Studio Visit: Glass-Maker Mark Pavlovits

Discussing process, passion and influences at the artist's LA space

Molten glass, metal rods, burning furnaces, cold water, strength and patience are the tools of LA-based glass artist Mark Pavlovits‘ trade. Pavlovits found his way into the perilous world of glassblowing when he least expected it, but it was a serendipitous occasion. After studying, apprenticing and practicing, Pavlovits founded his own studio in 2011, and since then has created sculptural, minimal pieces that are inspired …

Sundance 2017: “5 Films About Technology”

Producer Jonathan Keltz on his comedic short film addressing the woes of modern living

As the title implies, “5 Films About Technology” has more than one story to tell, though all the micro-vignettes within this short film address an overarching and ever-present concept. Five sharp contemporary tales of the mishaps associated with our tech addiction unite, bound by brief moments, for a comedic exploration of youth today. An official selection of the International Narrative Short Film program at this …

Lily Allen: Going To a Town (Rufus Wainwright Cover)

Covering Rufus Wainwright’s stunning 2007 song “Going To a Town,” Lily Allen has remained faithful to the original, while adding her own levels of heartbreak. The accompanying video features scenes from current protests concerning Trump, Brexit, racism, islamophobia, refugees and immigration. While Allen’s version is pared-down, it delivers the same amount of pathos (thanks in part to Mark Ronson’s production) via her tender but vulnerable …