Jeff Soto :: Off The Wall
On the eve of “Life Cycle,” his third solo show at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery, Jeff Soto adds the finishing touches to this incredible mural and reflects on past influences, present themes and future plans.
Docs We Love :: All the Ladies Say
My B-Girling has taken a slower road than I thought (I proudly am up to 85 pushups a day, though). A good reminder to get my ass back in gear, however, is the documentary All The Ladies Say, directed by Rokafella, produced by Full Circle Productions with music by Kwikstep. I´ve been blessed to work with Rok and am moved by the team´s love and commitment to pushing the project forward. From dance floor to the home, the film tracks several B-Girls moving crowds stateside and abroad. It´s a perspective rarely acknowledged and for any lover of music or dance—especially if you consider yourself a hip-hop head—ATLS needs to be on your radar.
The final stages of production are coming up! A NY screening will be held at Dance New Amsterdam to help raise funds. Q & A will follow, and the evening closes out with live music and dance for everyone to work out their moves. Spread the word, show some love, and pay respect to the B-Girl. Admission $10. Learn more about the herstory of the project at www.alltheladiessay.com or www.fullcirclesoul.com.
Pharrell Williams, Expressionist :: 120 Seconds
The incomparable Pharrell Williams talks about the lack of news sources for the youth demographic of 14-20 and how this inspired the creation of Kidult.com with his partner, the brilliant, Mimi Valdes.
Quadron, Musicians :: 120 Seconds
Coco Malaika, of the Danish duo Quadron, gives us a glimpse into her recent obsession with party games, while her partner in crime, Robin Hannibal, shares his lifetime passion for movies as a magical recess from reality.
Shows We Love :: Janelle Monae + Moni @ Highline Ballroom, May 18
From the first time I saw her perform at Summerstage in 2008, I knew Janelle Monae is the type of talent that’s been desperately needed in the scene. Like so many other artists I’ve loved & had the pleasure of spinning for – Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Amy Winehouse, Maceo Parker & Sir Paul McCartney – this one will be for the books!
Check out how Giant Step describes this one: “Not only will she be performing for all of her supporters and friends on the day of her album release for FREE, but she will be hosting an immediate afterparty like none you have ever been to! Come ready to party! Put your hair in a ponytail, cut it off, or leave it at home because on May 18th we are going to DANCE or DIE!!!!!” You heard right – come with your dancing shoes on!
Edina Tokodi, Public Artist :: 120 Seconds
Edina Tokodi, a public artist who uses natural materials, tells us a story about a Hungarian man who decided to collect all types of traditional fruit trees and their stories in hopes of preserving them for future generations.
Kenny Scharf, Artist :: AXIS
Pop Art icon, Kenny Scharf shares ideas behind his stream of consciousness approach to mural painting as well as some new projects on the pipeline. The mural in the video was done in connection to his opening exhibition at the Anonymous Gallery in NYC.
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