beat poet zero form collection

here's a look at an amazing new campaign from australian
design duo 'beat poet' shot by the darling of australian GQ
magazine, photographer nigel lough.

check out the full campaign here:

http://slamxhype.com/fashion/beat-poet-zero-form-
collection/

enjoy and take your time- this really is something special.

**image sourced from slamxhype.com

bill cunningham new york

when oscar de la renta is giving you props you must be doing
something right. photographer bill cunningham has worn many
hats, in fact, there was a point in time where he made them.
it is very clear out of all these these callings the one that suits
him most is that of street photographer. perhaps even the original
hipster- he covers manhattan on bicycle, camera ready to snap the
subject of the day. using the term street photographer may induce
a certain imagery, but his subjects couldn't be farther from the far
from what you'd assume: they include the likes of brooke astor and
david rockefeller.

after group his photographs of greta garbo ran in the new york times
in 1978 his work for them has become synonymous with everyday shots
of this city. de la renta said about cunningham "more than anyone else
in the city, he has the whole visual history of the last 40 or 50 years of
new york. it's the total scope of fashion in the life of new york."

in 2008 film maker richard press began a documentary on cunningham
his camera and his bicycle. as much a bio on cunningham as it is of the
city it will undoubtedly be talked about and shouldn't be missed. 'bill
cunningham new york' is being presented by the film society of lincoln
center and will screen tonight, march 24th at 7.30pm & 9.30pm at the
MoMA and 9.15pm march 25th at lincoln center.

for more information please check the film society site:

http://www.newdirectors.org/2010/bill-cunningham-new-york-2/

**image sourced from the film society of lincoln center website

there goes the neighborhood

chelsea has long been know for its artistic heritage and
ecelctic mix of residents. we now have a new creative
neighbor on the block and it's one we really can't ignore.
architect jean nouvel's most recent creation 'chelsea
tower' sits on the corner of west 19th street and 11th
avenue. aptly described by the new york times writer,
nicolai ouroussoff as being a "mix of grit and glamour —
embodied in a glittering facade that seems to have been
wrapped around the curved front of a black brick tower
like a tight-fitting sequined dress "

if that summary alone isn't enough to make you want to wander
over to the west side and check it out, the pictures above should.
love it or hate it you can't deny it's a bold statement.

check out the new york times article here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/15/arts/design/15nouvel.html?
pagewanted=1&ref=design

** chelsea tower is located at 100 11th avenue
*** images by: michael appleton, sourced from new york times website

bonobo & broken bells

there's something other than catering, gaffers tape and
coffee that's essential for keeping shoots running smoothly.
good music can ease tension and get the entire crew in a
fantastic rhythm making even the toughest days bearable.

here are two new releases worth checking out and getting on
your work day (and weekend) playlist.

firstly: bonobo, u.k producer on the ninja tune label. one to
catch up on if you've missed him previously. live he can be
seen with a full band, his albums feel like you're right
there with them at an intimate show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztjmnJs_2ek

secondly: broken bells, the new collaboration between producer
danger mouse and the shin's james mercer. a different sound for
danger mouse all together but well worth checking out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWBG1j_flrg

enjoy!

**image sourced from youtube.com- bonobo feat. andreya triana

urban audio manifesto

take a minute to think about the way we acquire and listen
to music nowadays. download to computer, straight to ipod,
in your ears and separate from the world. oftentimes it's a
useful tool forcing fellow commuters to cease and desist with
unwanted subway conversation.

the now brooklyn-based artist mikal hameed thinks we need to
set music free again, to share it as opposed to contain it in little
white headphones we keep all to ourselves. growing up in l.a
around the punk rock scene then to brooklyn via san francisco
for the dj revolution the influence of his musical inspirations
are obvious within his work. the d.i.y nature of punk rock and
the elements of hip hop from boom boxes to graffiti all play
a part in this musicfurnitureart (as hammed calls it) ensemble.

his national tour - from l.a, san francisco to jersey city concludes
tomorrow evening (3/12/10) in williamsburg, brooklyn. from 9pm
to 4am (now that's an art show) at KINGDOM - 170 North 4th street
between bedford and driggs.

for more information check out mikal hameeds site:

http://www.mikalhameed.com/HOME.html

** image sourced from juxtapoz.com

east village redux

the east village has long been a melting pot of creative
& interesting people. from a colorful past with an eclectic
community that remains strong it has been a draw card
for many that were in search of a place to fit in and be
inspired.

east village resident michael sean-edwards moved
to the neighborhood from toronto, canada in 1977.
a very different place then to what it is now, edwards
states about some images snapped by avenue d:
"i had never gone that far over before, because I was
kind of scared to go past avenue b, especially with a
camera." some things may have changed but the tales
of a very diverse and interesting part of this great city
survives in these images.

check out michael sean-edwards 'east village redux' series
here on flavorwire:

http://flavorwire.com/74787/exclusive-east-village-redux

** images by michael sean-edwards. sourced from flavorwire

deborah turbeville :: past imperfect

massachusetts born fashion editor-turned-photographer
deborah turbeville is a frequent contributor to both french
& italian vogue. her highly cinematic work has managed to
maintain it's classic, ethereal qualities whilst always having
a modern edge that runs through it. there is something
'other worldy' about her work that captures the viewers
attention and adds another dimension to your standard take
on people, places, interiors and fashion.

her 'past imperfect' exhibition is up and running at staley wise
gallery now and absolutely worth checking out.

featuring work from 1975 to the present it is advised that you
make the time to see why her infulence can be seen and felt
throughout contemporary photography.

for more information check the staley wise website:

http://www.staleywise.com/past_exhibition_turbeville_10.html

** image by deborah turbeville, sourced from staley wise website

jonathan levine five yr. anniversary show

the jonathan levine gallery has been holding its place
as one of street art & pop surrealism's top venues almost
since its inception. their catalog of exhibitors and the
artists they represent are a force to be reckoned with.

the latest show features some of their top artists, either
represented by the gallery of just having exhibited there
over the past five years. if one of these artists had a show
it'd be worth checking out. the fact that there are 36 of them,
with more to come, means you cannot miss it.

artists in the five year anniversary show include: doze green,
blek le rat, adam wallacavage, jeff soto, gary baseman,
ron english and a stack more.

the show is running from now through march 27th at the jonathan
levine gallery, 20th street btw 10th & 11th avenues in nyc.

for more information on the show please check their website:

http://www.jonathanlevinegallery.com/?method=Exhibit.
ExhibitDescription&ExhibitID=42A25CE0-19DB-5802-E004
CF1B228D5443

** above work by doze green. image sourced from jonathan levine
gallery website