The “Lubalin Now” exhibition, curated by Mike Essl and Alexander Tochilovsky, in the brand spanking new gallery at the Cooper Union building last night was obviously a great success. The turnout was incredible, the vibe was good, and the work looked superb. If you couldn’t make it to the opening, I highly recommend that you check it out while it is up through December 8,…

Today we present a very inspirational treat, designer Nazanin Arandi’s interview with Cleon Peterson. Cleon has been making himself noticed in the art and design worlds simultaneously with his graphic (both in terms of subject matter and execution) paintings and a large Russian propaganda inspired promotional campaign for department store Saks Fifth Avenue. 

Steven Tapia is a pretty much self taught designer, animator and director who is making a lot of waves in the hip hop scene right now, with eye catching videos for underground artists like New York City’s own AC, Karniege, Fresh Daily. Most recently he put together a very entertaining video for legendary artists Masta Ace & Edo G., for the track “Little Young” that is currently airing on MTV. Steven was kind enough to shed some light on the path the led him to…