As spring tries to battle off the last bouts of winter in NYC, we are all anxious to get back to our favorite outdoor spots and explore some new ones. Just in time to answer that itch is Benajmin Swett’s newest release, “New York City of Trees”. The writer…
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While many teenagers were out causing trouble this weekend a group of 40 finalists chosen from more than 1,700 applicants displayed their work at the Science Talent Search sponsored by The Society for Science and the Public in conjunction with the INTEL Foundation. The group of ultra-sharp 17-18-year-old high…
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For his second book, “A Sky Full of Kindness,” artist Rob Ryan has put his paper-cutting skills to use in a story about a pair of songbirds eagerly awaiting the hatching of their first chick. The intricate illustrations marry words with images to create a seamless tale about family,…
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Having just closed the doors on its fourth edition in NYC this past Sunday, 10 March, Independent once again received much praise for their curatorial approach to the often stale art fair format, emerging from the shadow of the massive Armory Show. Once again back in their original location…
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In 2008 the first renegade race was held by a handful of core individuals on the rough, public streets of Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood. Dubbed the Red Hook Criterium, the unsanctioned bicycle race is open to amateurs and professionals alike, with the alley cat-style course favoring urban cyclists and…
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Like the scream of a frightened soul coming face to face with a monster, “Arrrgh!” is the title of a recently opened exhibition at Parisian gallery Gaité Lyrique, which deals with “monsters in fashion.” The playfully extravagant exhibition, running through 7 April, is based on the first comprehensive investigation…
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1. 30 Under 30 at SXSW Buzzfeed counts down 30 of the hottest young bands to check out at SXSW 2013, starting with breakout band Wildcat! Wildcat! and ending with returning headliner Passion Pit. The focused list serves as a great guide for anyone setting out to navigate the…
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by Vivianne Lapointe Last month we traveled to Honolulu to join the bursting community of artists that migrates there every February as part of Pow Wow Hawaii. The exciting event founded by Jasper Wong has turned into a month-long art festival with so much happening that it could hardly be…
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by Andrea Dicenzo There’s arguably no better place to speak candidly about an erotica magazine than a Parisian cafe. The whispered French and eruptions of laughter, the shuffling of waiters and the clanging of cutlery indicative of the romance of this sexy city—this is where publishers Lucie Santamans, Esthèle…
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As the recently appointed director of NYC’s Japan Society Gallery, Miwako Tezuka makes a resounding statement about the modern relevance of traditional Edo-era art. While introducing “Edo Pop: The Graphic Impact of Japanese Prints,” Dr. Tezuka hones in on “a contemporary sensibility,” the notion that artists across generations can…
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