The Flavorpill Network 11.8
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Twice monthly, the Network Update delivers a sampling of the stories Flavorpill covers across our 11 publications on art,
books, music, fashion, world news, and events in NYC, LA, SF, CHI, MIAMI, and LDN.
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ART
São Paulo Biennial
The 27th São Paulo Biennial forgoes national representation to survey works from 118 international artists exploring difference,
coexistence, and collaboration in myriad ways.
Plus...
Nick Cave's Soundsuits,
Activist artist Minerva Cuevas &
Afghanistan's Lida Abdul
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MUSIC
Michel Gondry
The fatal flaw of music-video directors who become filmmakers is to craft not a proper narrative, but an extended music promo.
Fortunately, that has never been the case for Michel Gondry.
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Bonobo's Days to Come,
LCD Soundsystem's Nike collab &
A Swiss concert series
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FASHION
Christopher Kane
Christopher Kane's Central St. Martins 2006 MA graduation collection not only won the London school's top award, but reminded
the whole industry how much fun the early '90s were.
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Italy's Carpe Diem collective,
Lisbon Fashion Week &
Accessorizing for men
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BOOKS
Girls Raised by Wolves
Although set in an unreal fantasy world, Karen Russell's evocative stories are nonetheless haunted by the very real hopes,
fears, and longings of the young people who inhabit them.
Plus...
Beasts of No Nation,
Jonathan Franzen's memoir &
Who Needs Donuts?
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WORLD NEWS
Iceland defies whaling ban
In the face of an international moratorium enacted in 1986, Iceland's decision to resume commercial whaling has provoked a
diplomatic outcry from 25 countries.
Plus...
Guns vanish in Iraq,
Internet future under discussion &
Climate-change report forecasts disaster
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CITY GUIDES
Flavorpill publishes weekly city guides about cultural happenings in six cities.
NEW YORK CITY...
Joanna Newsom,
The Swiss Institute's Housewarming,
The Corduroy Appreciation Club
SAN FRANCISCO...
South Asian Film Festival,
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars,
Pranksfest
LOS ANGELES...
Samuel Beckett Centenary Celebration,
Graffiti Past and Present,
Ima Robot
CHICAGO...
Radio vs Theater: The Final Smackdown,
Music for Tomorrow's World,
Mutual Appreciation
MIAMI...
City Beneath the Sea,
Bang Music Festival 2006,
Fahrenheit 451
LONDON...
Alan Fletcher at the Design Museum,
Inspired Art Fair,
Michael Palin in person
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