
Source: Cloth As Metaphor by G.F. Kojo Arthur
Nearly two pounds of still-green plant material found in a 2,700-year-old grave in the Gobi Desert has just been identified as the world’s oldest marijuana stash, according to a paper in the latest issue of the Journal of Experimental Botany.
A barrage of tests proves the marijuana possessed potent psychoactive properties and casts doubt on the theory that the ancients only grew the plant for hemp in order to make clothing, rope and other objects.
They apparently were getting high too. full article
A real Osaka guy, I met him there while living in Japan for 2 years teaching English and taking photos. He was very helpful to me in getting an exhibition put together at Beats Gallery in Osaka and an influence on my understanding of Japanese perspectives. He has a strong imagination and not afraid to express what he’s thinking. Cool work.

Bruce Gilden is a street photographer from Brooklyn.