As the year moves into autumn, the leaves give over to gold and brown, and the calendar drops its last pages. And so, in preparation of the year’s end, Taschen expands its libraries from the bookshelves to the calendars on your walls and desktops. With month-tracking motifs ranging in everything from the arts to the […]
16
Sep
Track the days & nights with a legend in pin-up art
18
Jul
Vanity Fair gets a first look at the ever exclusive calendar
After going soft porn in 2010 with Terry Richardson’s unforgettable take on the Pirelli Calendar, the Italians toned it down quite a bit and went classical with Karl Lagerfeld behind the lens in 2011, then went the naturalist route with Mario Sorrenti in 2012. Now Pirelli is continuing the tamed path with a very clothed […]
16
Jul
Master of Malt explores the orgins of juniper in gin. We approve.
UK-based producer and retailer Master of Malt have announced the launch of a “completely new concept in the world of gin” and we’re all ears. What sets the Origin Range line apart from others is the use and emphasis of juniper — gin’s main ingredient — that’s sourced from around the world, allowing the consumer […]
20
Jun
19-kilowatts, 18" subwoofers & ear melting 150 dB of pure sound
Notorious London nightclub and electronic label Ministry of Sound is taking their current project back to their roots by creating flawless acoustic sound systems, and have teamed up with Nissan to create the world’s most powerful sound system on the road. The idea for the sound system was inspired by a room at MoS, The […]
11
May
16 of the best live performances in tribute the late Adam Yauch
Art & culture site BOOOOOOOM! assembled this mixtape of live Beastie Boys performances in tribute to the late great MCA. Unlike a lot of tribute mixtapes surfacing, this is all live performances which makes it well worth popping in your soundsystem — as anyone who’s seen the Beasties perform, they were ne plus ultra. As […]
7
Dec
Based on a single malt with touches of natural sugar & spices
The latest featured product from Master of Malt might just be their most bold yet — a whisky liqueur said to be the world’s oldest. Based on a single malt Speyside scotch matured over half a century in sherry casks, the flavors added (touches of natural sugar and spices) were carefully selected to accentuate the […]
24
Oct
SceneFour collaborates with music icons at Andrew Weiss Gallery
Los Angeles-based creativity house SceneFour and its army of collaborators have joined forces to showcase their art in an exhibition aptly titled Come Together. The exhibit, which is held at the Andrew Weiss Gallery in Beverly Hills, features work from RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan, Chuck D of Public Enemy, DJ Qbert (above), Shavo Odadjian […]
20
Oct
A retrospective look at the 70+ years of DC's biggest villain
Arguably the most hated (and yet beloved) villain in comic book history, the Joker has had his fair share of highs and lows over the 70+ years he’s been featured in print, television and film. In showcasing his storied history, writer Daniel Wallace’s The Joker: A Visual History of the Clown Prince of Crime looks […]
