Articles By: Nikolai Soudek

“Friends of the Beast: A Tribute to Metal” @ OhNo!Doom

“Friends of the Beast: A Tribute to Metal” @ OhNo!Doom

OhNo!Doom is a Chicago artist collective that operates an art gallery/shop in Bucktown. Their current group show which opened last weekend is a tribute to Metal entitled “Friends of the Beast.”

Palesa Mokubung: Spirituality, Love, Sex, War and South Africa

Palesa Mokubung: Spirituality, Love, Sex, War and South Africa

I recently discovered the work of South African fashion designer Palesa Mokubung and found her designs to be among the most interesting and inspiring I’ve ever seen.

Alien Chestburster in the style of Joan Miró

Alien Chestburster in the style of Joan Miró

Alien chestburster in the style of Joan Miró, by Jon Rafman.

Khan Academy on PBS NewsHour

Khan Academy on PBS NewsHour

This is pretty awesome: Sal Khan quit his job in finance to dedicate himself to what became Khan Academy, a free online resource with over 2,100 videos and 100 self-paced exercises and assessments covering everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history.

Michael Jackson “Thriller” Figma

Michael Jackson “Thriller” Figma

Japanese Toy company Max Factory is releasing its MJ “Thriller” figma later this month. I must admit, I squealed like a little girl when I saw this.

Sunday Best: DJ Mixes Up For Grabs

Sunday Best: DJ Mixes Up For Grabs

The resident DJ’s of Brooklyn’s beloved Sunday Best party have compiled 25+ live DJ mixes from the party on their website. Live recordings of Mr Scruff, Dam Funk, Quentin Harris, and I:Cube are just a few of the juicy items featured. Get ’em while you can!

Dust & Grooves: Rich Medina Interview

Dust & Grooves: Rich Medina Interview

Dust & Grooves did an insightful interview with Rich Medina, one of my favorite DJs. Read it here.

“What Do Eyes Love” exhibition

“What Do Eyes Love” exhibition

Stunning pics from the exhibition “What Do Eyes Love,” a collaboration between Hong Kong-based design firm OUTSIGN.lab and CLOT.

R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron

R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron

Influential poet, writer, musician & free thinker Gil Scott-Heron died today at the age of 62. A selection of videos in his memory.

Four Color Fear: 1950’s Horror Comics Revisited

Four Color Fear: 1950’s Horror Comics Revisited

Four Color Fear: Forgotten Horror Comics of the 1950s is a delightfully sadistic foray into the darker side of comics’ “Golden Age.”

Video: Analog Players Society live at Southpaw, 5/13/11

Video: Analog Players Society live at Southpaw, 5/13/11

The Analog Players Society debut some furious & funky grooves at Southpaw in Brooklyn.

Bill Gold, legendary movie poster designer

Bill Gold, legendary movie poster designer

Watch an interview with legendary movie poster designer Bill Gold and browse some of his notable posters of yesteryear.