So tonight I went to Gottfried Helnwein's show at his studio in downtown L.A. It was sponsored by the Jason Lee Foundation for the Arts (I'm still trying to figure that one out) and just about everyone was there. I turn to the right -- Sean Penn. I turn to the left -- Beck.
Arnold is dropping off a gift. Kevin Smith is wandering around in big, baggy shorts and looking at Gottfried's larger works. Leo looks like a cat. Mena Suvari is upset about the flourescent lighting ...

Helnwein has attracted controversy in the field of visual arts because of his bold references to, amongst other things, Nazi imagery and the holocaust.
Writing on his official website, Manson said he his to undertake a "multi-media-prop chaos" project with Helnwein, which he thinks will "please many and enrage more". However, he was unwilling to give full details.
In recent weeks Manson has taken time out from recording his new album 'The Golden Age Of Grotesque', and flown back to New York to complete his scenes for the film 'Party Monster', in which is has a part.

Les projets de Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson, prince du mouvement goth, va collaborer avec l'artiste avant-gardiste autrichien Gottfried Helnwein pour un projet multimédia. Ce dernier est connu pour son expression artistique visuelle contreversée ayant attrait au nazisme et à l'holocauste. Donc affaire à suivre. En attendant Manson poursuit l'enregistrement de son prochain album "The Golden Age Of Grotesque".

Marilyn Manson and painter Gottfried Helnwein have joined forces to collaborate on a series of creations that are aimed at placing art on the edge, where it belongs. In the tradition of AKTION, the pair intend to have a powerful effect on the bland world of entertainment.
Helnwein's use of taboo subject matter has gained him respect and notoriety worldwide. Museums in NYC, Berlin, Vienna and Zurich are just a few locations where his challenging images have left controversy in their wake. He has worked with Marlena Dietrich and was chosen by Time Magazine to paint JFK on the 20th anniversary of his assassination.
The Simon Wiesenthal Foundation supported his work in Europe and here in Los Angeles, the Museum of Tolerance will be displaying a series of portraits that were vandalized by neo-fascists who labeled them "degenerate art."
His fight for expression and stance against oppression are reasons why Manson chose him as an artistic partner. Check the journal for candid pics and more. ...

Today I started to work with legendary painter/artist Gottfried Helnwein.
Thanks to Cyril, his son, we met some time ago and are now collaborating.
Today: Lighting, camera tests, juggling.
I am too exhausted to reveal the details of our work but it is multi-media-prop chaos that I know will please many and enrage more. I am honored to work with him...and he is having a gallery exhibit this Thursday in LA that I will be attending.
As I promised, here are a couple of behind-the-scenes shots taken by Matt N., my art assistant. These are not representative of Helnwein’s work as he is primarily a painter. (AMAZING PAINTER). ...

In Reply to: Helnwein posted by Mica on June 05, 2002 at 16:19:33:
: When I was a kid I had a t-shirt with Helnwein art on it. There was a man breaking through some surface with forks over his eyes. I loved that shirt. Would love to see some of his art in person. ...

Marilyn Manson ed il disegnatore Gottfried Helnwein hanno unito le proprie forze per una serie di creazioni che hanno lo scopo di sistemare l'arte nel suo vero psto, dove gli appartiene. Seconndo la tradizione AKTION, i due vogliono avere un effetto potente sul blando mondo del divertimento.
L'uso da parte di Helnwein di argomenti taboo gli ha fatto guadagnare il rispetto e la fama mondiale. Musei a New York, Berlino, Vienna e Zurigo sono solo alcuni dei posti dove le sue opere hanno lasciato il segno. Ha lavorato con Marlene Dietrich e fu scelto dal Time Magazine per ritrarre JFK nel 20esimo anniversario del suo assassinio.
La Simon Wiesenthal Foundation supporta il suo lavoro in Europa e qui a Los Angeles, il Museo della Tolleranza metterà in mostra una serie di ritratti che furono oggetto di vandali neo-fascisti che etichettarono i suoi quadri come "arte degenerata".
La sua battaglia per l'espressione e la sua posizione contro l'oppressione sono le ragioni per cui Manson lo ha scelto come partner artistico. Andate nel Journal per alcune immagini e molto altro. ...

2002/06/01
I'm escorting Shannyn Sossamon to Gottfried Helnwein's L.A. studio tonight for a photo session. Gottfried is a genius, and possibly my favorite living artist -- so I'm thrilled for Shannyn to be shooting with him. Afterward, I'm taking her to the airport. She's flying out of town to shoot a short film (yes, you too can have Shannyn in your film -- she's that cool!). ...

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Faкeл: Кто для вас важнее, Адольф Гитлер или Дональд Дак?
Gottfried Helnwein: Конечно, Дональд Дак. Встреча с этим персонажем в возрасте четырех лет была моей первой встречей с великим искусством. Я родился в Вене, оккупированной советскими войсками, сразу после окончания войны. Кругом разбомбленные дома, врослые казались мне разбитыми и угнетенными. Не помню, чтобы в раннем детстве кто-то пел или смеялся. Мир вокруг меня казался немым черно-белым кино в замедленной перемотке. Я чувствовал себя так, будто приземлился на чужой планете, в мире, которому не принадлежу.
Однажды вернувшийся с работы отец бросил на пол передо мной едва ли не первый немецкий перевод комиксов о Дональде Даке. Открыв эту первую в моей жизни книгу комиксов, я открыл дверь в реальный мир. Робко вошел. Я чувствовал себя так, как человек, переживший взрыв на шахте. После долгого пребывания в темноте между жизнью и смертью я вошел в яркий свет Дакбурга, и мои глаза, не привыкшие к такому яркому свету, наполнились слезами. Я глубоко вздохнул, и мои пропыленные легкие наполнились свежим воздухом.
В этом мире все снова обрело свой смысл: люди снова выглядели нормально, у них были желтые утиные клювы или собачьи морды, и каждого из них можно было безо всякого вреда для их здоровья продырявить пулями или раскатать в лепешку гигантским катком. Это был мир красок, скорости, приключений, магии и удивления. Я никогда не отступал назад, в чистилище так называемого "реального мира", и с тех пор Дональд Дак стал для меня неограниченным источником вдохновения. ...