Chrisean Rose

As an elite athlete, Lee’s body is her instrument. There’s an intimacy and awareness borne from years spent testing her limits and becoming extremely familiar with every nook and cranny, every strength and weakness. Now, overnight, her body felt completely foreign. She was supposed to be getting ready for the postseason. She was supposed to be celebrating her final collegiate season. She was about to turn 20. Instead, she wondered, What’s wrong with me? [...]

Her message is a reminder for anyone facing health challenges as well as the broader community of girls and women in sports, especially in the Hmong community, in which Lee has noticed girls tend to take on more traditional roles at home. “That’s why I want to help pave a way for other women,” she says. She doesn’t mean that everyone should do gymnastics. Rather, she wants to encourage people to find something that is meaningful to them and that brings them joy, and to not give up on themselves.

Angela Lee Retires From ONE, Starts Non-Profit "Fightstory" On Mental And Physical Wellness

Monday, October 09, 2023

 


So many different articles popping up about Angela Lee, her siblings, and just mental health, well being, the suicide of her sister Victoria--also a star (and rising) in ONE. There's a lot to digest and read, and you just have to hope for the best. Follow Angela: https://www.instagram.com/angelaleemma/?hl=en

Some Article Links





Giant Robot: Spaces in Between 2023

Friday, September 29, 2023


Opening this Saturday! Spaces in Between 2023

Spaces in Between 2023 is a group exhibition featuring artists Chellioh, Kelly Sux, Po Yan Leung, and Sean Chao at GR2 Gallery running from September 30, 2023 to October 17th, 2023.

Art goes live online at 12 Noon PT


 

Jeannie Mai, Jeezy, And Let's Hope For The Best

Thursday, September 28, 2023

I won't go into conjecture on the latest articles or comments, and unlike the rest of the internet and pitting Asian against Black and vice versa, will only say that everyone loves them both and it's unfortunate that this has happened (unlike SYJ where we KNOW she's married to the DEVIL).

Here's to hoping they can work it out, or at least have a path forward for their sake and their daughter's sake.

C'est la vie.

Iam Tongi + Starting All Over Again Acoustic Version

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

 


From the video's description on YouTube

Steam "Starting All Over Again" here: https://vyd.co/IamTongiStartingAllOve... I want to continue to do my part to help Maui, so I recorded a full performance of Iz’s “Starting All Over Again”. This song really touched me recently so I’ve just released a full version of the song (out now on all platforms). I will be donating all the proceeds from “Starting All Over Again” to those affected by the Maui fires. Please support and do what you can for the Maui community! Mahalo. Follow Iam: https://www.instagram.com/wtongi/ https://twitter.com/wtongi?lang=en https://www.tiktok.com/@wtongi https://www.facebook.com/wtongi #StartingAllOverAgain #IamTongi #Cover

My Goodness, Just Leave Hasan Minhaj Alone - He's A Comedian/Politcal Satirist

Monday, September 25, 2023

I don't know about you, but I'm feeling like all this "Hasan Minhaj is a liar" news is really just people not liking the subject matter of Hasan and it seems like a lot of these people coming out are...well....a lot of White People who seems to focus on a lot of White Things and White Comedians.

Robin Williams, even though some of his voices could be a little out of date today, was the king of hyperbole and story telling. That's what comedians and satirists do. But I never heard that about Williams. His cocaine stories were never put up to a litmus test of if everything actually happened. 

No--he did cocaine and told us funny stories about it (well you know....as much as being a cocaine addict can be funny).

They embellish life to make a point to make us laugh and think.

Do people really think they tell us the truth about themselves all the time? Or don't write pieces for their skits/shows which aren't the absolute facts? 

What world are we living in?

Is someone going to sue because Star Trek isn't real?

Just leave Hasan Minhaj alone.

And yes, he would be a great Daily Show Host.

Iron Horse Road: A Tale from Gold Mountain

Friday, September 22, 2023

Here's a podcast by Micah Huang and Hao Huang about Chinese laborers and the Transcontinental Railroad:

Iron Horse Road: a Tale from Gold Mountain recounts one of the great untold epics of American history: The story of the Chinese laborers–neither truly enslaved nor truly free–who built the most rugged stretches of the Transcontinental Railroad. More than 150 years ago, these Gold Mountain Men tunneled through mountains, dangled over cliffs, and dragged entire trains over alpine summits where other Americans feared to tread. The prosperity of the gilded age was founded on their blood, sweat and grit, but their story has long been suppressed, minimized and forgotten. For Iron Horse Road, the father/son team behind Blood on Gold Mountain retrace the steps of these workers from the Sacramento hills to the snows of Donner Summit. Equal parts history and travelogue, Iron Horse Road uses binaural 3D audio to transport the listener to deep canyons, echoing caverns and windswept peaks–a world where adventure is always around the corner, and the past is carved in blood and stone. 

In the Camps: A Refugee Musical (9/23--9/30)

Friday, September 22, 2023

 


Check out the musical, in its second phase  where they'll host four intimate community performances at Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center--info below.

Introducing IN THE CAMPS: A REFUGEE MUSICAL by Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay! The project is currently in its second phase, where we’ll host four intimate community performances at Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center.

NOTE: Only 60 seats are available per show. Late seating WILL NOT be permitted - please come on time!

The story

Using songs and humor, IN THE CAMPS will take place in a refugee camp and tell the story of Laotians who’ve escaped communist Laos. While in the camps, refugees built makeshift past lives to remind them of who they were before the disruption of war. An older woman turns a storage hut into a beauty parlor. She offers hair washing, scalp massages, and haircuts to remind herself that there is still beauty in the world. A former monk erects a martial arts gym behind one of the food distribution tents. He trains young Laotians on how to regain their strength, confidence, and power. An ex-communist soldier tries to blend in. He fears violent retaliation from victims and their families if he is found out. He is also hopeful that in a camp full of Buddhists, he will be forgiven. A young newly-wed must decide on the length that she will go and the boundaries she will cross to reunite with her husband who is missing.

Book and Lyrics by Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay

Music and Lyrics by Ketsana Vilaylack

Directed by Ova Saopeng

C. “Meaks” Meaker as dramaturg

Featuring Soudavone Khamvongsa, Lidet Viravong, Chufue Yang, Tri Vo, and Phouthavone 'Kat' Chanthalone

Showtimes

  • 9/23 - 6pm show followed by talkback and reception
  • 9/24 - 1 - 3pm pop-up market followed by 3pm show
  • 9/29 - 7pm show start
  • 9/30 - 6pm show start

The Yuto Horigome Nike SB NBD In Tokyo

Friday, September 22, 2023


You may have seen this. You may have not. Either way--now you get that chance to see some incredible skating from the the 1st Gold Medal Of Skating....THE YUTO.

Damn.

Random K-Pops: ENHYPEN JAY & Yuuri, Jeon Somi, (G)I-DLE, And An Awesome Ditto Dance Cover By GROOBEU

Friday, September 22, 2023

 


I have to admit that I wasn't a huge fan of Gold, Gold, Gold, but Fast Forward I can get into a little bit more.


From about 6 months ago, but it just feels like that type of day? It's just so beautiful being the deep of it all?


Whenever you're having a bad day, just watch this video. If it doesn't put you in your happy place, than it begs the question of what does...?


The rooftop version in NYC is cool, but the official MV is just pop goodness.

Craig Day Milne Charged With Felony Hate Crime At Wing Luke Museum

Friday, September 22, 2023

You just have to at least like the fact that Milne is getting charged with a hate crime because that doesn't always happen.


The King County Prosecutor's Office announced Monday they rush-filed charges of a hate crime and first-degree malicious mischief against 76-year-old Craig Milne. Prosecutors have asked for Milne to be held on $30,000 bail. Meanwhile, the Wing Luke Museum remains open as staff and volunteers continue to heal from Thursday night's violent attack. 

Police say Milne yelled racist statements and took a sledgehammer to shatter nine windows of the historic museum in Seattle's Chinatown-International District.

Executive Director Joël Barraquiel Tan says there has been an incredible outpouring of love and support from the community.

He says staff, volunteers and leadership have constantly been checking in on each other since the attack and are committed to educating the public about Asian American and Pacific Islander history in Puget Sound.

"Over 100 years of anti-Chinese policies and vigilantism that isn't that long ago, that isn't too many generations ago, and I think this recent hate crime and vandalism is just connected to that," said Tan.

Read more at:  https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/wing-luke-museum-staff-focus-on-healing-and-rebuilding-after-alleged-hate-crime

Video and Community Response

And if you're curioius to see the video of the 76 year-old White Man doing the crime....https://original.newsbreak.com/@choeshow-1601553/3161917916680


Asian Art Museum + Murakami: Monsterized

Friday, September 22, 2023



RELEASE:

Takashi Murakami: Unfamiliar People — Swelling of Monsterized Human Ego is the first solo exhibition in San Francisco by Takashi Murakami (Japanese, b. 1962). An internationally recognized artist, Murakami is also a major figure in global pop culture whose influence extends to fashion, consumer products, curation, and entertainment. With a boldly colored, upbeat style and a pop sensibility that draws inspiration from anime and manga, Murakami’s accessible and fun creations deliver more than meets the eye: beneath the surface of his work lies a nuanced examination of human behavior, informed by historical and art-historical references and a wry sense of humor.

The larger-than-life paintings and sculptures in Murakami: Monsterized use monsters as a central motif to address the complicated nature of the world around us. The artist’s recent works suggest that our rapidly changing and increasingly digital landscape is populated by monsters — whether harmful or helpful — many of which humans have created and perhaps even become. Blurring the line between frightening and fun, these monsters embody the forces and behaviors that threaten and haunt us, as well as those that offer us diversion and escape from chaos. Several new works created for this exhibition find Murakami responding to a social environment marked by a global pandemic and a shift toward virtual interaction. Paintings of distorted figures reflect the swelling egos of individuals promoting themselves relentlessly on social media, while works recording the artist’s creation of NFTs, including avatars, look with optimism toward a digitally liberated future.

Senior Curator of Japanese Art Laura W. Allen locates Murakami’s imagery in a lineage of Japanese supernatural creatures including the kaiju (giant monsters) of postwar manga, television, and film — such as Godzilla, who makes a memorable appearance in this exhibition — and extending back to the “menacing and adorable” yōkai (supernatural entities) of Edo-period scrolls. “The visual DNA of Murakami’s characters has origins in centuries-old styles in Japanese art,” says Allen, “such as depicting Buddhist arhats and Daoist immortals as wizened beings with strange features, bulging eyes, and bared teeth.” To these venerated historical sources, Murakami adds the “technicolor palette, goofy expressions, and eclectic mixture of motifs” that have become his trademark — boldly remixing tradition to reflect the complexity of the present day.