© Yves Klein, ADAGP, ParisOne man blue man group, Yves Klein.In William Gibson’s novel Zero History, the protagonist Hubertus Bigend has a suit made of International Klein Blue, a deep indigo pigment, which is based on the blue in Madonna’s robes and impossible to replicate on computer screens. You can…
We all have dads. Some of us don’t know our daddies, but it’s the undeniable truth that we all have fathers, and almost all of them listen to some type of dad-rock band. When you type “dad rock” into Wikipedia, you will be redirected to the “classic rock” section. In…
For any fan true fan of hip-hop music, you have a handful of people to thank for your favorite genre: Run DMC, 2 Live Crew, Public Enemy, and of course A Tribe Called Quest. During its heyday, this quintessential rap collective released eight albums, earned serious Billboard success, and infused…
Photo by Peter Kramer/NBCDrew Barrymore shows off her root job.Hair has seen plenty of trends over the years. We’ve used and abused our hair with a perm, a curling iron, a straightening iron, relaxer, highlights, lowlights, red dye, dark dye, blonde dye, and bleach. There was the Rachel (the good),…
Despite what the new Furious Dudes album may say, Florida is awesome. You know the party line: We’re so far removed from the rest of the country that we can’t help but have our own distinct sensibility. That home-brewed style drips all over everything we produce, including music. Especially music…
View photos of the South Florida Dragon Boat Festival at Haulover Park here.This past Saturday, Haulover Beach Park Marina was overtaken by the Chinese — or at least by their 2,000-year old tradition — as it played host to the 2010 South Florida Dragon Boat Festival. In true South Florida…
In the words of the movie Mean Girls, “That’s why her hair is so big — it’s full of secrets.” And when it comes to The Roots’ Questlove, we bet that ‘fro could tell some stories. After 20 years in the game, a Grammy, and a whole bunch of albums…
Tonight, at one of Miami Beach’s slickest bars, it’s the last call for the Miami Art Museum’s New Work Miami (NWM) 2010. The Gansevoort South’s decadent nightspot Louis will host MAM’s special preview of experimental video artworks by 12 Miami artists.There’ll be videos from Sam Borkson & Bert Rodriguez (Rodriguez…
MAC Cosmetics is known for their bold colors, haute hues, and edgy looks. Their latest Venomous Villains collection, a years-long Disney collaboration set to launch today, is no different. While most brands would choose to get their inspiration from the bright-eyed, rosy-cheeked princesses, it seems only natural that MAC would…
Lady Gaga is not afraid but absolutely terrified of being seen as boring or mundane. There’s really nothing else we can assume based on her fashion choices. Who could forget the red lace McQueen number she wore while accepting an award at the 2009 MTV Video Music Award, or the…
Come October 6th, music snobs will face a conundrum of epic proportions: See the much-lauded LCD Soundsystem at the Fillmore, or see Bob Dylan, oft-panned of late for his incomprehensible vocals, at Nova Southeastern University. For many, this is a no-brainer: LCD is in their prime while Bob Dylan is,…
all adorned with Mike Tyson’s likeness, another wall wearing coats, and still another wearing shorts. Confused? It’s the work of Derrick Adams, founder of the Rush Arts Gallery and Resource Center in Baltimore and recipient of the 2009 Louis Comfort Tiffany Award, in a nuthouse, er, nutshell. Adams brings American…
Head for the ShallowContrary to the title of his current show at Wynwood’s Fredric Snitzer Gallery, artist Gavin Perry is far from icy. “Glacier” refers to the decayed, frozen objects which Perry encases in multiple layers of resin. But Perry himself is warm, welcoming, and refreshingly gregarious when it comes…
Westchester is known for having the highest percentage of Cuban-Americans in the country, which is impressive, since it even surpasses the mighty Hialeah, albeit by a measly three percent. A tourist destination it is not, Westchester has long been an outpost for souped up Accords and old country ways, where…
Imagine being handed a VIP card to every major circle of the art world. Then try to convince yourself whether or not you can withstand the pressure, the glamor, the expectation, the academia, and the absurd amounts of money being spent. Art historian and sociologist Sarah Thornton goes on safari…
via abc.comYep, this was the scene that finally got us weeping.The Event, which premiers tonight, has been marketed as the next Lost. So what is The Event about? If you’re asking yourself that question, the powers that be already have you by the balls. Let us save you six years…
There’s a huge chunk of the country that looks at California and tearfully asks, “Why not us? Why can’t they legalize marijuana in our state?” Since the mid ’70s, Big Tobacco has been planning for the widespread legalization of pot. Those evil barons already have all the different brand names,…
photo by Ivon David Rojas Contemporary art openings in institutional settings tend to be very solemn, approached with a sort of silent reverence for the works on display. Sure, the casual conversations between the white walls may be upbeat, but the atmosphere often seems leadened with a library-like respect. Nothing…
via turk.comFashion maven, Trina Turk.It’s been almost a year since Trina Turk opened her Bal Harbour doors with her eponymous boutique. The store, which pays homage to its Miami address with nods to the ’50s-esque, glamorous, resort lifestyle — the cocktails, the art deco, the poolside cabanas — which our…
via feleciacarlisle.comFlash OrchestraTinker with something just a little and big things can happen. The Miami Art Museum has done just that, keeping their doors open later than usual on Thursday, ushering in a new wave of night owl art aficionados. As the sun sets, Miami transforms into place a little…
A Japanese caligraphy and graffiti mash-up by Shinique Smith.You hear celebrities from all corners of the arts and culture world saying things like “I can’t believe I’m in the same room with such-and-such.” The sheer thought of working alongside names such as Nan Goldin, Carl Andre, On Kawara, and Lawrence…
Photo by Victor GonzalezThe DewarsThe Dewars & The Band in Heaven Friday, September 10, 2010 The Vagabond, Miami The Review: There were quite a few people that made an hour-plus trip from Palm Beach to the Vagabond last night in support of two of their own local bands — a…
