Monthly Archives: March 2009

Nina Chanel Abney at Kravets Wehby

I’ve been wanting to write about Nina’s show at Kravets Wehby for weeks now, but you know the drill; I’m overwhelmed and backed up in blog posting. But finally without further ado, I present to you the beautifully jarring paintings … Continue reading

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Dinner Project I

Over the weekend I launched my long awaited Dinner Project. This is the first one and I look forward to planning them every few weeks. The whole premises is based on the idea of building a community that is intimate … Continue reading

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The Brooklyn Standard

The Brooklyn Standard is an organic bodega opening up a few blocks away from my house. I met with Cody (handsomely pictured above), owner of Brooklyn Label and Papacitos in Greenpoint to discuss what the shop will provide (in house … Continue reading

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Reader: Mar 30, 2009

- Practical Home Cooking teaches you to optimize your kitchen and stop spending so much damn money. (via TONY) – The Fempire. “It’s rare to fine women who hav that balance between work and life, who are really psyched for … Continue reading

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Reader: March 28, 2009

Reading through Reader is taking forever… – A movie by Paul H-O of Gallery Beat (90′s video fanfare of the art world, some available on youtube) who dated Cindy Sherman. This is a narrative documentry of the art scene and … Continue reading

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India Street Mural Project: Calling Artists!

The Open Space Alliance and North Brooklyn Public Art Coalition have merged on a project to create a mural on India Street between West Street and the East River. They are looking for artists to participate which includes a $700 … Continue reading

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Reader: March 25, 2009

Warning: Some of these links may be a week or two outdated, but still up because it’s my first time reading it and I like it. – New 7 by 7 series at why + wherefore: Ribbon. (via why + … Continue reading

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Beautiful/Decay and Sasha M. Lee

One of the most gratifying experiences in having a blog are reader’s responses, suggestions and comments. I recently posted about my existential crisis and I received so many amazing emails and comments from people and it shut me up in … Continue reading

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La Blogotheque

La Blogotheque does a great series of live music videos of bands visiting Paris and they’re all superbly cinematic and spontaneous. I’ve been joyously watching a few and couldn’t help smile and crush on all of ‘em. I love the … Continue reading

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Cup O’Joes

The new owners of Cup O’Joes have really transformed the cafe for the better and I will certainly be in there, especially for Suzy’s infamous belgian hot chocolate. I’ve interviewed the owners on Greenpointers, the pictures alone are a must … Continue reading

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