Feb 18

Italian Futurism, 1909–1944: Reconstructing the Universe: The Guggenheim’s new exhibition presents a holistic view of the avant-garde art movement and its revolutionary ideals

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Italian Futurism, 1909–1944: Reconstructing the Universe


Taking over nearly the entirety of NYC’s Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Guggenheim Museum, the upcoming exhibition “Italian Futurism, 1909–1944: Reconstructing the Universe” will ambitiously showcase the lesser known, early 20th century art movement. Originating in Italy in…

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Feb 18

Interview: Peanut Butter Wolf: Founder of LA’s iconic Stones Throw records discusses creativity, artistic freedom and working with music legends

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Interview: Peanut Butter Wolf


In 1996, Chris Manak—aka Peanut Butter Wolf—self-released “My Wold Premier,” a collaborative effort between him and his partner and close friend Charizma, who died three years previous in a carjacking. The release was deeply personal and…

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Feb 13

Off Piste: Neon Daze and Winter Waves: Artists Corey Smith and Mike Parillo bring snowboarding back to its roots with experimental handmade boards

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Off Piste: Neon Daze and Winter Waves


Four years ago, burnt out on the way mainstream snowboarding was headed, artist and professional snowboarder Corey Smith turned to his Lake Tahoe garage/studio for refuge. Here, he founded Spring Break Snowboards, an art project aimed at bringing the activity he loved…

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Feb 13

Lisa Swerling’s Glass Cathedrals: Miniature worlds that explore and celebrate the human condition

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Lisa Swerling’s Glass Cathedrals


by Eva Glettner To view Lisa Swerling’s “Glass Cathedrals” for the first time is a magical and powerful experience. Perhaps it’s the dimensions that grab you, or how the real and the surreal blend together, or the…

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Feb 12

99U Conference 2014 Speakers: This year’s lineup and some insights from the annual action-oriented conference’s director

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99U Conference 2014 Speakers


As regular attendees (not to mention current curation partners and co-founders with Behance back in 2009) we are excited to announce this year’s line up for 99U’s annual Continue Reading…

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Feb 11

Conventional Wisdom: Military History Fest: Visiting with reenactors through our continued insider look at conventions, with photographer Arthur Drooker

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Conventional Wisdom: Military History Fest


Through his ever-present lens, photographer Arthur Drooker has taken CH on tours through the delightful, odd and evocative worlds of conventions and convention attendees. Drooker indoctrinated us into Brony culture, introduced us to over…

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Feb 11

Adriana Kertzer: Favelization: Author of the upcoming e-book on the fetishization of favelas and Brazilian culture

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Adriana Kertzer: Favelization


Plastic furniture ubiquitous at cheap botecos in Brazil made to look like they were riddled with bullets (and sold at high-design prices), a chair created from wood scraps that was inspired by discarded furniture designers once saw…

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Feb 10

Stuart Haygarth: Play: Spectacular chandeliers made from found objects on show in Paris

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Stuart Haygarth: Play


Recently opened at Paris’ The Carpenters Workshop Gallery, photographer-turned-designer Stuart Haygarth’s “Play” showcases fascinating pieces of furniture, from lighting to tables. Upon first blush, the British designer’s sculptural works appear as…

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Feb 10

The Thing Quarterly: Issue 22: Godfather of conceptual art, John Baldessari reimagines the pillowcase

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The Thing Quarterly: Issue 22


John Baldessari, the prolific visual artist and living legend hailing from southern California, has left nary a medium untouched—painting, photography, printmaking, video, sculpture, installation and more—in his quest to find beauty, drama and art in the…

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Feb 07

Verdi and/or Wagner: A vast, inspired book contrasting two of history’s greatest composers

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Verdi and/or Wagner


Giuseppe Verdi was born in Italy on 10 October 1813. Richard Wagner was born in Germany just a few months prior that same year. Although their work and approach to creation, substance and audience veered drastically, no one can deny their impact upon…

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