you think you’re evil, but you’re not: we endorse Ex-cult
The ex-cults played NYC this past week. We caught a killer show by the Bay-area influenced garage punk band at Death by Audio in Williamsburg. We moshed a bit. We had a rad time. We’re now fans. The Ty Segall-produced band, formerly known as the Sexcults, just released their self-titled debut on Memphis label Goner … Read more
quality control: inside knickerbocker mfg.
It’s no secret that most of today’s designers send their designs overseas to be manufactured. While keeping costs low and prices competitive, it also means that the designer has little quality control and thus poor quality proliferates the market. A young group of entrepreneurs in Brooklyn have set out to change that. These courageous champions … Read more
there’s something about us: BRAND US. studio visit
If you don’t already know artists Theresa O’Neill and Phillip Martin, together known as Brand US, you should get familiar. Cannedyouth sat down with the artists in their Clinton Hill studio to talk about what inspires them to make great work. “In terms of work, the dynamics of our work changed when we moved to … Read more
i’ve been into the plants and simple treasures: artist Q&A with Shira Toren
Cannedyouth recommends Shira Toren‘s show GRAPHITE REFLECTION at the Grace Institute until February 15th. I sat down with the artist to talk about her inspirations and the process behind her paintings and drawings: Cannedyouth: What inspires you to make art? Shira Toren: Inspiration is everywhere; images enter your subconscious at all times. Some get lost but reappear when I work. … Read more
you can’t stop us it’s no use: Ferris keeps the dream alive
In a weird way, meeting AJ Livingston and Taylor Conklin from Ferris restored my faith in Williamsburg and Brooklyn, as a whole. Sometimes I feel like the luxe high-rises that have been built here have choked the life out of the neighborhood. But, these guys have the makings of a really great brand on their … Read more
talking oh so quickly please explain what they mean: moroccan lomo set
A few years ago I had the opportunity to go to Morocco. What an amazing and incredibly foreign place to indulge in some serious wanderlust. It was my first experience being in a non-western culture and its easy to see why the country has inspired artists and writers like Paul Bowles and Yves Saint Laurent. … Read more
pretty pictures are everything: art hustle miami
At Art Basel, its easy to start partying in the sun by the pool and ride the chill vibes into the the art-deco neon lit Miami Beach night. But let’s not forget that its all about the art. If you left with just a tan and little new art knoweldge, then you MISSED OUT, homie. … Read more
