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Pen & Paper: Dan Howden and the Process Behind His Meticulous Linocut Prints
In a social media-driven age that moves frantically fast, artist and printmaker Dan Howden likes to work slow. How slow? His process always begins with taking a photograph, fine tuning that image via Photoshop, projecting it on a wall, then redrawing the core parts with a marker. Finally, he cuts the base elements and assembles them back together, one by one in separate registrations which he rolls over with paint and ink to finish off. Sounds intensive? That’s because it is, but Howden, who’s based in England’s northern city of York, loves his unintended career path.“I occasionally feel like a photographer who’s bizarrely embraced linocut rather than an illustrator who’s adopted photography,” he tells Hypeart. In terms of subject matter, Howden takes a maximalist approach to presenting or...
Marcus Charles Uses World-Building as a Means of Self-Discovery
Moments like watching MTV Playlist, Kanye West performing “Runaway” while donning a crimson red suit during the 2010 VMAs or just listening to R&B and neo-soul hits around the house pushed music to the forefront of Marcus Charles’ life. These experiences did not just cultivate a love for the craft, but a passion that would envelop his journey of self-discovery as both a person and an artist.Like many who are passionate about creating music, the Rockland County, New York native has been finding the balance between uncovering his musical mission and growing into his identity. But what stands out about his efforts is the heightened focus on discovery as a whole – identifying what he naturally gravitates towards. That’s his vision of building both artistically and personally. “I’ve always ...
Saltburn’s Ending Was One of 2023’s Most Deranged Delights
Thanks to Prime Video, one of the year's most divisive films is streaming now. Saltburn’s Ending Was One of 2023’s Most Deranged Delights Liz Shannon Miller
The Boys in the Boat: Callum Turner Says Making the Sports Drama Got “Spiritual”
The star says making the George Clooney-directed sports drama "was profound in a way that I didn't think that I was going to feel." The Boys in the Boat: Callum Turner Says Making the Sports Drama Got “Spiritual” Liz Shannon Miller
The Iron Claw Director’s Biggest Challenge: Fitting the True Story Into a Two-Hour Film
Sean Durkin tells Consequence that "there was just so much to choose from" when bringing the Von Erich story to the screen. The Iron Claw Director’s Biggest Challenge: Fitting the True Story Into a Two-Hour Film Liz Shannon Miller
2023 Filmmakers of the Year Didn’t Make Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Alone
Kemp Powers, Joaquim Dos Santos, and Justin K. Thompson pushed animation to new limits -- but they had plenty of help. 2023 Filmmakers of the Year Didn’t Make Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Alone Ben Kaye
Netflix’s ‘Yu Yu Hakusho’ Brings Its Formidable Creatures and Blood-Boiling Action to Life
On December 13, 2023, Netflix hosted an exclusive screening for the first live-action episode of Yu Yu Hakusho at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena, marking the streaming service’s biggest world premiere event to date. As one of the few permanent arenas that were specially built for the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, the venue was transformed for a night to immerse nearly 5,000 attendees in the world of Yu Yu Hakusho, with merch stalls, displays of props and costumes, as well as interactive games for fans to indulge in.The original Yu Yu Hakusho manga debuted in 1990 on Weekly Shonen Jump and eventually became one of Yoshihiro Togashi’s most iconic and best-selling works. During its original run from 1990 to 1994, the manga gained popularity for its nuanced approach to the Japanese juvenile deli...
Doctor Who’s Ncuti Gatwa Wants to Bring “The Feeling of Everything” to His Doctor
In the upcoming holiday special, "The Church on Ruby Road," the Sex Education and Barbie star gets his first solo TARDIS trip. Doctor Who’s Ncuti Gatwa Wants to Bring “The Feeling of Everything” to His Doctor Liz Shannon Miller
Monk Star and Creator Explain the Darkest Choices of Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie
Tony Shalhoub says creator Andy Breckman's idea for the return of Monk was "a startling pitch." Monk Star and Creator Explain the Darkest Choices of Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie Liz Shannon Miller
Beats x Stüssy Dropped a Studio Pro Model and Threads Launched in Europe in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry saw Threads, Meta’s competitor to X, finally make its way to Europe. Tesla, meanwhile, gave the public a look at its second-gen Optimus robot for the first time and demoed some of its impressive features.On the hardware side, Apple is reportedly planning to update the iPad Pro in an attempt to differentiate it from other iPad models. And Beats, one of the most collaborative audio brands on the market, tapped Stüssy for a new edition of its Studio Pro headphones.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Threads Has Finally Rolled Out in EuropeWhen Elon Musk announced X would be limiting the number of tweets a user can view in one day, Meta jumped on the opportunity to launch its own text...
Archer’s H. Jon Benjamin on Saying Goodbye to the FX Series (and What He Won’t Miss)
The voice actor explains that "there were many, many episodes where my voice started to give out, for sure." Archer’s H. Jon Benjamin on Saying Goodbye to the FX Series (and What He Won’t Miss) Liz Shannon Miller
Hans Ulrich Obrist and ISOLARII’s Sebastian Clark Discuss Fashion, Commerce, and Publishing
ISOLARII is a media company with an avant-garde approach to publishing. Founded by Sebastian Clark in 2020, the independent publisher is known for its palm-sized books as well as its dedication to challenging the established image of literature from aesthetics, distribution to function.Described by its founders as more of an “avant-garde writer's room,” ISOLARII's books are accessible only via subscription. This in turn cultivates a tight-knit community of readers who are collectively committed and interested in the publishers’ books that often center around its network of top figures from our generation’s cultural, creative, and literary spheres. As for aesthetics, ISOLARII taps Alaska Alaska, the late Virgil Abloh’s creative firm to handle the design aspects of its publications.Unveiled ...
