While this video offers no new thought about Jack Kerouac’s masterpiece, I really like the behind the scenes view offered by the Indianapolis Art Museum from their 2008 display of the manuscript. Laying out the pages is conservator Jim Canary, and his effort allows a rare look at the original document. Short and sweet, but nevertheless intriguing. After all, the book remains one of the Americana must reads.

(via Art Babble).

It has been a century since Marinetti (a not so excellent Italian poet) kick started the Futurist movement with the publication of the Futurist Manifesto. Expressing dynamism and rapid change, Futurism struck a cord with artists coming to terms with new elements of modern life. The Tate Modern celebrates the centenary of Futurism with an exhibition exploring key figures, works, and also the movements that reacted to Futurism.

Read a review of the exhibition from the Telegraph. Visit the show until September 20, 2009.

A new online journal combining poetry and tattoos, the Holly Rose Review hosts some great images. It’s a novel connection and the balance comes off well in the initial offering. (Via Needled).