London’s “Here Today” Exhibition

The work of 50 artists, including Warhol, shines a light on animal conservation

Enter London’s Old Sorting Office (a gigantic space that has previously hosted events like DesignJunction) anytime over the next three weeks, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by the sounds of wild animals as well as an exciting, carefully curated selection of contemporary art. The exhibition, “Here Today,” is named after the saying “Here today, gone tomorrow” that reminds us of the fleeting nature of everything. …

Steve Diggle’s Favorite Films

Winter (read: Polar Vortex) is here in the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s probably the only time staying home to binge on TV shows and movies is socially acceptable. Since you’ve probably already exhausted your Netflix queue, Steve Diggle of the seminal UK punk band the Buzzcocks has rounded up a few of his favorite films to help you get through the snowy season.

Jake Swantko on Documenting Ukraine after the Russian Invasion

We talk to the filmmaker about his return home to capture Kiev and Crimea in the midst of revolt

by Chérmelle D. Edwards During a recent a trip into Bed-Stuy’s Civil Service Café, we encountered an exhibit featuring photography from second-generation Ukrainian photographer and documentary filmmaker Jake Swantko‘s travels abroad. Some of these photos are part of his new documentary “Fathers and Sons,” which chronicles life from Kiev to Crimea and in Eastern Ukraine after the Russian invasion, using beautiful cinematography that is not …