Jan 28

Culinary Cocktails: Hickory-smoking and sous-vide infusing, just a few methods Gabriella Mlynarczyk is using to make new drinks

Posted in: cocktails, gabriellamlynarczyk, inkrestaurant, la, mixology, sousvide

Culinary Cocktails

by Paul Cantagallo As the dubious figure of the “mixologist” continues to get promoted on shows like Portlandia and in music video spoofs, a new generation of bartenders are looking for inspiration in, of all places, the kitchen. Among them is Gabriella Mlynarczyk of the restaurant ink. in Los Angeles….

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Jan 17

LIFE: Artist Sage Vaughn explores the harmonic disparity between man and nature

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In a new exhibition at LA’s Scion AV Installation space, artist Sage Vaughn questions the nature of human existence with contemplative works that juxtapose attractive and repulsive imagery. Appropriately titled, “LIFE” spans a bevy of media and allegorical iconography that showcase Vaughn’s interest in creating “a body of work…

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Jan 03

Rotring Pen

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The Happiness Machine est le nom de ce projet incroyable réalisé par Mark Lascelles Thornton. Avec cette fresque très impressionnante réalisée au Rotring, représentant les plus hauts buildings du monde accolés dans un seul paysage, l’artiste anglais nous dévoile l’étendue de son talent et de sa patience.

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Dec 28

Architecture by Kevin Saint Grey

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Focus sur le talent de Kevin Saint Grey, un photographe basé à Los Angeles. Cet artiste nous propose de découvrir une série de clichés absolument magnifiques en noir et blanc appelée sobrement « Architecture ». L’ensemble de son travail est à découvrir sur son portfolio et dans la suite de l’article.

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Dec 27

Best of CH 2012: Brand Stories: Legendary labels reborn and new ventures set in motion

Posted in: 2012, americanmade, ch2012, la

Best of CH 2012: Brand Stories

The entrepreneurial spirit showed no signs of waning in 2012. From new generations breathing new life into faltered family brands to the birth of a Brooklyn surf shop, we welcomed the return of iconic brands and were introduced to some new ones as well. We love when strong brands have…

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Dec 07

Buried in Dandora: Photographer Micah Albert captures the danger, filth and tragedy of Nairobi’s massive dumpsite

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Buried in Dandora

In his exhibit of images from Nairobi entitled “Buried in Dandora”, photographer Micah Albert explores the 30-acre wasteland located just 2.5 miles from the central business district. About one million people live by the vast Dandora dump site that literally spills into their homes and sickens children and adults…

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Dec 06

Josh Cole Photography

Posted in: gang, Josh Cole, Josh Cole Photography, la, manilla, manille

Focus sur Josh Cole, un artiste qui a connu des problèmes de délinquance durant sa jeunesse avant de devenir photographe. Il a d’ailleurs gardé un très fort intérêt pour le milieu des gangs mais aussi celui de la musique en se baladant dans divers endroits du monde comme Manille, Los Angeles ou Johannesburg.

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Nov 27

Compartes Chocolate Bars: A new line of handmade bars reveals the favorite flavors of a passionate chocolatier

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Compartes Chocolate Bars

As soon as you walk into Compartes in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, you’re hit with the intoxicating smell of chocolate from handmade, tattoo-topped truffles, chocolate-dipped fruit and a new line of bars. The recently redesigned space—sleek and mostly black—provides a sophisticated backdrop for the colorful sweets, and…

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Nov 09

Interview: Jen Stark: Math and psychedelia inspire "To The Power Of," a solo show at Martha Otero gallery

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Interview: Jen Stark

by Vivianne Lapointe If you missed the jam-packed opening of Jen Stark’s stellar solo show at LA’s Martha Otero gallery earlier this fall, you’re in luck—”To The Power Of” has just been extended for another month. Born in Miami and now based in LA, Stark is a master of color…

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Oct 29

Tarantula: Carson Mell’s animated series on the life and times of Echo Johnson

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“Echo Johnson is a 42-year-old widely respected but uncertified tattoo artist of mixed race who has willfully cast off the burden of being at all ambitious.” “Your TV doesn’t love you, but I do, I do,” serenades Echo Johnson, the transient hero of Carson Mell’s animated series “Tarantula.” In…

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