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Featuring artists Bob Colacello, Daniel Fuller, Lisa de Kooning, Matisse Patterson, John Ross Rist, and William Wood, the Generations Collide exhibition will traverse the generations through the mediums of painting, sculpture, and photography.
Some of the artists that have the largest impact on me grew up in a time much before my own, while others are artists that have barely reached their twenties. The different waves of creativity fascinate me as I look at how each new technique or series holds its own in an ever-evolving art world. This exhibition examines the parallel existence of a distinct group of artists from different eras and sees how their work varies and how one generation relates to or influences the next.
Generations Collide will open with a reception for the artists on May 20th, 2010, at the Murphy and Dine Gallery, located at 520 West 27th Street, NYC, from 6 pm to 10 pm. Refreshments will be served and all guests are invited to join us for the after party on the 5th floor terrace of the gallery. There will be a guest list, so please be sure to rsvp.
Best regards,Trip
Date: May 08, 20102 Responses -
Girl Soldier Charity Event
You are invited to a great event supporting a great charity next Wednesday, February 17th from 7-10pm at Studio 385 (385 Broadway between Walker and White). Please rsvp to info@lolanewyork.com For press and any questions please email info@girlsoldiercharity.com
Date: Feb 11, 2010Filed under: Events0 Responses -
Get It: Downtown STATionary Valentine's Day Card
Just printed a limited run of new Downtown STATionary cards. They will be available for purchase at The Smile, but we are giving away some for free at our offices. If you want one for that special someone, email us - info@lolanewyork :)
<3 <3 <3 xoxo
Date: Feb 04, 20100 Responses
Them Thangs: Back In Action
A few months ago, Emmett posted an article about Them Thangs, and a little while later, after gaining too much attention, the image-heavy inspiration-laden site went down due to hosting issues. However, Them Thangs is back online and better than ever, featuring a new layout with tons of "newer shit" and "older shit". The phoenix has risen. Check it out.
Date: Feb 02, 2010Filed under:2 Responses
Photographer Daniel Barrett & The Montauk Project
Daniel Stopped by the offices this week with some designs and photographs. I noticed some were at Camp Hero in Montauk aka "The Montauk Project" (All real ps). Some of these photographs are beautiful, check them out.
Date: Jan 29, 2010Filed under: New York City Photography5 Responses -
Photographer Kava Gorna
Kava Gorna is a New York based photographer. Her website is kavagorna.com
. I like her photos, check them out.Date: Jan 27, 2010Filed under:0 Responses
Daniel Merriweather Live Tomorrow Nite!
Friends and family!
Please join us Tuesday, January 26th for Daniel Merriweather live at the Blender Theater at Gramercy. Daniel will be performing songs of his Mark Ronson-produced debut album "Love+War."
It's going to be a special night and I would love it if you could make it. Please RSVP to me with names at this address and please CC harleyjusticew@gmail.com
.Blender Theater at Gramercy
127 east 23rd st.
NY, NY 10010
Door at 7:30pmGUEST LIST ONLY so RSVP ASAP
Date: Jan 25, 20100 Responses -
Matchbooks from Seattle
This Fall I went to Seattle with Vanessa. It's a strange place. They had an amazing vintage store the size of a mall. I got a suitcase from the 50s and about a dozen matchbooks. At the airport I had to rip out all the actual matches, but was able to keep the matchbooks. I love the designs and colors. Check them out.
Date: Jan 18, 20102 Responses
BELIZE II: SAN PEDRO & MAYAN RUINS
Second series of photographs from Belize. These pictures were taken on the northern island of Ambergris Caye, more commonly known by the only town on the island; San Pedro. Madonna famously wrote the song "La Isla Bonita", about the island. The video is pretty amazing. There are also pictures from the riverboat ride to, and at, the 3,000 year old Mayan ruins of Lamanai. The area is deep in Belize and only accessible via boat.
Date: Jan 13, 2010Filed under:2 Responses -
Farewell Meadowlands
Last night was the final game in the history of the Meadowlands, a stadium the New York Jets have called home since 1984.
The weather was unfathomably cold as the NFL decided to move the game from 1 pm to 8 pm, and the stadium was unfathomably dry, as the Jets decided it was not wise to sell alcohol in an environment that could have become chaotic at the drop of a hat. As if there wasn't enough emotions running through all the frozen fans, if the Jets won the game, they are in the playoffs, if they lose, they're out, and have shamed the stadium, like some not to be named team did a week before.
Date: Jan 04, 2010Filed under: Art Culture Current Events Events Images LOLA New York City Party Performance Photography Sports Travel2 Responses -
On Vacation
Happy New Years from LOLA New York. We are currently out of the office on vacation. James, Max, Harley, & Moose are in Mexico, Sean is in London (or Turkey?), Roof is in Philly, New York, and Atlanta, & Emmett is in Belize with Vanessa.
A new site is underway, new shirts are coming, stickers, and more art. See you in 2010.
Date: Dec 30, 2009Filed under:3 Responses
Holiday Bizarre at The Living Room Gallery
The new Downtown STAT cards will be a part of a fun show this week. Check it out:
Rose Burlingham & The Living Room Gallery are happy to present the 3rd annual holiday show! "Holiday Bizarre" is this Saturday evening at the Living Room Gallery.This year's holiday show is in the form of a Bazaar, a collection of small, inexpensive artworks, handcrafted objects, such as posters, magazines, sculptures, DVDs, artist books, jewelry, prints, t-shirts, and many more unimaginable delights!
Date: Dec 14, 2009Filed under: Art Show New York City1 Responses -
Printin' Up
Since opening up our online store on Black Friday, we pretty much sold out of our original run of shirts. This meant it was time for Low and I to print more with our good friends at Danger Press in Atlanta. Here's an insight into the blood, sweat, tears and love that go into Lola shirts.
Date: Dec 08, 2009Filed under: LOLA1 Responses -
Knicks and Hawks give me high fives
Last night, Low, Ebone and myself attended the Knicks/Hawks game in Atlanta. I renounced my Knicks fanship a few years ago when they submarined the Jet's Westside stadium (amongst other things), but I figured it I would break out my Knicks 1999 game 4 of the finals tee shirt (thank you Emmett), a brown paper bag with eye holes and head on down.
Date: Dec 05, 20091 Responses
Downtown STATionary: Holiday Cards
Downtown STAT is back. Five new designs for in for the holidays. If you want a card stop by the offices: 195 Chrystie Street 502D, I'll give you one. Two for Christmas, two for Hannukah, & 1 for everything - Kwanzaa cards by request, I got em.
-Emmett
Date: Dec 02, 2009Filed under: Design New York City1 Responses -
LOLA Sk8
These photos were sent in by Brian Viola. Along with his brother, Ian, they continue to run LOLA Skateboards - keeping the dream alive. The young skaters in these photos are Blayke Hale, and Eddie Triggs; next up for LOLA. Most of these photos are from various locations in Southampton, as well as Red Creek, and Manhattan. I helped design the latest deck for LOLA Skateboards - which is currently in production. Yes!!! Sk& or Die!!!! ... Photos courtesy of Ryan Moore
Date: Nov 22, 2009Filed under: LOLA Skateboarding6 Responses
Them Thangs
Designers spend a lot of hours online. In going through images you save files on your desktop. People started sharing images they liked, which led to the rise of sites like FFFFound.com. Next came certain sites like JJJJound, which we wrote about a while back. Them Thangs is similar to JJJJound - money, cash, girls, clothes, and photos, but differentiates itself by leaning more towards sepia-toned, vintage, or rougher, scanned in images. Both sites are incredible to scrollll through, be inspired, or just absorb.
Date: Nov 19, 20091 Responses
Painter Guy Stanley Philoche
The art of Guy Stanley Philoche came through the LOLA inbox last week during Art Rocks. He is a Haitian born, New York based painter with emphasis on "organized chaos" of mixing free-form brushstrokes within geometric composition. The colors are beautiful as well. Check out his work here: philochestudios.com
.Date: Nov 19, 20091 Responses
Britt, Eli, and Naz "Do" Lunch 003
Our offices are located right near Whole Foods––which is both a blessing and a curse: A blessing, as it's so damn convenient to pick up a sandwich or some coffee; A curse, as it quickly became the only spot to hit up for lunch. After a while, we got sick of it. We decided to break away from corporate organica and explore our amazing, culinary–diverse surroundings. In this new series, we explore local treasures, document our findings, and report back ASAP. We seek out the cheap hot spots––anything with bang for our buck.
Date: Nov 17, 2009Filed under: Culture New York City3 Responses -
Art Rocks Recap & Photos
After months of planning and preparation, the Third Annual Art Rocks charity silent auction benefit took place on Thursday evening at The Bowery Hotel. Over 750 guests came out to dance, drink, and bid on the two dozen pieces of artwork James and I put together.
Date: Nov 14, 20092 Responses
ARNY Artist Interview: Richie Cox
Richie Cox is an emerging artist featured in Thursday's Art Rocks. With a recent solo show at the Max&Suzanne space over the summer and an upcoming show in December, he is in the formative stages of building his body of work. I sat down with the sometimes enigmatic figure last week and asked him a few questions. Read the full interview after the jump.
Date: Nov 10, 20095 Responses -
Mister Mort
Mordechai Rubenstein is a well-heeled man who has a knack at spotting other distinguished gentlemen, and doesn't discriminate for dapper ladies. His blog, mistermort.com
is like the Satorialist; but more diverse. Paired next to a Parision fashion editrix is an elderly bag lady. A recent entry is a collection of denim on denim outfits citywide. I love his site and make sure to follow him on twitter at twitter.com/mistermort-Emmett
Date: Nov 10, 20091 Responses -
ARNY Artist Interview: Leigh Ruple
In the first of a series of interviews with the artists in 2009's Art Rocks charity showcase is Ohio born, New York City native, Leigh Ruple. Art Rocks New York is November 12th at the Bowery Hotel. Interview after the jump.
Date: Oct 28, 2009Filed under: Art Current Events1 Responses -
A Very Big Book
Our friends at Proof7, one of the leading print houses in New York City, recently stopped by the LOLA office with the lookbook for their clothing collection; Rochambeau. The lookbook happened to be a life-size giant handprinted book. Here are some images from book.
Date: Oct 26, 20093 Responses
Tinyvices.com Relaunch
I'm proud to present on behalf of Gin Lane, the relaunch of one of our favorite sites; tinyvices.com. We worked closely with Tim over the summer to launch his personal site tim-barber.com The next step was progressing the stylesheet, designs, and user interface over to tinyvices.com. Check it out, or read about it on We Love You So; Spike Jonze blog for Where the Wild Things Are: weloveyouso.com
Date: Oct 22, 20091 Responses
Evil Weed The Movie: on iTunes
The trailer for the David Wexler directed, Cinema 59 produced camp horror film, "Evil Weed" is now available to view on iTunes. The movie was shot this summer in the Hamptons, with production by Gin Lane, clothing by LOLA New York, and soundtrack featuring Team Facelift & Blood Street.
Date: Oct 22, 2009Filed under: Movies New York City2 Responses -
Photography: Aaron Stern, A Medium Format
Photographer Aaron Stern just relaunched his blog/site A Medium Format with a great collection of mostly medium-format based photographs from music performances, the city, and travel. Check it out~
Date: Oct 21, 2009Filed under: Music Photography1 Responses
Wylin' Out: The Mix
Two Wild Things post in a row? A little silly, I know, but the wait is over! Admittedly, searching a word in itunes is a cop out when it comes to making a mix, but it usually has awesome results. So, enjoy the songs below as a tribute to all things wild!
Date: Oct 16, 20093 Responses
Where the Wild Fashions Are
I think I speak for many of us when I say that I'm excited to see Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Things Are, which opens in theaters TOMORROW!!! If you've walked through the streets of New York lately, you may have noticed that much of the city agrees with me. Anticipation is in the air. You could say a WWTA fever has spread through downtown, and I think I've found the hub.
Date: Oct 15, 20092 Responses -
"Borna Sammak: Best Buy" curated by Thomas McDonnell
"On the evening of October 8, New York- and Philadelphia-based video artist Borna Sammak will scramble all the video monitors at Best Buy on Broadway, in New York. He'll replace the promo imagery with 13 ecstatic, aggressively colorful compositions that are themselves scramblings of the same generic source materials. What would seem like a cyber hack parody of the television media and Best Buys' less than optimal choice of programming is actually Sammak's debut solo show." - Art in America
Date: Oct 08, 20090 Responses
Emmett Shine: Featured in Culture Shoq
Our very own Emmett Shine has been featured in Culture Shoq, in an inspired interview about chasing the dream and living your damn life. We are all beyond proud of you Emmett, and look forward to seeing you kill it in 2010.
Date: Oct 05, 2009Filed under: Current Events2 Responses -
"No Friends" by Richie Cox at the Max and Suzanne Store
Thank you to everyone who came by the Max and Suzanne store in Sag Harbor this summer! It was a great success and a lot of fun. For those who weren't in the Hamptons this summer, I've posted some pictures of what we were up to.
Date: Oct 01, 20093 Responses -
Off The Wall: Invader
Parisian artist Invader is known for his signature mosaics, which depict characters from Space Invaders and other pioneering video games, that he installs outdoors around the world. See and hear Invader (while clad in a Darth Vader Mask) discuss his own work in this FriendsWeLove interview.
Date: Sep 22, 2009Filed under: Art0 Responses
Tasting Table -- The Great Debate
What's better? Pork or Beef? Frozen Margaritas or rocks? This past Tuesday, Tasting Table took over my favorite NYC BBQ spot, Hill Country, and held the most epic social-food-booze event of the season: an exquisite marriage of cured meats, pork, cupcakes, oysters, cheese, and Tequila.
Date: Sep 17, 2009Filed under: Events0 Responses
The Merchant of Venice
American Theatre of Actors presents Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Award-winning director James Jennings sets the controversial dramatic-comedy in the 1930’s. This outdoor production marks the beginning of ATA’s 34th Season. If it rains, the performance will be indoors in the Off-Broadway Chernuchin Theatre.
Date: Sep 13, 2009Filed under: Art Performance0 Responses -
The Towers of Light
Each year on 9/11 two apparent beams of light rise from battery park just south of ground zero in what is known to some as the Tribute in Light. In reality, these Towers of Light, whose some odd several dozen individual beams represent in striking relief the facade of the Twin Towers, are a ghostly effigy and an enduring symbol of hope. Who when up close are changed and reborn by the clouds, condensation, moisture, moths, and birds, at different altitudes and phases, to create one of the greatest standing pieces of art known to man, illustrating his ability to burn the heavens, just as readily as his depth and sorrow at his place on earth.
Date: Sep 11, 2009Filed under: New York City2 Responses
Spade and Partners
On Wednesday night we went to Spade and Partners for the opening of Gordon Hull's new show. The crowd was jubilant as the start of fashion week had begun, and the crisp cool air of fall had arrived. Highlights of the evening: onetime LOLA intern Derek holding it down behind the bar, giant green dinosaur balloon parading through the crowd, and of course the stir of confusion that overcame the employees of Spade and Partners (we love you) when party-goers approached the register to purchase the limited stock of Downtown STATionary cards that were mysteriously omitted from their computer system's checkout...how odd...
Date: Sep 11, 20091 Responses
OB4CL2
"Sequels are attractive to creators and to publishers because there is less risk involved in returning to a story with known popularity rather than developing new and untested characters and settings. Audiences are sometimes eager for more stories about popular characters or settings, making the production of sequels financially appealing." -wikipedia
Date: Sep 11, 20093 Responses -
Photographer Aleks Woszczyna
These set of images were sent in by Aleks this week. The travel photographs put together have a dream-like, ethereal feel to them. Some look to almost be unreal. Very cool indeed, check out her blog at aleksjuliaphoto.blogspot.com
Date: Sep 11, 2009Filed under: Photography Travel0 Responses
Hint Magazine
Yesterday, the Gin Lane team launched hintmag.com; the new online presence for the "All Fashion, All the Time" site. The site was designed by Anh Tuan Pham of For Office Use Only, who recently designed the new MoMA site. It was a pleasure working with him and the magazine's founder; Lee Carter. Check the site out, it is a fun, intuitive, clean site with great content constantly updated.
Date: Sep 11, 20091 Responses
Tim Hamilton S/S 2010
Our good friend Tim Hamilton is showcasing his Spring/Summer 2010 Collection this Saturday at Industrial Color. In addition there will be a collaborative film by Collier Schorr of V Magazine and music by Michel Gaubert and Jamie Bochert. PS Tim just won the 2009 CFDA Swarovski award for Menswear.
Date: Sep 11, 2009Filed under: Fashion New York City1 Responses
Timo Weiland & Alan Eckstein on cover of WWD
In today's WWD our good friends Alan Eckstein and Timo Weiland took center stage snagging the cover with their first ever ready to wear line for both men and women. The cover reads: "After last year's Timo Weiland neckwear launch, designers Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein are upping the ante for spring with a full range of women's and men's looks.
Date: Sep 10, 2009Filed under: Fashion New York City2 Responses -
The Kid Daytona ft Bun-B "Air Born"
Our good friend and Owen running mate, The Kid Daytona released the video for "Air Born," his collaboration with UGK legend, Bun B today. Directed by Derek Pike of Three21Media, and featuring EBC star Africa, the video has a melodic, silky-smooth vibe. Check it out. Community J.U.I.C.E.!
Date: Sep 09, 2009Filed under: Music Videos New York City0 Responses
Fotographien von Berlin
I took these photos while visiting Berlin this summer with Cornelia and Han. With many of the building covered in graffiti, The Cure playing in almost any bar we entered, and a general fashion trend toward acid washed jeans, leather parachute pants and new wave styled hairdos, the city reminded me of New York in the 80s. But amid this quirky time-warp, there is a flourishing art scene and an energetic youthfulness to the city and it's people. The younger generation, too young to feel the restrictions of the wall at the time of it's reign, are growing up with an outlook and freedom that is new and profound. Berlin is a city to watch!
Date: Sep 08, 20094 Responses
Tim Barber Photography Site
If you enjoy photography, Tim Barber's new portfolio website is a place to check out. With twenty tightly edited galleries, and beautiful navigation, one can spend over an hour looking through visual inspiration. Check it out: tim-barber.com, site by Gin Lane Media.
Date: Sep 08, 2009Filed under: Internet Photography3 Responses
Photographer Bastien Lattanzio: Series I
Four series of beautiful photographs arrived in our inbox last week from a French photographer named Bastien Lattanzio. In broken English he described the body of word as his "Pandora's Box." This is the first series of photographs. The remaining three will go up through September. I love them. Hope you enjoy them as well.
Date: Sep 05, 20094 Responses -
Wooleystock 2009
Wooleystock 2009 was a music festival at the Wooley Street Gallery in Atlanta. It was based around music, love, peace and free beer.
Carnivores and Living Rooms performed until 2 am, illuminated by a projector playing "Bum Fights 2" on repeat. Admission and booze were free and the crowd was treated to an evening to remember (if possible). Not even a scuffle on an empty Peters St or a few local crackheads could dampen the mood for the crowd which dispersed shortly before 3.
Date: Sep 03, 20092 Responses
Blueprint 3
Jay-Z's 11th solo and 20th total album, The Blueprint 3 comes out September 11th with a massive charity concert at MSG. A lot of the music was released yesterday. Go buy the album but enjoy the selected songs below. Also included is a great video of Jay-Z recreating his album cover photos, and the recent interview on (Roof's favorite) Bill Maher.
Date: Sep 02, 20092 Responses -
Goodbye to 5J
Last night, downtown's finest bid a fond farewell to the deviance and debauchery that marred China town for the better part of a year: Jonny Famous and Eb Sollis held one last blast to say goodbye to China and NYC with booze, and food prepared in the giant Wok they never used until leaving.
Date: Sep 01, 2009Filed under: Party1 Responses
Les Photographies de Paris
I recently went to Paris with Cornelia to visit our good friend Han. I brought along a film camera, my G9 and the iPhone. The beauty of having all three is they each have their own unique look and feel. When the photos are all together, it's hard to tell which photos are shot with which camera; can you?
Date: Aug 27, 20093 Responses
Tim Barber at the LOLA Gallery: So Mystic
This past Saturday at the Lola Gallery was the opening for Tim Barber's Mystic Heather & Virgin Snow. Once the sun went down the freaks came out. Jobs Lane was covered with the youths and art crowd in the Hamptons. A lot of keg stands happened...
Date: Aug 28, 20091 Responses -
Losing Sleep - American Theatre of Actors
The world premier of the play Losing Sleep is a portrait of loss and recovery that takes place in a sleep lab, where people come for diagnosis and treatment. Over the course of a few nights, John and his slacker assistant (me) encounter unusual patients, such as a truck driver who suffers from sexual urges. They must face their fears and reconcile with their future, or they may never fall asleep again. Click here to read more.
Date: Aug 11, 2009Filed under: Events Performance1 Responses
What is Movie Life?
Recently, I have heard a lot of "what is Movie Life" and "what is Evil Weed?" Here is your explanation:
Movie Life is the documentation of the making of Evil Weed. It is a behind the scenes look into how an independent movie gets made. The stress, joy, uncertainty, hard-work, fun, and action that goes into a feature-length film getting made with a young cast and a first time director. Movie Life will air online episodes from now through the end of November.
Date: Aug 26, 20091 Responses
Desktop Dump II
This summer has been a blast. Except for the 3/4th of it I have spent on the computer. I dump about a million images onto the desktop a day, and save them in folders by day; the equivalent of stuffing mess in your closet or under the bed. Here is some of the stuff from under my bed.
Date: Aug 24, 20093 Responses
Streets Is Watching: Weekly Mixtape #10
I'm chillin at the beach in Rhode Island and gettin' my DJ Drama on with this tape. Featured tracks include the Cam'ron song that should have been the track of summer of 2006, Max B and Jim Jones' passionate rendition of the Beverly Hills Cop Theme song, a classic Nate Dogg release, and "Changes" from my boy JR (AKA RF Da Ruler), an ill emerging rapper reppin NY, Andover, and Claremont McKenna.
Date: Aug 21, 2009Filed under: Weekly Mixtape3 Responses -
Ryan McGinley's Moonmilk ... Wow
Ryan McGinley's new body of work, entitled MoonMilk, premiered in its entirety two days ago on TinyVices.com. The series was shot underground in caves across America over the last two years. Photographed on 35mm with gels, lights, and brave models, the psychedelic imagery is nothing short of spectacular. The work will go on exhibit September 11th at the Alison Jacques Gallery in London.
Date: Aug 20, 200915 Responses
The LOLA Gallery presents: Tim Barber Mystic Heather & Virgin Snow
LOLA New York is proud to announce the opening of Tim Barber's solo show; Mystic Heather & Virgin Snow, Saturday August 22nd from 5 to 9pm. The exhibit features thirty original color print photographs. The accompanying book will be available for the duration of the show.
Date: Aug 17, 20093 Responses
From the Archives: LOLA Sports Talk
A few years ago we had a show on Manhattan's public access channel MNN called LOLA Sports Talk. Created and run by Alex Young it aired every other week and featured a mix of sports interviews, skits, dogs, Owen, Howie McDuffie, Animal Thug from N.O.R.E., bad drawings, and personal jokes. It was too good to last.
Date: Aug 16, 20092 Responses
LOLA Boys & Girls Club
Last weekend we had a throw-down at the Gallery with Don Clothing, Reason, CreateBuildDestroy, Lindsey Thornburg, Veda, and a few other select brands. The local boys and girls came out strong. Soon thereafter, all of Jobs Lane was covered in LOLA chalk drawings, balloons, and LOLA stamps.
Date: Aug 14, 20092 Responses -
Britt, Eli, and Naz "Do" Lunch 002
Our offices are located right near Whole Foods––which is both a blessing and a curse: A blessing, as it's so damn convenient to pick up a sandwich or some coffee; A curse, as it quickly became the only spot to hit up for lunch. After a while, we got sick of it. We decided to break away from corporate organica and explore our amazing, culinary–diverse surroundings. In this new series, we explore local treasures, document our findings, and report back ASAP. We seek out the cheap hot spots––anything with bang for our buck.
Date: Aug 14, 2009Filed under: Culture2 Responses
The Pause Committee
Sean Kinney has always been a celebrity, dilettante, and my fucking hero (you can check the facebook group I made entitled such). Now he's decided to bring laughter to everyone's life, one awkward photo at a time, with The Pause Committee.
Take notes people: this is what genius looks like.
Date: Aug 12, 2009Filed under: Images1 Responses -
Britt, Eli, and Naz "Do" Lunch 001
Our offices are located right near Whole Foods––which is both a blessing and a curse: A blessing, as it's so damn convenient to pick up a sandwich or some coffee; A curse, as it quickly became the only spot to hit up for lunch. After a while, we got sick of it. We decided to break away from corporate organica and explore our amazing, culinary–diverse surroundings. In this new series, we explore local treasures, document our findings, and report back ASAP. We seek out the cheap hot spots––anything with bang for our buck.
Date: Aug 06, 2009Filed under:5 Responses -
That Summertime Sound
Check out the website for the new book "The Summertime Sound" by Matthew Specktor, which was released yesterday. I read an excerpt of the new novel online and decided to check out the site. Most websites designed exclusively for marketing a book are lacking. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the packaging of "The Summertime Sound" website.
Date: Aug 05, 20092 Responses
MY NIECE FUCKING ROCKS!!!!!
Many of you don't know, but I have an older brother who used to be a rock star in a band called Fixer. He rips on the guitar like it's his only reason for being, and as it turns out, that and procreation are pretty much it: my niece Cecilia or "Ceci" (SEE-see), just happens to rock her face off. Check out the videos
Date: Aug 05, 2009Filed under: Performance2 Responses
Devin Yalkin
Devin Yalkin is a sick photographer. He has just finished a series of portraits that will take his audience from The Aqueduct here in NYC to the back streets of Istanbul. His most recent work will be featured in his new exhibition this Friday, in Ocean City. If you're in the area you should definitely check it out at the Ocean City Arts Center, 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ, 08226.
http://www.oceancityartscenter.org/gallery/august.html
Date: Aug 05, 20090 Responses -
Hamptons Beast Encounter
“Bloody footprints were found on Montauk’s Willow Road by an anonymous resident while jogging this morning. The witness was mildly suspicious, but continued her run until she spotted more blood. After stopping, the runner encountered a “beastly creature” lying along the beach path, authorities reported.
Date: Aug 03, 2009Filed under: Current Events The Hamptons1 Responses
Monday Video: Holy Ghost - I Will Come Back
Great song great video. NYC's own Holy Ghost. Great cameo by Jonny Famous at 1:55 in. Thanks to HeavyRoc for the heads up. Also check the New Order - Confusion video. Shot for shot recreation. Making pizza and making music!!!
Date: Aug 02, 2009Filed under: Music Music Videos2 Responses -
A Guide to Gangsters, Murderers, and Weirdos of NYC's Lower East Side
This book is a street by street reference guide which examines the early lives of such infamous criminals as Charles “Lucky” Luciano, Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, and Meyer Lansky — all of whom grew up (and earned their criminal stripes) on the Lower East Side.
Date: Jul 31, 2009Filed under: Culture New York City1 Responses
Infinite Blinding Beam
In this show, Infinite Blinding Beam, Lola studies the affect that light has on different surfaces and demonstrates how luminosity is displaced and directed onto various mediums. Lola’s fascination with light and its effects on different mediums has been an important aspect to her work in film, video, painting, drawing, and sculpture, and has culminated in this exciting show. Infinite Blinding Beam shows four studies, or four mini-series, of the unique processes by which Lola has created her pieces.
Date: Jul 30, 20092 Responses -
Harrison at the LOLA Gallery
Message from Harrison on Facebook:
its fun we've had alot of people looking in and complimenting the amy poler shot a few of my friends have came by and hung out and love how layed back and casual it is i also pluged in my ipod 2 the big speaker thing near the sink and have had Lola by the kinks on reply for an hour its going well i've jsut been doodleing in that big black book on the desk and sweeping dead leaves out and into the streets. one person thought it was a indoor skate park ahah how ever one of my friend did ollie the 3 steps down to the first floor. would it be possible for me to get a LOLA sticker for my lap top?Date: Jul 29, 2009Filed under: LOLA The Hamptons3 Responses
Fun with Circles
If you are bored online head over to ginlanemedia.com
and make splotches of colored circles, hold down your mouse or keypad to erase them! Enjoy~Date: Jul 24, 20093 Responses -
Some New Downtown STAT
There are 8 New Downtown STATionary Cards exclusively at the LOLA Gallery in Southampton. They are pretty stupid and great at the same time. I will bring some back to the city to scan in and put online. People love them. Or hate them. They don't hate them, they love them!
-EmmettDate: Jul 23, 20097 Responses
THE LOLA GALLERY Opening
This Saturday, July 18th, we opened the LOLA Gallery up to the public. Featuring hideoutgallery.com artists Kareem Black, Matthew Salacuse, Chad Griffith, and Emily Shur and Sponsored in part by Jana Water, Pop Chips, & Dos Equis, the event was wonderful. MTV stopped by and filmed for a while, as well as many of the local papers. The Gallery will be open part-time this week and full-time next week. The Hideout Gallery show will run through August 1st. Stop by and tell Harrisson whatup.
-Emmett
Date: Jul 20, 20092 Responses
Ocular Echoism: The Autonomy of Ellis Gallagher
The De L'Autonomy Mission is pleased to present: Ocular Echoism: The Autonomy of Ellis Gallagher.
Vernissage: Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 7:00p.m.
The Gallery at Collective Hardware
169 Bowery between Broome and Delancey sts.
Date: Jul 20, 2009Filed under: Art Show1 Responses -
Gallery Life
We have been in the Gallery the last 72 hrs straight, covered in paint, sawdust and spackle. The Gallery project is close to completion; hope to see you tomorrow at 5pm. Thank you to everyone who has stopped by day and night to lend a helping hand. It takes a village to raise a Gallery.
-Emmett
Date: Jul 17, 20092 Responses
Jet Audio ft. The Kid Daytona "Lose Your Mind"
LOLA friend The Kid Daytona is featured on producer Jet Audio's new video for "Lose Your Mind". Get Daytona's debut album Come Fly With Me if you haven't already, and check for Jet Audio's Stand Alone Complex releasing via download on July 21st at JetAudioMusic.com
. Look to the right to check out the video and see the requisite pictures of Daytona dipped out in LOLA gear.Date: Jul 15, 2009Filed under: Music Music Videos1 Responses -
Kareem Black
Kareem Black is a New York based photographer and director that was born in Philadelphia. In 1996 Kareem went to SVA on schalarship. Dark rooms and film processing became his backdrop where he spent endless nights. It was well worth it... In 2000, Kareem starts a career in music photography and celebrity portraiture that has taken him all over the world and allowed him to meet and work with some of this planet's most talented people.
Date: Jul 15, 2009Filed under: Photography1 Responses
Jay-Z Does it For Cash!
Last Friday I saw Jay-Z preform at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut. I have seen Jay preform numerous times, however, this was one of the most personal and intimate shows I've ever seen by an artist of any genre. I was almost kicked out for videotaping but that was the most illegal thing being done in that arena. Check out the videos!
Date: Jul 14, 20092 Responses
The LOLA Gallery Invitations & RSVP
The invitations for the opening of the LOLA Gallery this Saturday arrived this weekend. Beautifully printed courtesy of Laurence & Josh at Proof7, they feature Matthew Salacuse's 1997 photograph of the late, great Harold Hunter, and the accompanying invite information on the other side.
Date: Jul 13, 20093 Responses -
Steel Harmony plays Joy Division's "Transmission"
My friend and I were having a conversation that begin with, If you're wearing a band's tee shirt, you better be able to name some songs. For me, Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures shirt takes the cake, worn by pseudo hipsters who never heard of the band until the film Control came out and subsequently "Love Will Tear Us Apart" became the anthem for a generation who for the most part doesn't know the first thing from postpunk.
Date: Jul 12, 2009Filed under: Music Music Videos1 Responses
Brandee Brown - The Interview
Brandee Brown, seen recently sporting the classic LOLA Vogue tee on Refinery 29.com at the Nylon/Nike celebration, is one of our favorites!!! See after the jump to find out a little bit about what exactly Brandee does, what turns her on, and check out her photography. - Jon
Date: Jul 06, 2009Filed under: LOLA Photography5 Responses
Bambu Apparel Launches
Bambu, the historic makers of "The World's Finest Rolling Papers," announced yesterday the launch of its first clothing line, Bambu Apparel, which will be available for purchase both at select Nordstrom locations and is officially online at http://www.bambu.com/apparel.
Date: Jul 09, 2009Filed under: Fashion1 Responses -
Montauk Monster Reincarnate - The Interview with PJ Monte
In early June, it seemed the Montauk Monster caper had been solved: burnt raccoon sent on raft from Shelter Island. Now another one is back! What’s creepy is that the carcass is positioned in a similar pose. PJ Monte shot it, I asked him about it. - Jon
Date: Jul 08, 2009Filed under: Photography The Hamptons1 Responses -
THE LOLA GALLERY teaser sign
The first sign at THE LOLA GALLERY on Jobs Lane in Southampton went up late this evening in one of the front windows. The sign is comprimsed of found driftwood, nails, and some paint. You can see myself on the bike, and the Memorial on Agawam Lake in the reflection.
Date: Jul 07, 20092 Responses
Mr. CAPTCHA
If you have ever wondered what CAPTCHA was it is Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart designed by Carnegie Mellon Computer Science Professor Luis Von Ahn. This is a security program that protects websites against bots by generating and grading tests that humans can pass but current computer programs cannot.
Date: Jul 02, 20091 Responses -
Blek Le Rat
I wanted to share a small section of the movie Bomb It that was sent to me. I think this man ads a personal level to his work where others fall short. A lot of street artists make their work for shits and giggles, whereas Blek Le Rat sends a message through his medium.
Date: Jul 02, 20091 Responses
4th of July on the 2nd of July
Come celebrate independence on the roof of the Rivington!
After a week hiatus were back on the roof and back to the jacuzzis. The weather is supposed to be nice, so if you've been waiting for an appropriate time to come get loose in a rad New York City penthouse, Thursday is absolutely that time. Benjamin "B Roc" Ruttner of HeavyRoc Music and Jonathan Price Totaro of Reason NY will be deejaying, bottles in the club, babes, etc etc etc.We're expecting a lot of people so, if you can, please rsvp to info@lolanewyork.com or try and come early
Date: Jun 30, 20091 Responses -
8 Track Back?
I saw on the Colbert Report last night that Cheap Trick was self-releasing its new album, available in limited LP and 8-track editions. This band helped mold a punk template into a pop sound, making it appealing to the masses. Cheap Trick’s The Latest sounds promising so far, but will its potential awesomeness inspire people to scour garage sales for eight-track tape players? And then shell out an additional $30 for the limited-edition version of the album that will be made available in that format? Eight-track tapes–the bricklike music-delivery methods that forced many a windy band to figure out just how to chop their longer songs in two–are still made in limited runs, and given that Cheap Trick’s back catalogue is still out there–if not entirely in demand–in the format, it makes sense.
Date: Jun 30, 20091 Responses -
Tripoli's Art Gallery Opening - The Interview
I had a deep interview with Tripoli last week at the office. He's curating an upcoming art opening at his gallery in Southampton www.tripoligallery.com. He's been grinding it out, working nonstop, and was kind enough to drop in after picking up some lights for a chat. Artists, take heed! - Jon
Date: Jun 25, 20094 Responses
Microsoft Surface
I'm always fascinated by new technology. While this has been around for a few years, I just got to experience one for myself at a downtown computer gallery. Microsoft's touchscreen computer is a coffee table that will change the world. I found this video on popular mechanics that demonstrates the computer and it's functions. Check it out.
Date: Jun 28, 20092 Responses -
Mixtape Friday: Michael Jackson Tribute
Here is to one of the greatest performers and songwriters of our time. Michael Jackson crossed racial boundaries and became one of the world's greatest entertainers. He brought generations some of their most memorable music and for this he deserves our utmost respect. Thank you Michael, you will always be a legend. Attached are 20 of my favorite MJ songs. - DJ Vibe
Date: Jun 26, 20093 Responses
B-Roc - Heavy Roc Interview
Email interviews are what's good these days. B-Roc of The Knocks sent me some telling answers to a few questions I posed about his label and band. Heavy Roc Music is a force to be reckoned with, so check out the new website premiering today! - Jon
Date: Jun 23, 2009Filed under: Music Music Videos3 Responses -
2009 NBA Draft Preview
Tomorrow night Madison Square Garden will host the 2009 NBA Draft. This is one of my favorite days of the year, topped only by the day of the NFL Draft, the Champions Leauge Final, and any day Justin Verlander is pitching for the Tigers. The NBA draft is always guaranteed to feature freakishly tall 20 year olds, proud crying mothers and a parade of awful looking suits...Since mock drafts are stupid, I thought it would be a good idea to give you a little preview of 5 players to watch out for regardless of where they end up.
Date: Jun 24, 2009Filed under: Current Events Sports6 Responses
"And Now I'm Air Born"
The Kid Daytona worked with Texas institution Bun B (RIP Pimp C) on his new track "Air Born." Check out the track here featuring ill production by 6th sense.
Daytona has already been killin' the mixtape game, but his debut album Come Fly With Me drops June 30th.
Love Your Family.
Date: Jun 24, 2009Filed under: Music1 Responses
Sara Glick, Makeup Artist - The Interview
In conjunction with the launch of her new website, saraglick.com
, we sat down with the makeup artist extraordinaire for some Q&As. Enjoy! - JonDate: Jun 22, 20095 Responses
The Powers of Katsu
As a tribute to the short-movie Powers of Ten by legendary contributors Ray and Charles Eames, the Powers of Katsu take a similar approach in aesthetics and presentations as the original movie from 1977 it showcases the works of graffiti artist Katsu. Nick Poe and Alex Kalman of Red Bucket Films help coordinate and produce things with Katsu as Red Bucket Films begin their first solo show at the Crisp Gallery in London on June 24th till August 1st.
Text and video from Hypebeast.Date: Jun 24, 20094 Responses -
Spaceport America and Virgin Galactic
Spaceport America began construction in New Mexico last Friday. The first ever commercial spaceport will host private space travel companies such as Virgin Galactic, who spent over $300 million in developing a new space launch system.
Date: Jun 22, 2009Filed under: Science Technology1 Responses
Obama's Watch
On the occasion of his 46th birthday, on August 4, 2007, Barack Obama received a gift from the Secret Service agents who had been responsible for protecting him during his Presidential campaign -- a large, black-dialed chronograph bearing the shield of the Secret Service.
Date: Jun 21, 2009Filed under: Culture Current Events2 Responses
Crips and Bloods: Made In America
When the Netflix envelope containing Crips and Bloods: Made In America arrived the other day, I was pretty much expecting another 2 hour film featuring gang members flexing and spouting off and the mouth while firing automatic weapons in all directions. Instead, what I watched was a very well done, in depth look at the two most notorious gangs in the history of The United States.
Date: Jun 20, 20092 Responses
Alex Young Interview - LOLA Atlanta Gallery/Boutique
Alex Young and I got a chance to talk at the office today about the LOLA Atlanta gallery/boutique. They are doing some really great work on it - it sounds like it's going to be taking over the south in a huge way. He also told me a little about his photography. Here's what's going down. - Jon
Date: Jun 19, 20094 Responses -
Reactable In Practice
Much has been written about the reactable instrument in the last several years. It wasn't until I noticed that Bjork had used the instrument in her song Pluto, that I thought I would share it again. The reactable is a collaborative electronic music instrument with a tabletop tangible multi-touch interface.
Date: Jun 18, 20091 Responses -
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Pullpo Advertising Agency
The Pullpo Advertising Agency in Santiago Chile, converted an abandoned salt factory into their state of the art workplace. Juxtaposing industrial aesthetics with the unique demands of an advertising agency, their inter-related flexible units host ample space for diverse productive processes.
Date: Jun 15, 20091 Responses -
Pretty Photos on Sartorialist
This classy lady is making even saddle shoes look sexy in a 1940 kind of way and, of course, the bangs go without saying. The photo posted on Sartorialist is from a period dance collection shot on Governor’s Island.
Date: Jun 12, 2009Filed under: Fashion Photography0 Responses
Cooper Union Builds
Our view from the office looks directly at the side of New Museum (Hell, Yes!), which exemplifies the aesthetics of modern architecture in NYC. The Cooper Union’s new concave academic building has a stylish metal screen on the outside and a classical staircase inside. The Cooper Union Builds site has a “webcam” where you can watch them build, one picture every ten minutes or .0016666667 frames per second (hmm).
Date: Jun 11, 20093 Responses -
Hudson River Piling Project Preview Tonight at 6
Along Hudson River Park are submerged wooden skeletons of the remains of vanished piers, myriad traces from the past. These ruins of Pier 42 will be temporarily transformed later this year. Figurative sculptor Joan Benefiel has constructed figures to fill these gaps, whose universal body language will speak to the disparately tongued masses.
Date: Jun 11, 20092 Responses
The Bible Illuminated
I became interested in this several weeks ago after I saw an interview with the author on the Colbert Report. Dag Söderberg, a the former CEO of one of the largest advertising firms in Scandinavia, with a passion photography, has produced The Book, in an effort to re-brand the Bible for a consumer audience but remain true to the text. Bible Illuminated:The Book looks like a high-end magazine. It presents the New Testament as it's never been seen before in full-color, glossy format, illustrated throughout with striking, sometimes provocative, contemporary photographs. It is meant to be comfortable and easy to flip through and used as you would use any Bible. There are no verses and the text runs with columns and paragraphs just like in a magazine. Söderberg has produced both Old and New Testament versions of his illuminated bible and both contain a variety of bold imagery. Take a look.
Date: Jun 10, 20092 Responses
The Pentagon x Freshjive
Trevor Paglen came out with a book a little while ago filled with patches created by the Pentagon. It's amazing and well worth a purchase. Freshjive came along and made t shirts and hats with their favorite patches! Which one are you going to get?
Date: Jun 10, 20091 Responses -
Design It: Shelter Competition
The Guggenheim's Learning By Doing, an exhibition of shelter designs by Taliesin, the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture in Arizona and Wisconsin, in conjunction with Frank Lloyd Wright: From Within Outward, has been extended with the launch of a competition.
Date: Jun 10, 20090 Responses
Cymbeline at American Theatre of Actors through 6/27
Part tragedy, part romance. Banishment, a bet, a poisonous dram, a faked death, failed seduction, deceit, decapitation, cross-dressing, and uproarious entertainment only Shakespeare could conjure.
Date: Jun 09, 2009Filed under: Events Performance0 Responses -
Jay-Z @ Summer Jam
I fumbled for my camera when I figured that Young Jeezy was surprising the Summer Jam crowd with none other than Jay-Z for "Put On." I bought my ticket at the stadium so my seat isn't great and the video is a bit fuzzy (watch in high def) but it was amazing and everyone went nuts. Jay was clearly the highlight of the evening and is truly the best rapper alive and the King of New York.
Date: Jun 08, 20092 Responses -
Taxi Driver Diner
By no means a great revelation but pretty cool nonetheless, I came across this photo on purple DIARY of Mitra Farahmand in front of Hector's, the diner and cabbie hangout from Taxi Driver - arguably one of the best American films ever made.
Date: Jun 08, 2009Filed under: New York City Photography1 Responses
Vice-The Brazilian Issue
You might know Vice from the DO’s and DON’T’s Book that may or may not have sat on your coffee table in college as well as its free magazines. Scattered throughout the latest Brazilian Issue’s pages in between articles such as Hand Jobs, which teaches you phrases like how to say “Go fuck your ass up” using a free hand, are sexy beach babes shot by Richard Kern. It's at least a way to break up the time when you're not reading Dostoyevsky.
Date: Jun 05, 200971 Responses -
Infinitesimal Intimacy
Jonah Samson, Cool Hunting’s contributing writer, selected photos from his “Pleasantville” series to include in the “View Master” exhibition at Seattle's G. Gibson Gallery. The uncanny dioramas resemble landscaping models sabotaged by horny schoolboys, yet are crafted with meticulous artistry.
Date: Jun 05, 2009Filed under: Art Show Photography1 Responses -
Wale ft. Lady Gaga "Chillin' Official Video
The Allido camp is having a good week. Daniel Merriweather had a solid debut at #2, is getting incredible airplay, and Wale just released the official video to "Chillin'" his collaboration with the red-hot Lady Gaga. Check it out, and look for their website launching later this month...
Date: Jun 03, 2009Filed under: Music Music Videos0 Responses
Arniko Handcrafted Skateboards
The Swiss company Arniko employs talented Nepalese woodcarvers to make these slalom decks resembling '70s surfboards. With their socially responsible production, the brand improves working conditions while promoting craftsmanship.
Date: Jun 03, 2009Filed under: Design Skateboarding2 Responses -
New Song By Daniel Merriweather
Daniel Merriweather, singer/songwriter under the Allido records label, and Jordan Galland, the director of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Undead (an epic film which we sponsored way back when with a Gin Lane beverage client: review here, trailer here), just wrote a new song together evocative of the Beatles and Smith's "Baby it's you."
Soul and Rock just had a kid, and it's name is Love and War.
Date: Jun 03, 2009Filed under: Music0 Responses -
Smithumenta at Ray Smith's Studio
The SMITHUMENTA show, organized by the Bruce High Quality Foundation, includes some great work by more than 60 artists -- and the space, Ray Smith's studio (261 Bong Street, Brooklyn) near the Gowanus Projects in Carroll Gardens, is incredible. The show will be available to view BY APPOINTMENT ONLY until June 14th.
Date: Jun 02, 20090 Responses
Variations by Jessica Eaton at LES Gallery
Browsing through Tim's visually stimulating new tv blog, I came across a photo from Variations, new works by Jessica Eaton. The exhibition of her beautiful prints is sadly in Vancouver. But her vibrant polychromatic images encompass a fascination with geometry-especially orbs-and play with symmetry in exciting and colorful ways.
Date: Jun 02, 20090 Responses -
NYC Food Film Festival 2009
Smell-O-Vision was a cool idea in the sixties but now with 3D IMAX films and the like, it seems a bit archaic. At the NYC Food Film Festival (June 13-19) enjoy multi-sensory films like Know Your Mushrooms by sampling the food portrayed in them.
Date: Jun 01, 2009Filed under: Film New York City0 Responses
MY SISTER KICKS YOUR SISTER'S ASS!
My sister, Katie Lihn, recently just won an award at work for her help litigating a huge suit with the US attorney's office. Most of you do not know, as it was wise of me to keep it from as many filthy degenerates whose pictures frequent our blogs (I see you Piff), but yes, I have a gorgeous sister, who will be a judge one day.
Time to start building the favors now.
Date: Jun 01, 2009Filed under: Current Events0 Responses
Tore the Roof Off the Roof Top
Last night at the Rivington Hotel's 3-level Penthouse, hundreds braved a heavy drizzle to ring in Sean Kinney & Isaac Brest's birthday's. Complete with hot-tub, house party music provided by Boy Harley, Girl Harley & Max Barbaria, and bathrobes, the night was one to remember. Check out the foggy G9 digital photos to the side~
-Emmett
Date: May 29, 20090 Responses -
HORT
While perusing visuelle, I happened upon the colorful site of HORT. "A creative playground. A place where 'work and play' can be said in the same sentence. An unconventional working environment." A lot of places say that, but I think I actually believe them. Would you be mad if I wore their Booka Shade K Swiss trainers whilst riding my Ratatat bmx?
Date: May 28, 20090 Responses
Julia-Cocaine (The Knocks Remix)
Julia (Frances, The Americans) is stepping out on her own with HeavyRoc Music with her newly-dropped remix of Cocaine, featured on Andrew W.K. and DJ B-Roc Presents. If you’re looking to ditch said expensive habit this song might not necessarily cure your addiction, but it’s definitely sexy on the ears. Julia will be performing it tonight at Santos Party House in New York City.
Date: May 28, 20092 Responses
Twitter on Paper
Sam Potts, graphic designer, is pioneering "a new old-fashioned" form of (sigh) tweeting. He sends longhand versions of his own posts from Twitter upon request, written on 4X6 cards or scrap paper. To avoid infringement he only recreates his own posts, but he will send Twitter on Paper to you for free via mail-mail or email.
Date: May 28, 20091 Responses -
Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Sets
A staple of my youth was spending endless hours building with Legos. Most of my creations ended up looking like something out of Mad Max and were so mismatched that it led my parents to question if I was colorblind...At any rate, I was delighted to find out that Lego has a new Architecture Line and their first release is that of two famous works by world reknowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The two sets that have been released are the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and of Falling Water. I feel like building.
Date: May 28, 20091 Responses
Sean's Birthday
On the first day, God created the earth. On the 2,356,897th day, the divine one blew a few lines of cosmic dust, said "fuck it", and created Sean.
Or it was a product of excessive consumption of Jameson over the course of generations. Either way, it's time to take your face off, and celebrate Sean Patrick Kinney, the streets, and almost three decades of unparalleled degeneracy.
Date: May 27, 2009Filed under: Party3 Responses
Saturday, Manhattanhenge
Saturday May 30 is one of the biannual occasions when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan grid, making our cross-streets glow like a bitch in heat. On Sunday, instead of half the sun above the grid, you will see the entire fiery orb set on the horizon.
Date: May 27, 2009Filed under: New York City Science1 Responses -
Headquarters in Dubai
MAD architects designed this office headquarters in Dubai. The building is elevated by tubelike structures so as to not obstruct the view of the water at ground level. What's cool is the tubes are meant to circulate people throughout. It looks like an iMac perched on a desktop of trees.
Date: May 26, 2009Filed under: Design Technology0 Responses
The Harbor Club-Memorial Day Weekend
Join us this Memorial Day weekend at the Harbor Club’s grand opening! Bring in the summer with style and comfort at this authentic, outdoor Hamptons nightclub adorned with fire pits, pebbles, bamboo, and attractive people. With dope beats and amazing bar and table service, you can be sure the party will be sick! Here’s the lineup:
Date: May 22, 20090 Responses -
Cold War Kids Interactive Experience
The Cold War Kids have an ill page on MTV.com, featuring the I've Seen Enough interactive experience. You can click on a band member to mute him and do the same on a color bar above the video to change the track.
Date: May 22, 2009Filed under: Music Music Videos0 Responses -
Everything Tracy Jordan Said
Tracy Jordan, the thinly veiled alter ego of Tracy Morgan, says some pretty funny shit. So funny that someone actually transcribed every line of his in the 3rd season of 30 Rock.
“What? Please. We are here because white folks think they can do whatever they want to black folks. It’s like when Adrian Brody kissed Halle Berry at the Oscars.”
Date: May 22, 2009Filed under: Culture1 Responses -
J&L Book Launch
J&L Books is having a book launch for three new titles: The Plan by Michael Schmelling, Weavings by Corin Hewitt, and Landmasses and Railways by Bertrand Fleuret. I know this seems a little daunting but it's like 3 birds 1 stone. Since we all love polaroids more than ever, there will be one given out with each copy of Weavings. This and more at Aperature Foundation tonight from 6-8
Date: May 20, 20090 Responses
Nicholas Vreeland's Photos for Rato at Aurora Lopez-Talavera Studio
Stop whatever you're doing and go to the Aurora Lopez-Talavera Studio (145 Avenue of the Americas, #2A) and buy (or just admire) some of Nicholas Vreeland's Photos for Rato, but don't hesitate because the exhibition is today from 3-9, cocktails at 6:30.
Date: May 18, 2009Filed under:0 Responses -
The Hamptons in Flip-Flops
James is featured in the NY Times "Fashion & Style" Weekend section today on a Hamptons article, discussing his new venue, The Harbor Club. There is a cute picture of him in the new space as well as audio. Click here to read the full article by Allen Salkin. Congratulations James and hope to see everyone at The Harbor Club starting next weekend.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/17/fashion/17hamptons.html?ref=fashion
Date: May 16, 20090 Responses
Jeana Sohn's "Sleep Sleep" opens at Taylor De Cordoba
Taylor De Cordoba presents Sleep Sleep an installation by Los Angeles-based artist Jeana Sohn. Drawing upon mythologies and the vastness of nature, Sohn depicts interactions between humans and the natural world. In these scenes, painted on panel, peacefulness meets anxiety.
Date: May 15, 20090 Responses
Exclusive Cure Concerts
On Monday, May 18th, MTV will be broadcasting The Cure's 2008 Rome performance online on their World Stage show. I saw them at MSG on my birthday last year and they're still really dope. Fans should also check out their most recent remix EP.
Date: May 15, 2009Filed under: Music Music Videos0 Responses -
Avedon Fashion Exhibition at ICP
The International Center of Photography opens its Richard Avedon retrospective today, and it's the largest survey of his fashion work since '78 at the Met. Avedon, famous for his melding of high art, fashion, and pop culture, photographed for Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, and The New Yorker. Over 200 vintage prints, magazine layouts, and archival material spanning his career will be featured in the exhibition.
Date: May 15, 2009Filed under: Fashion Photography1 Responses
Last Night's DOE Fund Event
Thank you to everyone who came out for last night's DOE Fund DJ Series event at the Angel Orensanz Synagogue on Norfolk. The place was set-up amazing, the crowd and the music was incredible as well. The DOE Fund is so ill so anything to support them is a given. Thanks!
Some photos & writeups from the event:
http://www.kirillwashere.com/gallery.php?gid=33http://guestofaguest.com/galleries/album939/
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/style/2009/05/top-three-parties-may-15-2009.html
-Emmett
Date: May 15, 20091 Responses -
Intergalactic Voyeurism
Since 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has astounded Earthlings with images of the formation of galaxies deep in the primordial mist, and beyond. Its pictures have lead to the discovery of the dark energy responsible for accelerating the expansion of the universe, the single most mind-blowing, disturbing phenomenon that keeps me up at night.
Date: May 14, 2009Filed under: Science Technology0 Responses
Beached
On a freakishly hot early Spring weekend we went out to the Hamptons. I burnt my white legs riding bikes, went to Flying Point beach, and took some photos with the new camera.
Check out the full-size and high-quality images in the Gallery
-Emmett
Date: May 13, 2009Filed under: Photography The Hamptons0 Responses
Hudson New York & A Horse
The first of three new photo galleries, the random photographs are from upstate New York, Jonny & Andrew at the office, and two horses in Puerto Rico, time stamped a weird date.
Click here for the full-sized and high-quality images are in the gallery.
-Emmett
Date: May 13, 2009Filed under: Photography Travel0 Responses -
Downtown STATionary Splash
Finally got a free minute to put up a splash page for Downtown STATionary this past weekend. Expect a lot more drawings, the second printing of STATionary cards as the first printing is about all gone, and finally a weekly series on the site.
Date: May 10, 20091 Responses
JJJound
Max and a few other friends recommended I check out the visual blog JJJJound. The LOLA Walt Whitman shirt had just been featured on the site, so I checked it out and find myself looking at it every week. Most people I know, myself included, who spend a lot of time on the computer, have some sort of running inspiration folder, or more recently an Image Spark account. JJJJound is a study in editing. I especially admire the way that colors subtly change between products, photographs, and people.
Check it out: JJJJound.
Date: May 10, 20091 Responses
Gordon Parks Foundation Event
This June 2nd will be the second annual Gordon Parks Foundation upcoming Gala - Celebrating Fashion. The event will be honoring Bruce Weber and Russell Simmons as well as Liya Kebede and Isabel Toledo. Andre Leon Talley will act as MC of the night, with Anna Wintour giving out the awards. Rufus Wainwright is scheduled to perform before the auction which includes works by: Helmut Newton, Annie Leibowitz and Herb Ritts.
Date: May 08, 20092 Responses
LOLA at the DOE DJ Event: May 14th
LOLA is proud to be a part of an exciting event next week. On Thursday May 14th at The Angel Orensanz Foundation located at 172 Norfolk Street, New York. We will be playing music all night along with Q-Tip, Gemma Ward, and a stellar list of personalities. Our offices are downtown right off the Bowery, and we are proud to help the DOE Fund in their efforts.
Date: May 08, 20090 Responses -
DAYTONA 500 Mixtape
Daytona, the Bronx-born NYC rap artist, along with DJ Mick Boogie, released his mixtape, "DAYTONA 500," yesterday in preparations for his full-length album, Come Fly With Me which is being released in June. Click here to download the mixtape. TONNA.
Date: May 07, 2009Filed under: Music New York City4 Responses
"Black Mondays" Curated by Thomas McDonell
Black Mondays
Curated by Thomas McDonell
For hundreds of years, disaster and violence have been the primary characteristics of “black” days. Specifically, the term “Black Monday” has referred to diverse catastrophes – from a 13th Century Gaelic massacre to 21st Century financial collapse. It is on “black” days that terrible things happen without warning – events so unexpectedly bad that we are dumbfounded by their repercussions.Date: May 07, 20090 Responses
The Harbor Club
It's that time of year again. Summer is around the corner... As a sneak peak, the new locale will be The Harbor Club in Bridgehampton, New York. Get your vilebrequin, flip-flops, and tote-bag game ready... harborclubny.com
Date: May 07, 2009Filed under: Events The Hamptons0 Responses
Faces. Puerto Rico Photo Project Part III - Conclusion
The third and final installment from the three-part Puerto Rico photo essay, "Faces" is up.
The photographs and writings from "Faces" are based upon our time in Rincon, Puerto Rico and some of the people we saw. Most of the time was spent walking quietly, listenin,g but we did run into some friends from New York and some of my dad's older friends.
Date: May 04, 20091 Responses -
Harley and Cassie dot blogspot
This picture of the toast resembling the Virgin Mary was put up on the Harley and Cassie blog, denoting the price it was sold for... $28,000. Apparently people are making trips to go see it in person, excusing it as a spiritual journey.
What has this world come to?Date: May 05, 2009Filed under: Internet1 Responses -
"Last Week Was Hot": Weekly Mixtape #9
Memories from last week: It was 90 degrees out, I was on Lucas' back porch grilling a burger in flip flops.
Memories from last night: It's 50 degrees out, I'm dressed like its 76 and I'm getting rained on.
Its kind of humid and nasty out now but whatever. This should get you ready for summer, pray for sunshine. Mix has everything from to RAH Band to Cerrone to Dame Grease to Max B to Kevin Little. Tracklist coming soon, for now just listen and enjoy...
Date: May 01, 2009Filed under: Music Weekly Mixtape4 Responses
Greetings From The Outside by Create Build Destroy
Alex from Create Build Destroy hit me with the lookbook for their newest collection 'Greetings from the Outside'. Check for their Organic cotton v-necks, which is an innovation to their pocket-tee from previous collections. A noteworthy addition to this line is the Catcher in the Rye inspired 'Pency Prep' tee, which is a collaboration with Julian from Wolf & Pack (that's fam since day one, for those who don't know). The lookbook appears to be an extension of the aesthetic of the last collection, shot all in sepia with elegant illustrations and quotes. Good job CBD.
PS big Richie Cox I see you homie.
Date: Apr 30, 2009Filed under: Fashion Photography1 Responses -
Eli's New Website .com
I've been working on my website for a few months, going back and forth with a few ideas. Here is the latest version, showcasing some design work I've worked on in the office, some links to a few projects, as well as some works I've done just for fun.
Date: Apr 27, 20092 Responses -
Detention.
Unfortunately sometimes people get caught doing things in school, things they aren't supposed to do. When one gets caught doing said naughty activity, they will almost always get detention. I had to sit around in a classroom today with no one besides the teacher and myself. The teacher was not leaning over me, which was fortunate for me, because I was able to waste time watching amusing videos on you tube. I wanted to share two things with you today; those being one of the many videos I watched, and the other is the orgin of why people get punished. Here is the link to the reason why people get punished. The reason why I wanted to share the orgins of punishment is because I believe there is always a better way of achieving something, and the only issue is figuring out what it is.
Date: Apr 27, 2009Filed under: Videos1 Responses
Hang Ten
Thomas Campbell's new surf film "The Present" is premiering in New York on Tuesday April 28th at Anthology Film Archives. You can watch the trailer here. Looks pretty sick, right? Also, there will be a pre-screening party at Mollusk Surf Shop tonight in Brooklyn complete with music, projections, and a cookout. Tubular!
Date: Apr 27, 20091 Responses
Blood Street
Last night I had the honor and the priveledge of playing with Blood Street's guitar demon and lead singer/guitarist Eric Broberg and Mean Eddy at Common ground, along with Cody Dickinson, rocker and rock star royalty hailing from the North Mississippi All Stars, a band who just opened for Widespread Panic, and has opened for such little acts as Black Crows, and Dave Matthews. For those of you who don't know, Blood ST is about to be explode, and heads on tour in the fall with the All Stars.
Date: Apr 27, 2009Filed under: Music0 Responses -
Weil Studios
Amanda Weil, Harvard Graduate and Whitney Museum Independent Study alum, founded Weil Studio in 1993 as a way to blend her interests in photography and architecture together. Her successful photographic glass art intallation business has done nothing but flourish since. Today Weil Studio, with the help of Gin Lane Media, re-launched their website.
The site features beautiful full-screen photography stretched outwards with case-studies, and information placed over the imagery. There are some fun small aspects to the site as well. Check it out at weilstudio.com
Date: Apr 24, 2009Filed under: Design New York City0 Responses -
Sophomore Spring 2009
Chrissie Miller and Madeleine Von Froomer (I love the full name!) have released their Spring 2009 collection. It features warmer color tones, great cuts, expanded out womens' line, and the expected great T-shirt designs.
The accompanying lookbook was shot by Cass Bird and features some familiar faces. Check it out at sophomorenyc.com
Date: Apr 24, 20090 Responses -
Circus of the Sun
We went last week to the Circus; Cirque du Soleil on Randal's Island for opening night of their latest show: Kooza. They strictly forbid taking any photographs, I managed sneaking some. The show was incredible and inspiring. Many of the performers are former Olympians who now travel with the circus full-time.
Date: Apr 20, 20090 Responses -
Birthdays Was the Worst Days
Our good friend Owen had a three-day affair over the weekend culminating in a little soiree at Mr. West Monday night. It was a dope group; 30 deep, with Jus Ske (love his website) & Statik Selektah DJing while shouting out Owen and the team. It felt just like old times. I took out the new point and shoot for the first time. I messed up a bunch of fotos, some came out, here they are:
Date: Apr 17, 20091 Responses
Jacqueline & Kelvin
Jacqueline Perrett and Kelvin Ho have a modern attractive home. I think it's well designed and looks like a dope hang out spot. There's no doubt about it that I wouldn't mind living there. The ceiling shower head is a nice touch, I have the same thing in my house in one of the showers too. I think the trainer (essentially a treadmill for bikes) is sweet and I've always wanted one, definitely a nice touch for a fix gear rider's home. Photos pulled from The Selby.
Date: Apr 16, 2009Filed under: Design1 Responses
Team Facelift's new track
I ran into Fonda last night at Above Allen, and after the requisite handjob-shake, we got romantic on the balcony looking down Allen at the bridge lights (until we were so rudely interupted by Young Thin Famous), while he told me about his new track "Shake That Ass": I was thus warned that they were plotting a KTU takeover. Prepare to have your damn face melted.
Date: Apr 16, 2009Filed under: Music2 Responses
Dan's new video
A couple weeks ago, Daniel and I were out and about and he told me me not to drink too much becuase he had to shoot his new video in the morning and he wanted me to come. Even though I am a die hard alchi I agreed. I turned in early so I would be able to get up bright and early.
Date: Apr 16, 20092 Responses -
Let’s Take It Back To The Old School
Remember letterman jackets? Sure you do. It doesn’t matter if you rolled with the skaters or the prepsters, regardless of which hallway of life you raced in high school, there was always that handful of kids who paraded around with team spirit on their sleeves, their backs, and their chests with that proud “Go Team Go” attitude. Although I never rocked the made-for-school/by-school clothing other than my ratty track hoodie, these days I am experiencing a nostalgia for school pride even if it’s a few (several) years too late. And it’s not just me— the varsity jacket has been popping up just about everywhere on cool kids and cliques everywhere other than the school campus.
Date: Apr 14, 2009Filed under: Fashion1 Responses
Walking. Puerto Rico Photo Project Part II
The second installment from the three-part Puerto Rico photo essay, "Walking" is up. It is the follow-up to the first series; "Nite / Ocean." Walking's images and text are derived from our walkings around in Rincon.
To see the full quality and sized images, plese visit the Gallery
Thank you,
EmmettDate: Apr 13, 2009Filed under: Photography Travel1 Responses
KRINK
KR is an infamous graffiti artist who never falls short when it comes to innovative ideas. His newest exhibition included my favorite installation he has made: custom fire extinguishers. He has used fire extinguishers filled with paint in a lot of his past work and has now branded one of the tools of his trade.
Date: Apr 13, 20090 Responses -
Clouds Around the Cooper Square Hotel
A Party was held on Friday at the Cooper Square Hotel. I hate the hotel's design and find it's presence garish and out of place. However, being on the top floor with an open bar and a 360 degree view on Manhattan's skyling all around you can make anyone momentarily ease up and enjoy the setting.
Date: Apr 13, 20092 Responses
Andrew Kuo "I'm Dyin' Over Here" Opening
Andrew Kuo is dope. He is easily my favorite new artist, and I think a lot of people share that sentiment. His opening, "I'm Dyin' Over Here" held at the cool Taxter and Spengemann gallery on 12th street was last last weekend. After the bright lights of the Mary Boone Gallery opening, it was a refreshingly relaxed and approachable opening.
Date: Apr 13, 20090 Responses
Koons, Kelley, Koh show
Mary Boone, somewhat a matriarch of the art world, had an opening last weekend featuring the work of Jeff Koons, Mike Kelley, and Terrence Koh. Although there was not much work on display (most memorable was Terrence Koh's marble urinal piece), there was a huge turnout which felt like a Hollywood version of a New York art opening in Chelsea. It was a bit over the top, yet was an interesting experience. All the artists are world reknowned and respected; rightfully so, but sometimes the worst way to appreciate the art is at an opening. It also can be the best place to appreciate the art of an art opening.
Date: Apr 12, 20091 Responses
Nieves Books Retrospective at Printed Matter
Printed Matter in Chelsea is a dope book store and the world's largest non-profit organization for artist publications. Last weekend, they hosted an exhibition of Nieves; the legendary Swiss publisher. On display was a retrospective of zines published over the last five years.
There were over 100 zines spreadout through the book, for sale, and to peruse. Some photocopied, some hardcover, most small, and all interesting. Printed Matter has an eclectic collection of books, prints, and art in the store, many new to me.
Date: Apr 12, 20090 Responses -
Watching the Knicks Get Eliminated from the Playoffs Courtside
Last weekend I went with Vanessa to see the New York Knicks courtside. Unfortunately, we watched them get eliminated from the playoffs...albeit in style. The seats were at the Scorers' table which meant we got all the stats and info printed out immediately following each quarter. Every piece of paper (literally hot from being just printed) said "New York Knickerbockers," which I loved. There were little personal TVs, sprite drinks, and awkwardly heavy seats (to prevent being thrown?).
Date: Apr 12, 20091 Responses
Cameron Moll Letterpress Poster
As a typography nerd, I was delighted to order this letterpressed poster created by Cameron Moll. Using only characters from the fonts Bickham Script Pro, Engravers MT and Epic, Cameron created an image of the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City Utah. It's fucking incredible. I now have something to hang in my room.
Date: Apr 11, 20091 Responses -
Pink Party
I got dragged last weekend to some party in Chinatown. Everyone wore pink. It was related to refinery29.com
somehow. It was really weird, but I have to admit a party in Chinatown is always better than a party elsewhere. Was fun, and I took some photos as my camera died.Date: Apr 10, 20092 Responses
Aaron Huey: Mitakuye Oyasin, All my relations
Recently posted on tinyvices.com, is Aaron Huey's photo-documentary of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota; the eighth-largest reservation in the U.S. and one of the poorest parts of America. The photographs are powerful to say the least.
Date: Apr 10, 2009Filed under: Art Photography1 Responses
Goodbye to Romance
My homie Carlos Valencia is having his first solo show (curated by Eric Laine) at The Journal Gallery, and the opening is tonight! I'm not entirely sure what he has in store for us, but assuming this sneak preview is any indication, it should be pretty dope. Bonus: There Will Be Bud(weiser). Please come through!
Date: Apr 09, 20091 Responses -
Ginlanemedia.com
Gin Lane Media has gone from a shoestring operation into an emerging boutique agency in just over a year, and done it the whole time without a website. To top it off, most of our business is digital and internet based... go figure. Finally, after all this time we are beyond proud to open the site up as a soft launch. ginlanemedia.com
Date: Apr 09, 20098 Responses
Missbehavemag.com
Greg & Gin Lane Media are please to have helped Missbehave Magazine relaunch their popular website last week. The site features a beautiful layout, intuitive design, lots of great content, giveaways, and a very sassy community! Check it out boys and girls...
Date: Apr 09, 20090 Responses
Wolf and Pack -- LOLA in Europe
Tucked neatly into the Pot capital of the world, Amsterdam, there is a small boutique that has been our sister store for many years called Wolf and Pack, which has sold our goods at an alarming rate. This morning I got a report from Julian, the proprietor (who frequently hops the pond to come into our office with blunts the size of my forearm) that LOLA sold 12% of the last order we sent over in a day!
Congrats to Max, Emmett, Sean and James for designing incredible shirts that the high end european fashion and drug communities alike love more than Kush.
Date: Apr 08, 2009Filed under: Fashion1 Responses -
A Very Fun Art Event
The entire crew went over to West 27th Street for the art show curated by Tripoli Patterson. The photos, by renowned surfer, Danny Fuller, were thoughtful, and beautiful. The crowd was tremendous. There was an outside section with a tent, and dancefloor. The DJ was great. Everyone burnt up the dance floor. We then went a few blocks down to a great Japanese place on 10th avenue and drank the place dry of Sake.
Check out Machine's amazing entrance on the video-
To see the photographs at full size, click here to view them in the Gallery
Date: Apr 08, 20092 Responses
Partners and Spade - One of The Coolest Stores Ever
This weekend I stopped by Partners & Spade on Great Jones Street. It was the coolest store I have been to in recent memory. The majority of the art and products in the space were extremely inspiring, witty, funny and intelligent. I am going to forgo a traditional review and highly recommend if you read this post that you take a nice stroll down there this week. Check out the photos:
Date: Apr 08, 20090 Responses
SF Fixies
This video is a preview for the Macaframa fixed gear biking movie that came out a ways back. I picked this video because of the filming style and quality of cinematography. The skill level of the riding in the video is also really great. The fixie phenomenon has hit so called 'hipster' scenes all over the place, especially San Francisco and New York City. I myself have plans to get not one, but two fixed gear bikes very soon, one of which I will be building myself, literally from scratch.
Date: Apr 07, 2009Filed under:2 Responses
