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Speed, chicks, a bag and a book

Speed, chicks, a bag and a book

Formed in 1997, Chicks on Speed are the dynamic international performance and fine art collaborative, made up of members Alex Murray-Leslie and Melissa Logan. The duo met at the Munich, Germany Academy of Fine Arts and it was here that their unique name was born…
It ain't just Rock 'n Roll: Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood exhibits in NY

It ain’t just Rock ‘n Roll: Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood exhibits in NY

New York City’s Symbolic Collection gallery – one of the world’s greatest collections of 20th Century pop culture – presents a collection of fine art works by legendary music icon and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood. The exhibition – Faces, Time and Places - premiered on Monday 9 April and will run until 30 June...
Talking to 'The Godfather of Harajuku'

Talking to ‘The Godfather of Harajuku’

Harajuku style is said to have its origin rooted in the streets near the Harajuku Station in Shibuya, Japan. The youth would be seen sporting a variety of constantly-changing styles including gothic Lolita, visual kei and decora. With Harajuku, there are no rules and, no, it did not begin with Gwen Stefani.
Win a DBL ticket to Clap Your Hands Say Yeah in JHB or CT!

Win a DBL ticket to Clap Your Hands Say Yeah in JHB or CT!

The first of four performances in the Live Performances Series from adidas All Originals sees the revolutionary indie band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah performing in S.A. for the first time. CYHSY will play in CT on April 13 & in Jozi on April 14. Read on to win a dbl ticket to the CT...
Album of the Week: April, Week 02

Album of the Week: April, Week 02

April’s second album of the week is titled Sentimental Intuition, by Durban-based one small seed member Matri van den Heever. Join the onesmallseed.net community to begin uploading your own work, exchange comments and network with other artists!
CTEMF: This is not a review

CTEMF: This is not a review

The first of its kind, the Cape Town Electronic Music Festival (CTEMF) took place from Friday 30 March to Sunday 1 April and hosted some of SA’s leading electronic acts. We bring you a 4-minute video of the festival, featuring live footage and interviews as well as a post-festival catch-up with some of the artists...
Stuart Ringholt: Power to the People

Stuart Ringholt: Power to the People

We’ve all heard of nudist beaches in the South of France, where it’s common practice to strip all conservatism (and clothing!) and just be. Substitute the beach for a gallery space in Sydney and you’ll find yourself in Stuart Ringholt’s latest exhibition.
Interview with dubstep artist, 12th Planet

Interview with dubstep artist, 12th Planet

Our Detroit contributor, Kelly “K-Fresh” Frazier, who recently interviewed electronic artist Matthew Dear had a chat with dubstep artist, 12th Planet. Born as John Dadzie and rooted in hip-hop and drum-n-bass, 12th Planet has now become one of the true ambassadors of the explosive dubstep genre in the United States.
Jacrot's musing cities

Jacrot’s musing cities

  © Christophe Jacrot   Charles Baudelaire developed a derived meaning of flâneur – that of ’a person who walks the city in order to experience it.’ Frenchman Christophe Jacrot is one such chap. He scours cityscapes looking for the finest moments that a city can offer an observer and captures these timeless moments with...
Album of the Week: April, Week 01

Album of the Week: April, Week 01

April’s first album of the week is titled Rebel Alliance/Vampire9000 Colours (Remix), by Pretoria-based one small seed member Bernard Brand. Join the onesmallseed.net community to begin uploading your own work, exchange comments and network with other artists!
Maximum Rad: Some Gnarly Shit

Maximum Rad: Some Gnarly Shit

Skateboarding is more than a sport itself; it is a sub-culture marked by music, fashion and a strong sense of community. It is a lifestyle, shared. Well, at least it used to be…
Mies is More

Mies is More

Yesterday marked the 126th birthday of the great German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Mies is most famously associated with his role in the establishing of what we now would refer to as modern architecture.
#bottomrightcorner March, Week 05

#bottomrightcorner March, Week 05

We have some local and we have some international. Beats that is. All types, too. Turn it up – it’s the last week of March. And remember, #welikeitlouder.
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