My Haggadah: Made it Myself

An interactive book engaging both parents and children in the spirit of Passover

To help kids understand the story of Passover—one of the more popular holidays for Jews and non-Jews alike because of its humanitarian message of social justice and peace—Francine Hermaline and her husband Adam Levite created “My Haggadah: Made it Myself.” The 48-page book speaks in a language that both children and adults can relate to about the meaning behind Passover and its inaugural feast, the …

Life’s Flavor

Brazilian painter Nina Pandolfo's frolicking girls take center stage in her first solo show

Currently on display at L.A.’s Carmichael Gallery, Nina Pandolfo‘s “Life’s Flavor” marks the first solo show for the successful contemporary street artist. Known for depicting wide-eyed, stocking-clad girls, the Brazilian explains that the title of the show reflects her view on life, “sometimes it is sweet and some times it is spicy and sometimes a combination of the two.” Sculptures and paintings of the girls, …

The Official Be Stupid Philosophy

Diesel's video explaining why stupidity is so truly smart

You may have noticed the Diesel ads recently running on CH (not to mention plastered all over NYC), and while we’ve heard no shortage of criticism from the haters out there, we think the “Be Stupid” campaign actually pretty brilliantly nails a particular cultural moment that’s very “now.” Based on the notion that without stupid thoughts creativity wouldn’t really evolve, Diesel shows that taking a …