ARC Magazine

A Caribbean publication puts island artists in the global spotlight

by Kyana Gordon Sips of rum punch, luxurious private villas and postcard-perfect white sand beaches are reasons many vacationers flock to the Caribbean. Holly Bynoe and Nadia Huggins, two ambitious women from the chain of glittering islands known as St. Vincent and the Grenadines, are working to subvert that stereotypical perception with their sophisticated arts and culture publication, ARC Magazine. “Debunking stereotypes has been a …

Haven Press Studio

Centuries-old traditions meet modern technology at the Brooklyn shop

by L.S. Winkler Technological advancements and the influx of electronic, digital and automated applications have drastically changed the way we create, view and share art. Mark Herschede, founder and owner of Haven Press Studio in Brooklyn, runs his print shop with an interest in innovation but holds a strong respect for the tradition of a time-honored process. “This is a print shop where digital meets …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Google's data center, Unknown Pleasures, Steve Jobs in Hell and more in our weekly look at the web

1. Relax Shacks Just outside Boston, self-titled “carpenter, tinkerer and micro-architecturer” Derek Diedrickson builds DIY micro shelters mostly from materials found on the side of the road. Dubbed “Relax Shacks,” these transportable refuges cost less than $100 and can house the homeless or just serve as a comfy space to chill outside. 2. Google Data Center For the first time ever, Google opened the doors …