M.I.A. at Soho House Satellite Nights

Genetically engineered plants, computer-generated children and artistic prosthetics in this week's look at the web

With their first NYC foray into offsite events, members-only club Soho House launched M.I.A.’s new album Matangi this week. And they did so in Bushwick, Brooklyn. With a rapturous performance including many of her hits, the new work tantalized with the lyrical power listeners have come to expect. Soho House has made a name for their in-house events and their top cultural class attendees and …

Surf The Earth

Genetically engineered plants, computer-generated children and artistic prosthetics in this week's look at the web

It’s no secret snowboarding evolved from surfing (albeit with at least one significant step between), and few films have ever captured this not-so-distant connection quite like “Into The Mind.” In famed snowboarder DCP’s memorable part, the riding, editing and music come together in such a beautifully perfect way it’s at times difficult to tell which sport you’re watching. While the blending of board sports in …

Nikon Df

A handsome, classic looking D-SLR with modern D4-level image-capturing capabilities

The much rumored and highly anticipated news from Nikon is now official: The Df—an advanced-level D-SLR blending a classic, vintage-inspired design with the performance of a modern FX-format camera—has just been unveiled. For longtime Nikon users such as ourselves, the introduction is welcomed with open arms. While the aesthetic draw is obvious, the capability of the lightweight, mid-size body is really something we’ve been after …