Shin Tanaka: Kami Zoo

Known for his spot-on paper sneaker replicas, Japanese artist and designer Shin Tanaka has recently been applying his brand of nouveau origami to make animé-like creatures, which will be the subjects of his show Kami Zoo that opens tomorrow 17 August 2006 at Berlin's Less Rain gallery. Like his mock Air Force 1s and Bapestas, characters such as T-Boy (which was inspired by the way …

The Warehouse Project

Until now, urban music festivals have largely stuck to the template laid down by their rural equivalents, with bands and DJs playing in big marquees in an open space like Hyde Park instead of one in Somerset. The Warehouse Project looks like it's set to turn the whole thing on its head, and not just because it's happening outside of summer. It comes to Manchester's …

Blackout NYC

BlackoutNYC is an event that recreates the experience with cheap liquor served by the glow of candles. Participating bars will offer drink specials and switch off electric lights, but will sanely sacrifice authenticity and keep ACs going. via Thrillist