American Foods That Are Banned In Other Countries || Short Film

Food is one of those things that immediately sets one country apart from another, and edible items or practices taken for granted in one country may in fact be banned somewhere else.

For example, people eat many strange - and sometimes horrifying - foods in the US, some of which would raise eyebrows in almost any other nation.

 

The History of Burberry || Short Film

Burberry is one of the most iconic brands in the history of fashion.

In this short film we dive into the crazy story of how a teenager’s tiny shop in England became a global powerhouse, and how his legacy has since been carried on by creative directors such as Christopher Bailey, Riccardo Tisci, and now - Daniel Lee.

 

Irn Mnky || Shark Scar Beats (Full Album)

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Where Did Cheese Really Come From? || Short Film

Let's talk Cheese History.

Weird History is taking you on an epic food journey as we reveal the History of Cheese.

We're going from the very beginning and seeing where cheese began and what it is today.

We'll make stops through various points in history and see some of the surprising origins of your favorite cheeses.

How Graffiti is Changing the Face of Art || Duality: A Graffiti Story || Documentary Central

A perspective on how graffiti has paved the way for many successful artists today.

The story is told by the artists themselves on their journey from tagging graffiti on city walls to becoming respected icons in the cities they serve.

They have proven that art is something that can influence, create emotion, inspire, and bring culture to an area.

 

Depf || Warmth (Full Album)

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Lessons In Good Taste || MR PORTER

You’re invited to take a trip with us to the Italian coast.

To mark the solstice, we packed our bags and jetted off to the glorious Amalfi Coast to create a short film that embodies the indulgent joy of an al fresco lunch and highlights the surprising similarities between fashion and food.

After all, impeccable style requires excellent taste.

So, sit back, relax, grab an aperitivo — and look no further for your summer style inspiration.

 

Jean-Michel Basquiat || Post-Punk Prodigy

Jean-Michel Basquiat was an artist in the most plural sense. Commonly misunderstood as just a 'graffiti artist', or a painter, Basquiat was also a musician, DJ, actor and performance artist.

On the occasion of the Barbican's major Basquiat exhibition, which ran between September 2017 and January 2018, curator Eleanor Nairne exposes how Basquiat's multidisciplinary nature springs from his profound engagement with a broad range of source material, from trashy TV, to philosophy, to media representations of black experience.

Nairne unpicks some of the fertile references which feature in canvases by the pioneering prodigy of the 1980s downtown New York art scene. She discusses how Basquiat could have brought these disparate sources together to critique and shed new light on the world around him.

Could the webs of references which feature in Basquiat's works parallel our contemporary experience of the digital age?

 

The Jazz Hop Café || The Record Store (Full Album)

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WHAT IS PGLANG? || Why Every Artist Should Use This Strategy

Since Kendrick Lamar announced that he was leaving TDE to start his new company pgLang, people have been talking about exactly what is pgLang.

So in this short film we break down what pgLang is, their backstory and why other artists should be using this business model.

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Inside a Breathtaking Desert Mansion That Looks Like A Fossil || Unique Spaces || Architectural Digest

Today on Architectural Digest we visit Joshua Tree in California to tour the awe-inspiring Kellogg Doolittle Residence.

The sensational build was designed by organic architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg and his protegee John Vugrin in the 1980s taking over 20 years to complete.

Upon first glance, you would be forgiven for thinking this property was a living creature; the magnificent structure appears skeletal with 26 cast-concrete pieces fanning out in resemblance of vertebrae.

An art piece in and of itself, it is no wonder this unique space is considered one of Kellogg’s greatest masterpieces.

 

Cookin Soul || DIGGIN' STORIES VOL. 2 (Full Album)

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How Eggs Are Eaten Around The World || Short Film

Eggs are one of the most inexpensive sources of protein in the world.

Whether you like them scrambled for breakfast, on your sandwich for lunch, in your soup for dinner, or baked for dessert, there are many uses for an egg.

Let's take a look at 18 ways eggs are prepared around the world.

 

The Empire Of Outlaw Arts || Banksy || Street Art || Graffiti || Documentary

Banksy, the world's most infamous street artist, whose political art, criminal stunts, and daring invasions outraged the establishment and created a revolutionary new movement while his identity remained shrouded in mystery.

 

Irn Mnky || Wu-Tang Monkey Fist II (Full Album)

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There's an 18-month waitlist for this Japanese artist shoemaker's creations || Remarkable Living

More than a bespoke footwear designer, Noriyuki Misawa is known for his skill in creating shoes that are works of art in their own right, whether they’re inspired by a violin or have names such as Mouse Attacks Shoe or Crust.

 

Michelangelo Explained || From Pietà to the Sistine Chapel

Why is Michelangelo so different from other artists in the Renaissance?

He is considered such a genius not only for his masterly craftsmanship, but because of the way he conceived his pieces of art.

Explore his works and understand his art.

 

Foudroie || The Journey (Full Album)

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Why Single-Origin Coffee Is So Expensive || So Expensive Food || Insider Business

Single-origin specialty coffee can cost over $30 per pound, more than five times the average price of 1 pound of ground coffee in the US.

“Specialty” is the term for the highest-quality coffee, and aficionados describe its taste with words more frequently used by sommeliers, like “floral” or “fruity.”

Reaching this level of quality requires investment and labor at every step of production.

But despite the prices a roasted bag of single-origin coffee can reach in the world’s wealthiest countries, the farmers who handpick each coffee cherry struggle to earn a profit.

Insider Business went to Kenya to find out what it takes to grow high-quality coffee, and why it’s so expensive.

 

Style Wars, 1983 || Documentary

Style Wars is an American 1983 documentary film on hip hop culture, directed by Tony Silver and produced in collaboration with Henry Chalfant.

The story explores graffiti, b-boying and rapping.

 

Various Artists || Late Night Essentials (Full Album)

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How "Dad Shoes" Turned New Balance Into A $5 Billion Brand || Short Film

What was once a favorite of dads across America is suddenly a fashion-forward brand in its own right.

New Balance now has faster-growing sales than larger rivals Nike and adidas, and fans range from Hailey Bieber to Kawhi Leonard.

Here's how New Balance became a must-have for sneakerheads and dads alike.

 

Morocco: The Kings of Rif || ARTE.tv Documentary

Morocco has long been one of the world's largest producers of cannabis resin, but it's a trade that was illicit and unregulated.

For decades, authorities cracked down on the hashish trade, one of the few industries open to the impoverished people of the Rif.

But now, restrictions around cannabis have been relaxed for medicinal, cosmetic, and industrial uses – opening the way for a whole new growth industry.

 

Chillhop Music || Chillhop Essentials Summer 2023 (Full Album)

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150 years of Levi's 501 blue jeans || Short Film

In 1873 Levi Strauss and his tailor, Jacob Davis, created the modern denim pants known as blue jeans, designed for workmen.

Today they are a clothing staple, and an icon of fashion.

Serena Altschul explores the history of blue jeans, and visits the Levi's laboratory where new denim finishes are being tested.

 

The Best Burger In London || Best Of The Best

INSIDER went to four of the highest-rated and talked about burger restaurants in London to find out which one is truly the best of the best.

 

Irn Mnky || Wu-Tang Monkey Fist (Full Album)

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Pablo Picasso || The Legacy of a Genius 

A host of the 20th century’s foremost artists and critics bring personal anecdotes, praise and criticism to bear on a chronological analysis of the life and work of Pablo Picasso.

Led by figures such as David Hockney, Françoise Gilot and Clement Greenberg, this film charts Picasso’s diverse career, exploring his inspirations and the lasting influence of his vast body of work.

From his melancholic ‘Blue Period’, through the introduction of Cubism and his momentous Guernica, the impact of Picasso’s emotional life on his output is brought to the fore, offering insight into the psychology behind the great artist’s responses to the world around him.

 

The FULL History of Air Jordan Sneakers (1-14) || Short Film

The history of Air Jordan spans multiple decades of cultural relevance and innovation.

As most sneaker enthusiasts know, the models Air Jordan 1 through Air Jordan 14 are the most iconic of the line and in this short film, are compiled an entire history of the most import Air Jordan sneakers.

This is the most in depth short film you will ever find on the origins, design and history of Air Jordan.

Enjoy!

 

Foudroie || The Journey (Full Album)

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