The Unknown Hipster
I recently came across the blog The Unknown Hipster, written by Illustrator Jean Philippe Delhomme.
The blog gives a light but satirical look at life in New York’s high society. The unnamed narrator reviews art exhibitions, gallery openings and fashion shows, as well as explaining his day-to-day exploring the city.
What makes the blog so unique is that each post contains a handful of paintings and drawings done by Delhomme to illustrate his adventures. The illustrations, as well as the well-written tone sets The Unknown Hipster apart from other blogs. You feel as though you’re reading an actual work of literature, instead of someone’s train of thought. My only complaint is that the blog isn’t updated enough. I guess quality over quantity is a lesson I should accept.
Below is an excerpt of his day exploring Chelsea galleries in March, pictures included.
Hunting rubber boots, worn in various colors, brought a cheerful note to the dark mood of the day.
Melting snow left a handful of Art Lovers stranded on slouchy snow banks with little chance of rescue from gallery assistants.
Ironic wiring in a Banks Violette installation at Gladstone – a sculpture which somehow formally echoed my hat. Being in a mundane state of mind, I wondered how one could vacuum between the wires without messing up the piece.
Click here to read the New York Times’ interview with Delhomme and see some of the images below.
The Unknown Hipster at the Abramovic Exhibition at the MoMa.
at the Union Square Farmer’s Market.
Going thrift-store shopping for hats.
