An Eye on the Natives

Taking inspiration from the absurdity and wonderment of National Geographic's documentary approach, Bblessing, a new men's clothing boutique in New York's Lower East Side, brings together a handful of their favorite photographers in the group show, "An Eye on the Natives." The collection of nonfiction work opens tonight, 27 July 2006, hasn't been shown elsewhere and was chosen by the artists for their emotional attachment …

The Bible Rewrite Project

Absurd, mythological-looking hybrid creatures made from mixed and matched animal parts show up frequently in the history of art and literature, but what about inventing a new critter out of actual roadkill? As part of his Bible Rewrite Project, New York-based Nate Hill has become an amateur taxidermist, sewing up found paws, tails, heads, and other body parts into his own configurations. Hill's revisionist undertaking …

Phused: Inphusion Saves Your Soul

This is one of the better future-soul compilations that's come out in awhile. Only the third (and first full-length) release from Berlin-based newcomer Inphusion, the limited edition CD includes the two singles released on the imprint as well as an unusually well-curated selection of independent electronic music from around the globe. There are enough recognizable names on Phused to pique your curiosity, from DJ Spinna’s …