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Three Top Executives 1 Leave Christie’s Amid Market Instability (1.08/2)

It’s been an eventful couple of years at the major auction houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s: both have recently been going through major changes under new management, trying to figure out how to maximize profitability amid a pullback in the global art market.

After seeing a series of departures at Sotheby’s , there could be some major shifts underway at Christie’s. The New York Times reports that three leading executives have departed from the privately owned auction house, although it is unclear whether they were dismissed or have walked out independently.

Related: Maurizio Cattelan’s Hitler Sculpture Leads Christie’s $78 Million Sale

Paul R. Provost, the senior vice president and director of trusts, estates & appraisals; Nicholas Hall, international head of old master paintings and 19th century art; and Cathy Elkies, head of Christie’s 20th and 21st century design have all left Christie’s. Neither responded to the NYT’s request for comment on the details of their departures.

On July 20, Christie’s released a report that revealed a deep drop in sales for the first half of 2016. Sales for the period totaled $3 billion (£2.1 billion), a 33 percent drop in US dollar terms and a 27 percent drop in British pounds. The comparable figure for the same period in 2015 was $4.5 billion (£2.9 billion).

Related: Christie’s Reports Steep Drop in Sales for First Half of 2016

This past April, in an attempt to increase efficiency amid pressured profit margins and intense competition, Christie’s announced plans to close three of its regional offices —in Boston, Palm Beach, and Philadelphia—and clients from those regions will now be served from New York. But the auction house, owned by French businessman and collector François Pinault , is also gearing up with new hires. In March 2017, Christie’s will welcome Alex Rotter, formerly of Sotheby’s, as its new chairman of post-war and contemporary art for the Americas.

Related: French Mega-Collector François Pinault to Display Works from His Collection in Germany

Christie’s did not comment on the details of the three departures, but released a statement instead: “As a private company, we don’t comment on speculation around our employees. However, like any business, we continue to review the deployment of resources and focus investment on areas of growth so as to best to serve our clients.” 2016-07-29 06:42 Hili Perlson

New York Billionaire to 2 Open Private Museum in Chelsea (1.05/2)

New York financier and billionaire J. Tomilson Hill has announced plans to open a private museum in Manhattan.

The 6,400-square foot space will be located inside the Getty building, a new Peter Marino-designed development in Chelsea which will also house Lehmann Maupin’s new space .

“We’ve got so much art in storage,” the 68-year-old vice chairman of the Blackstone Group private equity firm told the New York Times. Hill explained that he wants to make his $800-million collection of modern and contemporary art, and Old Masters accessible to the public. But, he hastened to add, he may augment his collection with loans for certain exhibitions.

Related: Is Collector J. Tomilson Hill a Billionaire Because of His Art?

His collection includes 14 Christopher Wools, four Francis Bacons, 10 Warhols, four Lichtensteins, three Twomblys, five Rubens, and 34 Renaissance and Baroque bronze sculptures. He also owns individual works by Lucio Fontana , Willem de Kooning , Picasso, and Ed Ruscha.

“He has great things,” dealer Matthew Marks, who recently sold Hill a Robert Gober sculpture, told the Times.

Hill also hopes that making his collection publicly accessible will help fill a gap in arts education. “They’re cutting out arts programs in the public schools,” he explained. As a result he aims to forge educational partnerships with the Studio Museum in Harlem, as well as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where he is on the board.

On the other hand, he makes no secret about harboring ulterior motives for the establishment of a private museum, which comes with major tax exemptions, as it allows him to deduct the market value of the art, cash, and stock he turns over to his foundation. “I can shelter capital gains,” he stated. “It would be the same as if I gave the art to a museum.”

Related: Senate Inquiry into Private Museums Finds Tax Code ‘Ripe for Exploitation’

The space will operate with a free admission policy, and will be open during the week and on Saturdays. 2016-07-29 10:10 Associate Editor

Instagrams of the Art 3 World: Cate Blanchett, Marcel Duchamp, and More (1.04/2)

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Willem de Kooning

Each Friday, Artinfo looks at some of the week’s most notable, newsworthy, and fun Instagram posts from art world figures.

This week, highlights include the announcement of a film installation with Cate Blanchett, birthdays for Marcel Duchamp and Jenny Holzer, and a Polaroid of Brigid Berlin and Willem de Kooning .

Scroll through the slideshow to see this week’s best. 2016-07-29 15:15 Taylor Dafoe

4 AENY 2016 – Art Talks & Seminars (1.02/2)

Planning your trip to the show? Be sure to attend one of our Art Talks or Seminars! Here are some highlights from our Education Schedule. For the full schedule click here.

Award-winning photographer Doug Menuez will share his cautionary tale about taking a personal project and making it into a lasting legacy through print and exhibitions. Joining the conversation will be fine art photographer and gallery owner Michael Joseph of Artblend.

In this talk, Cory Huff of The Abundant Artist will explain the difference between the ways that artists think art is sold and how artists who make a living from their work actually do it.

Speaker, author, and market researcher Pamela N. Danziger is internationally recognized for her expertise on the world’s most influential consumers: affluent Americans. Join Jennifer Townsend from Larson- Juhl as she reviews the essential design elements for creating memorable rooms. As home building trends have evolved over the past few decades, home furnishings and design have kept pace. Custom frames have also adapted to relate to those changes.

In just five key questions, we’ll uncover the strategies and secrets behind the successful careers of three fine art photographers.

Generate sales, increase awareness, and brand your business as the premier destination for art and framing. Litsa Spanos, President of Art Design Consultants (ADC), will share creative marketing ideas that can take your art gallery to the next level. Crista Cloutier explores the journey of the artist, how one finds a voice, develops it, and uses it to create a professional career as a working artist. Cloutier uses her own background as an arts dealer, curator, publisher, writer, and artist to illustrate her message of the importance of practice, authenticity, and the coupling of tenacity with audacity.

In just five key questions, we’ll uncover the strategies and secrets behind the successful careers of three artists.

The “Six Spheres of Success” is a fact- proven concept in attracting art buyers and each of the elements that makes up a successful art career. The strategic plan is designed to help artist build a brand, nurture a long sustaining career, add value, and increase art sales. Get the scoop from an expert on what is needed in today’s world to protect your artwork collection. What is personal property? What is stewardship? And what is needed to protect your art investment? Stanca will answer all those questions in this informative seminar.

Learn the data backup strategies, tools, and copyright protections necessary to ensure that your artwork is protected and available decades from now.

In just five key questions, we’ll uncover the strategies and secrets behind the successful careers of five artists.

To license or not to license—that is the question. How do you decide if licensing is right for you? In this seminar, we’ll cover where to begin in today’s fast- paced licensing world. Art is important; it challenges the status quo and leads to innovation and change. Crista Cloutier of The Working Artist encourages artists to claim their rightful role as leaders. 2016-07-30 00:01 lmullikin

Margot Robbie Wears 5 Gucci in New York (1.02/2)

Margot Robbie is making her case for the breakout star of the summer. The 26 year-old Australian actress, previously most well-known for her role in “The Wolf of Wall Street,” has been doing double duty in promotional tours this summer, for her back-to-back films “The Legend of Tarzan” and now “Suicide Squad.”

On Thursday, for an appearance on Live with Kelly, she wore head-to-toe Gucci , sporting a floral, high-neck dress and a pair of t-strap platform glossy black heels. Gucci has proven to be a favorite of the actress, as she wore the brand to the “Tarzan” premiere earlier this summer. The towering heels clock in at a whopping six inches tall.

In addition to Gucci, Robbie has been a Calvin girl for many past outings. She sat front row at Calvin Klein’s fall 2016 show, which was her first show with the house and, it was later revealed, Francisco Costa’s last in the design seat. From backstage before the show, she told WWD “I’m not really too heavily involved in fashion week, but I’ve been to shows in the past and have always enjoyed it. It’s kind of like being in an art gallery where you don’t move and everyone moves around you — it’s so different from what I normally experience.”

Of “Suicide Squad,” which also stars Cara Delevingne , Will Smith, and Jared Leto, she teased “It’s going to be nuts. It was one of the most insane things I’ve ever been a part of. So I’m pretty sure that will translate to the screen and everyone will hopefully be blown away by how different it is.”

In May, she was named the face of Calvin’s Deep Euphoria fragrance ; she also wore the brand to the 2016 Met Ball. Additionally, she’s appearing in the brand’s fall campaign along with a bevy of other stars including Kate Moss and Bella Hadid. 2016-07-29 17:50 Leigh Nordstrom

Datebook: 'Transparency' at 6 Yorkshire Sculpture Park (1.00/2)

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park

“Transparency” is an ongoing exhibition at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, which runs through September 4. Curated from the Arts Council Collection as part of the National Partners programme, the showcase draws inspiration from the Park's newly refurbished historic Chapel.

Exploring transparency, the exhibition responds to the aesthetics of the 18th- century building, through work by artists Yelena Popova, Mark Titchner, Rachel Whiteread, Cerith Wyn Evans and others. The artworks include installations and sculptures, along with films made between 1978 and 2014. The theme of transparency focuses on how the artists have explored subjects like truth and psychological transparency. 2016-07-29 10:39 BLOUIN ARTINFO

Datebook: Sports Photography Exhibition 7 ‘Who Shot Sports’ at Brooklyn Museum, New York (0.06/2)

Venues Brooklyn Museum of Art

Appearing through January 8, 2017, in the Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing of New York's Brooklyn Museum,“Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present” is one of the first museum shows to highlight sports photography and its significance in the history of sports as well as of the medium. Curated by Gail Bucklandt, it presents approximately 230 images — from daguerreotypes and salted paper prints to digital images — by 170 photographers, capturing exciting moments in various sports in different places across the globe. The exhibition is organized according to themes such as the beginning of sports photography, the Olympics, solo and team sports, portraits, life of the field and fans.

A book of the same title, published by Alfred A. Knopf, accompanies the exhibition. 2016-07-29 12:17 BLOUIN ARTINFO

8 Jonathan Brender, 2016 Spotlight Artist (0.02/2)

Born in Caracas, Jonathan Brender has felt passionate about the arts since he was a young boy, growing up in a unique cultural melting pot of native Venezuelans and Europeans. Jonathan started drawing comics, cars, and boats until he moved on to study ceramics and sculpture for three years at the renowned Arte y Fuego.

Feeling the need to expand his knowledge, culture and skills, he eventually moved to the U. S. to pursue the art of canvas painting with a unique modern style. Inspired by a two-month trip he took to Australia’s back country, Brender began to study the Aborigines’ art of pointillism. He started modifying that art into portraits of modern icons and found immediate success at exhibitions with his new style. With each piece of artwork containing up to 180,000 painted dots, Brender caps his artistic output at 10–12 paintings a year because the process is so time- consuming. Brender’s unique cultural and artistic background, along with his experience, vision, and personality, makes his work one of a kind. He’s exhibited his work in places such as Israel, England, Venezuela, Brazil, Panama, and the U. S. Some of his work can be seen at prestigious five-star hotels in Venezuela, Commercial Buildings in Miami, and private collections around the world.

A much-anticipated programming element of Redwood Media Group’s other art shows, the Spotlight Artist Program is being featured for the very first time at Artexpo New York in 2016 and will continue to be a highlight at the show in future years. Jonathan Brender is one of four esteemed artists selected for this year’s Spotlight Artist Program. 2016-07-30 00:01 lmullikin

9 DAY 1 AT ARTEXPO: IT’S SHOWTIME! (0.01/2)

Opening Day at Artexpo New York 2016 drew thousands of trade buyers from around the region, the country, and the world to Pier 94 in Manhattan for a glimpse at the latest offerings in the fine art world. First up, exhibitors gathered for an Open Forum and Sales Seminar, enjoying breakfast while they geared up for the weekend by learning tips on how to best sell their artwork.

Trade attendees got a first look at all the extraordinary sculpture, glassworks, painting, photography, and more on display this year as they made their way through booth after stunning booth, on the lookout for their next acquisition. While some enjoyed the informative Topics & Trends seminars slated for the day, others milled around the show with live-action art demos in mind. One such highlight was renowned dance photographer Jordan Matter’s live photo shoot with ballet dancers in attendance.

From 4 to 7 p.m., Artexpo New York turned up the fun, hosting the highly anticipated annual Opening Night Preview Party, open not just to trade attendees, but also to the general public. Partygoers noshed on hors d’oeuvres and sipped wine while taking in all the sights and sounds of the show. A highlight of the show? Presenting the 2016 Poster Challenge Winner, Adrian Arrieta, to the New York crowd for the very first time. His painting, The Princess of the Strawberry Mouth, earned top marks in this year’s contest, earning him the privilege of having his work featured on the official show poster. You can read more about Adrian here—congrats again!

We’ll fill you in tomorrow on all the 2016 Artexpo Award winners and Friday show highlights—stay tuned! Also, make sure to follow Artexpo New York on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay abreast of all that’s going on at Pier 94 this weekend. 2016-07-30 00:01 lmullikin

amanda levete's MAAT 10 museum in lisbon readies for opening (0.01/2)

MAAT (the museum of art architecture and technology) is a new institution designed by amanda levete currently under construction on the banks of lisbon’s tagus river. with work in portugal now reaching its climax, the building is set to open its doors this october. led by director pedro gadanho, MAAT will explore contemporary culture through visual arts, new media, architecture, technology, and science. ‘MAAT not only supports portuguese artists,’ explains gadanho, ‘but also local curators who are important figures in the cultural development of a place, as producers of content and relationships.’ a façade covered in 3D tiles is a reference to portugal’s rich tradition of ceramics all images © AL_A, unless otherwise stated the building forms the focal point of a campus that hosts EDP, a prominent cultural foundation. housed within two buildings — the new kunsthall structure, designed by AL_A, amanda levete’s london-based architecture practice, and a newly renovated power station — MAAT will present a permanent science and electricity display, as well as a wide-ranging program of temporary exhibitions.

MAAT will explore contemporary culture through visual arts, new media, architecture, technology, and science the new building allows visitors to walk over, under, and through the museum complex, with a roof offering sweeping views towards the river. in this way, the scheme seeks to restore the historic connection between the city and the water. by drawing visitors from the heart of lisbon to the views along the tagus estuary via a new footbridge, MAAT seeks to regenerate this riverfront area. large exhibition spaces allow for a range of layouts steps that lead down into the river are covered with water at high tide, creating a constantly changing environment. above, an overhanging façade covered in 3D tiles is a reference to portugal’s rich tradition of ceramics. while the cantilevered structure provides welcome shade, it also reflects sunlight off the water and into the building, tracing the shifting patterns of the tidal changes. MAAT opens to the public on october 5, 2016 with a 12-hour program that features exhibition openings, educational events, performances and music performances. the new building allows visitors to walk over, under, and through the museum complex the scheme seeks to restore the historic connections between the city and the water inside the new kunsthall building, designed by AL_A

MAAT opens to the public on october 5, 2016 the institution is led by its director pedro gadanho image © david farran 2016-07-29 17:09 Philip Stevens

Fatha Jazz Bordeaux on 11 Twin Cities Ballroom — Crosscuts — Walker Art Center (0.01/2)

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Madonna released her hit single “Vogue,” a highly stylized homage to New York’s underground ballroom scene and an accompanying music video featuring choreography by legendary voguer Willi Ninja and José Gutiérrez and Luis Camacho of the House of Xtravganza. The single buoyed voguing into the mainstream, acquainting millions of Americans with modes of dance and performance innovated by LGTBQ […] 2016-07-29 13:58 By

From Startup to Industry 12 Star: Litsa Spanos, President and Owner of Art Design Consultants

Founded in 1992, ADC, Art Design Consultants, Inc. has grown from a one-woman operation started in a 500-square-foot basement to a successful multi-team-member venture running in a gorgeous gallery space with stunning views. The woman who made it all happen? Litsa Spanos.

In the last 24 years, Spanos has not only built ADC to be the booming business that it is today, helping clients select the perfect artwork for their corporate or residential spaces, but she has also received several honors along the way, including the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce & WE Celebrate’s “Woman-Owned Business of the Year” award in 2013. The accolades couldn’t go to a more deserving person—Litsa gives back as much as she receives, supporting numerous regional non-profit organizations and causes in addition to nurturing her clientele, ADC team, and family.

Always with her finger on the pulse of what’s next in the art market, Litsa provides a valuable perspective for trade buyers and artists alike. We got to talk with her about her path to success as well as her tips for those rising in the industry:

What have been some of the challenges in your career, as well as some of the highlights?

The challenges are similar to what all small businesses face—finding new clients or talent and then bringing everyone together in an impactful way. Highlights of my career include being named “Woman-Owned Business of the Year”; publishing a beautiful art-filled book (Blink Art Resource); landing incredible new corporate, healthcare, and residential projects; and being able to work with creative and talented people every day.

Any pleasant surprises or memorable experiences on your path to success that you’d like to share?

A pleasant surprise was finding our incredible location in downtown Cincinnati during the recession. It’s a light-filled, 10,000-square-foot gallery with sweeping views of the city. It beautifully showcases all types of art, from paintings and sculpture to photography and mixed media. Our clients never want to leave, and we are all inspired every day!

What do you think are the most essential qualities one must have to succeed in the art world?

Perseverance, the willingness to take risks, honesty, and ethics.

What do you see coming up in the art market, trendwise?

Many of our clients want something different, unusual, and unexpected. Artists need to think outside the box and create works that no one else has. Whether it’s a new way to print photographs or painting on unusual surfaces, think fresh, new, and exciting. Starting a conversation and creating an interesting dialogue between the buyer and seller is what makes sales happen!

ADC has several exciting things coming up this year, starting with the launch of the 2016 Blink Art Resource at Artexpo New York. This stunning, image-rich guide for designers, galleries, and consultants features work from hundreds of exceptional artists in a wide variety of mediums for sourcing work with ease and efficiency. Ask Litsa about it at while you’re at the show, or check out the details at blinkartresource.com. In addition, ADC will be hosting the Artist Success Summit this June 3–4, an inspiring two- day conference and networking event that equips artists with everything they need to succeed in today’s competitive art market. For more on the Summit, visit http://adcfineart.com/success- summit-2. ADC also proudly sponsors Art Comes Alive (ACA), an annual fine art contest and exhibit that awards over $250,000 to the brightest and best artists working in North America. For more information, visit adcfineart.com/selling-artists-works. 2016-07-30 00:01 lmullikin

DAY 2 AT ARTEXPO: 13 SPECIAL KEYNOTE, LIVE ART DEMOS & MORE

Friday at Artexpo brought throngs of visitors through the gates of Pier 94 to see artwork from over 400 exhibitors from around the world, comprising more than 1,000 artists in total. The doors opened early for the event’s Keynote Presentation by Pam Danziger, “Marketing Art in Today’s New Luxury Style,” during which the renowned speaker, author, and market researcher provided tips for artists and gallery owners in attendance.

The day was filled with inspiring Meet the Artist events and live art demonstrations, giving attendees the chance to see featured exhibitors in action and learn about their paths to becoming successful artists.

Showgoers also enjoyed mingling with exhibitors and other art lovers alike at the night’s two parties: the Meet & Greet Reception sponsored by Art Brand Studios, and the Focus on Design Friday Reception sponsored by Art Design Consultants. It was another fabulous day and evening at Artexpo— and we know Saturday and Sunday will continue the trend!

Don’t forget to follow Artexpo New York on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay updated on all the fun happening at the show this weekend! 2016-07-30 00:01 lmullikin

AENY 2016 Recap: 14 Highlights from an Incredible Year

That’s a wrap! Artexpo New York has taken the fine-art scene by storm yet again, and we’ve got the sales, stories, and gorgeous collection of photos and videos to prove it. We’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who played a part, from our extraordinary exhibitors and generous sponsors to our ever-eager attendees. Read on to find out more about 2016’s show— we’re proud to say it was another phenomenal one!

Moments to Remember

Throughout the four-day weekend, attendees enjoyed a number of exciting events, from the VIP Opening Night Preview Party featuring the unveiling of this year’s Poster Challenge winner to inspiring Art Talks, Meet the Artist sessions, and more. Famed dance photographer Jordan Matter wowed us all with his live photo shoots, and painters from around the world gave us a peek at their creative process during live art demonstrations. On Friday, author and industry leader Pamela N. Danziger gave the Keynote Presentation to a rapt audience of exhibitors and trade attendees.

2016 Artexpo Award Winners

Over a dozen artists and galleries were given special recognition during Artexpo this year for their work that went above and beyond. Here’s a full list of 2016 award recipients:

Top Sales & Success Stories

Here’s a sampling of some of our exhibitors’ top sales and feedback for the event. See more testimonials here !

Media Buzz

Artexpo New York garnered tons of attention in media outlets in New York and beyond, with coverage including a shout-out in PAPER magazine, which dubbed our show as a “must-see,” a segment on CBS New York , and many others. We also reached tens of thousands of fans via social media, offering followers around the world up- to-the-minute event tidbits and photos on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram. Thanks to everyone liking and following us on our social media channels—we love keeping you engaged!

Exhibit in 2017

Inspired by this year’s event to give exhibiting a shot yourself, or want to return to Artexpo after having a successful show this year? Apply for 2017 here , or contact our helpful sales team —they’ll be happy to help you. 2016-07-30 00:01 sdalton

Desert Hills Premium 15 Outlets Nabs First Agent Provocateur Outlet

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The company, founded by Vivienne Westwood’s son Joe Corre and Serena Rees, will have a 1,000-square-foot store carrying lingerie, swimwear and accessories. The company’s line is carried in a mix of company stores in addition to retailers such as Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue.

The Simon Property Group Inc.-owned center has positioned itself as an upscale outlet attracting regional visitors and tourists alike, scouring for deals from luxury labels, on their way into or coming from Palm Springs and the rest of the Coachella Valley.

The center in the spring of 2014 completed a $100 million expansion that added about 146,000 square feet to its footprint, along with refreshed landscaping and a 1,100-square-foot parking garage. The additional square footage also came with the opening of the first Alexander McQueen outlet in addition to CH Carolina Herrera, Fendi, Maje, Sandro and John Varvatos to the expansion.

Among the other high-profile names that make up the Desert Hills roster of more than 180 tenants are Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Theory, DVF, Ermenegildo Zegna, Rag & Bone and All Saints.

Brioni is expected to bow at the center in early fall. 2016-07-29 19:29 Kari Hamanaka

bentley reels out the 16 ultimate car for fly fishing enthusiasts

bentley reels out the ultimate luxury car for fly fishing enthusiasts

bentley fly fishing mulliner: hand-crafted by the luxury car manufacturer’s bespoke coachbuilding division, the ‘bentayga fly fishing’ by mulliner is an exquisite installation which houses all the equipment required for a successful day on the river. the rods are stored in special tubes trimmed in saddle leather with linen cross-stitching and located on the underside of the parcel shelf. a pair of landing nets in matching leather bags are stored in a bespoke, carpet- trimmed hard pocket built into the side of the boot. at the heart of the chest are three individual, saddle-leather- trimmed units: a master tackle station; a refreshment case; and waterproof wader-stowage trunk. the master tackle station and refreshment case sit on a sliding tray that allows for easy access. inside the master tackle unit is a special burr walnut veneered drawer containing a fly-tying vice and tools, as well as a selection of cotton, hooks and feathers. beneath this are four machined-from- solid aluminium reel cases trimmed in saddle leather with a linen cross- stitching. the interior of the refreshment case is trimmed in linen leather, and contains up to three metal flasks and a set of mulliner fine-china tableware, as well as a separate food storage compartment. with a quilted leather finish on top, it can also be removed entirely and used as additional seating. waders and boots are conveniently stowed in a hand-crafted and saddle- leather-wrapped wood trunk, lined with hard-wearing neoprene material to keep the items in a waterproof environment after use. of course, all three units can be removed from the ‘bentayga’s’ boot whenever maximum luggage space is required. waterproof boot-floor and rear-sill-protection covers are discreetly integrated into the rear of the ‘bentayga fly fishing’ by mulliner, as is an electronic dehumidifier unit to ensure the area remains fresh and dry. for the first time mulliner ‘welcome lights’ are also featured. these are built into the underside of the doors and project the bentley and mulliner logos on to the ground when the doors are opened. in addition as a bespoke option, any personal logo or graphic can be individually specified on a ‘bentayga’ order. geoff dowding, director of mulliner, said, ‘the bentayga fly fishing car showcases the breadth and level of detail a customer can expect from mulliner. this is an individual bespoke solution and our skilled craftspeople can design elegant and exquisitely executed bespoke solutions to complement any customer lifestyle or hobby. fly fishing is a sport that requires a variety of equipment and clothing, so it was essential to package the rods, reels, waders, boots and fly-tying station into the car in a luxurious, accessible and elegant way – and the end result is truly extraordinary.’ it offers the widest range of on- and off- road drive settings of any vehicle via bentley’s drive dynamics mode and optional responsive off-road setting. up to eight modes are available, allowing drivers, at the turn of a dial, to select the perfect dynamic set-up for any surface or road condition. this versatility is complemented by bentley dynamic ride (electrically activated 48v active roll control) and electric power-assisted steering (EPAS). the responsive off-road settings allow the customer to select the appropriate vehicle settings for a wide range of off- road surfaces, while the driver information panel displays information on pitch, roll, wheel articulation, steering angle, compass bearing and altitude. as with all bentleys, the ‘bentayga’ comes with multi-mode air suspension. the driver has four different modes to choose from: high 2, high 1, normal and low. high 2, for example, can be manually selected when tackling more severe off-road surfaces. drivers can also lower the rear suspension via a switch in the boot, to ease loading and trailer hitching. 2016-07-29 19:15 Martin Hislop

17 Hugo Boss Unveils Boss on Demand

ON DEMAND: Hugo Boss is getting its feet wet in the multichannel shopping arena. Today, the company will launch a shopping experience called Boss on Demand in partnership with UberCentral, a new service from Uber that allows businesses to request car rides for their clients, even if the clients don’t personally have the Uber app. Boss on Demand aims to provide Hugo Boss customers with a more convenient, VIP shopping experience. Anyone can sign up for the service in Boss stores or online free of charge.

Once signed up, customers can use Boss on Demand for personal styling and shopping needs: The service will usher Uber drivers to pick customers up wherever they are and escort them to in-store appointments. After shopping, customers won’t need to schlep their bags if they’d prefer not to: UberRush can deliver packages to customers’ homes, offices or hotel rooms.

For customers who prefer to shop from home, Boss on Demand will make it easier with 24/7 customer service, live chats and free two-day shipping via ShopRunner, the e-commerce membership site. Users of the service will also have access to an insider access program full of perks, including invitations to events and complimentary gifts and monogramming services. 2016-07-29 18:13 Kristi Garced

Jennifer Hudson Talks 18 Denim, Her Upcoming Album and Leaving New York “I guess time flies when you’re having fun,” Jennifer Hudson proclaimed from the second floor of the New York & Company flagship in New York. The affable actress and singer was celebrating the one-year anniversary of her collaboration with the brand and had come out wearing a white dress with a light denim jacket slung over her shoulders — “JH” patch embroidered onto the back. “I like broaches — to me the patch is a younger version of a broach,” she explained of the accessory. “[They] give you something to play with, add to things. Switch it up.” Despite the heat dome surrounding the Northeast as of late, Hudson was adamant that denim is a go-to summertime wardrobe pick. “When it’s summer, that means a lot of air conditioning. Somebody like myself, I get cold a lot. I feel like the denim helps keep you warm at times, but it’s still cool enough to wear in the summer.”

Hudson has a lot on her plate at the moment: Since leaving her role in “The Color Purple” on Broadway, she signed with Epic Records to work on her fourth studio album, is preparing to star in her first comedy alongside Adam Sandler and will soon start rehearsals for “Hairspray Live!” being broadcast in December.

She’s also one-song deep on her next album. “I’ve been exposed to so much, especially the Broadway experience and being around artists and musicians, in every form. I’m curious to see how it’s going to spill from me and what’s going to come from it,” she said. “I feel like I’m in a new space now creatively. What that is, I don’t know. I’m discovering that.”

Hudson is playing a very familiar role — an artist — in Sandler’s “Sandy Wexler.” “I’ve always wanted to do a comedy, I never guessed my first comedy movie would be with Adam Sandler , I’m such a fan. I’m super excited,” she exclaimed. “In my fittings I realized, ‘oh my god, my style is really Nineties.’ I was, like, ‘I have that, I have that, I have that.'”

Oh — and she’s moving to Los Angeles, today, to tackle it all. “I’ve been [in New York] for a whole year, because I just finished my run on Broadway, so now I get to go coast to coast. I was so inspired here, I just love the culture,” she reflected. “What I love most about New York is that everyone is their own person. And my favorite thing to do here is people watch.”

How does she juggle all of her projects? “I try to take things one step at a time.” Dressing the part helps as well. “I have a lot of things to do throughout the day, being a mom, going to work. It just varies, I like to make sure my clothes are interchangeable, they’re comfortable and they look good at the same time. I’m a working woman.” 2016-07-29 18:00 Kristen Tauer

19 In Memoriam of Philando Castile

In loving memory of Philando Castile, Pollen presents a community portrait of grief, protest, power, and love contributed by 25 artists mostly from Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.

Could we please give the police departments to the grandmothers?

Give them the salaries and the pensions and the city vehicles, but make them a fleet of vintage corvettes, jaguars and cadillacs, with white leather interior. Diamond in the back, sunroof top and digging the scene with the gangsta lean.

Let the cars be badass!

You would hear the old school jams like Patti Labelle, Anita Baker and Al Green. You would hear Sweet Honey in the Rock harmonizing on “We who believe in freedom will not rest” bumping out the speakers.

And they got the booming system. If you up to mischief, they will pick you up swiftly in their sweet ride and look at you until you catch shame and look down at your lap. She asks you if you are hungry and you say “yes” and of course you are. She got a crown of dreadlocks and on the dashboard you see brown faces like yours, shea buttered and loved up.

And there are no precincts.

Just love temples, that got spaces to meditate and eat delicious food. Mangoes, blueberries, nectarines, cornbread, peas and rice, fried plantain, fufu, yams, greens, okra, pecan pie, salad and lemonade.

Things that make your mouth water and soul arrive…

The day’s gonna come when I won’t march no more

But while my sister ain’t equal & my brother can’t breathe

Hand and hand with my family, we will fill these streets

“And you are not the guy and still you fit the description because there is only one guy who is always the guy fitting the description.”

Claudia Rankine, “Stop and Frisk”

It’s Okay

She is made of

Diamonds. She is four years old and wears pink and blue beads, sometimes barrettes, in her braided hair. Maybe chewing bubblegum is her favorite, and possibly she likes the swings best of all at the park

Her voice certainly glitters

Her voice has always glittered, it has never needed your permission, your invitation your blessing

Last Wednesday night, she sat buckled in the car’s backseat on the way home from the grocery store. Maybe she was chewing bubblegum. Her bedtime routine most likely would have been next in the order of weeknight things

But a nearby police car slowed its suburban patrol when the car she was riding in passed

One of the officers noticed how the other car’s driver had a wide-set nose

He fit the description

In less than two minutes, she listened as police officers pull the car she was riding in over and give orders. She saw the driver and her mother follow those orders. Might be the officer, now pointing his gun at the driver, didn’t see her in the backseat. He therefore never would have noticed the colorful beads in her hair. He definitely knew nothing about the driver, a man who just shopped for groceries, a man who just had a family dinner and got his haircut earlier that evening.

In less than two minutes she, four years old, watched one of the police officers shoot the driver again and again, then begin screaming at her mother. It must have felt like forever

The driver fit the description

He was following orders

He was not the man Make no mistake, she still has a glittering voice. Possibly it won’t shine as bright for a minute. Certainly it glittered as clear and big as it could for her mother while fear worked a crooked mess last Wednesday night. Her voice a devotional from the car’s backseat:

It’s okay Mommy

I’m right here with you

For Philando, Diamond, and Dae’Anna I don’t want to overstate or downplay the importance of the mural we created together. The power of any piece of art is self evident and not for the creators to decide. But what I think was undeniably good about it, was it created a new point of entry (or departure?) for people who need another way to protest. It’s not an alternative, it widens the scope of the protests. It assists the marches and occupations. It heals, because we know that while marching is important, it depletes people.

The mural turns protesting into an ecosystem instead of an act.

—Jeremiah Bey

WHAT DO WE TELL OUR CHILDREN WHEN…

EDUCATION DIDN’T MATTER. COMPLIANCE DIDN’T MATTER.

AGE DIDN’T MATTER.

YOUR GUILT / INNOCENCE DIDN’T MATTER.

OUR OUTRAGE DIDN’T MATTER. STRAIGHT UP HD EVIDENCE DIDN’T MATTER. THE TRUTH IS OUR LIVES DO MATTER.

I can’t sleep.

Again.

My jaw hurts.

The eye tic replaced with clenching my teeth—

Even in sleep.

Images. Flashing lights,

Police in military gear

In formation on I94.

A swelling crowd

Whose anger, pain palpable on screen. Flashback:

1960’s Civil Rights Movement

Flashback:

L. A Riots

Flashback. Flashback. Flashback. Flashback.

Last year

Last month Yesterday

This election season

How much more can we take?

All those Facebook posts

Swirling in my head:

I am devastated

I want to DO SOMETHING…but I don’t know how

I don’t know what to say

I don’t know how to help

Someone tell me what I need to do to help make this stop…

I will answer.

I will lay out the steps. I will follow the example my ancestors laid down with their battered lives

I will echo what has been eloquently written, powerfully spoken, consistently shown for generations

I will say it with a new twist and in less words for our short attention span.

I will…

But first I must unclench my jaw,

Acknowledge my rage on this never-ending journey of compressing a lifetime of trauma into capsules of resilience that are easy to swallow.

So give the police departments to the grandmas, they are fearless, classy and actualized. Blossomed from love. They wear what they want and say what they please.

Believe that.

There wouldn’t be noise citations when the grandmas ride through our streets, blasting Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Alice Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix, KRS-One. All that good music. The kids gonna hula hoop to it and sell her lemonade made from heirloom pink lemons and maple syrup. The car is solar powered and carbon footprint- less, the grandmas designed the technology themselves.

At night they park the cars in a circle so all can sit in them with the sun roofs down, and look at the stars, talk about astrological signs, what to plant tomorrow based on the moons mood and help you memorize Audre Lorde and James Baldwin quotes. She always looks you in the eye and acknowledges the light in you with no hesitation or fear. And grandma loves you fiercely forever.

She sees the pain in our bravado, the confusion in our anger, the depth behind our coldness. Grandma know what oppression has done to our souls and is gonna change it one love temple at a time. She has no fear.

# PhilandoCastile , may you live again…

…by us saying your name even though you belong to the ancestors now.

— Dameun Strange

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MISSIN’ THE MARK by TRYENYSE JONES from Chitwood Media on Vimeo .

Myles Mayes, 14 years old

Demar Douglas

Angela Davis Jonah Blue Everhart

Ara Elizabeth Schmidt

Alma Sheppard-Matsuo

All proceeds of sales from another print by this artist benefit Black Lives Matter Minneapolis.

Quito Ziegler

Nikki McComb

Alexander Hage

Stephanie Morris

Lou, Loulure

Jared Hanson

Deborah Saul

Jenni Undis Hannabah Blue and Jolene Yazzie

CStreet

Suzanne van Dyck

I am a white, 49 year old woman who resides in one of the wealthiest communities in the Twin Cities. I stand in solidarity with brown and black skinned people. The house I live in, the car I drive, the land my house is on were stolen from (Native Americans) and obtained on the backs of brown and black skinned people (slavery). I am the beneficiary of others’ loss (the land I live on was owned by the Dakota Sioux Tribe) and the dehumanizing enslavement of people of color. Philando Castille’s murder…I have no words.

Elana Schwartzman HEADER PHOTO: BOBBY ROGERS

For a comprehensive and thoughtful guide to contributing, participating, and supporting the #BlackLivesMatter movement: http://www.guante.info/2016/07/a-few- resources-links-and-readings.html

Guide collected and written by Guante. I see you.

I see your Facebook posts and tweets calling for racial reconciliation in light of last week’s compounding tragedies. I see your vision for unity and peace, for America to bridge the racial divide that keeps us at odds. I hear it in your preaching and in your worship. And in the articles you write, the conversations you keep, the rhetoric you speak before an aching world. To many people, your request sounds noble. Godly even. But not to me because I have watched you over these past few years.

I saw you in 2014, when Eric Garner, John Crawford, Mike Brown, Ezell Ford, Tamir Rice, Tanisha Anderson were killed.

And I saw you again in 2015 when Natasha McKenna, Sandra Bland and Kindra Chapman – all black women – died in police custody. That same summer, I saw you after a white supremacist executed nine black church goers in Charleston. I saw you after the fires wrecked havoc on other black churches throughout the south.

I saw you after Jamar Clark. And after #PulseOrlando. And tragedy after tragedy that targets black and brown bodies – irrespective of their occupation, education, religion, sexual orientation, or income.

And I saw you last week when Alton Sterling was killed in Louisiana. And after Philando Castile was killed in Falcon Heights, not five minutes from where I live.

And after each tragedy, after each loss of life you said nothing. There were no posts mourning the lives of these black men and women. No sermons preached from your pulpit urging our country to do better. No think pieces critiquing structural racism and white supremacy that leads to the continuous loss of life either by the hands of a police officer or a self-appointed keeper of the law.

You did not mourn. You did not speak. You were silent. And that silence spoke volumes about how much you truly value all life.

During a peaceful Black Lives Matter solidarity protest in Dallas, TX, five police officers were tragically killed and many more wounded. It brought further pain to many in our nation who were already grieving Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, and who were still processing the massacre in Orlando last month. The disregard for life in our nation is both glaring and disturbing.

But I saw you after Dallas.

And for the first time, I heard you speak. For the first time, I saw you take a stand on something other than gay rights and abortion. I saw your tweets and your Facebook posts. I heard your sermons. I listened to your worship. And in them, I heard your call for racial reconciliation in a broken nation. Yet your call rings hollow and it cuts the soul because you refused to see the need for reconciliation when black men and women were being killed in the streets.

You did not call for justice when Sikh worshippers were killed in their temple. Or when black worshippers were killed in Charleston. How I prayed that you would!

You did not lift your voice demanding change when a twelve year old – yes, a twelve year old – was gunned down for being a kid. Or when Sandra Bland was profiled, arrested, and eventually killed for driving while black.

Where was your grief then? Where was your godly vision of justice then? It was absent and you were silent because speaking up about these was too costly. And so now, your vision for peace and reconciliation falls short. Your calling the people to pray and mourn only after cops were killed actually stinks. For years, for years we’ve been crying out for justice and mercy – not only did you refuse to heed that call, but you demonized those who did. For every #blacklivesmatter and #nativelivesmatter tweet there was, you insisted #alllivesmatter while ignoring the plight of the very people who were protesting.

You cared more about Cecil the Lion and that dang gorilla than us!

But you could not see. You refused to see it then. You refused to see the value in your black and brown siblings, you refused to defend our image.

You simply can’t call for peace when you can’t stand for justice.

Says the LORD, in Amos 5.21 – 24:

21 “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me.

22 Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings,

I will not accept them.

Though you bring choice fellowship offerings,

I will have no regard for them.

23 Away with the noise of your songs!

I will not listen to the music of your harps. 24 But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!

If your vision of reconciliation only includes those in uniform and does not extend rights and justice to Black people and does not include LGBTQ community members, and Muslims, Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans, it falls short. If you cannot see that reconciliation is more than just peace and a “kumbaya, let’s come together and go along to get along” sort a thing, it is inadequate. True reconciliation has to take into account the history of injustice that has led to the current state of affairs. It has to address the history of genocide, colonization, slavery and profiling that consistently results in the loss of resources, land, and life. If your vision does not start with this, it not only grieves me, but it grieves the Holy Spirit too.

Originally posted on Ebony’s blog on intersecting faith and justice.

Photos by Adam Iverson . 2016-07-29 17:30 Rita Farmer

20 Lululemon to Open Shops-in-Shop in Harrods

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The new space, which spans 700 square feet, is located on the British luxury department store’s fifth floor, within the athletic and sports equipment section. It features light-box columns, illuminated mannequins and projections of positive mantras, capturing the brand’s commitment to wellness.

The Harrods space will stock both men’s and women’s product including all the bestsellers from the label’s core lines, some of the most popular items being the High Times leggings, Define jacket and Swiftly Tech T-shirts.

Prices range from 38 pounds or $50 for a T-shirt to 198 pounds or $260 for a jacket.

Jo Harris, general merchandise manager in Harrods men’s wear and sports departments, highlighted that the retailer has experienced increasing demand for activewear that is both functional and fashionable over the past two years. “Our offering on Harrods Fifth Floor has evolved to reflect this new demand. Since launching in the U. K. in 2014, Lululemon continues to be a very exciting brand in the fitness and sportswear sphere. After witnessing the brand’s huge success in the U. K., we began receiving questions in store as to whether we stock the brand — an indication that Lululemon would sit well within Harrods and appeal to our customers,” explained Harris. “The launch of the boutique in Harrods is a global-first for the brand and we are very excited to be a part of this momentous milestone.”

Earlier this year, Harrods also e xclusively stocked a capsule collection created by footwear designer Charlotte Olympia in collaboration with activewear brand Bodyism. This is a new retail model for Lululemon, Harrods being the first store it partners with on a concession.

Kristy Maynes, the brand’s vice president in Europe and the Middle East, explained that Harrods’ commitment to creating retail experiences resonated with them.

“Our concession at Harrods is an international brand platform and as we grow globally, this new location provides us with a central point to share our technical product and culture with the world’s most influential and discerning shoppers,” said Maynes.

While there are no immediate plans to open more concessions, the brand plans to focus on growing the success of the Harrods shops-in-shop, as well as expanding its retail network in the U. K., which currently includes stores on King’s Road and Covent Garden.

“We’re planning two further openings, with our Spitalfields Market store launching in August and our Regent Street store arriving this winter. We are looking forward to bringing Lululemon to two of the most famous and exciting shopping districts in London,” added Maynes. 2016-07-29 17:06 Natalie Theodosi

21 Sophia Amoruso to Kick Off Book Tour in New York

NEW CHAPTER: Sophia Amoruso will add a second title to her growing roster of media projects when “Nasty Galaxy” debuts and her book tour begins in October.

The “#GirlBoss” author and founder of e-tailer Nasty Gal is confirmed for seven stops on a book tour that begins in New York at the Barnes & Noble in Union Square on Oct. 4, the same day as the book’s release. That will be followed throughout the month with two stops in Brooklyn; Austin, Texas; San Francisco; Los Angeles, and Coral Gables, Fla., a spokesman for Amoruso confirmed.

This second book is expected to be much more image driven, unlike Amoruso’s first tome, released in 2014, which served as a biography of sorts on her journey in building Nasty Gal .

“Nasty Galaxy” comes with a foreword by Courtney Love, who teamed with Nasty Gal in January for an 18-piece, Nineties-inspired collection called Love, Courtney by Nasty Gal .

“I really like making books,” Amoruso told WWD in June at a party for her shared cover in the Forbes issue of the richest self-made women in America. “It has a beginning and end. And, yes, it is one piece of media, but it feels like you can be really creative with it. It’s like a legacy piece that sits on shelves forever and it’s a little different than an archive of clothes.”

Amoruso has a full plate with the book’s release and tour alone, but she’s also serving as consulting executive producer of a Netflix comedy series partially based on “#GirlBoss” that’s due out next year and continues with her #GirlBoss Radio podcast series. 2016-07-29 17:04 Kari Hamanaka

Vetements Designer Maja 22 Weiss Collaborates With Copenhagen International Fashion Fair

Bringing together a distinct set of references, ranging from subculture to art movements and the dichotomies between the East and the West, Weiss will create the “Second Fashion Cycle,” an installation that will be on display at the three-day fair.

The project aims to move away from the traditional fashion cycle, which so many designers and brands have questioned in the past year. Weiss will construct a series of garments following the process of their creation from beginning to end. The aim is to highlight elements of the textile industry that are normally disregarded, such as recycling and functionality.

“Vetements’ success story in the two short years since their launch in 2014, and the impact of their questioning of the fashion world, has been undeniable, so we look forward to present Maja’s universe at CIFF through this special project,” said Kristian W. Andersen, fashion and design director at CIFF.

Weiss, who met the Paris-based label’s founder Demna Gvasalia while studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, joined the Vetements design collective in 2014 upon its inception. Born in former Yugoslavia, she studied fashion and textile design at the University of Ljubljana before continuing her studies in Antwerp, and also worked for other start-up brands such as Y/Project and Bruno Pieters, following her graduation in 2010.

“I’m looking forward to being part of yet another talented international team of people and presenting this project that is full of diversity and complexity on so many different levels,” Weiss said.

Similar to the concept of Weiss’ upcoming project, Vetements has been among the brands to shake up the traditional fashion calendar, presenting its spring men’s and women’s collections together during Paris Couture Week, last month. Gvasalia and his team enlisted 18 bands, from Manolo Blahnik, Church’s and Brioni to Levi’s and Mackintosh, to collaborate on the collection. 2016-07-29 17:03 Natalie Theodosi

Kanye West Reissues 23 Yeezy Military Boot, Releases Balmain Music Video

Kanye West does not appear to be a believer in summer Fridays. The self-proclaimed “artist” today announced the reissue of his Yeezy season 2 military crepe boots, and hours later unveiled his new music video for “Wolves” – which appears to double as an advertisement for Balmain. In Wolves – a song first heard by fans at West’s February Madison Square Garden Life of Pablo listening party and fashion show – director Steven Klein applies a black-and-white veneer to an army of Victoria’s Secret disciples dressed in designs by Olivier Rousteing: Alessandra Ambrosio, Josephine Skriver, Jourdan Dunn, Joan Smalls and Cindy Crawford among them.

The video – which appears to have been shot at New York City nightclub Gilded Lily – opens with a static Balmain logo. It credits Rousteing as its creative director, and sees artists Sia and Vic Mensa, as well as West’s spouse Kim Kardashian appearing in varied forms.

It would make sense that West – who has past taken to Twitter and television to bemoan his personal debt, a public lack of appreciation of music videos, and their extravagant cost – would seek out the sponsorship of another entity for his videos going forward. He and Rousteing share a long history, and West presently appears in Balmain’s fall advertisements.

Music video not alone, today West announced that his Yeezy collection will release a new batch of military crepe boots to its fans — this time in a new color way.

The desert boot-sneaker hybrid will now come in a blackish color that the brand has labeled as “oil.” It will be released on Monday.

The shoe was shown as part of Yeezy’s second season. It will come in sizes for men and women. The shoes are produced in Spain — largely of suede and leather. They will retail worldwide at select stores including Selfridges and Barneys New York.

Kanye’s Yeezy collections mainly hedge their sales on footwear — which have proven to be a branding and commercial boon for the musician. His Yeezy sneakers have incited a craze on the resale market — selling for multitudes more than their shelf price.

In June, West revealed that he and Adidas had expanded their partnership and that they would link on performance wear designs, as well as lifestyle.

At the time, Adidas called the alliance unprecedented, saying it is “the most significant partnership ever created between a nonathlete and an athletic brand.” Release dates for such products remain unknown.

West is expected to hold some type of fashion show this approaching September, though it is not clear if he will reprise his staging at Madison Square Garden. February’s listening party-fashion-show hybrid there sold out tickets, and drew more than 20 million viewers to its live-stream.

Adidas is clearly on something of a roll. Earlier this week, the brand reported strong results for the second quarter and raised its guidance for the year. The company’s net income from continuing operations should increase between 35 and 39 percent, up from a previous guidance of around 25 percent, and operating margin is projected to increase up to 7.5 percent, versus a former projection of about 7 percent.

Sales in currency-neutral terms are expected to grow in the high teens, against a prior forecast of about 15 percent. 2016-07-29 16:47 Misty White

24 It's Singing Pavement That Serenades Your Shadow

A small stretch of pavement in Mesa, Arizona brings a spontaneous concert to the community in the latest project by Quebecoise design collective Daily tous les jours. Mesa Musical Shadows consists of a series of interactive sidewalk tiles at the Mesa Arts Center embedded with sensors and microphones that emit melodic sounds in accordance to the ebb and flow of surrounding shadows. The sounds produced are dependent on both the shape of the shadows and the time of day the project is encountered, resulting in a dynamic experience each time you visit the sidewalk.

Mesa Musical Shadows. Images courtesy Daily tous les jours

14 different vocalists were involved in the production of Mesa Musical Shadows ’ sounds, and four separate scores were composed and edited for each time of day by the project’s musical director, David Drury. “The sounds triggered in the morning are peaceful and ethereal: sustained choral tones that follow your long shadow, singing you into your day. Later, when the sun is hot overhead and shadows are shorter, the sounds are chopped and frenetic, creating a rhythmic, energetic soundtrack,” explains Melissa Mongiat, co-founder of Daily tous les jours, to The Creators Project.

“Nearing sunset, as the shadows become long again, clusters of complementary, interlocking melodies are triggered. Finally, after dark the sounds harken towards the natural landscape: insect or bird-like vocal sounds evoke a nocturnal meadow as darkness sets in,” Mongiat elaborates.

Perhaps the best part of an interactive public art project like this is that anyone can enjoy it, from young kids, to teenagers, to adults. “Our work hopes to bring people together who under ordinary circumstances would not necessarily do so, reaching across multiple generations and backgrounds and creating shared experiences even if for just a moment,” says Mongiat. “Public space is the place for collective experiences. It’s the opportunity to create a sense of common life between citizens. We believe that ultimately, public art creates better citizenry.”

Mesa Musical Shadows can be seen in the pavement of Arizona’s Mesa Art Center indefinitely. An online catalog of Daily tous les jours interactive design work can be seen here.

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Ms. Marvel, Lobster 25 Johnson, Savage Dragon, Sword of the Unicorn: This Week in Comics #28

Panel from Ms. Marvel #9. Written by G. Willow Wilson, Illustrated by Takeshi Miyazawa and Adrian Alphona, Colors by Ian Herring. Screencap via the author.

San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone, and with it, plenty of new announcements to get excited about. From stellar first trailers for Wonder Woman and Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 (currently unreleased to the public), to a corny-but-nostalgic trailer for the Legends of the Hidden Temple film, it was a busy week for comic/fandom/nerd-culture geeks. But Comic-Con or not, quality comic books hit shelves this week, and these are some of the best of the best. Included is the 215th issue of cult classic Savage Dragon , a wonderfully dense issue of Ms. Marvel , and a goofy comic about a sword-wielding unicorn, plus more.

Cover for Lobster Johnson: Metal Monsters of Midtown #3. Cover Illustrated by Tonci Zonjic. Photo courtesy of Dark Horse Comics.

In the final issue of this mini-run of Lobster Johnson comics, Hellboy creator Mike Mignola’s 1930s masked detective The Lobster faces a giant threat to NYC. Hulking metal monsters, controlled by people from faraway antennae that get addicted to the use of the robots, are attacking the city. The Lobster has to do what he wants to do least: hook his brain up into one of the robots and control one himself. Risking addiction and madness, he dukes it out with other robots in a steampunk-esque showdown.

Cover for Savage Dragon #215. Illustrated by Erik Larsen. Photo courtesy of Image Comics.

Erik Larsen’s been making the comic Savage Dragon for so long that the series now stars Savage Dragon ’s son, Malcolm Dragon. Malcolm’s infant dragon-babies have been kidnapped, and the kidnapper, Dart, has the “god sword,” which can cut people in half. So he’s got to go in, save his children, and capture Dart. Like most issues of Savage Dragon , it isn’t just about the action. We see Malcolm and his loved ones following procedure, fretting over circumstances beyond their control, and being thoroughly capable and confident. Readers looking for a classic-feeling action comic that asks bigger questions (there’s even a dig on “hopes and prayers” in this issue), could do no better than Savage Dragon.

Cover for Ms. Marvel #9. Cover Illustrated by Cameron Stewart. Photo courtesy of Marvel Comics.

Ms. Marvel stars in a tie-in to all the Civil War II storylines (a refresher course on Civil War II : heroes can look into the future and tell when crimes are going to happen before they happen, and the hero community is split on the ethics of stopping would-be future criminals before they get started). In this issue, Ms. Marvel’s locked up a friend of hers who would have burnt down his school, and she begins to question everything she believes in. This is a comic that has to be read—it can’t quite be explained entirely. Questions of faith, right vs. wrong, acceptance, and dealing with rejection are handled carefully, and with more grace than most of the Civil War II tie- ins. A must-read this week.

Cover for Sword of the Unicorn #1. Illustrated by Tyler Stafford. Courtesy of S. Tyler Stafford Comics.

How does one resist a comic called Sword of the Unicorn? It’s impossible, right? Full of images and devoid of any narration, dialogue, or writing of any kind, it tells the story of a young boy being chased by mutants. As he flees, he stumbles upon an ancient cave where he finds a magical sword that turns him into an upright-standing, sword-swinging, badass unicorn fighter. Part-psychedelic trip-out, part-action movie, part internet, Sword of the Unicorn is a great little indie title released through Comixology’s “Submit” program, and it’s certainly worth a read. What were your favorite comics of the week? Let us know in the comments or tweet @CreatorsProject .

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Here's Proof You Don't 26 Need $210 Million to Make a ‘Transformers’ Film

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In 2014, Michael Bay spent a reported $210 million to make his fourth Transformers film, Age of Extinction. While a critical failure, the film turned over around $245 million, so all’s well that ends well in Hollywood. In 2016, however, a group of cosplay enthusiast in Arizona, with a shared passion for the Transformers franchise, got together and shot a live action fan film using Autobot suits made out of cardboard and foam. Their succesful result, Generation 1 Hero , which you can watch below, will make you question any blockbuster's price tag.

The short film was, “produced solely for the personal, uncompensated enjoyment of ourselves and other GENERATION-1 fans,” according to the film’s YouTube description. The film’s director, Lior Molcho , in fact, had stumbled upon the Arizona Autobots , a group of cosplayers making their own transformer costumes—kind of like the Halo Kid who made a Master Chief suit and ALL of the game’s weapons out of his garage. When a group of these DIY Transformers showed up to the Phoenix Comic-Con, Molcho approached some of the Autobots and asked if they wanted to make a movie.

In a brief behind-the-scenes video , Molcho explains, “These aren't store- bought. They’re not made in some Hollywood studio. They’re just made out of their exacto knives and the EVA foam they got at Harbor Freight. You put them out in the sunlight and they gleam just like metal.”

The 13-minute work of fan fiction is jam- packed with chase scenes, firefights, and robotic boxing matches, shot through clever camera tricks and effects that remember the films and cartoons of the 80s. “The short really is all about celebrating practical effects... But most importantly we were hoping to channel some of the writing, humor and banter between the characters from the original show,” Molcho tells The Creators Project.

The opening chase sequence, where Starscream is in pursuit of BumbleBee, was shot in a desert in California using a remote control car and plane. Starscream’s lasers were all actually hand-painted by the filmmakers. There isn't much to talk about in terms of set design, as most of the scenes are shot in an arid desert, but the film’s production team did did construct a miniature ‘ Ark ,’ the Autobot spaceship that originally brought them to earth. Eat your heart out, Michael Bay, and watch Generation 1 Hero below:

Check out the film’s Facebook Page. Also be sure to check out the behind- the-scenes video.

Japan's $1.4M Combat Robot Is Modeled After an 80s Anime

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Ceramic Sausages and 27 Crowns Show the Playful Power of Clay

Halsey Rodman. I Am Thinking of a Reverse Sunset. Ceramic. Images courtesy of the Jane Hartsook Gallery

Ceramic becomes richly-textured still lifes, stunning detailed crowns, abstract unpolished sculptures, and a bunch of orange sausage-shapes which have the words, “I am thinking of a reverse sunset,” carved into them. The pieces are strikingly different from one another, but these differences create a playful atmosphere, presenting each piece in a different light. In, Ceramics Now , diversity of aesthetic is celebrated with an eclectic collection by The Jane Hartsook Gallery. The gallery, where artists Giselle Hicks , Margaret Lanzetta , Sheila Pepe , and Halsey Rodman have just completed residencies, prizes a deep relationship with ceramics and encourages immersion into the medium.

Together, the artists bring out interesting aspects of each other’s works. Hicks, who was the Jane Hartsook Gallery’s fellow this year, creates extremely elegant pieces which are polished in the same way that Lanzetta’s work is. Sheila Pepe’s work contrasts this simple beauty with bold colors and an aesthetic of imperfection. Meanwhile, Rodman’s conceptual I Am Thinking of a Reverse Sunset , perhaps the most typically modernist piece, stands out as the only piece associated with the verbal. Its headiness is interesting within the context of Lanzetta’s old-school ornate headpieces. Check out images from the group exhibition below:

Margaret Lanzetta. St Edward’s Crown ca. 1661, United Kingdom. Ceramic

Sheila Pepe. Bubbles (left), Stool and Bowl (right). Ceramic

Giselle Hicks. Still Life Study 1, Still Life Study 2, Still Life Study 3, Still Life Study 4, Still Life Study 5. Ceramic, Acrylic Paint

The exhibition is open until August 11th. To learn more, click here. Related:

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Take a Hyperlapse Trip 28 Down The Floating Piers of Lake Iseo

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Before its dismantling on July 3, the The Floating Piers art installation on Lake Iseo, Italy attracted tourists and lovers of art. Created by artists Christo and Jeanne- Claude in 2014, the installation was realized this year, extending out from shore, wrapping around an island, and branching off toward the mainland where it hugged the shoreline a bit before heading back toward the island.

Highlighting the sheer scale and vision of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s installation, filmmaker Dorian Iribarren filmed The Floating Piers in hyperlapse. Designed to give viewers the visitor’s perspective, Iribarren’s video consists of 8,900 still images, which he photographed every second for nearly two miles.

But this is clearly no smartphone hyperlapse. Iribarren used a Canon 5D mkIII with a Tokina 11-20mm lens and a steadicam to pull off the cinematography, before editing the stills in Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Pro X.

Iribarren himself is billing it as the longest hyperlapse ever filmed. Whether or not that is true, it is absolutely intriguing to behold, though perhaps not as much as seeing The Floating Piers in person.

Click here to see more of Dorian Iribarren’s work.

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Someone Replaced All the 29 'Dark Souls 3' Textures with Shrek

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A YouTuber called Limit Breakers has created a Dark Souls 3 texture mod that is the Dark Souls of Dark Souls texture mods: He's replaced all the surfaces and textures in the game with pictures of everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek. In a game notorious for being difficult but fair , the decision to cover not only the player's entire body, but the texture of every friend, enemy, and the whole damn landscape with Shrek, is a bold one. The only possible follow-up might be to replace every surface in the game with Nicolas Cage's face—which he's also done. But like onions and ogres, this game has layers, and one of those layers is that it's wildly amusing to watch someone storm Farron Keep while shouting, "What are you doing in my swamp?! " and mowing down jailers in Irithyll Dungeon to a soundtrack of remixed Nic Cage quotes. In the video's description, Limit Breakers writes, "Some people say games are art, I like to think we have proved otherwise... "

Here's Limit Breakers' tutorial for how to override the textures in Dark Souls 3 with whatever meme you want. You can see his full demo video, which includes four other memetic textures, below, but first check out a couple of our favorite moments below. See more Limit Breakers videos on YouTube .

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Datebook: Cornelia Parker 30 Explores Foundling Museum’s Heritage Through ‘found’

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Cornelia Parker Acclaimed English artist and Foundling Fellow Cornelia Parker reflects on the Foundling Museum’s heritage through the exhibition “found,” which runs through September 4 at the Foundling Museum, London. Parker invited more than 60 artists from different disciplines to contribute either new or existing artwork to the exhibition, which is her response to her 2014 Hogarth Foundling Fellowship. The display will cover the entire museum, interacting with historic works in the permanent collection. As Parker points it, “In order for something to be ‘found,’ it has to at some point in its history been ‘lost.’ ”

Parker drew inspiration from the museum’s collection of tokens that mothers left with their babies to help them identify their children, should they return to the Foundling Hospital to claim them. Among participating artists are Ron Arad RA, Phyllida Barlow RA, Edmund de Waal, Marina Warner, and Mike Nelson. They include more than 20 Royal Academicians in a nod to the role in the development of the Royal Academy played by the Foundling Hospital, which was founded in 1739 to take care of infants at risk of abandonment. It was supported by the leading artists of the day, many of whom donated work. Their activism and the consequent promotion of British art contributed to the formation of the Royal Academy. 2016-07-29 14:56 BLOUIN ARTINFO

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