The Chemical Brothers feat. Beck: Wide Open

Building upon the thoughtful, at times haunting vocals we’ve come to expect from Beck, The Chemical Brothers’ track “Wide Open” from 2015’s Born In The Echoes delivers potent melody. The newly released accompanying music video makes a statement of its own. What commences as a beautiful dance performance by ballerina Sonoya Mizuno shifts into a surreal, science fiction-like art piece, shot all in one take.

KWAMBIO’s Customizable Design Objects

On-demand works in metal and ceramics from the relaunched brand

Oftentimes, the aesthetic quality of 3D-printed objects means—no matter how useful—the products are ultimately unattractive. Of course, much progress has been made over the last few years, and the varying levels of amateur and professional work have improved. Initially, KWAMBIO launched with a tech-driven focus and a view in mind to impact developments in 3D printing. Today, however, they’ve announced a shift in gears and …

Why Richard Mille’s RMS05 Fountain Pen Costs $105,000

A mechanical movement at its core makes for an unusual collectible

Fans of luxury Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille would not hesitate when reaching for their wallet for a timepiece with a price tag over $100,000. What happens, then, when the brand’s artisan watchmakers take their mechanical know-how and apply it to another functional, heirloom collectible? This is what they’ve done with the new RMS05 fountain pen. A complex, visible movement within the pen’s barrel allows for …