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Guido Mocafico: Movement
by Watchismo
The current exhibition of French photographer Guido Mocafico at the Hamiltons Gallery in London features his latest large prints of complicated mechanical watch movements. The solo show includes the Chopard Quantieme Perpetuel Phase de Lune (pictured). See more images here.
Guido Mocafico: Movement
1 May-2 June 2007
Hamiltons Gallery
13 Carlos Place
London W1K 2EU
tel. +44 020 7499 9493
Carlos Dias: Exposição Veraneyo
by Phuong-Cac Nguyen
In "Exposição Veraneyo," São Paulo artist Carlos Dias tackles the chaos and spirit of street art, taming it long enough to capture it on and with whatever—toys, canvas, picture frames—he has at hand. His second solo show at underground art space Choque Cultural is packed with work, a presentation appropriate because it reflects his special treatment of art. This stuff takes time to absorb because of its intricacies.
The Brazilian's large–scale paintings are colorful and vibrant, seething with the life that inhabits within. There are lots of lives, actually; Dias' keen use of layering allows each part to embody its own world so that together, you see a universe in just one piece. And in this exhibit, they can be playful, like the kid–like doodles painted over framed photographs or mounted toy guitars in a giant–sized piece.
Dias' early career was in graffiti, but the dimensions of his work, quick style and incorporation of different materials, like latex, into his work helped him break apart from the pack. He now counts graphic design in his resume (he's worked for MTV) and also animation, all with the same youthful tone seen in his art. See more images here.
Exposição Veraneyo
12 May-30 June 2007
Rua João Moura, 997
São Paulo, Brazil
tel. +55 11 3061 4051
Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey: First in New York Since Prohibition
by Tim Yu
Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey, by Tuthilltown Spirits, is the first rye whiskey legally made in New York since prohibition and is fast becoming the connoisseur's drink of choice. At 92 proof, the spirit has a slightly spicy, fruity taste, concocted to compliment sweet vermouth in the classic New York–born cocktail, The Manhattan.
Ground, cooked, fermented and double distilled in Gardiner, NY, the bottles are hand filled, capped, waxed and numbered one at a time in limited numbers.
You can expect their second batch in stores and bars around the New York region in June. For those of you not in the New York area, contact Tuthilltown Spirits to reserve your bottle or even a whole cask.
