Ten years from the day that he first decided to spray a red and yellow temple instead of his name on walls from here to Bangkok, leading UK graffiti artist Sickboy has immortalised his iconic temple as a collectable 3D resin hand-painted model. →

Van Arno and Melissa Forman
Corey Helford Gallery- Culver City, CA
10/3/09
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Los Angeles artist Van Arno joins Corey Helford for his second solo show at the gallery entitled “A Change of Skin.” The process of transformation and evolution is no easy task, and Arno skillfully narrates a dynamic collection of Darwinian daydreams in his latest series of oil paintings. Werewolves, centaurs and women shed their original skin, emerging as new breeds of enchanted beings and barbaric beasts. →

British Invasion Mix Night
Silent Movie Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
9/24/09
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In another installment of The British Invasion series, the Cinefamily presents a night of obscure television specials, promotional videos, live tapings, movies and parodies topped off by a screening of Catch Us If You Can, by director John Boorman (Deliverance, Point Blank). Boorman’s first feature, the pop noir film is a tale about a media rebel and is apparently “[m]ore serious and sad” than other fictional rockumentary films like A Hard Day’s Night. Remember, college students attend free until Oct. 10. →

Robert Mapplethorpe: Perfection in Form
Galleria dell’Accademia – Florence, Italy
Through January 10, 2010
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Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe is perhaps best known for his highly eroticized images of the male body, which were the source of much controversy during his lifetime. Since his AIDS-related death in 1989, however, Mapplethorpe and his work have earned the prestige of the art world. As a grand gesture, Perfection in Form juxtaposes his work with the Renaissance sculptures of Michelangelo. The suggestive dialogue brings attention to the Italian master’s influence in the American photographer’s work. →

If you’re nostalgic for the nineties, namely the hip-hop music of that era, Del The Funky Homosapien and Tame 1 feel the same way. In “Flashback,” the two emcees remember the old school by waxing poetic about favorite artists and moments of their youth. The video features a backdrop of a concert, the Fat Beats record shop and other locales of Brooklyn, along with a soulful sample-laden beat. The video is from the upcoming Parallel Uni-Verses project, due Oct. 13 on Gold Dust. →

Blakroc Project from Myrhax on Vimeo.

Dame Dash looks to be back from the depths of bankruptcy and getting busy in the music scene again.  His latest project combines the musical talent of indie rock group The Black Keys with some of New York’s best emcees.  Titled Black Roc, the project features such rappers as Mos Def, Raekwon, Pharaoh Monche, Q-Tip and more spitting over Black Keys tracks.  The project is set to hit shelves/the Web on black Friday, November 27th, this year.  How cute, right?

Tom Dale, Remote Control, 2008 (temporary window display)

Celebrate the Big Move by Outpost for Contemporary Art
1268 N. Avenue 50 – Los Angeles, CA
10/10/09
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Outpost for Contemporary Art has made a big move into its new home and now it’s time to celebrate! Join this inspiring art organization in warming up their new space properly with an Open House from 8 pm to 11 pm, Oct. 10th at 1268 N. Ave. 50, Los Angeles, 90042. →

Considering the state of affairs our country is currently in, we’re all well aware of the fact that business and ethos aren’t always two things that go hand in hand. However there is a movement of artisans such as Brit designer Anthony Roussel who are working hard towards putting the consciousness back into beauty and Roussel’s →

Evil Monito (EM) Magazine is an academically-oriented journal that discusses contemporary pop culture through intelligent dialogue.  EM was an early pioneer of internet journalism founded to address a particular perspectival absence and to challenge the ‘traditional’ ways an online publication functioned.

We are seeking a few interns to join the EM staff. →

MILKMADE Turns One!
The Stronghold Garment Co. – Abbot Kinney
10/2/09
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Our good friend, Brian Lee founder of MILKMADE just informed us about his gala event on Abbot Kinney row. Along with the fine fellows of The Stronghold Garment Co., they will be hosting Milkmade’s one year anniversary, in conjunction with their First Friday celebrations, in their upstairs space at 1625 Abbot Kinney Blvd. The night will feature performances by:  NINO MOSCHELLA (Ubiquity Records) and DJ MARK MARCELO with special guests! →