Hasta La Ideas

Like many underfunded urban communities, South Central LA represents what is commonly called a “food desert,” or a district where fast food and corner stores greatly outnumber access to fresh produce. Currently an estimated 26.5 million Americans live in food deserts—a statistic Ron Finley aims to change with a…

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by Tara Fraser While pin-up girls have been around in some form for more than 100 years, the duo behind SuicideGirls paved their way onto the scene in 2001 by taking an alternative approach to mainstream notions of beauty. These days SuicideGirls are known internationally through their highly trafficked online…

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Named for the Latin motto “nec plus ultra” (literally, “nothing farther beyond”), Henrik Vibskov’s latest effort “Neck Plus Ultra” is a continuation of his AW 2013 show, “The Stiff Neck Chamber.” Taking place in an elaborate space—a forest of upside down long necks that can be identified as black…

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In painter Jenn Porreca’s alluring and romantic world, women wear glamorous gowns, flowers and feathers in their hair and dramatic makeup. The sounds of a jazz band, stringed instruments or classic movie scores feel like they practically leap from the canvas, evoking theatrical sentiments reminiscent of Toulouse-Lautrec. Porreca’s recent…

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by Alexandra Reed The Tappan Collective is now a go-to site for discovering and collecting original artwork and limited edition prints by a hotbed of emerging artists at an affordable price. The online shop is enhanced by a myriad of engaging digital content, as well as a physical presence at…

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