Out of an early retirement, and rather pregnant, M.I.A. (Maya Arulpragasam) is riding on the recent success of “Paper Planes” (featured in Pineapple Express), announcing a new EP, How Many Votes Fix Mix on US election day. The EP will feature two new “re-energized, re-recognized” tracks, “Shells” and “Far Far,” and a remix of “Boyz”…

BLVD Gallery’s new exhibition, “Disconnected” features new works by Marco Zamora and Derek Albeck. Marco Zamora’s densely populated street scenes and Derek Albecks richly patterned works dominate this fine exhibition of these artists who have variously worked with Vans as well as exhibiting throughout the west coast.  

Hiroshi Fujiwara and Takashi Murakami are to come together for an exhibition of their respective work at Murakami’s KaiKai Kiki Gallery in Tokyo – October 31st 2008 – 15th of November. I need not point out that this is a big deal and not one to miss, both Hiroshi Fujiwara and Takashi Murakami represent the…