Ok, we’re going to go out on a limb here and assume that if you’re reading this—or if you can read in general—you won’t be spending your hard-earned money on obvious stinkers like “The Bounty Hunter” or “Repo Man” in your off hours. Instead, we’ve got a fine list of smaller films, all of varying quality, that offer brief ... Read More »
The latest fashion . . . is absolutely necessary for a painting. It’s what matters most. —Édouard Manet, 1881 Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity at The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents a revealing look at the role of fashion in the works of the Impressionists and their contemporaries. Nearly 80 paintings by Impressionist masters such as Manet, Monet, Renoir, ... Read More »
Lena Dunham is a rare find, a true New Yorker who still resides in the city where she was born and bred (we’ll forgive the sojourn to Oberlin College where she graduated in 2008 with a degree in creative writing). Currently, Dunham spends her time writing and directing independent films and features. In 2009, Dunham was chosen as one ... Read More »
Some people seek out art when they travel, others go on the hunt for great local music while others are looking for something a little less common- great design. With so many great new design blogs and tv shows, it’s no wonder the decorating trend is spreading and that design shops and amazing interiors are becoming Meccas for travelers. Considering ... Read More »
The latest issue of style mag W celebrates director Ingmar Bergman‘s ties to the lonely and otherworldly isle of Fårö in the Baltic Sea. We loved the article so much, we thought we’d pay a visit to the place where he film some of his most iconic films, including ‘Persona‘, ‘Shame‘ and ‘Scenes From a Marriage‘, which was shot at ... Read More »
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