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WSNBlog Interview n°2 - A fashion designer : Denis Gagnon // People // Added 2008/07/18 at 09:00
Recognized for his eccentric leather cuts, his sophisticated tailoring and his outright fascination for everything that's unconventional, Denis Gagnon is one of the most important Canadian designers in this day and age.
We love loosers! // Happening // Added 2008/07/11 at 16:38
Beautiful Losers celebrates the spirit behind one of the most influential cultural movements of a generation. In the early 1990's a loose-knit group of likeminded outsiders found common ground at a little NYC storefront gallery. Rooted in the DIY (do-it-yourself) subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip hop & graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led.
A NYC trip into late 80's Ball Culture // Happening // Added 2008/07/09 at 15:03
Tradition dating back to the 19th century and going strong into the 21st. Ball culture is an underground subculture in the United States in which people "walk" (i.e. compete) for trophies and prizes at events known as balls. Let's take a closer look to the mid-to-late 1980s and the Paris Is Burning Documentary which is all about the "Golden Age" of New York City drag balls, as well as a thoughtful exploration of race, class, and gender in America.
Video games enter real life // Things // Added 2008/07/07 at 09:00
Released in the US on June 22nd, the Nintendo DS version of the legendary Guitar Hero will be released in Europe on July 18th for the enjoyment of all wannabe guitar and bass players.
WSNBlog Podcast n°2 - Heavleny Sweetness mix // About WSNBlog // Added 2008/07/04 at 09:51
"Heavenly Sweetness is the hippest jazz label of the moment. Discover some of their productions and influences in this exclusive podcast. Sit back, relax and listen to the cosmos! All infos on www.myspace.com/heavenlyssweetness". Fresh and cool jazz for this summer!
It's gettin hot, let's go out! // Happening // Added 2008/07/02 at 15:26
Just as Monday comes after Sunday, summer comes after spring. Ah… summer, a generous sun, long days, drinks and diners stretching out until the moon is way up in the sky. Boys are tanned, girls get dolled up, their legs sculpted by long swims in the sea… and everyone’s filled and boosted by the intense pleasure of these precious moments...
New home for new art and new ideas // Place // Added 2008/07/02 at 12:20
From its start in the Fine Arts building in Tribeca, to its current location on Bowery, The New Museum has held true to its mission. In the 1980's, it gave exposure to now well known artists such as Keith Haring, Richard Prince, Jeff Koons and Olafur Eliasson.
Myspace Boudoir and Who's Next Contest - Season 3: French edition // Happening // Added 2008/06/30 at 09:00
Love designing t-shirts for your Fluokid pals? Dig fashion icons? Fashion designers, whatever you do, this message is for you!
