Diary of a Nobody at Art Basel 38
Kevin Killian07.09.07
While we here at Fanzine would argue that Kevin Killian, rather than being a nobody, is quite the man, he does manage to shadow, ghostlike, the celebrities of the "Art World" at Art Basel 38 in Switzerland. This is Killian’s first trip to Europe, and Twain-like, his Yankee perspective is insightful, if not a down right riot. Be sure to look for more on Killian in Fanzine in forthcoming articles this month.
MR. CLEAN: Greg LeMond and Pro Cycling’s Doping Problem
Benjamin Strong07.07.07
As the Tour de France starts today, Benjamin Strong examines one of the last true heroes of cycling, Greg LeMond. With all the doping allegations against Floyd Landis, insinuated against Lance Armstrong, and probably countless others in the past, LeMond stands out as a great who never quite fulfilled his potential, but what he accomplished he did through skill and determination alone, without the doping that’s as pervasive throughout cycling history as any other major sport.
Big Horses: A Triple Crown Report
Robyn Weisman07.06.07
Mid-summer, and the big three are over, and again no Triple Crown. Robyn Weisman looks back at some of horse racing’s bigger names, from the 70’s packed with Trip winners, to this year’s strong filly Rags To Riches
Take Me Out
Wendy Marech06.25.07
As befitting a magazine called Fanzine, our authors often show a strong bent of enthusiasm in their articles— specifically, the zealotry and irrational devotion shared by aficionados of [blank]. Now, Wendy Marech explains how she copes living with one of these people.
Sarkozy, the Victor, or What I Did When I Became President Elect
Devon Magee05.13.07
Nicolas Sarkozy emerged victorious after the second round of the French Presidential election. A thousand cars burned in the aftermath, which, according to who is reporting, may or may not be related to his win. Regardless, France is watching, waiting, and anticipating something come May 16, when Sarkozy officially takes office. Devon Magee reports on the scene from France. Part two of the French Elections series.
Review: Carolee Schneemann at CEPA, Buffalo, NY
Julie Perini05.05.07
Artist Carolee Schneeman has a retrospective at CEPA in Buffalo, NY. Julie Pereni visits and comments on this thematically arranged show and the artist who for 40 years has made work "that keeps one finger on the pulse of humanity, addressing the brutal reality of war, and another finger on the collective clitoris, emphasizing female agency and embodiment."
Review of Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson’s First Season
Dallas Hudgens04.27.07
This April marks the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s historic debut in Major League Baseball. Dallas Hudgens reviews Jonanthan Eig’s account of Robinson’s Opening Day.
What’s So Funny About Peace, Love, and Kim Jong Il Bashing? An Interview With Bruce Cumings
Ben Bush03.31.07
Professor Bruce Cumings on the North Korean nuclear stand off and U.S. intervention: “There is no military option on the Korean peninsula… the nuclear program can only be ended through negotiation.” Ben Bush discusses the problem of an intransigent North Korea with expert Bruce Cumings.
Hardcore Shamanism Pt 3: No Blood From This Turnip
Dodie Bellamy02.27.07
What’s your animal spirit? The graceful leopard? The noble deer? Why not a frog? Maybe you just don’t know. Well don’t fret. There are plenty of new age shamans out there ready and willing to assist you. Just don’t forget your checkbook on the way to the wellness center. Dodie Bellamy takes Fanzine’s readers on a personal Virgilian odyssey through the depths of these cults – in and, well, out. (pt. 3 of 3). If you haven’t already, start here with pt 1.
The Jewish Question: Breeders, Part 2
Robyn Weisman02.26.07
It took a while, but Robyn Weisman returns with her second piece on horse breeding; this time relating the Jewish-ness of a certain strain of Straight Egyptian horses to her own ancestry. The fact that over a century ago, Arab nomads who bred stallions reviled a palomino type as "the yellow of the Jew" speaks to a culture to which history has not always been so kind. Weisman puts it in perspective, and gets in a few political jabs to boot.
