Artists, Art and Culture of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

It's not often that the flag of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (D.P.R.K.) flies over London's Pall Mall, a few hundred yards from Trafalgar Square, but it was this week during a rare exhibit of North Korean artwork from the isolated nation's "people's artists," a select group that numbers less than a dozen. One attendee of the opening, which featured North Korean diplomats and …

Flavorpill’s No Reservations Event Ticket Giveaway.

Celebrating the fourth and newest season of rockstar chef Anthony Bourdain’s show “No Reservations,” our Flavorpill friends have offered a few pairs of tickets to the premiere at NYC’s Tribeca Cinemas taking place tomorrow, 24 July 2007, from 7-10pm. The event also includes a cocktail reception and afterparty with food and music from the show. To enter, follow the contact link at the bottom of …

Ryan Heshka

Almost two years ago, while roaming through downtown Vancouver, I came across a postcard for an exhibition by local artist Ryan Heshka. The painting on the postcard was of a beetle riding on the back of a bright yellow baby chicken—and I loved it! Sadly, the show was already over, but I took the postcard home and contacted Ryan through his website. It turned out …