Invader's "Low Fidelity" Exhibition: London

Posted on August 18, 2009 Under Art

Great recap over at Hypebeast of the opening of "Low Fidelity" at Lazarides Gallery in London last week for the very sneaky French artist Invader. The show runs through September 17th, check it out if you're in the UK! Lazarides…

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Ogi in Tokyo

Posted on June 10, 2009 Under Art

One of my favorite artists (I've been following him since 2004), Ogi just had a show in Tokyo"“ here are some pictures. The new work looks really fantastic. Congrats Ogi!

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Major Lazer

Posted on June 2, 2009 Under Music

We can thank Diplo and Switch for boldly auto tuning Andy Milonakis toasting, but there's a lot more to Major Lazer than a comedy gimmick. The tracks heard so far are killer, notably the collaboration with Santogold. This summer their…

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Jose Parla Adaption/Translation Exhibition

Posted on October 19, 2008 Under Art

I've been a Parla collector and fan for years-- since he came on to the mainstream art buying radar in a big way at the Art Basel Cityscapes exhibition in Miami a few years ago, his work (and the prices)…

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Alex Hornest

Posted on March 18, 2008 Under Art

Brazilian artist Alex Hornest, or Ornesto as he's otherwise known by his street name, is a different kind of artist than the others I've been sharing with you lately. A rooted legend in this country's street art scene, Ornesto's just…

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Hurtmold: Sao Paulo

Posted on January 7, 2008 Under Life

Ever since I finally saw Hurtmold in their Sao Paulo hometown after countless recommendations from friends, I can't get their new eponymous album (on a great indie label called Submarine) off my daily listening playlist. This seasoned band's got their…

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Radiohead on Current TV

Posted on December 27, 2007 Under Music

If the thought of another boozy New Years romp has lost its charm, here's something that should help you spend the night in a less exaggerated, if not less exciting, manner. Current TV, the Emmy award-winning peer-to-peer news and information…

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Cary Brothers: Who You Are

Posted on June 13, 2007 Under Music

Before I had even heard of the movie, my friends were raving about the Garden State soundtrack. I picked up a copy (of the CD, I didn't watch the movie until years later) and thought it was pretty good. If…

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3oh!3 Does California

Posted on June 4, 2007 Under Music

Local heroes 3oh!3 are about to hit California with a few dates in San Diego, Anaheim and Echo Park, and if you live within a 3 hour radius of any of those places, GO. I'm not really saying that in…

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Weekend with The Ponys: Chicago

Posted on May 11, 2007 Under Music

Summer is nearly upon us here in the Midwest. To celebrate its imminent arrival along with onslaught of street festivals, block parties, outdoor exhibitions, backyard barbecues, and shows, shows, and more shows, spend this weekend catching one of Chicago's finest…

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