Featuring an image of Andy Warhol’s “Rorschach” on the cover, the fully-illustrated book offers an intimate, first-person chronicle of the life and work of Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter in Brooklyn’s notorious Marcy Projects. Published by Spiegel & Grau, Decoded is set for release on the 16th of November 2010.
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Founded by Jack White of The White Stripes in 2001, Nashville’s Third Man Records, has collaborated with Nixon to create limited edition Nixon x Third Man Records Master Blaster headphones. The headphones are designed with custom packaging and artwork and are made in the likeness of Third Man Records’ mini 45’s.
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When you’re caught in the hum of city life it’s easy to forget that there are wild expanses of the earth that are just inhabited by animals. Just animals. And nothing else (well, nothing much). That’s quite a comforting thought when you’re dealing with some of the greyer aspects of urban dwelling.
Here’s our favourite luxe safaris ideas to bring you back to life, wildly:
The African Queen of safari lodges: Catch the Big 5 at the Singita Sweni Lodge, Kruger National Park, South Africa
The barefoot experience: Go walkabout on Africa’s grassy plains on a walking safari, Tena Tena Camp, Zambia
The remote option: A gorilla safari is more like people watching, get acquainted at the Apoka Lodge, Uganda
The jungle than inspired Kipling: Cat lovers can observe their favourite striped predators in the wild on a tiger safari in the Kanha National Park, Rajasthan, India
Meet hippopotamus amphibious: On land as in water…experience adaptation an aqua-safari at the Mvuu Wilderness Resort, Lake Malawi
To find out more about luxe safaris visit www.blacktomato.co.uk or call on 020 7426 9888.
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Sylvester the Cats arch-nemesis Tweety Bird is transformed by New York artist Kaws under his Original Fake label. Tweety will be released soon in black and in the original colorway, of course featuring the usual Kaws trademarks. Sufferin’ succotash!
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Swoon, Steve ‘ESPO’ Powers, Herakut, Banksy, Ben Eine and Shepard Fairey are just some of the artists whose works will be showcased at the inaugural MONIKER international Art Fair, launching this October to coincide with Frieze week. MONIKER will focus on the finer side of the street art movement with a rich mix of exhibiting galleries such as Milan’s avant-garde Galleria Patricia Armocida, Marsea Goldberg – pioneering curator and owner of Los Angeles ‘New Image Art’ gallery and London’s leading urban art gallery Black Rat Press.
In addition to these galleries displaying their roster of both primary and secondary artworks in traditional art fair format, MONIKER will feature six project spaces. These curated spaces will be interactive in feel and bring an art show experience to the event.
The chosen venue, Village Underground is a vast Victorian warehouse with a ten meter high, skylight studded ceiling, and it is comprised of a main atrium and a pair of vaulted brick arches. This Shoreditch location has quickly become a popular East London landmark, operating as a social enterprise for staging multidisciplinary programs and a platform for creativity and culture.
MONIKER International Art Fair
Village Underground
54 Holywell Lane
Shoreditch
EC2A 3PQ
The MONIKER International Art Fair takes place from Thursday 14th October to Sunday 17th October 2010.
Frieze Art Fair London returns for 2010 in a huge showcase of art and design in the picturesque setting of Regents Park. Art fans can explore a world of art in London, featuring over 150 contemporary galleries. The fair also includes specially commissioned artists’ projects, a prestigious talks programme and an artist-led education schedule.
The Frieze Art Fair takes place at Regents Park from Thursday 14th October to Sunday 17th October 2010.
Tickets available here
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