sequin covered swans

from wroclaw, poland, 27 year-old photographer lukasz wierzbowski leaves us wanting more. raw and uncontrolled, his images expose a delicate and candid moment between the model and their surroundings. if only we could be frolicking through the polish countryside...

http://sequin-covered-swans.tumblr.com/

psychopomps

taxidermy meets fine art in polly morgan's latest exhibition psychopomps. think more surreal, dark sculptural pieces and less your granny's attic clutter.



showing through september 25th at haunch of venison in london

this weekend: the pool parties

head over to east river state park to celebrate the pool parties 5th year anniversary! entry is free, and though there may not be an actual pool to paddle about in, this year's line-up should keep you suitably entertained. check the full schedule here

i wish your wish

rivane neuenschwander's current exhibition at the new museum invites chaos and emotion by allowing visitors to post a wish to an installation and take one in return. another aspect allows guests to describe their first love to a police sketch artist, with intriguing results. if nothing else, the exhibition also offers clean soles, with a walkable section covered in adhesive halos. simple, interactive art at its finest, we think.

new museum
runs through sept 19, 2010
235 bowery
new york city
www.newmuseum.org

can you keep a secret?

After a few delays and some problems at the customs office, the boys of Rebel Bingo are finally coming to New York City. Never heard of Rebel Bingo? - That's exactly the point. This Underground party has been tearing up London for some time in the disguise of "Health & Safety Conferences" and "Neighborhood Watch Meetings" and now it's our turn to wreak havoc on the neighbors. The rules are minimal: just show up, play bingo, win prizes & party to your hearts content...or until your markers run out. Still don't understand? Check out their Facebook event for further details.

The Underground Rebel Bingo Club
Friday July 9th, 2010
10pm to 4am
Secret Location, Greenpoint, NY
Massive discounts for facebook group members - TBA
For tickets go to http://www.rebelbingo.com/












(all photos via Rebel Bingo Facebook)

pixelated manhattan

Patrick Jean takes every video game fanatics obsession to the next level. Space Invaders, PacMan, even Brick Breaker - you name it, it's attacking Manhattan. Favorite bit? Tetris vs. Empire State Building - guess who wins... What's more, Jean is part of a collective taking part in The Creators Project, a multimedia channel looking to push the development of new work and collaborations across all mediums. The Creators Project launches June 26 with live sets, pop-up exhibitions and film screenings.

June 26
Milk Studios
450 West 15th Street
NYC



www.thecreatorsproject.com

eat your heart out, sartorialist

From the lens of Leon Levinstein to the fashion blogosphere; the new Met exhibition Hipsters, Hustlers and Handball Players shows the world of street photography is still very much the same. Portraying a host of subjects casually leading their everyday lives Levinstein's work captures a very intimate New York City - documenting life during the 1950s & 60s. Wouldn't be surprise if some of these shots crop up on The Sartorialist soon; as you can see the outfits are pretty sweet.







The Metropolitan Museum of Art
June 8 - October 17
1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
NYC

free nyc music

Take a trip down to Pier 17 @ South Street Seaport or Governors Island for some free music events! You can pretend you've just been somewhere exotic without actually leaving the city...

Pier 17 @ South Street Seaport



Jun 26 The Apples in Stereo
Jul 02 Yellowfever / Woven Bones
Jul 09 Bear in Heaven / Zola Jesus
Jul 16 Thee Oh Sees / Golden Triangle / So Cow
Jul 23 Free Energy / Best Coast / Loose Limbs
Jul 30 Avi Buffalo / Chad Vangaalen
Aug 06 Yacht


The Beach @ Governors Island



Jun 19 The Morning Benders
Jul 03 Portugal. The Man
Jul 04 She & Him
Jul 10 Lucero
Jul 16 Caribou & Phantogram
Jul 17 Dr. Dog