Studio Visit: Adam Silverman

See the bright Glendale space where the ceramic artist came into his own

Visiting ceramicist Adam Silverman‘s studio, we spy the artist surveying the vastness of his new space in Glendale, California. A large ceramic egg-shaped piece—glazed with a white crackled surface akin to barnacles—sits next to a smaller one the color of volcanic ash. Both pieces appear like excavated artifacts or treasures brought home from another planet. Silverman‘s space—a light-filled oasis of more than 4,000 square feet—is …

Coachella and Lollapalooza Ban Selfie Sticks

Like many museums, arenas and other public venues around the world, US music festivals Coachella and Lollapalooza have both banned selfie sticks from their premises. Lollapalooza’s website states that no “GoPro attachments like sticks, selfie sticks and monopods” are allowed, while Coachella’s website echoes the sentiment by stating “selfie sticks / narcissists” are banned from the audience. Both concerts cite health and safety reasons for …

Zayn Malik: I Won’t Mind

While plenty of music snobs have dismissed One Direction as saccharine pop for tweens (who many also like to believe have terrible taste), the recent departure of 1D member Zayn Malik—and the news that he has been working on solo material—has intrigued anybody with an interest in pop music. Malik’s debut track “I Don’t Mind” (produced by Naughty Boy) is a pared-down folk-tinged song, with …