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commodity fetishism gone right \/\/ banzai!!!!! | brooklyn

By rachel simhon

These days, Brooklyn is the destination where art comes to be born and to die. After all, this is still New York City, the global center for commercial art distribution. But beyond that, Brooklyn is home to the overwhelming majority of studios, ateliers, and actual artists in New York City. Soho and Chelsea obviously... »

commodity fetishism gone right \/\/ sweet virginia, brooklyn

By rachel simhon

  Like so many others, I have often fallen prey to the trap of appearance obsession. I’ve fought with the angles of my features, the changing shape of my body, and the MasterCard statements showcasing the perils of too-frequent visits to Sephora. Working at a New York City fashion office for the last six months... »

still life with karen genetta

By avantorg

 Fashion photographer Karen Genetta jerryrigged her first studio in her parent’s basement as a teenager and hasn’t put the camera down since.  She describes her style as OCD meets minimalism plus a dash of goth, which seems apt, as her work is still, sculptural, and sometimes a little dark. You can see evidence of her... »

Desira Pesta: Hidden Among The Folds

By avantorg

  Tucked away in a far little corner of Red Hook, there is a gem of an atelier. Inside you will find the semi-structured, semi-precious, and completely swoon-worthy fall/winter 08 collection by Desira Pesta.  The collection is called Fela Sig., meaning to hide oneself.  This tongue-in-cheek witticism is typical of Desira, who is equal parts... »