Josh Gosfield has assembled the definitive archive devoted to the 1960s French pop star Gigi Gaston. Gigi’s music and the spectacle of her tragic life riveted the public through the 60s and 70s. The exhibition documents her life and loves with archival photographs, posters, record covers, magazine and newspaper articles, a music video shot by Jean Luc Godard, documentary footage, and assorted ephemera.

We see her Gypsy family’s escape from Bulgaria, her affair with her stepbrother, her first guitar, her rise up (and fall down) the charts, the car crashes, funerals, love triangles and the murder trial. All this played out in a garish media spotlight before the insatiable eyes of her public.

The exhibition will feature over 50 oversized prints — limited edition archival digital prints featuring Gigi. The largest prints are approximately 40 x 60”. Accompanying the exhibition is a magazine compilation of Gigi graphics, in an edition limited to 125 signed copies.

In fact Gigi Gaston did not exist. Her persona and all her documents are the fictional creation of Josh Gosfield working with the aid of actors, stylists, make up artists, and Photoshop. This exhibition can leave you wondering if Madonna exists. How do you know?

Gigi Gaston, The Black Flower will be on view October 22nd through November 25th, 2009. Steven Kasher Gallery is located at 521 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011.

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Dolci Odillea is a letterpress and design studio owned by married couple Ashley and Dusty. Together they create custom paper goods for weddings and make your special day unlike any other. Ashley and Dusty offer unique design to people in areas where the conventions aren’t just tiresome and forgettable, but a dime a dozen. They do everything from baby announcements to wedding invitations, and every occasion in between. Their fabric flower garland is fantastic! I wouldn’t mind it hanging in our home year round!

So, if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, unforgettable, and expertly crafted, then Dolci Odille offers a designer’s take on things. Their blog is full of inspiration as well. Check out their latest adventures at www.dolciodille.blogspot.com.

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The second annual Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco will take place this weekend JULY 18 + 19 from 11am – 7pm, at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Located on the sparkling waterfront, shoppers needing to cool off from all the excitement indoors at this FREE urban art, craft and DIY extravaganza can pop right outside for a refreshing gust of bay-breeze! Did I mention it is FREE!

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If you live in or near Philly and will be in the area on Saturday head to Tbar for a mini craft show from 1-3pm. You can sip on some tasty tea while browsing the wares from featured Philly crafters like Acha Gallery, Brass in Pocket Knits, Melissahead Designs, My Tea Cups and Umlaut Design.

It’s sure to be a fun time especially for fans of Melissahead Designs as she will be coming out of craft hibernation for two hours to sell her lovely paper goods.

Thank you!!! In all of my 24 years I have never been so happy and excited to be an American. I could not stop tearing up last night as I watched the election results come in and all of the people in Chicago and across the world. When Barack Obama came onto the stage to give his speech I could not stop smiling. I so wish I could have been there to see it in person. His speech was so inspirational and made me proud to call him My President.

I am filled with hope.