The first major UK retrospective to focus exclusively on the paintings of one of the most influential and pioneering American artists of the past half-century. Spanning Ed Ruscha’s entire career, the exhibition features 78 paintings, many on public display for the first time, and reveals the depth and breadth of Ruscha’s achievement as a painter […]
MONDAY 2
Swedish indie-pop sensation of the moment Lykke Li performs tracks from current album Youth Novelty tonight! Produced by Bjorn Yttling (of Peter, Bjorn, and John), LL’s song’s entice with a whispering vocal and lo-fi electro- a total contrast to the usual screaming styles and thumping bass employed by other “artists”. Wildbirds and Peacedrums open.
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HOUSE of Style is making a comeback. The popular ’90s show about fashion and design, which helped make a household name of original host Cindy Crawford, is being revived by MTV, says a source close to production. Contracts are out to Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend Bar Refaeli and recent model Chanel Iman to host, though neither […]
This major career retrospective on Tim Burton (American, b. 1958), consisting of a gallery exhibition and a film series, considers Burton’s career as a director, producer, writer, and concept artist for live-action and animated films, along with his work as a fiction writer, photographer and illustrator. Following the current of his visual imagination from early […]
La based designer Brian Lichtenberg, known for his futuristic sportswear and holographic leggings, has created a graphic t-shirt homage to Balenciaga, featuring some of B’s most talked about looks. Since we can’t really afford the pumps, we’ll settle for a bit of chest adornment.
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Phenomenon is already a big name on the Japanese streetwear scene. Here’s a look at their Spring/Summer 09 collection, created by Japanese rapper Big-O and Iggy.
The project started out six years ago. Phenomenon’s collaborations with other Japanese brands tend to become exclusive pieces as they always experiment with making streetwear fashion luxurious.The aim was to […]
The Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition presents a cultural and historical examination of Black style over three hundred years through the concept of dandyism. In the 18th-century Atlantic world, a new culture of consumption, fueled by the slave trade, colonialism, and imperialism, enabled access to clothing and goods that indicated wealth, distinction, and taste. Black […]
TUESDAYS
When you mix Jasmine Rice LaBeija and Chicky Gorgina together, you get a steamy and gassy night of raunchy inappropriate humor, comedy, live singing and games. Those are the perfect ingredients for a chaotic and delicious night of fun! DJ John Marto.
Hardware Bar, 697 10th Ave bet 47th & 48th Sts), NYC, 212-924-9885
