ANGELINA JOLIE FOR ELLE JAPAN OCTOBER 2008 ISSUE

Angelina Jolie image courtesy of Elle Japan

Angelina Jolie graces the cover of Elle Japan October 2008 issue. You can view a Google translated page of the Elle Japan website via this link.

In the accompanying article she states "I have become a lot stronger than I used to be, although it is strange to say myselfI think I have become a better woman. I am maturing everyday."

She continues by saying "Even though everyday is really busy looking after the kids. I feel like I have found the calmest place in life. Brad and I have always wanted to live surrounded by children. If the children are happy then everything else is fine. What Brad and I always prioritize is the family’s future and we balance that with our work."

ART ATTACK - BANSKY COMMEMORATES 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA

Bansky Art images courtesy of Gawker.com and Bansky

Here are the images of artist Bansky's commemorative works recently created on the streets of New Orleans recently. Not only does the artist make poignant statements on the aftermath of Hurricane Katina,.

He connects these works with that of Fred Ratke, also known as the "Grey Ghost", Ratke was known as a graffiti crusader who would paint over any graffiti with standard issue grey paint, no matter what color the background original color of the wall.

I wonder if Brad Pitt had any inspiration in Bansky's choice in New Orleans? Mr. Pitt and Ms. Angelina Jolie were photographed in Los Angeles last year at an exihibition of Bansky's work. Madonna received a commissioned portrait of herself given by her husband Guy Ritchie on her 50th birthday. The portrait reportedly cost $50,000.

You can see the images and original posting through Gawker via this link.

GOT TO HAVE IT!!!! SAINT ANGELINA PORTRAIT BY THE ARTIST "14"

Artwork image courtesy of Gallery of the Absurd
& Artist "14"

U.S. Artist "14" has created a portrait of Angelina Jolie as an iconic saint, with portraits of her children around Jolie as a Madonna figure. More interestingly, a picture of Jennifer Anniston is prominently crossed out, obviously in favor of "TEAM JOLIE".

As per the bio on the artist's website "Gallery of the Absurd", Fourteen "has been an artist and a keen observer of the human species for centuries. Her irreverent underground art in the form of hand numbered and signed posters has been seen and collected throughout the West Coast for years and yet she has remained gleefully outside the radar of commercial success. She lives in San Francisco, CA.

Lately, she's been both fascinated and horrified by the alarming rise in celebrity culture. She noticed that every time she flipped through a celebrity tabloid at the supermarket, she would erupt into tears of laughter and everyone standing in line to pay for their groceries would glare at her.

She always wanted to be a comic book artist, and here, in the pages of a glossy tabloid full of stalking paparazzi photos, catty commentary and the exposed bloated excess of celebrity existence, she had finally found the material to amuse and inspire her.

The art shown here is created mostly by hand using ink, acrylic, pastels and oils on paper or canvas. Digital enhancement using Photoshop and Illustrator is also used. Original art is available and for purchase. Email fourteencelebs@yahoo.com. She promises if you purchase her originals, you'll get a good karmic return on your investment.

GOT TO HAVE IT!!!! ANGELINA JOLIE DOLL

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Photos courtesy Noel Cruz

Ever wanted to have your own Angelina? Artist Noel Cruz has created a 16" Sybarite doll of Angelina, which he has hand painted.

The buyer has the option to add tattoos for a additional fee. She comes with the brown and black wig, but does not come with the green wig. The doll is being sold on Ebay. As of yesterday, the doll has been sold for a high bid of $3,350.

Noel has done an eerily realistic job of capturing Angelina's recent Vanity Fair looks!

NEWS FLASH - ANGELINA JOLIE AND ST. JOHN KNITS

Angelina Jolie by Mario Testino for St. John Knits

NEWS FLASH - Angelina Jolie and St. John Knits part ways. After three years of being the face of St. John Knits, the company has decided to end their relationship with Ms. Jolie.

The company CEO Glen McMahon states: "Three years is a long time to maintain any campaign, and we felt it was time to do something new and different...(the campaign) ties in nicely to our whole rebranding initiative."

The new $400 million campaign will now feature four female models, shot in color and around N.Y. city, including locations such as Central Park and Times Square. It will debut in the August 2008 issue of Vanity Fair.

ANGELINA JOLIE - VANITY FAIR 2008

Here are some amazing images of Angelina Jolie shot by Patrick Demarchelier and styled by Michael Roberts. You can view the whole interview with Angelina by Rich Cohen via the Vanity Fair website. Any comments about the wigs?