Author Archives: Alec Friedman

associate creative director

In Conversation with Molly Donahue

Molly Donahue, formerly of the band Love Story, recorded her first solo album this year, entitled Metal Alvin, which is due out at the end of this month. In addition to this, Molly also has a photo blog where she records her life separated into different segments- namely, “eats,”(food) “out of doors,”(nature) “animalia,”(animal friends) “noir”(spooky [...]

Jony

Tony Cederteg is undeniably all things creative. A publisher, editor, designer, art director, musician and a friend, to name a few. In the beginning of December he surfaced as Jony and released a 7-inch vinyl entitled Fartygets Fingrar in an edition of 100 white transparent copies. In keeping with the “more than meets the eye” spirit the first 50 [...]

Still House Group

The Still House Group is an artist-run arts community based in New York. Founded in 2007 by Isaac Brest and Alex Perweiler, they have produced numerous exhibitions in New York and Los Angeles. This Friday, December 2, they will present Riffraff, a show curated by Cecelia Stucker, in Miami. The reception will be from 7-9 pm [...]

Pole Position

In the wake of the controversy surrounding the current The Lake & Stars ad campaign comes this pole dancing video featuring the lingerie brand’s fall/winter 2011 collection. The film, which can also be seen in The Lake & Stars’ new BOFFO pop-up store, is an abstraction of pole dancing. It aims to highlight the strength of women and [...]

In Conversation with Chelsea Wolfe

In the midst of this year’s CMJ festivities, WDRKMR (Alexander Iezzi and Jordan Robin), caught up with Los Angeles-based musician Chelsea Wolfe. They  found her at stylist Jenni Hensler’s Williamsburg loft for a rainy afternoon of dress-up and conversation. WDRKMR: Photographing you was especially fantastic because of your visible transformation when you get into wardrobe [...]

Winsome/Awesome

Tonight, November 17, a two-person exhibition of photographs by Heather Boose Weiss and Danelle Manthey is opening at Susan Eley Fine Art. Gallery One will features a dozen silver gelatin prints of landscapes by Boose Weiss, and in Gallery Two, ten ink jet portraits of individuals in color and black and white by Manthey. The show, [...]

Proof of Purchase

This Thursday, November 10, Arts & Sciences Projects presents Proof of Purchase, Christa Joo Hyun D’Angelo’s first solo exhibition in New York City. Proof of Purchase investigates the contradictions embedded in advertising, global consumer culture, and the underlying motives deep within the new millennial psyche. Click “Read More” to see more and see you there.

Golf Wang

Our friends at Family Bookstore are having an opening reception and book launch signing for the LA-based Rap group OFWGKA. Golf Wang features captured moments these friends have spent together and features work from Odd Future, Vyron Turner, Wolf Haley, Brick Stowell, Taco Bennett, Lucas Vercetti, Julian Berman and Sagan Lockhart. I imagine it should be an [...]

Heavy Metal Family

These images are from Heavy Metal Family, a photographic series by Simon Cave that took him into the parking lots of metal concerts across the state. Hardcore fans turned out to be anything but. They were friendly, inviting and there was an unexpected camaraderie even amid the chaos. That’s the thing about true fans – [...]

Dancing In The Clocktower

Turn on, tune in, and drop out – it’s August. Avant-turntablist and our friend Maria Chavez made a mix that is sure to put it in perspective. Download it, put it on your e-square or e-rectangle and see you out there. For more of Maria, you can check her site for upcoming performances here.