We caught up with Japanese illustrator Choco Moo at her latest art exhibition in New York City. Known for her whimsical, pop-oriented style, Choco Moo (as known as Yuk@) is a new generation of artist bursting with creativity. We got there a little early and was able to get in a few words with Choco Moo amidst the bustling preparation. …
The Sophomore Report: Hanni El Khatib x Head in the Dirt.
Remember rock? Those gritty, raw chords that defined America in the later half of the 20th century and gave parents one more thing to warn their children against? Rock music gave all of us—even our parents, even the whitest and most middle class of us—some understanding of angst and revolt. Hanni El Khatib’s sophomore album, Head in the Dirt is …
Strictly for My Ninjas.
When you first hear the name Shinobi Ninja, you assume that it’s a title of a Sega Genesis video game or a classic Kung-Fu flick. But after you learn that Shinobi Ninja is indeed a band, an awesome one at that, the name becomes a clear nod to their swift and lethal style. A metaphorical UN of music, you easily …
Street Prattle: Masturing ‘Bating.
In case you’ve been underneath a rock–or in your room masturbating all day–you should know that May is National Masturbation Month. The concept of self love can be a complicated one. It would seem like a welcomed practice, but not everyone is open to fiddling their own fiddle. Eager to get the real scoop, we headed out with our celebrity …
Art in FLUX Harlem presents HARLEM BEAT at Scratch DJ Academy.
Art in FLUX Harlem and the Scratch DJ Academy recently collaborated for HARLEM BEAT, a pop-up gallery showcasing the work of some talented Harlem based artists like Tyson Hall, Makeba Rainey, Anya Roz and Ibou Ndoye. HARLEM BEAT was an integrative experience, combining musical artistry with that of visual artistry. After taking in some of the groovy tunes being spun …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ May 20th, 2013. – May 30th, 2013.
This issue features a brief interview with Japan’s own Choco Moo. We rock out with Shinobi Ninja. We chat with Leanne Stella of Art in FLUX Harlem at HARLEM BEAT. Street Prattle correspondent, Jamieson Hill, takes to the Lower East Side to ask New Yorkers about National Masturbation Month and Catherine LeClair debuts The Sophomore Report, reviewing Hanni El Khatib’s Head in the Dirt! …