remembering dash snow...

dash snow was an up and coming underground artist from nyc, best known for his sculpture, photography, and collages. his work has been compared to ryan mcginley and larry clark, in that it consumes a documentary style of illicit nature including drug use, sex, and violence. i see his photography as an autobiography of the infamous debauchery he lived, that is often associated with young ny artists. dash was also known for this thievery and graffiti. he founded a graft crew called the irak crew. "rak" means to steal in slang.

dash lived a short life, passing away at the age of 27 from a drug overdose, as confirmed by his grandmother. he was found at the layfayette house, a downtown ny hotel.

some of his polaroid work can be seen on tinyvices.com

to read more about dash snow and friends, check out the new york times mag piece on him: chasing dash snow aka "sace irak crew". its like 9 pages long...

remembering michael jackson...

im not a heathan. and i'm not cold as ice or inhuman either. i've just been trying to wrap my head around all this attention on the king of pop. i don't even want to get into it, but i just think everyone should remember: michael jackson was human.

i see his influence long after his death, but as soon as this fall's fashion week. trend forecast to come later...

sobe fridays...

paper magazine has been involved with creating the perfect summer this year in ny. from the secret concert at the port with kid cudi, wale, chester french, and more to these sobe fridays.

at sobe fridays, get primped and pampered for your own photoshoot. 2 professional photographers, hairstylists and makeup artists will be on hand along with mani/pedicurists and massagers. i couldn't think of a better way to spend a friday. everything is on a first come, first served sign up list, so arrive early.

cocktails by don julio.

catering provided by la esquina.

friday july 17th 1-8pm

rsvp at summerfridays@epiphymediallc.com

must be 21 to attend.

intoducing: the LOLA gallery

from the lola ny website:

the gallery

The LOLA Gallery, located on Jobs Lane across from Agawam Park in the historic village of Southampton, joins top emerging photographers and curators for a limited engagement series of shows.

exhibition I : hideoutgallery.com

Hideout Gallery was created to provide people access to highly desired, previously unreleased, contemporary culture photographic art. The exhibit features artists that are crafting contemporary culture through their music, fashion, sports and celebrity photographic images. Their work is found throughout cultural media entities such as Fader, GIANT, XXL, MTV, Interview, Elle, Guitar World, Revolver, Complex, Wired, Elle and Rolling Stone. We invite you to browse, discover, and own limited edition contemporary photographic arts at our first exhibit to enrich your life surroundings and personal collections.

The exhibition will feature beautiful limited edition photographic prints from members of the Hideout collective.

opening july 18, 2009

exhibition II : tim barber

Tim Barber is the respected photographer, curator, and editor of the online gallery www.tinyvices.com. Barber is also the founder and curator of TV Books, producing unique books, artists monographs, zines and posters. The show will feature a selection of his personal work.

opening august 1, 2009

The LOLA Gallery will also feature limited edition hand-made LOLA shirts, Downtown STATionary card and booklets, TV Books, limited art books, and Max&Suzanne summer 2009 wear.

As LOLA started in Southampton it is good to be back. We look forward to seeing you Saturday and throughout the summer. Please RSVP to info@lolanewyork.com. For press & inquiries please email gallery@lolanewyork.com.

consumers, rest your pretty lil' head...

upon being bored last night, and not wanting to rest my eyes so early, i opted for a lil design history refreshner. i grabbed a book of interest, one on furniture design, and jumped on the bed. what was unexpected about my excitement was the foreign words laid out on each page. i assumed there would be translation on the next page, or in the latter half of the book, but with the beautiful images and minimal english titles, who needs to read more? the "fantastically awesome" photographs of furniture and advertisements and preliminary sketches were more than enough to keep you turning pages. i became immediately engaged by german designer, stiletto. his avant-garde pieces were more expressive and communicative than functional. with his consumer's rest series the message was simple:  "we as consumers have become products, sitting in comfort in our own wagon".

the design was rather genius and i can see it lent some inspiration to the commes de garcon store designer for the their l.a pop up shop...



owning one of stiletto's pieces is almost impossible. his work is some of the most sough after in the german artsosphere. the collectors pass each piece around for insane amounts of dough, but if you are interested in owning a little piece of stiletto and can settle for a miniature replica, for a small fortune, click  here...

get your hood shit fix rychea...

all you need to know is that gucci mane got some pull. this nicca pulled mia x and gangsta boo out the muthafuckin woodworks for this song...

all praises to the south...

Gucci Mane feat. Mia X, OJ Da Juiceman, Gangsta Boo & Shawn Jay - Call The Weedman (prod. Zaytoven) [No DJ]

via nahright

ok mr. i part my fingers in weird ways to symbolize something cool...

1. pharrell looks like pedophile with his mustache

and...

2. why can i still see his sleeve tats? i thought he had all of them removed, so his unborn zygote didn't judge him upon his world premiere entrance...

aaaaaaannndd...

3. my blog is more interesting than his, hell my tweets are, but i bet he gets hella hits...bc he's pharrell. i can live with that. he is hella cute.

all pics via pharrell's honeyee blog

shades of green...

for the previous post, i googled "shades of green", and found this wikipedia page. its absolutely extraaoooordinary. green is one of my favorite colors. its very soothing and serene, yet can be vibrant and electrifying. the color is associated with tranquility, growth, harmony, safety, good luck, and health. it is thought to relieve stress and help heal. those who have a green work environment experience fewer stomachaches. researchers have also found that green can improve reading ability. you may find that laying a transparent sheet of green paper over reading material increases reading speed and comprehension. and sometimes the color green can be used in decorating for its calming effects. explore more colors for yourself. crayola and prisma didn't create all the colors you can paint your world with...

can green sustainablity aid in the adaptation to climate change in ny?

find out what the city of ny has planned for this environmental challenge and see how your life could be affected in the upcoming years...

PUBLIC FORUM
"Green Zoning: Zoning for Sustainability and Adaptation to Climate
Change"
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 6:30 P.M.
The Association of the Bar of the City of New York.
42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036

"As a comprehensive system that regulates the built environment through controls on use, bulk, and parking, can zoning be utilized to further the long term sustainability of the city and enable the city to adapt to climate change? This forum will present new ideas for how land use planning and the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York can be utilized to achieve these important goals."

Welcome:
KENNETH FISHER, Cozen O’Conner, LLP

Introduction:
CAROLINE G. HARRIS, Goldman Harris LLP

Moderator:
NANCY ANDERSON, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Sallan Foundation

Speakers:
PROJJAL DUTTA, AIA, LEED, Director of Sustainability Initiatives,
Metropolitan Transportation Authority ADAM FRIEDMAN, Executive
Director, Pratt Center for Community Development MARK GINSBERG, FAIA,
LEED, President, Citizens Housing and Policy Council SANDY HORNICK,
Deputy Executive Director for Strategic Planning, NYC Department of
City Planning

Registration: There is no charge for attendance. Members of the
Association, their guests and the public are welcome. Please register
online.

For more information about the event, or if you want to remain
informed about Green Zoning, please contact greenzoningnyc@gmail.com.

if i was in ny right now, i'd check this out. i'm on the path to becoming green, but its a slow process. i'm like mint green right now, not a full luscious grass green yet...

tahitian dance classes in bk...

2-4pm @ Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn

No experience needed...open to ALL ages. Please bring pareo/sarong and water.

La orana, Shake into shape this summer and learn the culture and dances of Tahiti. Kaina Quenga, a native of Moku o Keawe, Hawaii offers FREE Tahitian Ori Classes in Fort Green park. In this fun and energetic dance class learn the names of different traditional Tahitian drums, practice technique/stamina drills with Ori basics and experience the beautiful island culture.

TRAIN: Take the Q/R/B train to Dekalb Ave...(Washington Park between Myrtle and Dekalb avenues)... park is on the left after the hospital. Meet in middle of the park by the Monument (Dekalb side). Look for the yellow pareo (sarong). Schedule is subject to change; Please email in advance to confirm attendance Contact: Kaina Quenga leidancer@gmail.com Mauruuruu roa! Tell her Ladies Lotto sent you!

la: bpm3 battle

(LA’S HEAD TO HEAD MP3 BATTLE)

WE’RE GETTING READY TO BATTLE THE BOYS
& WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO HELP US WIN!!!

COMPETING TEAMS:
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SPONSORED BY:
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HOSTED BY:
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WEDNESDAY JULY 15TH
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the big live...

The Big Live

, soon to launch, is an online music concert website. It'll feature shows from the biggest, smallest, and in between acts from around the world.

Bands at showcase: Locksley

, The London Souls, Glint, The Drums

Purchase tickets here: http://santospartyhouse.com/

max and suzanne pop-up shop

over the 4th of july weekend the black buoy opened a pop-up boutique in the historic village of sag harbour. the boutique will feature the new summer collection from maxandsuzanne, limited edition lola ny shirts, and various select apparel and accessories. the shop will be open daily from 11-7 and is located at 78 main st #11   sag harbour, ny 11963. you can reach them at 630.899.3278 or info@maxsuzanne.com.

alife presents:

CAPTURED
A FILM BY BEN SOLOMON, DAN LEVIN, AND JENNER FURST 
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, MARC LEVIN 

July 9, 2009 West Coast Premiere 
8 p.m. 
Screening, artist installations 

SPACE 15 TWENTY 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd. 
Los Angeles, CA 90028 

Relevant links 
CAPTURED 
http://www.capturedmovie.com 
http://capturedles.com/ 

CLAYTON PATTERSON 
http://patterson.no-art.info/ 

ALIFE PRESENTS 
http://www.alifepresents.com 

OHWOW 
http://www.oh-wow.com/ 

SPACE 15 TWENTY 
http://space15twenty.com/

grab those coins!

christian rich X glc X trace mag

Trace Magazine and Christian Rich Presents: Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music artist GLC with the G.O.O.D Music Family and surprise guest!!!! The night is filled with surprise appearances from GLC's music family, as he performs Spaceships, Drive Slow, Big Screen feat. Kanye West, and his other hits! Fools Gold's DJ Nick Catchdubs will be spinning, and a quick DJ Set by Christian Rich.

4th of july: chi-town edition

this 4th of july had a double celebration for my boo, nikki. miss nikki is going half way across the world to south africa to study abroad. she even prepared herself by growing a lioness mane. i am sure she will come back from this trip enlightened, wiser, and more fearless than a new yorker.

i love you girl. have fun.

so i've decided...

to take more initiative in my life and pursue more opportunities. this applies to all aspects of my life. i feel like i've been a bit too relaxed in my approach. i mean, things have really worked out in my favor because i believe god is really looking out for me, but just think how much greater and fulfilling my life could be if i actually put forth some effort. to be honest, i've been on cruise control for a minute, but i'm now living in a city with some competition. and i don't mean like qualified opponents, but just persistant candidates who know how to bullshit. basically, i need to step up to the plate, and bring it. i think its about time to see what ashley really has to offer this world. i am more than just a cute face.

i hope to make a mark in the world of design. i don't need to be famous, which is what everyone else in our generation is looking for. i just need to know that my work and p.o.v is appreciated, i.e a cult following. and that cult will appreciate all the side projects that follow as well.

and you, lil reader, can be a part of that cult, if you really like this blog. this blog is an extention of me, myself, as a brand. i promise, i won't poison you. i only want to delight you with my creations.

go get yo fit for the 4th

and for all you outta towners, the solemates webstore is up and running...