Monthly Archives: July 2013
← Older posts Newer posts →Sculptor Nathan Sawaya Speaks On “The Art of the Brick” LEGO Exhibit
July 11, 2013“The Art of the Brick” exhibit boasts a collection of awe-inspiring works of art. There’s a large-scale peace symbol, re-creations of the Mona Lisa and Statue of Liberty and varied interpretations of the human body among other pieces. What makes … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Design | Tagged art, art of the brick, lego, life+times, Nathan Sawaya | 1 CommentThe Truth: “Magna Carta… Holy Grail” Roundtable
July 11, 2013Previously Recorded
Posted in Music | Tagged life+times, the truth, the truth with elliott wilson | Leave a commentInside James Turrell’s “Aten Reign” at The Guggenheim
July 11, 2013It was recently announced that Christian Dior Couture will act as the lead sponsor of the 2013 Guggenheim International Gala (GIG), which will be held on November 6 and 7, 2013. This year, the annual benefit event will honor artists … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Design | Tagged art, design, James Turrell, life+times | Leave a commentOff The Wall: Leonardo DiCaprio & The 11th Hour Art Auction
July 10, 2013Christie’s and The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation recently teamed up for “The 11th Hour,” a sale that raised more than $38 million, a record total for a wildlife charity auction. Featuring original, donated works by the likes of George Condo, Mark … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Design | Tagged art, christie's, george condo, Leonardo DiCaprio, life+times | 1 CommentSigur Rós: Icelandic Import
July 10, 2013The Icelandic indie alt band Sigur Rós comprised of Jón Þór Birgisson, Georg Hólm, and Orri Páll Dýrason, still possess that initial spark that attracted fans globally years ago. The trio’s seventh studio album, Kveikur, makes a robust statement through … Continue reading
Posted in Music | 2 CommentsBudweiser | Dreams Are Made | JAY Z
July 10, 2013Budweiser launches its global music campaign “Made For Music,” with a filmic black and white spot featuring JAY Z amongst a host of creators and artists from around the world. Directed by Mark Romanek.
Posted in Music | 2 CommentsAri Marcopoulos: Photographing The Artwork for JAY Z’s “Magna Carta… Holy Grail” Album
July 10, 2013July 9th marked the worldwide launch of JAY Z’s 12th studio album, Magna Carta… Holy Grail. To commemorate the album’s launch, Life+Times spoke with Ari Marcopoulos, the photographer who helped capture the album art and conceived the aesthetic and design … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Design | Tagged Ari Marcopoulos | 4 CommentsSouth African Comedian Trevor Noah Discusses His Work And Time In The U.S.
July 9, 2013Quickly after beginning Born A Crime at 45 Bleecker St. in NoHo, South African comedian Trevor Noah riffed that one of the main reasons he wanted to come to America was he wanted to be Black. Noah, who’s mother is … Continue reading
Posted in Leisure | Tagged Born A Crime, comedy, Trevor Noah | 6 CommentsDown With The King – Anderson Silva & Aftermath of UFC 162
July 9, 20132,458 days. That’s how long Anderson “The Spider” Silva reigned supreme as the UFC middleweight champion and the pound for pound king of all of MMA. In a sport that has an extraordinary amount of ways to lose, to be … Continue reading
Posted in Sports | 1 CommentWest Coast Defender Imports A British Classic
July 9, 2013The Land Rover Defender, a formidable British off-road vehicle, stopped being imported to the U.S. in 1997, but that didn’t stop the desire for the vehicle stateside. The Los Angeles based company West Coast Defender opened in March ’13 with … Continue reading
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