it's spot on.

Last night was a night to remember — and not just because Andrés Iniesta finally put us all out of our misery to score the winning goal for España in extra time to defeat the Netherlands and end the most boring World Cup final in memory — but rather because, along with 15,000 others I enjoyed a night that musical legends are made of. The Okay Africa World Cup 2010 celebration for Celebrate Brooklyn! at Prospect Park was one for the ages. Headlined by none other than my all time favorite band —The (legendary) Roots with Brooklyn’s own Talib Kweli, Blitz the Ambassador (reppin Ghana all the way), Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew, Zakee, Dragons of Zynth, Super Human Happiness, J. Period all MC’d by Sahr (from FELA!)

I little stop by “Big Bambú: You Can’t, You Don’t, and You Won’t Stop“ the installation currently towering over Central Park atop the roof of The Met has left me utterly obsessed with climbing to the 50 foot high summit before it’s dismantled in October.

The Roots featuring Yim Yames (of My Morning Jacket and Monsters of Folk) accompanied by a full orchestra perform Dear God 2.0 off their new album How I Got Over … simply beautiful.

Synesthesia by Terri Timely , a.k.a. Ian Kibbey + Corey Creasey

Synaesthetics have sensory receptors in their brains which are cross-wired allowing them to feel sounds, smell tastes and hear sensations etc. Virtual LSD.

L1 Task Lamp. Designed by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo, 1937

…after 8 months of patiently awaiting it’s arrival—my very own chrome anniversary edition Luxo finally arrived from Italy. Let there be light!

“L-1 – the world’s first original architect lamp designed in 1937 by Luxo. Unique design, ingenious lighting properties and a flexible spring-balanced arm have earned L-1 a place among the world’s all-time classics. L-1 is a prime example of how versatility, quality and stylish design produce a popular classic. The often-copied Luxo has not only won numerous awards, it was the subject of Pixar’s first animated short, and is now immortalized as that cutting-edge animation company’s logo. Since its creation, 25 million L-1 lamps have been sold worldwide.”

“ Anyone who has ever put themselves out there, experienced the crushing defeats and the brilliant triumphs of love—and all that goes in between…life is unpredictable and so messy. Evolution is to embrace that, as opposed to running away from it.

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Ryan Reynolds on definitely, maybe.

Marketed as a romantic comedy based telling the tale of a father’s romantic relationships Reynolds before marriage and child and all of the characters that come with that—perhaps the most important character of the entire film was actually New York City itself.

Long have I argued that New York is one of the most influential characters in my own life—this film narrates not only the evolution of love + life—but the evolution that a dynamic environment continually creates.

Back in Gotham

ROC to NYC » Glad to be back on the greatest little island in the world. Rochester was a nice trip this time—happy to have a little more direction in my life to relieve some stress. Thank you to all of those who made me smile while I was home.

“ don’t worry momma—i’m in there like swimwear

— Ellington Keys

One of the most personally evocative films I have seen in sometime. This evening, Skye + I watched in fixation as Gone Baby Gone unfolded. I can not put in to words enough praise this film—the plot, the characters, the photography, the casting, the directing and the score were all remarkably crafted to create one of the most compelling and distinctively dynamic narrative’s in recent memory. There must have been something in that South Boston water the Affleck brothers grew up on.

“ Sammy, I think you may have lost the value of a dollar somewhere in NYC.

— Grant North

I adore this image, I adore Felipé, though I must admit—I truly adore the interesting juxtapositions he created by contrasting ‘vogue American man’ against ’rustic Americana’ with the art direction + photography showcasing 2007 fashion line.

I could easily write two thousand words on the elements contrasting in this image alone. Personally, I believe the most successful images posses an ability to evoke not just emotion—but dialogue. Can’t wait to see the art direction of Good Peoples Society for 2008.

“ Get smart with your smartness; I’m to busy surviving to worry about Darwin…Darling

— Mos Def

Much to my own chagrin, I showed off my school girl giggles when I briefly met Mos Def this evening following an event hosted by the 92nd Street Y. I was most impressed by how personable and approachable he was as an artist—despite his fame and sucess he has remained humble and engaging.

Confirming my previous suspicion—he is without pretense. Like myself—he believes wholeheartedly in the greater good of people concurring with one of my own strongest beliefs—the path to the greatest success in life runs parallel with through one’s journey of rejection. I believe that the most interesting people are those who posses the most intimate relationships with rejection.

“ Adaptability is a fundamental trait of human nature, but today’s instant variations in rhythm call for something stronger:elasticity, the ability to grasp progress and make it one’s own. Designers absorb momentous changes in technology, science and social mores and convert them into objects and ideas that people can understand, use and even love. One of designs most basic tasks is to help people and objects become more elastic.

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Design + the Elastic Mind opened yesterday [at] MoMA.

MoMA did an excellent job highlighting the revolutionary progress that design oriented innovations are achieving throughout the world. I have not seen such a comprehensive collection of work showcasing the vital role which designers have in both interpreting and more importantly creating solutions for—the dynamic challenges facing humankind for the present and our future.

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I had a chance to stop by this evening’s Gen Art soirée showcasing the photography of both Susanna Thornton + Daniel Mirer [at] Point of View Gallery in Chelsea with my dear friend + talented photographer Matthew Keefe.
Overall, the entire exhibit was well curated—though I believe Mr. Mirer’s work was much stronger.

My interpretation of this body of work is that it deals with the voice presented by the graphic saturation of color in sterile, even banal, architectural environments. I found the absence of functionality interesting as well—each composition carefully leaves the viewer both uncertain + unfamiliar with the space as a whole.

idea » hip-hop suzuki.

the violin aint just about suzuki anymore. i would love to see the hip-hop flavor of Paul Dateh (shown here with Inka One) paired with the smooth soulfulness of Mira Ben Ari.