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Highlights from BAMcinemaFest
New York’s annual cornucopia of independent films, <i>BAM</i>cinemaFest, which begins on Wednesday night, follows the template of the New York Film Festival—some world premières along with movies first seen earlier in the year at other festivals (such as Sundance and South by Southwest). That’s why it’s a …
Film FestivalsSarah Mikenis' Textured Paintings Inspired by Los Angeles' Fashion District
Bold stripes and saccharine prints spar playfully with waxy bulges and compelling textures throughout Sarah Mikenis’ first solo exhibition, cover-up, …
ArtRonald Gonzalez Disassembles and Recreates the "Surviving Vestiges of Time"
The exhibition title, Things Portrayed, is a metaphor for Gonzalez’s obsessive quest to capture the darker workings of the human soul. His …
ArtRelated Maps
Germans love their beer, regional sausages, either in the form of currywurst or simply in a bun with mustard, and they love coming together in local taverns for that little feeling of Gemütlichkeit. There are a number of spots around the city that have managed to recreate the German food experience …
SausagesHow to Buy, and Style, a Vintage Moroccan Rug
Amber El-Amin held an administrative job at a law office until one day, she “escaped,” risking her stability for a life of travel. In 2011, just after jumping ship, she attempted several ventures: selling handmade jewelry on Venice Beach while living in her car in the Hollywood Hills; starting a …
Home DecoratingThe science of hangry
Have you ever been grumpy, only to realize that you’re hungry?<p>Many people feel more irritable, annoyed, or negative when hungry—an experience colloquially called being “hangry.” The idea that hunger affects our feelings and behaviors is widespread—from advertisements to memes and merchandise. But …
PsychologyInside Atari’s rise and fall
By the first few months of 1982, it had become more common to see electronics stores, toy stores, and discount variety stops selling 2600 games. This was before Electronics Boutique, Software Etc., and later, GameStop . Mostly you bought games at stores that sold other electronic products, like …
RetrogamingBanksy Leaves His Mark On Paris For The First Time
Paris Fashion Week is bringing all the hot celebrities out of hiding — including the most clandestine of characters: street artist Banksy. Okay, so he didn’t come out per se, but he did manage to make his way there to create some art in Paris for the first time ever. It’s surprising that a popular …
StreetwearThe 12 Coolest Neighborhoods Around the World
We all know that the best way to really know a city isn’t to go to the central square or major museums, or even the most tourist-trodden neighborhoods. What’s more interesting is discovering the up-and-coming neighborhoods where local creatives are settling in and setting up shop.<p>It’s especially …
Cape TownDesperately Seeking Some New Energy? They’ve Got Just the Thing
New York City, presently in the throes of what you might call a New Age revival, with its sound baths, salt caves, meditation marketers, closet shamans, and smudging circles, offers countless opportunities for those denizens in pursuit of good (or at least better) vibrations. But for those seeking …
Victoria BeckhamEverything opening in Brooklyn this summer
The Dumbo House (with its rooftop pool) is already open and taking memberships. (It’s cheaper than a house in the Hamptons.) Photo: Soho House<p>Are you …
BrooklynNew Prismatic Murals by Xomatok Cover the Streets of Lima With Bursts of Color | Colossal
<p>Visual artist and art director Xomatok (previously) has been busy in Lima, Peru, where he’s outfitted several walls, building facades, and random …
Art11 Of The Most Outrageous Moments In Runway History
Chris Moore, the legendary and longstanding runway photographer, has witnessed some of the fashion industry's most memorable moments, from the …
London Fashion WeekThese Mushroom Clouds Are Made From Actual Mushrooms
A team of artists create horror out of fungi.<p>Photographer Henry Hargreaves plays with food often, especially the intersection of food and war. …
MushroomsWater. Colors. Kim Keever's Newest Works Coming to NYC
Kim Keever, who <i>Juxtapoz</i> has featured in our print edition in the past, is set to open a new solo show of photographs, <i>Water Colors</i>, at Waterhouse & …
PhotographyUrs Fischer’s Aluminum Rhinoceros Baffles Midtown Manhattan
It’s not about the rhino. That’s my conclusion after spending 30 minutes with Urs Fisher’s unbelievable full-size replica of a …
Art7 Things Worth Trying at Williamsburg’s New Food Hall
The <b>North 3rd Street Market</b> in Williamsburg might just illustrate everything that’s happening with new food courts in New York as they compete to survive in an increasingly crowded market.<p>For one, newer food courts must employ a savvier selection of stalls and improvements like better seating, …
Ice CreamDover Street Market Los Angeles to Open Soon
The retailer has created a web page for its LA outpost.<p>Although the initial announcement was made nearly one year ago, little news has surfaced regarding the upcoming Dover Street Market location in Los Angeles. In typical DSM fashion, however, the retailer has quietly updated its site with a page …
Los AngelesJune is New York Music Month and we’re all invited to celebrate
June is New York Music Month, the official celebration of the city’s vibrant music scene. The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has teamed up …
MusicChristo Floats Massive Sculpture of 7,506 horizontally stacked barrels in London's Hype Park
It seems like every few years, Christo creates one of the most eye-catching and special art exhibitions going on in the world. This year, Christo has …
ArtA New Invite-Only Chinatown Dinner Party for Musicians Aims to Bring Back New York When It Used to Be Cool
There’s a certain cliché that New York City’s halcyon days as an artistic breeding ground are over—rent is too expensive, underground parties are harder to pull off than they once were in the ’80s and ’90s, and artists have moved on to cheaper locales, whether they be Berlin or Mexico City. But …
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