In the intense world of street art, Blek le Rat's work is a breath of fresh air--ironic considering he's stood at the forefront of the movement for over 30 years. Xavier Prou a.k.a. Blek le Rat, is the Parisian born artist who's been perfecting his unique brand of stencil...

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to witness art being created in a somewhat orchestral fashion. The hottest names in the Bay Area urban art scene had convened at 941 Geary Gallery painting Red Bull canvas-wrapped coolers as part of a recently expanded global street art partnership...

When it comes to the personal acquisition of art, I believe it is necessary that the work be engaging on several levels; the work has to be emotionally engaging, historically and/or culturally significant and livable. The artist's trajectory also has to be such that the work is, and will continue to...

Everyone is familiar with the branded content that has infiltrated contemporary media and has been a part of broadcast since the inception of television and radio programming in the early 20th century, perhaps most notably with Procter & Gamble whose sponsored radio shows were dubbed "soap...

On July 18, 2011 came the announcement that Borders, the second largest book retailer in the United States would close its doors for good following a chapter 11 filing and the liquidation of more than 200 stores on American soil. Borders, a favorite store of mine...

I've always enjoyed photography, from the black and white avant-garde works by Man Ray that first took my breath away, to the casual point and shoot photography seminars I took while living in Paris; the medium has endeared itself to me for both its practical sensibility and emotional contact.

Miami Beach International Fashion Week, presented by Mercedes Benz, plays host to a variety of events and designers -- both established and emerging -- each year, and 2011 kicked-off with a blow out opening night party and fashion show, "WET," the W Hotel, South Beach, on Thursday July 14th, as...

As Florida's Space Coast ends a celebrated American era with the close of NASA's manned shuttle program with launch of Atlantis, there is a palpable sadness in the air. Residents resignedly prepare for what is sure to bring continued economic disaster with the demise of the storied program. Losing the...