We’ve just received word that there’s a new art site coming to town. It’s called Blutulip.com and it claims to offer gallery owners, artists and publishers the ability to discreetly trade with each other.

In the art gallery world, art stock can go unsold for many months for various reasons and this offers independent art galleries a different way to sell their existing stock to create cash flow and get new art pieces in. As a gallery visitor I guess it’s a good way to keep seeing fresh art.

It’s not just gallery owners that benefit though! Artists themselves have a unique avenue to showcase their work to galleries and offer trade prices in a way they haven’t been able to before.

It also hopes to open up the website to the general consumer in a later phase, meaning art lovers can have a more direct relationship with the art they buy. There’s plenty of exciting and positive things that are planned, like art ‘swapping’ in an ebay style way, so as a general art lover it could potentially be a hub for all your favourite art that you want to buy and sell!

As with anything, this service does come at a price, Blutulip costs £25 a month and is PAYG – so you don’t get stuck with any big bills, and you pay a commission of 30% on all items sold.

The site isn’t launched yet, but do yourself a big favour and pre register your over at www.blutulip.com it could be the start of the next big thing in the art world!

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A remarkable video about how a teenage girl finally finds her voice through digital communication. It’s reaffirmed my hope in people and society, as the parents have remained strong throughout these years and not written her off. The results are amazing, and gives us a real understanding of how life really is through other people’s eyes. Definitely will take the time to understand similar situations in a different way when I come across them in the future!

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Here is the first trailer for The Avengers the long awaiting flick combining Iron Man, Thor, the Incredible Hulk and Captain America in the one mega superhero movie!

The movie, which comes out on 27th April 2012 in the UK, has a star-studded cast that you should be all familiar with and is one of the most anticipated movies of next summer.

Directed by Joss Whedon, it stars among other Robert Downey Jr (as Iron Man), Chris Evans (Captain America), Mark Ruffalo (Incredible Hulk), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) and Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury).

The action-packed trailer also features We’re In This Together by Trent Reznor’s Nine Inch Nails.

The official plot description for the movie is as follows:

“Marvel Studios presents in association with Paramount PicturesMarvel’s The Avengers – the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow.

“When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.

“Starring Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson, and directed by Joss Whedon, Marvel’s The Avengers is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series The Avengers, first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since.

“Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when Marvel’s The Avengers assemble in summer 2012. In Marvel’s The Avengers, superheroes team up to pull the world back from the brink of disaster when an unexpected enemy threatens global security.”

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Our brothers and sisters over at Thunder Chunky are helping to celebrate 20 years of Laurence King Publishing by giving away 20… YES 20 books to their lucky winners!

All you have to do is leave a comment on Thunder Chunky stating which book you would like to win.

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR COMMENT BELOW!

You can choose ANY book from Laurence King Publishing.

Here’s some books you could win.

So what are you waiting for? Get over there and get commenting!

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For a while now we’ve been thinking of expanding the Always Thinkin’ team. We are all really busy doing what we do, making art, writing, playing music, designing websites and generally living full on lives! We want to cover more and we just need more hands on deck. So with a planned relaunch in the not so distant future (watch this space), we’ve decided to cast the net out and we want YOU.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking artisans in the fields of Urban Art, Music, Fashion, Urban Sports who are super passionate about what they’re into. Together we hope to create a common creative collective where we can share, learn and grow.

What’s in it for me?

Currently we can’t offer to fill up your wallet or purse, but as a writer we do hope to give you access to other exclusive access to offerings that come our way. (i.e. Promotional merch, festival passes, event invites etc). We can’t go in to too much here, but we like to reward good writers when can.

If you’re interested, send us a quick email and tell us why you think your opinion counts. Previous writing experience is not essential, but any links you have to your outstanding writing swagger would be superb.

This is not a test. The future is coming, be a part of it.

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Touted as the ‘GREATEST THING TO EVER HAPPEN TO CINEMA’ the Beastie Boys tear it up in this short film directed by Adam Yauch. The film is it’s said to be a continuation of the original ‘Fight For Your Right (To Party)’ music video from 1986′s Licensed to Ill. It originally showcased at this years Sundance Festival back in January, but it’s finally going to be released internationally on May 3rd!

Just look at the cast involved and prepared to be amazed. Solid!

Elijah Wood: Ad-Rock (B-Boys 1)
Danny McBride: MCA (B-Boys 1)
Seth Rogen: Mike D (B-Boys 1)
Susan Sarandon: Mother
Stanley Tucci: Father
Rashida Jones: Skirt Suit
Will Arnett: Biz Man
Adam Scott: Cab Driver
Mike Mills: Sir Stewart Wallace
Rainn Wilson: Church Goer
Arabella Field: Church Goer
Ted Danson: Maitre D’
Roman Coppola: Café Patron
Shannyn Sossamon: Café Patron
Steve Buscemi: Waiter
Amy Poehler Café: Patron
Mary Steenburgen: Café Patron
Alicia Silverstone: Café Patron
Laura Dern: Café Patron
Arthur Scipio Africano: Café Patron
Alfredo Ortiz: Café Patron
Milo Ventimiglia: Café Patron
Jody Hill: Café Patron
Silvia Suvadova: Café Patron
Jason Schwartzman: Vincent Van Gogh
Losel Yauch: Skateboarder
Chloë Sevigny: Metal Chick
Kirsten Dunst: Metal Chick
Maya Rudolph: Metal Chick
Clint Caluory: George Drakoulias
David Cross: Nathanial Hornblower
Orlando Bloom: Johnny Ryall
Will Ferrell: Ad-Rock (B-Boys 2)
John C. Reilly: Mike D (B-Boys 2)
Jack Black: MCA (B-Boys 2)
Adam Horovitz: Cop #1
Mike D: Cop #2
Adam Yauch: Cop #3
Martin Starr: Paddy Wagon Driver
Nicole Randall: Cafe Ted Patron

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There’s not much I can say about this apart from look in AWE at these brilliantly executed super-camp greeting cards by artist Emma Maatman

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Wowzer ch-check these snazzy hats out! I just love the new, brilliantly executed Flat Fitty Summer 2010 video lookbook. Shot on location in Hong Kong at the famous Big Buddha statue, the lookbook follows two travelers as they visit the statue and surrounding area, all while wearing some of Flat Fitty’s signature styles and collaborations with brands big and small. Flat Fitty aims to out-service, out-innovate, out-deliver, and out-price the competition. Flat Fitty–Always on Top.

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Here is something epic by someone following their passion and adding real value to all those involved.

From The Wilde attests to be an eclectic collection of some of Britain’s most exciting and contemporary designer makers, artists and illustrators. Whether you’re after Textiles, Homewares, Ceramics, Jewellery, Fashion, Paintings, Prints, Stationery or Greeting Cards it has something awesome for you.

The site boasts over 20 independent artists, and you can purchase any individual item knowing that it’s 100% handmade with carefully sourced materials. Smashing!

Here are some of our favourite picks from the site.

Pavo Cristatus by Sally Boyle

The Wol Egg Cosie by Chain of Daisies

Emaki by Fay Martin

Garden - Hares by Beansquare Extraordinaire

We here at Always Thinkin’ always totally admire the work ethic of people who bring a community together, particularly when it’s to promote such brilliant work. So, we caught up with Helen Wilde the founder of From The Wilde, to ask her a few words about the brand.

Where did the idea come from to create From The Wilde?
I wanted to create a gallery of beautiful things that reflected my two main passions in life, the coast and the country. These collections are for people with a love of the country and the coast, for all of us who aren’t lucky enough to live there but are lucky enough to own a piece “From the Wilde”…

What do you look for when you choose the artists on the site?
I choose those most passionate about their work and what they make, the emphasis is placed on British designers and the quality of their products.

What’s in the pipeline for the brand? I'm awaiting work from several artists this week and will update the gallery on a weekly basis, we're always looking for new exciting talent! Plus, I'm currently negotiating contracts with two very exciting British artists, all I can say at this point is... watch this space!