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Will Cotton at AFA ArtTalks

By Tom Ran

Published: August 24, 2010 under Talks

Consuming Folly, 2009-2010, oil on linen

Photo: Will Cotton

Will Cotton is an artist best known for his paintings of cookies, cakes, and candies, coupled with scantily clad women all set against dreamlike states. His fantastical paintings caught the attention of Partners & Spade last year, where they hosted his very own bake shop filled with Parisian style pastries. On September 21st, the American Federation of Arts will invite Will Cotton to speak at their ArtTalks series. Tickets are on sale now.

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Apartment Therapy / Heath Ceramics

By Tom Ran

Published: May 11, 2010 under Talks

Robin Petravic and Catherine Bailey from Heath Ceramics

Photo: Apartment Therapy and Heath Ceramics

Apartment Therapy’s monthly meet up will take place tomorrow evening at Knoll’s showroom with special guests Robin Petravic and Catherine Bailey of Heath Ceramics. Read more about the meet up here and RSVP here.

6:30-8:30pm, Wednesday, May 12
Knoll Showroom
76 9th Avenue, Floor 11

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Spike Jonze & Lance Bangs at Barnes & Noble

By Tom Ran

Published: March 2, 2010 under Talks

Maurice Sendak in <i>Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak</i>

Photo: Spike Jonze and Lance Bangs

Last week Spike Jonze and Lance Bangs appeared after the screening of Tell Them Anything You Want at the IFC theater. Needless to say that tickets were quickly sold out. If you missed the opportunity you’ll have a second chance this evening when both directors will join John Hodgman at Union Square’s Barnes & Noble promoting the release of the documentary. This also coincides with the release of Where The Wild Things Are. Lance Bangs and Spike Jonze in conversation starts at 7pm. Barnes & Noble 33 East 17th Street, New York.

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Feast on this

By Aaron Carambula

Published: June 25, 2009 under Talks

Feast Logo & exterior of Meet at the Apartment

Photo: Nathan Kraxberger

Perhaps innovation in a climate such as this, can—must—move beyond flavored malt beverages and deliver meaningful, impactful ideas. Maybe the boardroom isn’t the right venue. This is where The Feast comes in.

Something like TED for the rest of us or a large-scale take on Johnston’s Glass house salons, The Feast is about putting people with ideas and passion—maybe a passion for investing—in a room together.

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Mike Mills at Strand Tonight

By Tom Ran

Published: March 27, 2009 under Talks

Mike Mills at Strand Bookstore

Photo: Mike Mills

A reminder that Mike Mills will be at Strand this evening.

The Strand Bookstore D.A.P. and Damiani invite you to join Tim Barber in conversation with Mike Mills to celebrate the publication of his new monograph.

Friday, March 27th at 7pm

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Mike Mills at Strand

By Tom Ran

Published: March 12, 2009 under Talks

Detail of Graphics/Film, Mike Mills's new book

Photo: Mike Mills

Mike Mills will be promoting his book Mike Mills: Graphic Films at Strand Bookstore on March 27 from 7 to 8:30pm.

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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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