Henrik Vibskov: Neck Plus Ultra

The Danish fashion designer invades Paris' Galerie des Galeries for a conceptual exhibition of necks

Named for the Latin motto “nec plus ultra” (literally, “nothing farther beyond”), Henrik Vibskov‘s latest effort “Neck Plus Ultra” is a continuation of his AW 2013 show, “The Stiff Neck Chamber.” Taking place in an elaborate space—a forest of upside down long necks that can be identified as black swans—the exhibition lets visitors wander backstage and into Vibskov’s eccentric universe. Preparatory work for the collection, …

QuoTED 2013

Our favorite nuggets of knowledge from the insightful speakers at this year's TED conference

While in the audience at last week’s TED conference we kept the tweeting to a minimum and instead used the old-school pen and paper to capture some of our favorite moments. After reviewing them all, here are the quotations that hit us the hardest. “‘Smart’ simply means you’re ready to learn.” Freeman Hrabowski on the difference between intelligence and access to education. “Texting is fingered …

Jenn Porreca: Love In Absentia

The painter discusses her dreamy exhibition at San Francisco's new Luna Rienne Gallery

In painter Jenn Porreca‘s alluring and romantic world, women wear glamorous gowns, flowers and feathers in their hair and dramatic makeup. The sounds of a jazz band, stringed instruments or classic movie scores feel like they practically leap from the canvas, evoking theatrical sentiments reminiscent of Toulouse-Lautrec. Porreca’s recent move from San Francisco to LA has brought a growing parade of creative friends into her …