Alien chestburster in the style of Joan Miró, by Jon Rafman.
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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
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
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 did an insightful interview with Rich Medina, one of my favorite DJs. Read it here.
“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
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: 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
The Analog Players Society debut some furious & funky grooves at Southpaw in Brooklyn.
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.
Video: Talking Funny: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Louis C.K. & Ricky Gervais
Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Ricky Gervais, and Louis C.K. sit down for a revealing and hilarious chat on this HBO special. The four stand-up legends discuss their approach to their material, how they first got into the business, the merits of on-stage profanity, and how far each is willing to go to push the limits of taste and originality.
The Lonely Island: Jack Sparrow (feat. Michael Bolton)
The Lonely Island is back with “Jack Sparrow,” their first cut off Turtleneck & Chain. The video features Michael Bolton (who else?)…needless to say, hilarity ensues.
