Joe Sorren

One would think a life out in Arizona would produce imagery of arid deserts and funny little plants that grow under such conditions. But Joe Sorren's paintings speak of hope, innocence and another world, with the bright sun rising high into the clouds over an endless ocean of dreams. Sorren's new painting "In the Morning, in the Tide," will show at Alix Sloan's new gallery …

The Dawn of Japanese Animation

In a city awash with museums and galleries, navigating New York's rich cultural landscape can be a daunting task, even for the well-versed local. Still, sometimes the weekly choice of what to do is refreshingly simple. Dawn of Japanese Animation 13-16 February 2008 Japan Society 333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 map tel. +1 212 832 1155

FutureFashion 2008

If Earth Pledge's latest FutureFashion event, a gala production that helped kick off NY's fall shows last week, is any indication, the fashion world seems to finally be keeping pace with the eco-minded cause. Sponsored by Among our favorite pieces of the evening, Moschino's organic silk dress printed with natural vegetable dye (above left) was accessorized with a heart-shaped necklace of resin and cotton cord …