Sean Higgins, Big Drag, 2009. Courtesy of Collette Blanchard Gallery.Sean Higgins' Difficulties with Interplanetary Travel: Higgins manipulates original photographs and appropriates images from public archives, such as NASA, to create fantastic land and skyscapes. Opens June 24 at Collette Blanchard Gallery.
Art Strangé: If you missed the premiere of Food Party--the highly imaginative puppet/cooking show created by artist and Brooklyn resident, Thu Tran--you can catch it tonight at 11:15pm on IFC.
NYC Food Film Festival: Titles include Eat Or We Both Starve, The Food Hypnotist, and The Sandwich Thief. Runs through June 19.
Playing Around: An exhibition that incorporate toys and toy imagery. Artists include Saya Woolfalk, Jennifer and Kevin McCoy, and Arthur Simms. On view at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center through July 26.
Now Playing: Don't miss the fabulous documentary about Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour, entitled I Bring What I Love.
Sustainable Senegal: Check out this 250-room resort made of clay, wheat and wood.
Antibodies: The functional and eco-friendly designs of Brazilian duo The Campana Brothers are on view at the Vitra Design Museum in Germany. Continues through February 2010.
Dan Graham: Beyond: The first U.S. retrospective of works by art-music-man Dan Graham has traveled to the Whitney Museum. Opens June 25.
Better Than Any Biennale: The Beastie Boys perform with Nas at Bonnarroo.
Prada Poor: Details Magazine dubs the masters of inconspicuous consumption (i.e. hipsters and arty types) "the poorgeoisie."
Kentucky in Vogue: A feasibility study is under way for a new contemporary art college in Louisville.
New Hottness: Upcoming performances by Lewis Forever and Nao Bustamante at the New Museum.
Bodacious Tatas: C-Monster photographed tig 'ol bitties (and other great installations) at the Centro Cultural de España in Lima.
Candy Net: The newly revamped Candy.com will provide access to more than 5,000 confectionary products from around the world.
Candy Before B-Ball: The Lakers' Lamar Odom can't (and shouldn't) be denied his sweets.
On Second Thought: The New York Times breaks down candy's effect on athletic performance.
Treat Responsibly: An odd new pitch to improve parent-child relationships through chocolate.
Cadbury Consumers Beware: The company has recalled their 200g block of Old Gold Dark Chocolate (70% Cocoa).
Grilled Chocolate Sandwich: A simple meal for any time of day.
Milk in the Desert: Al-Safi Dairy in the Saudi Arabian desert is one of the biggest in the world.
Bar Artisanal in Tribeca is now serving lunch and brunch (but for dessert, I recommend their Olive Oil Ice Cream with Candied Fennel.)
How Foie Gras Gets Made: Interesting, but personally I would have been happier not knowing.
Ad Hoc at Home: Family-Style Recipes: Thomas Keller's next cookbook is a little pricey, but the chef promises approachable food. Due out November 2009.
Rumors Fly: Fishbowl NY reports on changes at Brant Publications (home of Art in America, Modern and Interview magazines).
State-of-the-art book publishing industry according to Jamie Caplin of Thames & Hudson.
Foraged Fruit Tarts; and Viennese Hazelnut Chocolate Raspberry Bars.
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