It’s a familiar scenario. High-status family with expensive tastes, absorbing the oohs and aahs of the lesser minions. But who’s that in the corner, keeping to himself, uncomfortable in his fine threads, while the others - in their designer gowns and tails - laugh heartily while waltzing across the floor?
Okay, maybe that’s pushing it a little, perhaps borrowing some imagery from The Sound of Music, but you get the idea. I’m referring to Anderson Cooper, the son of famed heiress and socialite Gloria Vanderbilt. Despite his mother’s extravagant lifestyle, Cooper worked hard to un-pry the silver spoon from his mouth. It just wasn’t him. (more…)
Throughout our journeys in life, we meet individuals that give off a certain energy and you immediately know that this person embodies a force that will impact culture and lifestyle. One of the many people I’ve met on my journey happens to be Alexis Mincolla, after meeting Alexis last summer at our mutual friend’s office (David Gensler of The KDU) and talking about his latest venture, Prometheus Spring, I knew he was onto something big. I recently spoke with Alexis to find out what’s the ‘Overthrow‘ is all about and what void he plans to fill with Prometheus Spring.
Please introduce yourself for those not familiar:
My full name is Alexis Van Ess Mincolla and I’m a 27 year old artist and serial entrepreneur.
Where are you originally from?
Well, I was a natural birth in the South Shore of Boston on a place very dear to my heart called Nantasket Beach. From there grew up in the New England boarding school system and then went off to do my university in Rome, Italy. (more…)
Air, the French electronic pop duo, have teamed up with London-based music technology company RjDj to create an innovative App, “Love by AIR,” for the iPhone, which allows fans to experience Air’s music in a unique, immersive way. Fans can choose from five different “soundscapes,” and then use the App’s features to transform the musical experience in real-time by sampling and processing ambient sounds, the fan’s own voice and more into Air’s own music. Fans can also record their own messages or performances with the application, allowing them to share their own unique productions of Air’s music with their friends, and with the world. (more…)
Haiti. The name alone conjures heartbreaking images of death and despair, love and loss, struggle and survival. And the response, the outpouring of aid from all corners of the globe, shows humanity at its finest. No matter what your race or religion, beliefs or background, politics or passions, we are all one blood.
For many, the stories are overwhelming, leaving us unable to respond. What is appropriate in the face of such devastation, and how can we-as New Yorkers, as people from all walks of life-unite and give in some meaningful way to those who have lost so much?
Husband and wife team Sacha Jenkins and Raquel Cepeda have organized an exhibition and silent auction to celebrate the art and artistry of the Haiti by giving of world in which we live. On Sunday, March 7, 2010, Anonymous Gallery @ Collective Hardware, SCOPE Art Show, {He}Art For Haiti and Colab Projects join forces to present N’AP BOULE: A BENEFIT FOR THE PEOPLE OF HAITI as part of The Armory Show weekend. All proceeds will go to Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders).
Artist in Attendance: Barry McGee, Shepard Fairey, Crash, Lee Quinones, Dondi White, Tauba Auerbach, Swoon, Futura, Jose Parla, Todd James, Eric Haze, David Ellis, Doze Green, Faile, Bast, Greg Lamarche, Kostas Seremetis, Rostarr, Chris Mendoza, Yuri Shimojo, Kenji Hirata, Cope2, Indie 184, Erik Foss, Henry Chalfant, Dan Witz, Ricky Powell, Shelter Serra, Eric White, Jamel Shabazz, Michael Holman, Eve Sussman, Joseph Ari Aloi, Kenzo Minami, Daze, Aaron Sharp Goodstone, Taylor McKimens, and more!
Your serious lack of vitamin D causing you to get a case of cabin fever? Escape the couch, set the DVR, and whatever you do — get out of your house.
Friday — Phantom of Oprah with a Modern Twist
Get your cultural dose by spending your evening, watching this modern take onPhantom of the Oprah.The Wang Theatre production is a satirical take on popular culture, mixing in burlesque, silent films, mashups of theatrical songs, Broadway musical numbers and more. This ADD packed show will be a safe bet to please your Friday night expectations. Tickets start at $35.
Saturday — Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Jeff Garlin
Laugh your seasonal depression away as you see Larry David’s sidekick, Jeff Garlin at the Wiltern. The comedian/actor is hitting the road in promotion of his latest book, My Foot Print, where he discusses his battle with overeating. Grab your tickets now.
Sunday — Arena Brit Rockers Muse @ Banknorth Center
Sure, paying for overpriced beer, seeing a mosquito sized version of the band, and dealing with Ya Dudes may not be an ideal night out. But hey, it’s worth it to catch British powerhouse act Muse as they come to Boston for a Queen-like ballad rock concert. And to sweeten the already great show, Indie rockers Silversun Pickups open the show up. Tickets are a bit steep, starting at about $40.
The Australian’s call it Walkabout, a chance to escape from the routine, heading into the empty wilderness to empty the body and soul of built up trash, they call it FLAT OUT. Using the simplest and cleanest form of transport, a Track bike. Four cyclists, meet at the Sydney Opera House in Australia, to embark on a journey into extreme terrain during dangerous summer conditions, riding a massive 1200km of road in only ten days to the city of Melbourne. (more…)
After using the original logo for 29 years MTV has slightly change its logo by cropping the original one. According to an MTV Press Release from last week: “The logo is part of MTV’s re-invention to connect with today’s millennial generation and bring them in as part of the channel.”
MTV has updated its iconic logo. Largely forgoing the network’s music heritage, the new three-dimensional design instead showcases MTV’s reality-TV talent, such as the casts of “Jersey Shore,” “The Buried Life” and “Teen Mom.”
Heading into fourth-quarter 2009, MTV was in the midst of a multi-year ratings and revenue decline, with third-quarter ratings alone down about 5% from the year prior, enough to rank the network No. 24 in total viewers during prime-time and 26 during total day. The network hadn’t had an up year in ratings since 2005, the last year groundbreaking shows such as “The Osbournes” and “Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica” were on the air.
February-recognized as the shortest month of the year. It is also recognized as Black History Month, which embodies the progression of African American culture in various ways. Some people may find grief in recognizing the month as its own separate entity, yet to others the month provides a spotlight that shines on many African American notables from the past and present, who’s waves of accomplishment have sounded throughout the world. African American history is a single patch of the multi-patterned metaphorical quilt we call America which has seen contributions by many other ethnic groups. To pay homage to these great African American individuals is an honor and to re-echo the great contributions of these individuals in our own special way is a quite remarkable feeling.
Sewn From the Soul is an online editorial project brought to light by seven friends who have all collaborated together in order to see a bigger picture; ultimately meshing and intertwining Style and History. History is important as it gives us the ability to trace back what has occurred previously to help us better direct ourselves to the future. Style contributes to one’s overall character and truly dictates our persona in everything that surrounds us. We all contributed our individual style to this editorial and used a primarily monochromatic palette to assist the Black History Month theme.
The video below is a behind-the-scenes look of what occurred at the photo studio, starting off with an amazing poem by Brooklyn resident and Street Etiquette friend Joekenneth Museau . There is no way to emulate the magic of that exact date, but to know that something tangible resulted from this gathering allows us, at long last, to begin to write our own scripture in history.
New Orleans rap mogul P. Miller is hopeful The Saints’ victory over The Colts in Super Bowl XLIV will help the city overcome the devastation inflicted by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The city is celebrating their first Super Bowl victory in history, Mardi Gras and for some, the election of a new mayor, Mitch Landrieu, the city’s first white mayor since 1979. “The Saints winning the Super Bowl was more than a game for the people in New Orleans; it gave hope to a ‘Who Dat’ Nation and other nations that are dealing with tragedy,” Miller told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “I realize that even as we celebrate this victory, not too far away kids and their families are still dealing with tragedies. And we as people should team up and help.” And Miller is putting his money up to make a difference as well. The mogul is in the process of building a school in Haiti to help the impoverished nation recover from a massive 7.0 earthquake in January.
Many of us care about how we look when we step out in the public, however many of haven’t considered where the clothes on our back come from an what the ‘true cost’ of fashion really is. Blood, Sweat and T-Shirt follows a group of British teens as they travel to India to find out.
The group follows the entire supply chain, pitching in at every stage of production. “Discipline is strict and rules cannot be broken; getting up without permission or talking to your friends is strictly forbidden. Targets and quotas must be met and those that do not make the grade get demoted from stitching to lower-status, less well-paid jobs, such as ironing and buttoning.”
During their time working at the factory, they come to understand that the cheap price on the rack represents real sacrifices for people and the environment half-way around the world.
In this first of four programs, the Brits also have to live in their fellow workers’ homes, in cramped conditions without basic facilities like hot water and western toilets. Clothes have never been cheaper and three-quarters of our clothing are now made abroad; for the first time we get to see how our clothes are really made.
