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September 2008

The Art Director as Star
2008.Sep.30

The Art Director as Star

My mom tipped me off to this great article about Mr. Baron in this weekends Times.

2008.Sep.30

Once again...

Been on the road, so a bit slow on the blog front. But in case you missed it, grab this month's MFT radio show for Shibuya FM. New one to come soon...

Oh Wow
2008.Sep.25

Oh Wow

Rostarr kicks of the new gallery space Oh Wow (the latest project from A-Ron) in Miami, with his 'Wreckless Abandon' show. Always looking tuff.

Slacker Uprising
2008.Sep.25

Slacker Uprising

Michael Moore offers his latest film, Slacker Uprising, as a free download.

Minotaur Shop
2008.Sep.24

Minotaur Shop

If you are in Tokyo, be sure to check the Minotaur Shop at Parco for a limited time only!

Mode x Prague
2008.Sep.24

Mode x Prague

Here are a couple of images from Mode's recent trip to Prague, in anticipation of the Outsiders show on Thursday night in NYC. Also, keep keep your eyes peeled on the corner of Canal and Greene.

On The Street
2008.Sep.22

On The Street

I've been a fan of Bill Cunningham for a while. His weekly observations on style are always interesting, especially his audio slideshows. This week, he declared lanky to be the new trend.

PT3 Los Angeles
2008.Sep.22

PT3 Los Angeles

We'll be in LA next week as we bring PT3 to the west coast. There's a great line-up of teams from Union, Flaunt, Dior Homme, Directors Bureau, KCRW, Opening Ceremony, MoCA, Stones Throw, Swindle and more. If you are in the area, stop by the Microsoft Zune space next Saturday, September 27 and chec...

Petronio Update
2008.Sep.18

Petronio Update

Petronio Associates update with more high quality work.

MMM (20) the exhibit
2008.Sep.18

MMM (20) the exhibit

I wish I could be in Antwerp for this retrospective on Maison Martin Margiela at the Modemuseum Provincie Antwerpen. More images via A Shaded View.

Liquid Light
2008.Sep.17

Liquid Light

Fabien Baron releases 'Liquid Light', a personal project spanning two decades. Out now via SteidlDangin. More info over at Bill's blog.

2008.Sep.17

5,054 Lashes

As promised earlier, here's the video of Ian creating his latest project - "5,054 Lashes" - for Givenchy. Credit the nice film work to Natasha Subramaniam & Marcel Wepper.

Outsiders NY
2008.Sep.17

Outsiders NY

Speaking of Zevs, my buddy Mode 2 will be in town next week for this group show featuring a host of LAZ.Inc artists.

Zevs' Liquidated Logos
2008.Sep.16

Zevs' Liquidated Logos

After gaining notoriety through his "visual kidnapping" pieces and shadow outlines, French street artist ZEVS makes noise with his 'liquidated logos".

Let Me Show Ya
2008.Sep.16

Let Me Show Ya

The boys from Berlin are back. Jazzanova return with their first single 'Let Me Show Ya' featuring Paul Randolph (check this months radio) off their second full length 'Of All The Things." The album, due in late October, also features guests Leon Ware, Dwele, Jose James, Phonte, Azymuth and more....

Type Explosion
2008.Sep.14

Type Explosion

Check out Ebon Heath's recent show at Carte Blanche in London.

Look forward to checking...

Distill
2008.Sep.14

Distill

It was only a matter of time before someone came with this idea-- consolidating some of the similar style/fashion magazines from around the world. Apparently it was Tom Dixon. In the premier issue of Distill, based in London, content is pulled from magazine likes V, Man About Town, WAD, Acne Paper...

Ian Wright for Givenchy
2008.Sep.12

Ian Wright for Givenchy

Fashion week has been buzzing here in NYC. Last night, we were lucky enough to check out the Givenchy party at the Christopher Henry Gallery. Ian Wright was the main attraction, having been commissioned to create an oversized 7" record out of their new Phenomen'eyes brushes...

Honeyee Reload
2008.Sep.12

Honeyee Reload

One of my favorite sites, HF's Honeyee, has just relaunched with a whole new look and feel. Also, loads of new features and a new 100 day blog relay featuring guest bloggers like Jose Parla, Carri Munden and the return of Hiroshi.

2008.Sep. 7

Download: MFT Radio #11

So much good music this month that I had to extend the 58 min radio version and give you a few more tunes. Big sounds from Jazzanova, Mark E and Leon King (12" on the way...).Plus check out new artists Oriol, Electric Wire Hustle and Francis and the Lights. Enjoy! Listen / Download (MP3, 82 mg) 01...

Rewind / MFT Aug 08
2008.Sep. 7

Rewind / MFT Aug 08

Another fun night at the APT. Big thanks to DJ Dez for coming through, as well as Jeff and Chip who rocked the upstairs, seriously. Here's some shots courtesy Jay Lew on the point & shoot.

Visionaire No. 1

Nat & Khairi
2008.Sep. 6

Nat & Khairi

Lots of love going out to my good friend Natalie and Khairi, who finally got married after years of talking a big game. It was worth the wait though, and we all gathered on an amazing NYC rooftop to celebrate in style. I had a great night splitting my time between DJ'ing (this is our United F...

Info Graphics
2008.Sep. 6

Info Graphics

I'm always feeling the great infographics in the NY Times. However, I'm not feeling the Republicans at all, no matter how many times they mention 'change'. Don't believe the hype.

Robi & Leanne
2008.Sep. 4

Robi & Leanne

When my friends Robi Bear & Leanne Wright aren't running Wadada, they are making fun art. The original "champions of naivate".

Illa J
2008.Sep. 4

Illa J

Photo by B+ I'm excited about the forthcoming album from Illa J, the younger brother of Dilla. Apparently Delicious Vinyl has a gang of old Jay Dee beats from the Pharcyde Labcabbin' days that have been on ice for years now. Check it out and download the first single free.

O
2008.Sep. 3

O

Paual Scher and the Pentagram NYC office swap out an 'O' flag, in place of the usual 'P', outside their office in Manhattan.