Karl Lagerfeld! We have no idea what this trailer is about, but it and everyone else looks awesome. The suspense is killing us. We'll have to wait one more day. "Remember Now", a short film, debuts tomorrow.
Imagine this -- a world where websites that connect you to your friends, family and the larger public are blocked due to government restrictions and filters. For many of us, this seems unthinkable. But, this is real for folks who live in countries like Iran, China, North Korea and Cuba. Internet freedom fighter, Austin Heap, one up'd government regimes that block web content considered subversive with a software program aptly named Haystack. His mission statement -- good luck finding that needle. His goal is to allow access to everyone regardless of where you live in the world and who controls your government. How does he do it, first Haystack encrypts the data on your computer and transform the data to...
Ethiopia from olivia wyatt on Vimeo.
Check out the trailer of my good friend Olivia's Wyatt's upcoming documentery. It's about the tribal music of Ethiopia and its just awesome. She'll be screening this in NY and on the West Coast starting in late June so I'll keep you posted.
Last Friday, Light Asylum played the Whitney. It was so cool to see them perform in a museum because they’re a band that I’ve had play at my house and have been obsessively following. A duo lead by Shannon Funchess and backed by Bruno Coviello, Light Asylum is nothing short of awesome. A blend of dark wave and pop and led by Shannon’s deep crazy soulful voice, they’re sound is hypnotic. At this point I’ve probably seen them around 10 times and something that I noticed last Friday was that not once have I ever seen them play a bad show or have an off night. They are flawless live. On Monday they embarked on a month long European tour...
We love the kids! As part of our continuing relationship with the Green School, due to Mary Meyer’s Art House Step Right Up program, MMC was invited as a presenter for career day. Being a graduate of the NYC public school system, I had a psychedelic experience as I walked past the cafeteria. It was then I remembered the square pizza — thick crust with cheese. While I reminisced, MM inspired the 11th graders on how to make it as an independent fashion designer and most importantly, on how to create a sustainable self, community and society. MMC offered an alternative POV on the fashion industry and encouraged students to take advantage of the opportunities presented to them as New...
