Cool Hunting

Keren Richter: The Yellow Wallpaper
"The Yellow Wallpaper," a solo show featuring new paintings by Keren Richter opens tonight, Tuesday, 17 April 2007 at Cake Shop in New York City. At 25, Richter has already earned a name for herself with her line drawings of creepy-cute mod girls and ethereal dreamscapes, landing illustration work for magazines such as Bust, Heeb, YM, Jane and Nylon, as well as creating rock...

Hope Gangloff
We love Hope Gangloff's pop culture-heavy designs for Built by Wendy and her subtly dirty illustrations for Sweet Action. Her offbeat, somewhat diaristic ballpoint pen drawings range from scenes of party life and debauchery to still lifes of roadside views and the contents of a purse. For her first solo show, she will exhibit a series of pieces in ink and a large latex...

Gregory Siff
When Gregory Siff isn't acting in independent films, modeling for Abercrombie, or hosting Disney's Z Games, he's painting, creating installations and sculptures, or customizing Stan Smith adidas. The NYC-born, 27 year-old wunderkind tailors the kicks, called "Gregory's," according to the character of the individual. Currently he also offers more minimalist versions, like those pictured, at Rudy's Barbershop in the Hollywood Standard hotel. His graffiti...

Peter Mitchell
This unique work is line on glass layered over a collage by Peter Mitchell. Peter was born in Bracebridge Ontario Canada in 1978, a town famous for its skidoo and Vermouth parties. He was raised by sober parents, and hugely influenced by the stories of Roald Dahl. Peter started drawing late at 18 and went on to complete the Sheridan College illustration program near...