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Contemporary art from Pakistan? Never seen it. At least until now, as the Asia Society presents the world’s first exhibition of work by more than a dozen Pakistani artists from the last 20 years. The varied media in Hanging Fire shapes a collective voice that exposes an underrepresented niche of contemporary art while alluding to Pakistan’s historical narrative and its current socio-political tensions. And garbage art be damned, trust us when we say this is like nothing you’ve ever seen. Click through for an insider’s tour and a breakdown of the must-see list. Read More »
Lunch is long gone; it’s 4 p.m., hotels in Pakistan are being bombed, Picasso’s sketches have been stolen, David Carradine‘s death is sort of becoming circus, and work just won’t end. There’s only one way to make it out of this day alive: THE CAT POWER HAPPY HOUR, a daily pick-me-up from your friends at Flavorpill. After the jump, a picture so cute it’ll turn your cubicle into a den of pure cuddle. Warning: after a three-day weekend, we’ve totally upped the cuteness factor for you today! (Check back tomorrow, same time, same place for more unhinged adorability.)
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Lunch is long gone, it’s 4 p.m, a U.S. solider just gunned down five of his comrades in Iraq, Pakistan esitmates its “displaced” will reach one million, Subway rates will soon rise, Playboy is feeling the pain, Miss California may be on the out, and work just won’t end. There’s only one way to make it out of this day alive: THE CAT POWER HAPPY HOUR, a new daily pick-me-up from your friends at Flavorpill. After the jump, a picture so cute it’ll turn your cubicle into a den of pure cuddle. (Check back tomorrow, same time, same place for more unhinged adorability).
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