Global Group Art Exhibition
Ogilvy & Mather -  NYC
3/5 – 7/31/10

The Armory has collaborated with Ogilvy & Mather NYC for the ultimate mixed media works and arts exhibition entitled Re-Creation II held at the Carmichael Gallery. This global journey brings to you emerging artists of various mediums, from large-scale murals, installations, and original canvas to sculpture and mixed media works. →

Photo Credit: Aaron Gautschi

I’ve never been a big Valentine’s Day girl. It’s not that I don’t appreciate love—in fact quite the opposite. It’s just that I resent the feelings of obligation that seem to come with the holiday, not to mention the sub-par chocolate. (Just because it’s wrapped in red tinfoil doesn’t mean it’s good.) But ever since last Saturday, February 13^th, I’ve become an official Valentine’s Day nut-job. Let’s just say I had a vision that changed everything, and that vision was Lucent L’amour. →

If it’s difficult for Americans to talk about life on the ground in Iran, imagine how difficult it is for Iranians to. The dialogue about Iran in the States is so omnipresent and overwhelming that personal stories have to find outlets outside of the news to get their version of the events out to the public.

No One Knows About Persian Cats, by renowned Iranian director Bahman Ghobadi, is a good solution. The film effectively blurs the line between documentary film making and fictional story. →

SENA Spring/Summer 2010 Editorial Video
In the struggle to keep New York City’s Garment District alive, New York based line SENA develops and produces their entire collection in the heart of the Garment District.  This Editorial Video came to life through an eclectic New York-based crew dedicated to the creative pulse and life of the city.  →

When I first saw the new The Runaways exclusive movie trailer, I was instantly hooked. I knew it’s one of those movies I have to go watch the day it comes out because honestly, when was the last time there was a Rock n’ Roll movie starring ambitious females (who happen to be Kristen Stewart from Twilight and Dakota Fanning, who’s all grown up now) with big dreams and hopes? … exactly. →

Hurley Art, the editorial brand of the infamous Hurley, is proud to present their newest features and interviews from Robert Williams, the father of Lowbrow and Levon Jihanian, the comic book artist. Both interviews are up and ready to watch on the Hurley website.

Robert Williams gets interviewed with Hurley’s Jason Maloney and shares with us how his movie poster and hot rod art inspired work has generated an entire art movement that hates him, but regardless of these haters, his artwork has caught the attention of many. His artwork has graced the cover of the Guns N’ Roses album, Appetite for Destruction. →

Jonathan LeVine is going to do it right when it comes to celebrating his gallery’s fifth year anniversary. There will be an ongoing group exhibition featuring 37 artists to celebrate his dedication to promoting the counter-cultural aesthetics. LeVine is known for creating experimental environments for artists and shifts the public’s eye toward an altered focus as he brings the spotlight onto the status of Street Art and Pop Surrealism in the art world. Street Art and Pop Surrealism both originate from illustration, comic book art, graffiti, and pop culture imagery which puts these street artists and pop surrealists that they too have a place in the larger →

MillionYoung – “Hammocks”

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Mike Diaz aka MillionYoung has released a series of EPs that boast the melodic qualities of Panda Bear and the bouncy synths of acts like Neon Indian and Washed Out. The music is both soothing and danceable, making Mike one of many homegrown acts that make beautiful sounds out of the confines of their bedrooms. This brief Q&A describes Mike’s entry into music as well as his love for all things Kraftwerk and Jon Brion. →

The Bird and The Bee Tips a Hat to Hall and Oates
El Rey – Los Angeles, CA
3/5/10

The Bird and the Bee, the duo of singer Inara George and multi-instrumental/producer Greg Kurstin, are set to release Interpreting The Masters Volume 1: A Tribute To Daryl Hall And John Oates, on EMI’s Blue Note Records on March 23. The follow up is the acclaimed band’s love letter to famed “rock and soul” duo Hall & Oates.  →

Inspired by the Minutemen song, Evil Monito’s “Tour Spiel” highlights the musician’s life on the road. Each week, we’ll check in with some of our favorite artists touring stateside or abroad. We’ll provide an intimate look into what it’s like to be packed in a van or waiting for a flight with the same people for hours on end. It takes a certain state of mind to survive any lengthy tour. Yet it’s the memorable experiences that make life on the road ultimately rewarding, if not interesting. This week we highlight the band, Editors, the Birmingham rockers who are currently playing to sold-out shows across the world. They confide in their affinity for greasy diner food and 10-pin bowling as they open for some of the greatest bands today in vast rock arenas. →