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NOWNESS: ‘The Bridge’ - A Short Film Narrated by Fisher Stevens

NOWNESS: ‘The Bridge’ – A Short Film Narrated by Fisher Stevens

Oscar-Winner Fisher Stevens Narrates an Homage to the Poetic Landmark on New York’s East River “It hath cables and it does one good to cross it every day,” wrote Jack Kerouac in his 1956 poem “Brooklyn Bridge Blues,” inspired by the New York monument that also attracted the likes of...
'Second Nature' - A Documentary Film About Skateboarder Janne Saario

‘Second Nature’ – A Documentary Film About Skateboarder Janne Saario

Second Nature is a 20-minute documentary on Element team rider and budding landscape architect, Janne Saario of Finland. The short film allows a glimpse of Saario’s thoughts and dreams, which float between design, art and skateboarding. Though it also reveals the important concurrence of post-industrial areas, sustainable concepts and natural...
Song Of The Week: Queens of the Stone Age 'I Sat By The Ocean' (Live)

Song Of The Week: Queens of the Stone Age ‘I Sat By The Ocean’ (Live)

We here at Almost Real f’ing love Queens of the Stone Age. On June 4, they will release a new album “…Like Clockwork”, their first album in six years. They recently stopped Belgian radio station Studio Brussel’s Club 69, to showcase some new tunes. Some dude put it up on Soundcloud...
'New Paintings and Sculptures' - Jeff Koons at Gagosian Gallery New York

‘New Paintings and Sculptures’ – Jeff Koons at Gagosian Gallery New York

Contemporary artist Jeff Koons will soon open his latest exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery in New York on May 9th. The exhibition borrows from several of his popular painting and sculpture series such as Hulk Elvis and Celebration, as well as particular works like the violet Balloon Venus pictured and his...
Introducing: Achille Coquerel & Thomas Kauffmann (Cokau - Filmmakers), Paris

Introducing: Achille Coquerel & Thomas Kauffmann (Cokau – Filmmakers), Paris

Name: Cokau (Achille Coquerel & Thomas Kauffmann) Occupation: Filmmakers Hometown: Paris Currently residing: Paris Music: Always listening to, music is the base of our work, the inspiration of our videos. Art: Endless inspiration source, keeping us awake Technology: As filmmakers, editors and motion designers, technology is part of our life...
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'Through The Lens' - New Series by Iconis Surfer Rob Machado

‘Through The Lens’ – New Series by Iconis Surfer Rob Machado

Iconic surfer Rob Machado has traveled the world for more than half his life. And during that time, he’s crossed paths with countless individuals who share a love for surfing and a passion for the arts. In his new series called Through The Lens, we meet these individuals and follow Rob as he re-connects with...
'The History of Typography' - An Animated Short by Ben Barret - Forrest

‘The History of Typography’ – An Animated Short by Ben Barret – Forrest

Graphic designer Ben Barret Forrest spent 140 hours animating the 291 paper letters on display in the ‘History of Typography’, an introduction to the ways in which language had been expressed visually over time.
Song Of The Week: Humfree Bug Art 'Back At The Start'

Song Of The Week: Humfree Bug Art ‘Back At The Start’

Humfree Bug Art is six-piece pop outfit, a colorful, mind-altering collective in both their music and graphic creations. The band was formed in the spring of 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden and released their first EP “Chairlene” in October 2012 at the own label Esplanaden Fonogram. In early 2013 Humfree Bug Art signed with 100 SONGS...
New Book: 'Beastie Boys Memoir' in the Making

New Book: ‘Beastie Boys Memoir’ in the Making

There’s a new book set to publish in 2015, telling the story of THE BEASTIE BOYS. The book will be penned by surviving members MIKE D and AD ROCK, and will trace the trio’s beginnings as a NEW YORK high school punk band through to their induction into THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME....
'Real Scenes: New York' - A Film by Resident Advisor

‘Real Scenes: New York’ – A Film by Resident Advisor

Not too long ago, it looked like New York’s glory days as a center for dance music had passed. As the birthplace of disco and hip-hop and the home of legendary nightclubs like the Paradise Garage, Limelight and Twilo, the city has long been part of the cultural fabric. But as the notoriously grimy city...
Watch Russell Simmons give advice to the EDM industry at IMS Engage Conference

Watch Russell Simmons give advice to the EDM industry at IMS Engage Conference

The first year of IMS Engage, a one-day conference built upon Ibiza’s successful International Music Summit(co-founded by Pete Tong, Paul Oakenfold, and other titans of Europe’s dance industry), was a qualified success, drawing over 200 professionals to the W Hollywood for a full day of unique pairs in conversation. Among them was Def Jam’s Russell...
'Glide, Slide & Escape' - A Short Film For Element directed by Thomas Campbell

‘Glide, Slide & Escape’ – A Short Film For Element directed by Thomas Campbell

A short-film directed by Element Advocate Thomas Campbell for his Element “Bow Tie Collection” starring Roger Mihalko, shredding the new cruiser designed by T. Campbell.  
'World without Men' - Helmut Newton at Museum of Photography Berlin

‘World without Men’ – Helmut Newton at Museum of Photography Berlin

Fashion photography was always the most important genre in Helmut Newton’s work. Long before he filled his own first books by international publishing houses with his fashion images, he worked on commission for top magazines and fashion houses. Newton published quite a few of these photographsin 1984 in his fourth book – programmatically titled “World...
Keith Haring “The Political Line” Retrospective Exhibition at MAM Paris

Keith Haring “The Political Line” Retrospective Exhibition at MAM Paris

The Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, in association with Le CENTQUATRE, is devoting a wide-ranging retrospective to American artist Keith Haring (1958-1990). The exhibition will bear witness to the importance of Haring’s work, in particular its profoundly “political” content, apparent in his work throughout his career. Almost 250 pictures on canvas and...
‘Steve Olson’ - A Desillusion Magazine Film by Patrick Pearse

‘Steve Olson’ – A Desillusion Magazine Film by Patrick Pearse

A Desillusion Magazine Film Directed by Patrick Pearse Steve. Fucking aplomb on caffeine. An infectious personality. Larger than life, larger than skateboarding. Steve doesn’t kill time. Steve doesn’t keep time. Steve does what Steve wants on “Steve Time.” Everyone – meet Steve. Once in your lifetime, if you can keep up? Steve is a shot...
'The Old, the Young and the Sea' - A Documentary about Surf & Life in Europe

‘The Old, the Young and the Sea’ – A Documentary about Surf & Life in Europe

From Hossegor to Ericeira: A team of cinematographers, photographers and storytellers go on a 16 week journey along the European surf coast in two old VW buses. Outcome: A documentary about surf and life in Europe. ABOUT THE PROJECT „The Old, the Young & the Sea“ embarks on an adventurous search along Europe’s Atlantic Coast...
'Berlin Fotofestival 2013' - Calling: International Mobile Photography Award has started

‘Berlin Fotofestival 2013′ – Calling: International Mobile Photography Award has started

Berlin Fotofestival 2013 – The Browse, coming June 13th – July 13th Relaunch of this website is on its way to announce Berlin Fotofestival 2013 – The Browse. For reference of program 2012 Download festival magazine 2012 The festival 2013 will feature international photo exhibitions from world leading photographers and upcoming talents. Competions and Awards....