Refuge, Five Cities

Architect-turned-photographer Bas Princen's images of the Middle East

by Alexandra Polier Known for beautifully raw images of the modern world, Bas Princen’s exhibit “Refuge, Five Cities” currently on display at the Storefront for Art and Architecture shows a series of rare architectural finds in the Middle East. A trained architect, Princen uses photography not only to capture a sense of space but also as a way of subtly discussing current problems occurring within …

Supreme

A book investigating the brand that put NYC skateboarding on the map

Famed skate store and cult brand Supreme has been the subject of many a skater’s wet, sneaker-fueled dreams since James Jebbia founded it in 1994. What first began as an ode to the laid-back urban sport’s apathetic but angry crowd has spawned artist-designed boards, videos directed by the likes of Damien Hirst and advertising campaigns featuring Kermit the Frog, Mike Tyson, among other unlikely collaborations. …

Oophaga Vicentei x Oophaga Pumilio

A daring Swedish art student questioning race and identity by breeding a hybrid frog

As Stockholm’s art and design schools prepare to open their doors for annual graduation shows, there are already ripples of exciting suggesting that this year holds many delights for the viewer. Last year the city was outraged at the work of Konstfack student Anna Odell, whose video work documented her own fake suicide attempt. This year however, much of the buzz is as a result …