Do As We Say, Not As We Do
In Mexico, George W. introduced "Millennium Challenge Grants," foreign aid available to developing countries that "end corruption, reform their economies and help their own people," in the Washington Post's words.
Below is the Artforum ad layout for my upcoming show with Gregor Passens in Munich. The dates have been changed: they're now May 3 - June 14, 2002.
[ad removed for remodeling]
another daily candy like venture: flavor pill.
The earliest know photograph has been sold.
It's a photo of an engraving. Technology keeps devouring itself.
It's a photo of an engraving. Technology keeps devouring itself.
Czech Republic Enacts World's First National Light Pollution Law
In the Bay Area, a new breed of restaurant is on the rise: places that are devoted entirely to serving small portions of serious food. The cooking styles are all over the map — Italian, French, Greek, Southwestern, Hawaiian, Asian — often on the same menu. Eating from everyone else's plate is not just acceptable, it's required. You can order half of a petit "rack" of lamb at Isa in San Francisco. Or the "taco" of ahi tartare in a crisp little potato shell and a side of curly polenta fries at Andalu. The restaurants even have their own miniature cut of steak — called the flatiron, it's about the size of half a chicken breast.
aka gets best burger in ny mag's best of issue.
Ramones vs. Talking Heads
Punk hits the Hall.
Punk hits the Hall.
elmo noodles and soy
"Welcome to Booklend, a lending library that sends books out by the mail. Booklend is the creation of a man with a postage meter, a roomful of books, and an urge to share. Borrowing a book is free, and you're welcome to keep the book until you're done. Read it at your leisure -- nobody likes to be rushed while they're reading. When you're done, pop it back in the mail. We'll even pay return postage."
dictionary of (someone with way too much time on their hands)
wheres the fire
"I'm a firefighter who wanted to help," says PJ simply. "This agreement with Realbeer.com means that a lot of people around the country will be able to learn about the project, drink the beer and contribute to support of the families of my friends and America's heroes."
if you're in the neighborhood, Central Buffet, on Centre street between Howard and Hester (right above canal) is an amazing deal. You pay four dollars, you get a plate with a bunch of rice on it, you get to choose four dishes from long steamtables filled with huge heaps of maybe 40 different things -- roasted meat, noodles, 4 kinds of tofu, deepfried whole fish (very popular), chicken, weird chinese jello stuff, tons of greens and vegetables -- overwhelming assortment. And it's all pretty good! Not Grand Sichuan, but all for sure tasty. And then there's the soup, which sucks, but hey, four dishes and soup for four dollars? You GOT to love it.
Further Proof That I'm Totally Out of It
A NY Post rundown of galleries beyond Chelsea and Soho includes this:
The place is exactly one block from where I live, but I was completely unaware of it. (Well, it is on the other side of the street.) Good description of the neighborhood though…
A NY Post rundown of galleries beyond Chelsea and Soho includes this:
Further north, in Greenpoint, you'll find the Dabora Gallery (1080 Manhattan Ave. between Eagle and Dupont streets; [718] 609-9629). The gallery scores major Goth points with its Victorian-parlor aesthetic - low lighting, dark wood and red velvet to spare. Dabora is currently showing Christina Dallas' "Examination Rooms," an installation of childhood spaces featuring photographs, illustrations and dolls. Bring the kids, because the show's closing reception on March 24 will feature the additional talents of Marco, a magician and sleight-of-hand artist. Bring your MetroCard, too. Dabora is something of an oasis on its gritty stretch of Manhattan Avenue and, unless you live in the neighborhood, the most interesting local attraction might be the nearest subway stop.
The place is exactly one block from where I live, but I was completely unaware of it. (Well, it is on the other side of the street.) Good description of the neighborhood though…
good doctor W, did you hear they found a fossil of a dino that wasnt much bigger than a pheasant, feathered but flightless...
I know it isn't very patriotic of me to say this but I just got a peek of what I think is "Tribute To Light" and am underwhelmed. I imagined two pillers of light, with corners/edges sharp enough to cut glass, not a vague colored stain on the cloud cover.
A little girl and her mother passed me on the street.
Girl: Hey look Mommy? What's that?
Mother: (tepid enthusiasim) Oh huh, I don't know...
Girl: It's a stuck search light.
Maybe the designers and crew are just getting the kinks worked out in time for the eleventh.
A little girl and her mother passed me on the street.
Girl: Hey look Mommy? What's that?
Mother: (tepid enthusiasim) Oh huh, I don't know...
Girl: It's a stuck search light.
Maybe the designers and crew are just getting the kinks worked out in time for the eleventh.
FWIW, Alias did more covers than Fresh Foods last night.
favorite street name in Red Hook
I can't believe I never knew this one simple, yet reality shifting fact: Lupa is open for lunch. Every day. And it's not crowded. This is a significant upgrade to my already well fed lifestyle.
I went last Sunday around 12:45. We were one of about five tables. Went today at 12:00 and the place was half full. By 2:00 it starts to fill up, and when we left at 2:30 today there were people waiting, but go just a little bit earlier and you'll be fine.
The menu is 80% the same as at night. All the veggies are there (don't miss the cici and leeks.) The frutti di mare. All the pastas. The daily specials. But not the full entree list. Still, you don't really need all that for lunch. Grab a bottle of white from Elena Walch and you're good to go. Home by 4:00 for a nap. That's living.
I went last Sunday around 12:45. We were one of about five tables. Went today at 12:00 and the place was half full. By 2:00 it starts to fill up, and when we left at 2:30 today there were people waiting, but go just a little bit earlier and you'll be fine.
The menu is 80% the same as at night. All the veggies are there (don't miss the cici and leeks.) The frutti di mare. All the pastas. The daily specials. But not the full entree list. Still, you don't really need all that for lunch. Grab a bottle of white from Elena Walch and you're good to go. Home by 4:00 for a nap. That's living.
