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Randomness 09.01.10

By Tom Ran

Published: September 1, 2010 under Randomness

A photo from Germinal Roaux's August diary

Photo: Germinal Roaux

“Never Young Again” is seen sporadically through Germinal Roaux’s website, whether the statement is lamenting or embracing youth, Roaux captures the essence of its culture through his lens.

Enjoyed flipping through Colossal Media’s photo gallery. The company is responsible some of the biggest painted walls in the city.

Though not in the best condition, Charley Harper’s 1961 book, “Giant Golden Book Of Biology” is on ebay for a hefty sum of $250.00.

Ok, you’ve heard about it already, but here’s the official word from the magazine itself. Monocle’s NY store is open for business.

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Randomness 08.25.10

By Tom Ran

Published: August 25, 2010 under Randomness

J.Crew Men's Shop at 1040 Madison Avenue

Photo: GQ

J.Crew continues its expansion into the men’s market with another stand-alone shop. This time they head north and G.Q. takes a look inside.

On October 8th and 9th NY Times will devote a series of talks with chefs and restaurateurs from New York and beyond. Daniel Boulud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Rene Redzepi, Heston Blumenthal, Ken Friedman and Danny Meyer are scheduled to speak. There are still some tickets available for several of the talks.

Friends of Type just released their second print based on Erik Marinovich’s Punk as Fuck post. The poster was silk screened at Vahalla Studio and is limited to 100 prints.

Episode 3 of Put this On interviews director Paul Feig and Roxana Altamirano of Nerd Boyfriend.

Rapha is hosting the Fastest Mechanic In NYC Competition this Thursday at the Rapha Cycle Club. Rumors have it that one of the competitors is able to build a bike from the ground up in 15 minutes. See for yourself if this is possible. 352 Bowery, New York, NY 10012

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Randomness 08.19.10

By Tom Ran

Published: August 19, 2010 under Randomness

A scene with Christopher Plummer and Ewen McGregor in Mike Mills's latest film "Beginners"

Photo: Mike Mills

Mike Mills’s new movie, “Beginners”, will premier at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. A few film stills and a brief synopsis is posted on the site.

Vitra posted an interview from Abitare with CEO, Rolf Fehlbaum and Jacques Herzog discussing the company’s latest building, the VitraHaus.

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Randomness 08.10.10

By Tom Ran

Published: August 10, 2010 under Randomness

Nomiya on the roof of Palais de Tokyo in Paris, France

Photo: Fast Company

Fast Company takes us around the world to the most innovative restaurant interiors. Amongst the group is Brooklyn’s Fette Sau.

A fascinating and lengthy article on why Alex Bogusky left Crispin Porter and eventually retiring from advertising altogether. (via Kempt)

ABC News interviews chef John Mooney about his new West Village restaurant Bell Book & Candle opening in a few weeks. It boasts to be the first ever rooftop-to-table restaurant, taking local to the extreme with a rooftop garden that sources most of its produce from it. (via Grub Street)

Brooklyn Street Art is reporting that Os Gemeos and Futura will be painting a giant mural at PS 11 in Chelsea all week. They will be documenting the process daily.

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Randomness 08.03.10

By Tom Ran

Published: August 3, 2010 under Randomness

Wire-Chair by Nendo

Photo: Nendo

Fans of classic VW’s will have the opportunity to drool over models from the 50’s through the 70’s at the first ever NYC Volkswagen Traffic Jam on Governors Island.

Japanese design studio, Nendo is having its first solo exhibition in London during its design week. The exhibit will be split into two parts, “Thin Black Lines” at The Saatchi Gallery and “Blurry White Surfaces” at Phillips de Pury & Company.

The father of ambient music, Brian Eno has been reported to release a new album under Warp Records with Leo Abrahams and Jon Hopkins. Hopkins’s “The Low Places” was featured in our doc with Roman & Williams.

Juxtapoz visits Geoff McFetridge’s studio in L.A.

You may have seen this already, but we like it so much we’ll post it anyway. William Hereford and Ithai Schori is working on an iPad “cookbook.” Using video and simple instructions, it’s entertaining and a great way to learn how to cook. First volume is up, we’re already looking forward to the next.

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Randomness 06.15.10

By Tom Ran

Published: June 15, 2010 under Randomness

The Hole is a new gallery in SoHo, founded by Deitch Projects alums.

Photo: Wall Street Journal

In the absence of Deitch Projects, a new gallery emerges, the Hole. Started by Deitch alums the new space will live in SoHo at 104 Greene St with its inaugural show scheduled for June 26. Wall Street Journal has more details on the arrangements and the evolution of the gallery.

“I think I became confident when I was around 40.” Over the weekend, WSJ. Magazine profiled Mickey Drexler in an extensive article. (via Secret Forts)

DesignMiami/ in Basel starts today. You can read all about the happenings on their blog.

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FEATURES

The Mast Brothers

By Tom Ran
Michael Mast and Rick Mast of Mast Brothers Chocolate

Photo: Mindy Best

The Mast Brothers Chocolate factory occupies only three rooms in a nondescript building in Williamsburg. The first doubles as a storefront that opens on the weekend to customers with much…

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Roman & Williams Studio Visit

By Tom Ran
Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch in their studio

Photo: Rose Callahan

The partners behind Roman & Williams, Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch are anti minimalists. It’s apparent in the spaces they create.

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Billykirk Studio Visit

By Tom Ran
Chris and Kirk Bray of Billykirk

Photo: Rose Callahan

Billykirk’s studio is surrounded by things, equipments, flat files, paintings, photos, and memories.

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