Novum Culturae

KAWS & Effect

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 04:59:00 +0000

Enter the Mary Boone Gallery and mind of New York based artist, Brian Donnelly (better known as KAWS). In this brief walkthrough viewers gain a glimpse at some of the massive pieces that are a part of the on-going exhibit. Enjoy.

[VIA Life+Times]

Comador

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 04:23:00 +0000

Jay Z is dead set on getting his hands into every luxury industry he can. After a successful collaboration with Hublot and Barney's, Hov is now moving on to the cigar game.

The rapper is teaming up with the renown Cohiba Cigars to create his own line of fine smokes. Flying under the name Comador, these cigars are created by the master blenders of Cohiba with proprietary tobaccos from some of the world’s most revered growing regions. Handcrafted in Santiago, Comador is adorned with a rare Connecticut Havana wrapper prized for its exquisite flavor and deep, lustrous appearance.

Comador comes in three varying sets: A pebbled-leather Comador Humidor containing 21 cigars for $999, a Comador Travel Humidor lined with fragrant Spanish cedar housing 7 cigars for $350, or the hard-sided matte black Comador Toro Box containing 7 cigars for only $210.

Congratulations, Hov. Our curiosity is piqued.

Ode to Ferrari

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 04:53:00 +0000

An ode to the beauty of Ferrari.

Army of One

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 04:42:00 +0000

"Oh shit, K.D got up again."

Rising hip-hop artist Keem De La Soul recently dropped some dope material in the form of three new songs and some slick visuals for an older song called "Army of One." Keem calls the release a bit of fan appreciation but it really feels like a late Christmas gift. The new tracks are incredible and only evidence of the artist's growing abilities. A remix of Drake's "Pound Cake" sees the MC breathe new life into a familiar beat. With help from Matik Estrada, another rising artist, the two make you nearly forget this wasn't their own song. And the "Pound Cake" remix is just the beginning... Check out all the new material below.

Come a Little Closer

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 07:42:00 +0000

Melophobia is the third studio album from Kentucky rockers Cage the Elephant. Known for propulsive choruses and slamming chords, Melophobia gives fans everything they expect and then a bit more; far surpassing previous releases.

The biggest single off the album is a track called Come A Little Closer. If the song wasn't already good enough the accompanying music video is icing on the cake. Very, very colorful icing. Inspired by drawings created by lead vocalist Matt Shultz the video is both bizarre and compelling.

Manifest Destiny

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 05:35:00 +0000

From James Elliott

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I Spy

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 05:10:00 +0000

A feast for your eyes. Try not to drool on the keyboard.

Streets Are Watching

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 04:50:00 +0000

Dress your best. You never know who's watching.

[Images via The Sartorialist]

The Devil is a Lie

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 04:43:00 +0000

Rick Ross and Jay Z would have you believe "the devil is a lie." Well with this new track off Ross's upcoming album "Masterpiece" we might just be inclined to believe them. The Boss and Hov both tear the track apart and their chemistry reaches critical match in their most recent collaboration, but it's Jay Z who steals the show. Aiming his bars at any critics who believe he's involved in some all-powerful secret society run by the devil himself. Jay even speaks on the recent racial-profiling scandal that overshadowed a collaboration between himself and Barney's luxury boutiques. It's all very interesting and well worth a listen... or ten. Check out the track below.

A New York Holiday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 04:28:00 +0000

The King of New York, Jay Z, recently teamed up with luxury department store, Barney's, for a 2013 winter collection. Unfortunately Jay Z's 'New York Holiday' was overshadowed by a racial-profiling controversy. The collection which ranges from a $70 t-shirt to a $33,900 gold Hublot watch.

Usually when celebrities try crossing over into the fashion world the result is less than stellar, and while some of articles from this collection are questionable (A $560 vinyl tie), most of the pieces in Shawn Carter's collection are gold standard. A Lanvin slim-fit two-button jacket, Stutterheim raincoat, and a Balmain scarf are a few of the favorites, but the crown jewel here is the Hublot watch. Offered in either 18k gold or black ceramic, the watch is slim and satin-finished with the logo in the center revealing the movement. A stunning timepiece, fitting of the icon whose name it bears. Controversy aside, this is a remarkable collection.

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Goldfish Salvation

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 06:02:00 +0000

Resin painting is a design technique developed by Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori. It involves meticulously painting layers of resin, one on top of the other. The process is both complex and time-consuming but the result is astonishing; something sculptural and a painting.

Below are works created by Singapore-based artist Keng Lye, using the same resin painting techniques as above. Lye, however, takes his work a step further by combining the painted epoxy resin with acrylics, pushing the limits of the 3D illusion. The series is entitled Alive Without Breath.

Cayman 1:23

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 06:02:00 +0000

Here's a minute and twenty-three seconds of the new Porsche Cayman S LPG Edition, you know, just because... You're welcome.

The Silver Bullet

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:32:00 +0000

You have to love the classics. The iconic design of an Aston Martin hasn't changed much over the years. This would look great in any garage, but best on the track.

Renaissance

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:31:00 +0000

Almost as powerful as a Formula 1 racing car, and much more stunning, the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is a masterpiece. It's as if the Italian Renaissance has been reborn in car form. All hail the Italian craftsmen.

Lamborghini Sightings

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:21:00 +0000

Lamborghini... mercy.

Traffic

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:21:00 +0000

Traffic has been worse before, right?

Empire State

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:20:00 +0000

Let's hear it for New York.

Torino Red

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:19:00 +0000

Pegasus

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:14:00 +0000

Step right in.

Aston in Orange

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:13:00 +0000

Believe the hype

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 05:38:00 +0000

We're Coming.