William S Burroughs is recognised as one of the most culturally influential writers and visionaries of the 20th Century and his legacy continues to steer world culture and creative thinking. A progenitor of the Beat Generation, his writing and ideas changed literature forever. Burroughs' multi-media collaborations spawned new directions in film and music and his art is only now being properly discovered and explored. His works come alive in new ways each day and his legacy is constantly evolving.

Icelandic visual and performance artist Ragnar Kjartansson talks about his past experience with bands, theatre …

Inspired by the artwork of Jesus Cardenas, Brazilian-born animator Antonio Vicentini has created a fascinating …

“This is not a time to lie” is a stunning animation by Chinese animator Lei …
Artvera’s Gallery will present an exhibition of photography featuring works by four contemporary Swiss artists, Iseult Labote, Cedric Bregnard, Vincent Camel, and Patrick Weidman. On view May 9 – June 9, 2014, the exhibition entitled SWISS PHOTO is Artvera’s second show dedicated to contemporary Swiss art. The gallery previously mounted S.P.R.A.Y., the exhibition of works by four Swiss artists sharing an interest in the airbrush (spray) technique.
Parisian record label and fashion brand Kitsuné Maison headed to America for the week of 14th-21st April, setting up a pop-up shop at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, CA, as well as throwing a number of fashionably cool parties. Beginning with the HEARTSREVOLUTION "Ride or Die" album release party on 16th April, the company continued the festivities with DJ sets by French duo Jupiter and NY's Prince Language. Kitsuné rounded out the weekend on 20th April with a pool party featuring sets by Eli & Fur, Kilo Kish and Them Jeans.

To announce the 2014 Montreux Jazz Festival, Cauboyz have produced this stunning video where a …

Discover the magic of the inner workings of a chocolate factory in this video directed …

Le Grand Livre is the book which documents the history of the world’s oldest champagne …

Shanghai artist Xu Zhen takes Nowness on a tour throughout his studio as discusses some …