These kids say NYC "right now" and NYC "timeless" at the same time. I don't know how it works like this but it just does.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Summer in the City
These kids say NYC "right now" and NYC "timeless" at the same time. I don't know how it works like this but it just does.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Black and white and cool all over
Love the black and white on both of them. The girl on the left has more of a rocker vibe while the one on the right is a little more subdued...except for the stockings that suggest that maybe she isn't what she seems...
Monday, June 28, 2010
Die Antwoord's NYC premiere at the Creators Project Launch
Saturday night was the first live show in NYC by Die Antwoord (Ninja, Yo-Landi Vi$$er and DJ Hi-Tek Go Ninja), South Africa's redneck rap ravers with major major buzz. Whether you love or hate their high-energy aggro onstage attitude, it's clear they're tapping into a new zeitgeist. Which then makes perfect sense that their New York debut would be part of a larger debut: that of The Creators Project. An initiative by VICE and Intel Corporation to identify artists across the world who are pushing creative boundaries through technology. I had the opportunity to attend this event and in a word it was EPIC.
For 12 hours, from 2 pm until 2 am, Milk Studios in Chelsea was taken over by music, interactive installations, video screenings and workshops. (as well as food and an open bar available the entire time) At times utterly overwhelming it was also extremely exhilarating. I felt like a kid with a free pass for all the rides and cotton candy at the amusement park with the knowledge that there wasn't enough time for everything. ...so I suppose it wasn't the worst position to be in! While you can read all about it on the Creators Project website I'll mention a few personal highlights:
Photo of MIA by Brayden Olson
The Creators Project isn't just about music but about the mix of creativity with technology. I stopped by a talk given by James Powderly, a Co-founder of the Graffiti Research Lab, where he spoke about the Eyewriter Project and his friend, graffitti artist Tempt One who inspired the project. Tempt had been diagnosed with ALS-a disease resulting in near paralysis-and The Eyewriter Project created eyetracking technology that allows Tempt to continue his art by tracking the motion of his pupils and replicating it as lines. It was an utterly inspiring use of technology.
James Powderly at The Creators Project from Creators Project on Vimeo talks about open source technology.
This was followed by an extremely rowdy Pop Song Panel with a lot of audience participation. Mark Ronson, Sam Spiegel and Alan Palomo and Alex Greenwald led the audience in creating a pop song in under an hour. They started by asking what the audience wanted and we started with a good beat and amped bass. Later a volunteer girl from the audience, Tiffany Ortiz added the chorus "Can't Delay the Party" (the line shouted out earlier by an audience member)
Can't Delay the Party from Creators Project on Vimeo.
In addition to these events and the performances there was great art everywhere.
The Digital Flesh Installation by Radical Friend
One of my favorite projects was Radical Friend's The Digital Flesh. An interactive installation, it allows participants to enter a giant cone, have their 3-D image scanned and their likeness added to the giant "living" organism projected above the cone. Once the Creators Project is done with the world tour (it's set to go to South Korea, Germany, Brazil, France, the UK and China) the digital being that is made of the sum of the 3-D scans will be birthed in a digital seance in Beijing.
VICE Magazine's Suroosh Alvi chatting up Ninja from Die Antwoord post performance
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Happy Gay Pride NEW YORK CITY!!!
Who knew there was a group for Gay NYC bloggers? Gotta support fellow bloggers!
On a sick hot day there was a full on celebration at the parade. You can see all the crazy costumes online. I just wanted to post some kids who are "out" and about!
p.s. a note to all my gurlfriends: YOU are always on this blog so this time I wanted the baby dykes represented! ;)
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Save Anna redux
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Okay. I've commented on boys wearing shorts more often, and more evidence to come, but the other trend I'm seeing with both boys and girls is this: let's call it a "tunic" trend.
Okay. I've commented on boys wearing shorts more often, and more evidence to come, but the other trend I'm seeing with both boys and girls is this: let's call it a "tunic" trend.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Forever 21 so keep your ID handy
All the cool kids came out on the hottest day of the year to swill champagne like swells at the new Forever 21 store in Times Square. The bastion of trendy clothes at killer prices is now in the heart of the city. So it begs the question as to whether this gal's abbreviated outfit is intentionally/ironically or accidentally channeling someone south of the Mason-Dixon line...
Thursday, June 24, 2010
and keeping with the skull theme
...thought I'd post this photo today. I love how the fellow on the left is looking slightly askance at his friend. And who doesn't love a marching band jacket decorated with skulls or a dress with mermaid sequins worn with a fade haircut? Lovely!
Street Style: Pretzel Earing
Our competition is over and our 20 lucky winners who will be receiving Warehouse sunglasses will be announced later today.
Thanks to all the hundreds of people who entered!!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Boyz in Shorts
Girls aren't the only ones wearing shorts this summer. These two were seen at a recent Adidas event (in Keds???) I love the plaid with the camouflage and the insane skull jewelery with a matching tattoo. Now that's a commitment to a fashion statement!
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