Occupy Wall Street is a leaderless resistance movement with people of many colors, genders and political persuasions. The one thing we all have in common is that We Are The 99% that will no longer tolerate the greed and corruption of the 1%. The original call for this occupation was published by Adbusters in July; since then, many individuals across the country have stepped up to organize this event, such as the people of the NYC General Assembly and US Day of Rage.
Aakash Nihalani‘s street art work consists of mostly isometric rectangles and squares. The Brooklyn based artist selecticly places these graphics around New York to highlight the unexpected contours and elegant geometry of the city itself. For however brief, the artist is offering viewrs a chance to step into a different New York than they are used to seeing. This momentary escape from routine is needed. “People need to understand that how it is isn’t how it has to be,” the artist explains in his artist statement. Take a closer look at Aakash’s work below.
Observe a crisp delicacy in the act of isolationism.
Listen to the cunning precision in an absence of sound.
Pause where desolation of space coincides with character lost.
And whatever you do… do not disrupt the quiet.
“He was one of the few people I was truly envious of … but he didn’t know how good he was…”
At 12thDisciples, we’re always looking for an excuse to party. What better excuse then bringing Dee&Ricky, celebrity designer duo that have collaborated with Marc Jacobs, G-Shock, Kanye West and more to the city of Atlanta to host the #CreativeCurating show.
“Amusa Bouche” is bringing a taste of Montreal to Brooklyn, New York. “Amusa Bouche” which is a collection of contemporary and visual artists from Montreal will be showcasing their work at the ROUGE58 gallery in Brooklyn, New York.. The exhibition will feature work from Montreal based artists Tim Bernard, JP King, Alan Ganev, and Nathan Brown.
Art Nouveau friend Tatyana Fazlalizadeh is one of many talented female artists participating in NYC group show ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES an exploration of women’s Experience of Migration Under Globalization. The exhibition brings together the aesthetics and community engagement of eleven visual artists, one performance artist, one filmmaker and one writer in an unprecedented trans-ethnic event. The exhibition which also features , opens March 17 at Project Reach, 4th Floor Gallery.
Nemo Achida is known for his conceptual tracks. But on “Sob Stories” he takes the opportunity to show a different side and just snap or as he describes it have “a little fun.” The track is a preview of what’s to come from the Brooklyn based emcee/producer’s album The DigitalDanLP set to be released March 28. Listen and download “Sob Stories” below.
Theophilus London sits behind an aging wooden table eagerly munching on the vegetable platter that was brought out for him. His long and lanky arms engulf the table as he grabs another baby carrot from the vegetable platter. His eyes are hidden behind his signature dark shades and a cap, he designed to coincide with the release of his first EP Lovers Holiday, covers his head.
Since releasing This Charming Mixtape in 2009, the Brooklyn raised performer, has garnered a lot of attention for his electro-pop driven music. Theophilus came to Atlanta to perform exclusively for Art Nouveau Magazine’s 3rd Year Anniversary Party at Deefor Centre. He sat down with Art Nouveau before soundcheck to discuss his musical influences (including Garth Brooks), his rise to fame, and what female body part gives his music the most inspiration.
Ted Mikulski’s break out solo exhibition Color For Color’s Sake will debut this Sunday, March 6th, 2011 at Iona College in New Rochelle, NY. The exhibition finds the Connecticut based artist departing from his style of abstract expressionism and evolving into a neo-pop style filled with vibrant pop imagery of his favorite character, the mis-adventured TEEM robots. According to the artist the show, “explores our relationship with technology and with ourselves.”
Ah, yet another reason I need to pack all my shit up and head straight to New York City, Brooklyn or Chelsea to be exact. Our good friends at Curbs & Stoops will open their Active Space on Norte Maar’s infamous Beat Nite. A collaboration between Wel, the project is a progressive cultural center and this Friday the art collective will open the first 6,000 square feet of the space.
