IN THE CLOUD at Ethan Cohen Fine Arts

22 artists simultaneously explore the digital and the sublime

by Janine Stankus From children who gaze at the sky, clouds elicit wonder and awe. These days, contemplating “The Cloud” in connection with our technological futures provokes a certain metaphysical anxiety. IN THE CLOUD, a group exhibit opening at NYC’s Ethan Cohen Fine Arts today explores converging notions of the cloud as both a mythical entity connected to the gods and a digital trove that’s …

Bringing Ideas to the Screen with NYC.TV

Support New York-based creators in an endeavor that echoes the days of public access television

Inspired by the spirit of public access television, NYC.TV—founded by a team of New York-based individuals (Kareem Ahmed, Alexandra Serio and Max Nelson) who’ve worked at the NY Times, Vice and Vox Media—aims to help filmmakers get funding, support and a broader audience. Essentially, NYC.TV is an independent development fund and a platform on which to enjoy the resulting projects. Of the company’s founding, Ahmed …

Heyday: Facials for All Without the Fuss

Taking care of your skin becomes more accessible and convenient at the new forward-thinking shop in NoMad

The word “facial” contains layers of unnecessary trepidation and intimidation—especially as you never know exactly what to expect behind those closed doors. New Yorkers can finally experience a quality facial without hassle, guilt or generic New Age flute soundtracks. Newcomer Heyday opened its doors this month in the increasingly busy NoMad neighborhood (already home to the Ace and NoMad hotels and—close by—the New York EDITION), …