Month: March 2014

<i>Ink Art </i> at the Met: last week to enjoy abstract Chinese works of spattered black through a lens of their country’s past

Ink Art at the Met: last week to enjoy abstract Chinese works of spattered black through a lens of their country’s past

“Abstraction lies at the very heart of Chinese painting and calligraphy. Because the brush mark, in addition to performing a descriptive or semantic role, has always been recognized as a record of the artist’s hand, both painting and calligraphy have been valued for their abstract 

Second annual Grand Park DTLA Bookfest kicks off today

Second annual Grand Park DTLA Bookfest kicks off today

Ahh yes, books in the park! It seems as though sunny LA is fastly evolving in taking a more serious say, New York-approach to their city’s parks with events like the second annual Grand Park Downtown Bookfest, kicking off at noon today and lasting until 

<i>Doll & Em</i>: just what *is* it like to work for your bestie, let alone in Hollywood?

Doll & Em: just what *is* it like to work for your bestie, let alone in Hollywood?

Doll & Em first appeared on British television starring real life best friends Dolly Wells and Emily Mortimer. The show centers around the two: one in Hollywood living the supposed movie star dream (Em), the other just ending a rough relationship that ended pretty badly 

“It’s all up in the air”: <i>Mad Men</i> season 7 is coming, and things look pretty groovy

“It’s all up in the air”: Mad Men season 7 is coming, and things look pretty groovy

Remember when Don asked Megan if she wanted to be bi-coastal and she sort of freaked out? Well it looks like there was a change of heart in the upcoming season 7 trailer that previews a left AND right coast perspective of things. And dang, 

<i>The Grand Budapest Hotel</i>: YES it’s whimsical, and YES it’s a typical Wes Anderson delight

The Grand Budapest Hotel: YES it’s whimsical, and YES it’s a typical Wes Anderson delight

Sometimes I forget that I’m a little spoiled to have gotten to see the new Wes Anderson a couple weeks earlier than the rest of the world in New York this past week, and oh is this one such a fun story to watch as 

New York City <i>Art in the Park</i>: a series of works more enjoyable as springtime enfolds

New York City Art in the Park: a series of works more enjoyable as springtime enfolds

A lot of New York City is in the parks alone, at least for me as a newb to the enormous and park-filled city. But as the last of the days of winter enfold upon us in this increasingly periodic 50 degree weather, we begin