Monthly Archives: December 2011

The Dawn of a New Day for Alvin Ailey Company

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Steven Psyllos

Simply put, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company has been at the forefront of modern dance for five decades. Even after Ailey himself died in 1989, his appointed Artistic Director Judith Jamison pushed the company’s message worldwide and to … Continue reading →

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Jean Therapy

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Life and Times

For some people, getting the right pair of jeans is tantamount to finding the right watch, right car or in some cases, even the right mate. Taking this into account, Scott Morrison – the man behind jeans powerhouses Paper Denim … Continue reading →

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The Vessel

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Yale Breslin

Canadian artist and sculptor David Altmejd, who is widely recognized for his massive scale sculptures of anthropomorphic figures cast in a state of metamorphosis, recently unveiled his latest work exhibition in association with The Brant Foundation Art Study Center. Altmejd … Continue reading →

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Right and Exact

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Tamara Warren

Japanese designer Oji Masanori approaches everyday objects with a meticulous eye for detail. His company, Oji & Design, works with manufacturers to produce understated, brilliant every day houseware tools. Life+Times caught up with Mr. Masanori for a quick chat to … Continue reading →

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On To The Next One

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Timmhotep Aku

At the 46:10 mark in Bill Cunningham New York, the 2010 documentary that profiles the revered New York Times fashion photographer, Cunningham stands in the middle of a black-tie benefit dinner snapping away at upper crust New York socialites. This … Continue reading →

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Fired Up

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Life and Times

“It’s a 3×4 foot wood panel that I carved the image into. I laid cannon fuse into the grooves and covered the whole panel with paper. Sometimes it’s hard for me to draw or paint without getting overly technical. Drawing … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Storm

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Palika Makam

Born and raised in the music industry, Elle Varner was made for this world. Harkening back to the sounds of ’90s R&B artists like En Vogue, Varner is a vocal powerhouse with a sound and image to match. Anticipating the … Continue reading →

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Daft Punk, TRS-80 and Ariel Pink “Sky Sailor (Float Away)”

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Life and Times

Daft Punk & Ariel Pink – Sky Sailor (Float Away) (DL in Description) by Too Good For Radio Vinyl International

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The Hideout

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Yale Breslin

GoldenEye Hotel & Resort, situated in the village of Oracabessa on Jamaica’s north coast is not only a picture perfect location, but it’s also deep with literary pop culture history. Owned by Chris Blackwell, the founder of Island Records, the … Continue reading →

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Excuse Me Miss

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Yale Breslin

Earlier this week, Pirelli North America unveiled its 2012 Pirelli Calendar shot by Mario Sorrenti at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. Known for its high expression of female beauty, the limited circulation yearlong calendar, which was first … Continue reading →

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