Unpacked, Flatpack’s titular “Show-and-Tell Day”, gives the audience a chance to discuss all the different aspect of a filmmakers’ work.  The event was split into four parts, the first showcased David O’Reilly. However jet-lagged the animator was, his presentation was brilliant. →

Since Danger Mouse first mashed the sounds of The Beatles and Jay-Z, a slew of aspiring DJs and producers have done remix records of unlikely collaborations. In Stars & Stripes, Adrian Champion combines the biggest heads of the last decade of hip-hop (Nas, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Common, Outkast, Eminem) and the White Stripes for an epic mash-up compilation. The aggressive, blues-heavy jams of the White Stripes work remarkably well with the fast-spitting deliveries of wordsmiths like Pharoahe Monch and Busta Rhymes. →

LACE Presents “Resonant Forms”
6522 Hollywood Boulevard – Los Angeles, CA
4/3/09 – 4/5/09
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LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions) and VOLUME are pleased to present Resonant Forms April 3 through 5, 2009. This three day festival showcases new voices in the emergent fields of experimental electronic music, live cinema and sound art. While artists have been working at the crossroads of visual and sound arts for decades, recently this work has experienced a resurgence as technological developments have allowed greater fluidity across artistic media and genres.  →

Obama and Bush?

On Wednesday evening, the President stated, “I know Washington’s all in a tizzy, and everybody’s pointing fingers at each other and saying it’s their fault, the Democrats’ fault, the Republicans’ fault. Listen, I will take responsibility. I’m the president.” 

As of today, the House voted 328-93 to impose 90% of tax on bonuses for AIG executives. Who is accountable for →

Centrepoint Tower, Sydney

Don’t let the film of the same name fool you, Australia is alive and well into the 21st century. As a native still slowly discovering my own country I’m ever pleasantly surprised by it’s sophistication, expressiveness and individuality – all in spite of it’s isolation. So I feel lucky to have a few days to spend in Sydney, known more for touristy landmarks than what really makes it a great city. →

How does one get away with committing acts of violence and murder against a race to be prosecuted decades later?

This question has always remained constant when I reflect on the genocides that occurred in the 20th century. As a child of genocide survivors, I was slightly rejoiced to read the headline involving a former Nazi guard charged with 29,000 counts of “accessory to murder” during his involvement at the Sobibor →

In accordance with the Global Art Exhibit, Nike’s newest collaboration with seven-time Tour De France cycling champion Lance Armstrong features design work from the likes of So_Me, Mr. Cartoon and Futura. →

Solo Exhibition of Boxi
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
West Hollywood, CA
4/9/09
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is proud to present Grey Area, the first US solo exhibition of work by UK artist Boxi.

An opening reception will be held on Thursday, April 9th, 2009 from 7.00pm – 10.00pm, with the artist in attendance. Work in the show will include spray paint on canvas and MDF, sculpture, and limited edition prints, as well as a site-specific installation. →

The last time you cataloged your complaints, he told you his corner was no cakewalk…and challenged you to try walking a mile.  Luckily, Esquivel is the expert in making your out easy.  In handmade leather boots and oxfords, he’ll think you raided his shoe rack, →

I don’t know about you, but between the Demeulemeesters, the Ghesquieres and the Proenza Schoulers, fashion can sometimes seem like a language all it’s own. Never fear my dutiful scholars, Teri Agins of The Wall Street Journal is here to help all you tongue tied →