The Parahawking Project in Pokhara, Nepal

A unique combination of paragliding and falconry, this sky-high pursuit allows fliers to soar with raptors

by Kelly Phillips Badal Paragliding enthusiasts have long loved Pokhara, Nepal for its bowl-shaped valley, consistent wind and stunning snow-capped Himalayan views. But one paraglider takes the idea of flying with the birds to new heights—literally. If you fly with Scott Mason, vultures wing directly alongside, leading the way to the best air currents—and, if you’re game, eating treats straight from your hands. The idea …

Charged: Cory Arcangel’s Art and Apparel

An interview with the artist who teamed up with the computer club to discover rare Andy Warhol digital works

by Michael Slenske In the early 2000s, Buffalo-born artist Cory Arcangel hacked the Hogan’s Alley video game and replaced the Nintendo gunslingers with silhouettes of Andy Warhol, Colonel Sanders, Flavor Flav and the Pope for a cheeky piece he called “I Shot Andy Warhol.” Arcangel tells CH, “I think that was the first time I did something that directly evoked [Warhol’s] image. For a lot …

Utility Cruisers by Prana Cycles

An affordable bike inspired by Indian and British cycling culture

by Kate Beard The inspiration to create a new company can come from many places. For Adriano Galardi and Richard Eastoe, it was a mutual love of cycling and visual design that turned their nebulous idea of creating an affordable but aesthetically pleasing city bicycle brand into Prana Cycles. The vintage-style black, cream or sage-colored cycles (which come in the men’s “Rama” style or women’s …