New Art / New work by Nu Ryu

January 26, 2012 | New Art | by Nu Ryu |

I see nature as the origin of harmony and communication, and animals as messengers to nature for mankind who is lost. I act as a translator and storyteller between different creatures and the world. I capture each moment of my understanding, the interaction between humans and nature, and I directly transform it onto the canvas. Read more

January 26, 2012 | Cool Travel | by Nu Ryu |

This secretly underground art space in Dumbo is organized by Shawn Lyon and his friends, who love art and are also artists themselves. They have held numerous art exhibitions with young artists from all over the world. They also provide various programs for the public, such as Rabbit Tale (reading and performance), Brooklyn Creative (photo workshop), Movie Nights, and even Yoga classes.

New Art / The Art of War for Zombies/Vampires Werewolves Zombies

January 26, 2012 | New Art | by Nu Ryu |

These two pocket-sized books for monster lovers and zombie maniacs, published by Peter Pauper Press, were both illustrated by the amazing artist Bruce Waldman. Waldman has captured the most exciting expression of western monsters and eastern zombies in his speedy hand-drawing and watercolors. He is famous for his etchings and monoprints.

New Illustration / Simpsons scratchboard art by Edwin Vazquez

January 25, 2012 | New Illustration | by Nu Ryu |

Known for his unique scratchboard style and vibrant colors for The Simpsons magazines, Edwin Vazquez is influenced by the history of New York City and pre-Columbian art, while Matt Groening, Ed Roth, Shigeru Sugiura and Suiho Tagawa are a few artists that he gathers inspiration from. Read more

January 25, 2012 | New Music | by Nu Ryu |

The Notorious MSG is a band of three renegade restaurant workers on a mission to blow-out the tight, puckered anus of mainstream media with their original deep fried style. Their music is a compound of the rawest sounds on the New York City streets, hip-hop and punk rock, through a lens of streetwise Chinese-American tradition.

New Products / Carrier Pigeon Magazine

January 25, 2012 | New Products | by Nu Ryu |

Carrier Pigeon is a magazine of illustrated fiction and fine art, which gives creative control to the artists. It deconstructs the singularity of each artistic discipline, setting new standards for their successful merging, and provides contributing literary and visual artists with a venue for telling independent stories with unconditional freedom in both subject matter and the interpretation of text.