Kesha: Praying

Her first single in nearly five years, “Praying” marks a glorious return for Kesha. The ballad highlights, first and foremost, the singer’s dynamic, powerful vocals (sometimes only with light piano accompaniment). This is a beautiful demonstration of a talent that’s finally broken free. Jonas kerlund directed the colorful, oftentimes surreal music videomuch of it shot at Salvation Mountain. Altogether, it’s refreshing to have music from …

2017’s Must-See Documentaries

From well-known filmmakers to newcomers, there’s a slew of fascinating documentaries being released this year, each of which explores diverse topics—from religion to race, music, film, war. HighSnobiety has rounded up 26 of the films their team is most excited about—and we can’t help but agree. Their selections include a biography of Chyna (aka Joan Marie Laurer) and Ms Veteran America, as well as incredibly …

Takesada Matsutani at Hauser & Wirth, Los Angeles

The Osaka-born, Paris-based artist's first California solo show opens tomorrow

by Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick Artist Takesada Matsutani’s work is full of movement despite its minimalism. The art represents both an intellectual physicality and expressive groups of creations that were recently brought together at the Los Angeles’ Arts District outpost of international gallery Hauser & Wirth. The self-titled show is Matsutani’s first LA solo exhibition and features three distinct periods of the Osaka-born, Parisian-based artist’s work. …