They say the best things come around when you least expect them to.  Well, let me tell you.  They’re right – whoever they are.  This (cliché) maxim has rung true for me on many life occasions, the most recent of which entailed a run-in with famed sock puppet extraordinaire Marty Allen.
I stumbled upon Allen’s work a few weeks ago, during a casual stroll to a World Cup final viewing party in Union Square.  Contrary to most Sunday afternoons, I was neither armed with a 5-pound camera pack bouncing off the …

A few weeks ago I discovered this surreal 10th anniversary music video for independent French label Record Makers.  I found the piece oddly inspiring – let’s just say it got my wheels spinning in all kinds of ways.

One of my favorite aspects of the video was the theme of transformation from the inside out.  It’s a message that is simple and pallatable. But, oddly, it’s not one we often find so literally translated in art or in music. That’s why I was pleased to discover Alberto Seveso  this morning.

Based in Rome, Seveso specializes in photography and digital illustration. His work is highly original, and, interestingly, …

No one said love comes easily – especially in New York City. Photographer Michaela Dalzell learned that the hard way. She moved to New York City to get a Masters in Digital Photography at the School of Visual Arts, with hopes of eventually becoming a commercial photographer. Thankfully, Dalzell’s desire to understand the people of her new home took her in a different direction. 

“I came here searching for my career. I kind of thought all New Yorkers were here, and they were just working. I didn’t think it was possible …

WHAT: 17th Annual Artist’s Warehouse Crawl
DATE: Saturday, November 21, 2009
TIME: 10 AM-9 PM
WHERE: The Artists Warehouse District
As if Thanksgiving isn’t enough to look forward to, here is a fantastic Fall event to check out if you are in or around the Houston metropolitan area.  On Saturday, November 21st, the artists of the Warehouse District just north of downtown Houston will collaborate for ARTCRAWL. Over 100 participants will open their studios, galleries, and homes to the public. Among noted guests will be Diverse Works and Fotofest, two internationally recognized …

Yep. Another week has gone by, and you better believe it was filled with arts-related discoveries. We’ve got a fantastic set of links to share with you all today – each one special in its own right. Whether you are an architecture guru, a graffiti extraordinaire, or just an art aficionado with a decent sense of humor, this edition of  Top Five Twitter Discoveries is sure to hit the spot. Go ahead – dive in, and share these treats with others.
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