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Ben Wolf at SPRING 2011 ART + ARCHITECTURE SHOW

2011-04-10T10:19:00.002-04:00

Ben Wolf (b. 1983, Nashville) is a Brooklyn-based sculptor whose abstract assemblages and installations express the “decadence of abandonment” in architectural materials including rotten boards, rusted stair wells, peeling paint and other found and salvaged objects. Wolf often works on a large scale, taking over and reconfiguring entire lost buildings and towns. He received a B.F.A. from

Raphael Saadiq's "Good Man"

2011-02-22T18:04:00.001-05:00

Beautiful new video from Raphael Saadiq featuring Chad Coleman (Cutty, from The Wire) and Yaya Da Costa.

Hipstamatic, GQ Taiwan & 3rd Ward...mmmm

2011-02-10T15:55:00.003-05:00

The Chunky Lens World Release & Gallery ShowPresented by Hipstamatic, GQ Taiwan & 3rd WardThursday, February 10, 2011, 7-9pm195 Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, NYFREE Admission includes Chunky app, gallery show, live music & drinksAt this interactive gallery show, experience what Chunky and his lens are all about. Meet Chunky himself and view Chunky's GQ Taiwan fashion spread with Taylor Fuchs (

Erykah Badu x Flying Lotus, "Gone Baby, Don't Be Long"

2011-02-10T10:42:00.001-05:00

Erykah Badu - Gone Baby, Don't be Long from beeple on Vimeo.New video from Erykah Badu, directed by Flying Lotus. Cool Open Source platform from the post-production folks at Beeple!

Slim Gaillard's Yep Roc Heresy, the first Jazz Song in Arabic

2011-01-26T16:22:00.002-05:00

Food is always an amazing inspiration. Just learned about the great Slim Gaillard today and loved Yep Roc Heresy.From Wikipedia:Arabic is sprinkled about Gaillard's songs. The song "Yep-Roc-Heresy" 3:07 - 1945 is a good example. This song is made up almost entirely of Arabic food names. The title of the song is taken from the first two words of the song, which are "yabraq" or in Arabic "يبرق" (

Blvck America + Bidoun present Vintage Short Films

2011-01-25T18:27:00.003-05:00

This Sunday join Blvck America and the folks at Bidoun to check out some awesome vintage short films from the Middle East. This is the last of the Liberty Hall screenings at the Ace Hotel for January. Not only is the screening free, but they'll have DJs spinning and a drink special for folks who get there early. Sunday, January 30th7PM Liberty Hall at the Ace Hotel

The Suzan

2011-01-25T18:21:00.001-05:00

The Suzan "Home" from Mr Goldbar on Vimeo.The Suzan are a boundlessly energetic all-girl band from Japan, and director Pomp&Clout perfectly captures their colorful, kinectic approach to music with his kaleidoscopic video for "Home."Be sure to check the free, interactive iPhone / iPad app version, allowing users to play with the kaleidoscope speed, position, angle and more themselves, while the

HAPPY NEW YEAR from Turquoise Jeep + Slick Mahony

2011-01-04T09:00:00.000-05:00

I ride for Turquoise Jeep. Tummiscratch is my hero. This New Year gift dropped on 1/1/11. BANG!!!

FYMW vs. GQ

2010-12-28T20:57:00.004-05:00

I heart Fuckyeahmenswear. Will you be my valentine? GQ got an exclusive interview with the poet and critic here. Check it below:GQ: Juelz Santana often brags on his Twitter: “I hopped up out the bed I don’t have to turn my swag on…it’s in my blood I don’t know how to turn it off.” But surely a dude has to spend some time and energy getting fresh in the morning, right? What’s the quickest and

Lunar Booties and Space Suiting

2010-12-22T12:47:00.005-05:00

In more space news...a traveling exhibition of the Smithsonian's collection of relics from the Space Race will open this Spring! The Times got a sneak peak at some of these technical wonders that helped launch man to the moon. love love love. Read the whole article here and check out the awesome gallery of xray scans and photographed suits. Thanks Core77!

Solstice Lunar Eclipse TONITE!!!!

2010-12-20T09:15:00.000-05:00

Tonight will be a special astrological event with a lunar eclipse falling on the same night as the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. The full eclipse will happen at 3:17AM so if youre up celebrating take a moment to enjoy the moon. The last time this happened was 372 years ago and it wont happen again until 2094! Check out NASA's writeup of this occassion!

Brownbook Magazine: Contemporary Arab Culture

2010-12-13T16:16:00.007-05:00

One of my favorite things I saw at Miami Basel was Brownbook, an urban lifestyle magazine that covers contemporary design, politics and creative culture coming out of the Middle East and North Africa. Based in Dubai, the beautifully printed and bound publication feels a little bit like Monocle with its layout but the coverage is more diverse ranging from Istanbul Design Week to Afghani indie rock

Miracle Toilets in Haiti

2010-12-10T13:45:00.002-05:00

A great interview with Sasha Kramer, the founder of a Haitian NGO, SOIL. The organization builds dry composting toilets throughout Haiti and turns human waste into nutrient-rich soil for urban agriculture. Check out her amazing work in the video above!

Brownswood 2010 Christmas Mix

2010-12-10T12:00:00.003-05:00

Free Holiday mix from Gilles Peterson's Brownswood label in anticipation of their holiday party next Saturday. If youre in London, definitely go get your holiday groove on. Mixed by DJ Mumblz it features some of his favorite tracks of the year, download it here!1. Quest – Smooth Skin2. Space Dimension Controller – 2ez (Autopilots Lament)3. Grooveman Spot – Think About4. Onra – High Hopes (

We Speak No Americano

2010-12-10T11:27:00.002-05:00

Happy Friday! The single-shot takes and set design on this video are great and if this hand dancing doesnt make you smile, the fact that we have a whole weekend ahead of us surely will. The original song with Renato Carosone is just as charming!

Honeysuckle:: Color of the Year

2010-12-08T11:22:00.002-05:00

Pantone announced their 2011 color of the year, honeysuckle! Its got me excited for spring.

Ryan McGinness' Women Series

2010-12-07T13:20:00.006-05:00

Ryan McGinness' new "Women" Series debuted during Basel last week. Four new pieces were hung on the walls of a local strip club flanking three stages. It was awesome to see the pieces glowing under the black light as both art world folks and underage kids tried to act too cool for school. Here's a video that was looping at the Madonna Strip Club on South Beach during the opening showing some of

Flying Lotus' Zodiac Shit

2010-12-07T13:18:00.003-05:00

Its this kinda day...

Gar-De + Friends Sample Sale

2010-12-06T16:34:00.000-05:00

Starts on Wednesday!!! Pickup Gar-De's beautifully tailored leather outerwear and some amazing pieces from downtown's finest!

Team Awesome Space Pizza

2010-11-22T11:30:00.001-05:00

TEAM AWESOME SPACE PIZZA from Farolito Films on Vimeo.The guys from Roberta's are at it again with this phenomenal video for Yoxi the social change/challenge site. The Challenge: To Reinvent Fast Food. The Answer: Team Awesome Space Pizza. Roberta's short film is about solving world hunger, putting a farm on every rooftop in NYC, and making pizza in outer space. Cheggit!!

Buffalo Trace Oral History Project

2010-11-20T12:06:00.000-05:00

Its no secret that Im an avid bourbon drinker, a testament to my southern roots and impeccable taste, I'm sure. I recently came across the Buffalo Trace Oral History project and love that this historic distillery is documenting some of the lore and stories from their former employees. I wasnt sure that it was possible, but after watching some of these clips, I actually savor each sip of bourbon

JR in Shanghai

2010-11-17T11:35:00.006-05:00

Beautiful new work from French street artist/photographer JR. After photographing portraits of people from the neighborhoods and cities he works in, he installs his large scale images on surrounding architecture. Check out his transformative work in the Rio favelas here. Thanks Wooster!

Donkey Punching and the Dirty Sanchez

2010-11-17T11:16:00.004-05:00

Just in time for holiday gift-giving, Sanchez & Friends is releasing a line of plushy toys. The Golden Shower, Dirty Sanchez, Donkey Punch and the Cleveland Steamer are great stocking stuffers.

Wanda Jackson: Hard-Headed Woman

2010-11-11T18:22:00.005-05:00

Wanda Jackson is the Queen of Rock -- she pioneered the sound and was on the forefront of the rockabilly movement as early as the '50s. Jackson still tours today and is working on a new album with Jack White, slated to drop early next year.

Huey P. Newton

2010-11-10T17:48:00.004-05:00

Whip My Hair: Cockatoo Remix

2010-11-10T13:11:00.002-05:00

Willow Smith's, "Whip My Hair" is all the rage amongst 9 year olds and cockatoos. Club Banger! Thanks Julian!!!

Seu Jorge + Almaz "The Model"

2010-11-09T17:32:00.005-05:00

Check out the homies from What Matters Most -- amazing work guys!!****Now-Again Records and What Matters Most present a short film duo entiled “The Model,” inspired by the recently released Seu Jorge and Almaz album by Brazilian singer and actor Seu Jorge.The first part "Chapter 1: Marcello in Limbo" is a one-take affair that follows Jorge as he weaves through a cliff-side mansion in the

CREATURE :: Kim Ann Foxman + Andy Butler

2010-11-08T09:00:00.007-05:00

KIM ANN FOXMAN "CREATURE" [mr.intl records] from KIM ANN FOXMAN on Vimeo.Phenomenal Video for Kim Ann Foxman on a beat by Andy Butler. Gorgeous styling and art direction with cameos from Shane (hood by air) and Tigga Calore. This feels like the new New York. Check out mixes from Shane and some of his partners from the Ghe20 Gothik party here!! Thanks Sai!! GHE20 GOTHIK PRESENTS TRIBUTE 2 $

Skating Shanghai

2010-11-05T17:22:00.002-04:00

Filmmaker Charles Lanceplaine created Shanghai Five, a documentary about the burgeoning skateboard scene in Shanghai and released as an online feature. This trailer is pretty badass -- cant wait for it to come out! Check out his skateboarding blog here. Below is another short film he did on surfing the "Silver Dragon" in Hangzhou.

The Dog Days are Over

2010-11-05T12:46:00.000-04:00

Thank God for Florence and the Machine!

WNYC x Just Food

2010-11-02T18:15:00.004-04:00

Hosted at WNYC's Jerome L Greene space, check out this three-part series on Local Food and sustainability. Buy tickets here!

NY Art Book Fair

2010-11-02T13:40:00.004-04:00

Of course all my favorite things in life are bulky and heavy. Books being on the top of my list. This weekend is a great opportunity to add to my ever expanding collection at the fifth annual NY Art Book Fair. Sponsored by Printed Matter, the fair is FREE! hosts over 200 international presses, booksellers, antiquarian dealers, artists and publishers from twenty countries, offering the best in

Signs and Voices

2010-11-02T09:00:00.002-04:00

SIGNS AND VOICES MAIA RUTH LEE / PETER SUTHERLAND photo workshop in NEPAL from peter sutherland on Vimeo.Video from Peter Sutherland and Maia Ruth Lee's amazing photo workshop for deaf and streetkids outside of Kathmandu. You can buy the book, Signs and Voices, at Dashwood Books and Creatures of Comfort. Published by Peter Chung aka Cool Calm Pete on his awesome imprint, Book Club.

VOTE VOTE VOTE or die!

2010-11-01T15:39:00.002-04:00

Please vote tomorrow!! A lovely reminder from my friend Peter is below. Thanks Matt Damon!Hello friends and family in NY --Tomorrow is election day, and I'm excited. Prospects may look dim nationally, but here in New York, we have an opportunity to win a huge progressive victory. We have the Working Families Party.Tomorrow, I'm going to vote for my all favorite candidates, including Eric

Chinese Dancers

2010-11-01T09:00:00.000-04:00

Chinese people rule. This dance is performed by a group of deaf dancers and is absolutely amazing.

Monster Mash

2010-10-31T22:38:00.000-04:00

Happy Halloween!

Keep x Animal Collective

2010-10-28T10:21:00.003-04:00

The groovy folks from Animal Collective have partnered up with California sneaker brand Keep to release a limited run of collaborative sneakers to benefit the Socorro Island Conservation fund, a non-profit working to preserve the unique biosphere of the Revillagigedo Archipelago off Baja California. Each sneaker ships with a 4-track cassette tape featuring a previously unreleased solo track from

Richard Mosse, Infra Series

2010-10-27T09:00:00.000-04:00

Photographer Richard Mosse documented the conflict and soldier camps in the Eastern Congo using Kodak Infrared Film. His work is arresting and the vivid and unearthly colors in the film make a startling political statement. Check out more of his work here.

PogoBooks

2010-10-26T09:00:00.000-04:00

PogoBooks is an independent publisher of limited edition art books and zines based in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2010, PogoBooks' focus is on publishing Photography. Our goal is to make original art accessible to everyone. We create books and zines that start dialog and conversation, with a high priority placed on quality and content. We publish art-books and limited edition zines. All our books

DARK†YOUTH in Moscow

2010-10-25T17:43:00.007-04:00

Ive been doing some digging for young photographers and came across some badass kids in Moscow documenting youth in revolt. Check out their zine, Prawdazine here. If I head out there, I wanna party with Dark Youth and his grandma!

20 Years Young :: Stretch x Bobbito

2010-10-22T15:29:00.003-04:00

Stretch and Bobbito reunited last night at WKCR (Columbia U. radio station and one of the oldest FM radio stations in the country) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their hip-hop show. One of the most important hip-hop radio shows in the 90s, they introduced countless NYC artists to the world. Download the full four-hour broadcast here and listen to the shenanigans of stretch, bob, lord sear,

Jayelle Hudson

2010-10-20T17:53:00.004-04:00

Sao Paulo-based Jayelle Hudson's photographic b+w kaleidoscopes are beautiful and serene, surreal nature-scapes that blur reality and fiction.

Bilal x Bob Marley

2010-10-15T11:29:00.003-04:00

The Sounds of VTech / bilal_isthislove_web Beautiful cover of Bob Marley's "Is This Love" by Bilal and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.

Banksy x Simpsons

2010-10-13T12:34:00.001-04:00

Ray Charles + Willie Nelson + Bill Cosby +++

2010-10-11T10:21:00.004-04:00

The latest film on the legendary Ray Charles will air Tuesday, October 12 on A&E's bio channel at 8 PM. The two-hour special, narrated by David Duchovny, commemorates the 80th anniversary of Ray Charles’ birth and explores the life and music of the man behind such hit songs as “What’d I Say,” “Georgia On My Mind,” “Hit The Road Jack,” “America, the Beautiful” and “I’ve Got A Woman.”