January 24, 2012 | Cool Travel | by Jose Fragoso |
Napoleon Bonaparte’s toothbrush, Charles Darwin’s walking stick, Lord Nelson’s razor, pieces of tattoed human skin from 1850, male anti-masturbation devices from 1880 … all those pieces are in the Wellcome Collection permanent exhibition in London. Half morbid and half historic, they have excellent temporary exhibitions, but their permanent one is worth the visit to this not very famous museum.
January 24, 2012 | Cool Travel | by Jose Fragoso |
Where would you buy X-Ray Vision powder if you were a superhero? Or a secret identity kit? Or supplemental gravity for outer galaxy travel? Or just a new cape? This little store in Brooklyn provides all that and gives the money they make to the nonprofit organisation 826NYC to support students ages 6-18 with their creative writing skills. Just remember you will have to swear that you won’t use your purchase for evil purposes.
January 24, 2012 | New Music | 
by Jose Fragoso |
Duwende (Doo-WEN-day) is a six-person a capella group based in Manhattan. They have released a record featuring the songs of Michael Jackson sang their way. Can a bass and drums played with the voice resound in your chest? See them live and you’ll feel what m talking about.
January 24, 2012 | Cool Travel | by Jose Fragoso |
The East Village in New York City is the neighborhood where you can get almost everything, including a coffin from the 18th century or a real pair of shoes, size 40. These are examples of the things you can get at the Obscura Antiques store, next to Tompkins Square Park. It’s tiny but literally full of interesting material.
Artist John Borowicz does a lot of amazing stuff, but his series of drawings composed of little tiny blocks and shapes are seriously nuts. Read more
Michael C. Hsiung draws pictures of bearded and mustachioed men and mermen boxing kangaroos, growing branches, and riding unicorn porcupines. Unicorn. Porcupines. Read more
The Hatton hotel epitomises Melbourne cool. Those who value design, location, and luxury will find The Hatton the perfect Melbourne base. Read more
Artist Bill Zeman has an ruthless, hard-nosed art director giving him orders — his four-year-old daughter. He posts the products of their stormy collaboration along with her devastating critiques on his blog, Tiny Art Director, where you can also purchase the book version. Read more
The Phenomenal Handclap Band is a collection of musicians and artists from Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn who perform live as an eight-member powerhouse, creating an eye-popping spectacle more akin to a spiritual church revival than a rock show. We have their single, 15 to 20, available for free download via the Music Download section of Lost At E Minor.
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When I first stumbled upon local label, MUSE by Good Mixer, in Bangkok, I knew I’d found something special. In an industry plagued by copycat designers struggling to find their own identity, you’ve got to admire the ones who have carved an original signature style. By taking unlikely inspiration from American football and mixing it with Eastern influences, the latest collection by designer Chaichon Savantrat plays masculine sportswear against exotic evening wear. Teaming structured shoulder silhouettes with free flowing fabrics, Savantrat uses a palette of black, white and red to showcase intricate embroidery. And with pieces for both men and women, he’s got both teams covered. Read more
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The Illuminated Sea Cookie Pin by Stephanie Simek mixes underwater wonders and light to add a little sparkle to your wardrobe. The sea cookie, a member of the sand dollar family, is back lit by a white LED. When turned on, the light illuminates all of the creature’s natural patterns and intricacies. Read more
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