Michel Gondry: Shoot On Site, Any Site

Australia's national newspaper, The Australian recently decided that its readers needed to know all about Michel Gondry's new book, You’ll Like This Film Because You’re In It: The Be Kind Rewind Protocol. Read all about the acclaimed director's ideas on community filmmaking and the alternatives to commercialised art here.

The Space Age: How To Give Art A Home

New York real estate demands more attention than anywhere else on earth. And when it comes to arts organizations finding space in the city, it's an ever-growing struggle. Despite the challenges, two local choreographers, John Jasperse and Jonah Bokaer have founded a new arts facility, the Center for Performance Research (CPR) and they're looking to break the mould in terms of how art and space relate. Read all about it here.

The New Theater in Hell's Kitchen

After 28 years, New York's renowned non-profit children's theater organization, the 52nd Street Project is finally getting its own theater. I recently spoke to a few of the company's key figures about The Project's current show as well as its new beginning. Read all about it here.

Stephen Sprouse: Art, Fashion and Cash Registers

The world again considers the legacy of iconic NY designer/artist Stephen Sprouse this month, with a new exhibition of Sprouse's fashion, paintings and accompanying multimedia opening today at Deitch Projects. So too, The Stephen Sprouse Book is being released to coincide and Louis Vuitton also launches a Sprouse-inspired fashion range today.

I recently interviewed the authors of the new Sprouse book, Roger and Mauricio Padilha as well as the curator of Deitch's Rock on Mars exhibition, Jamie Boud. Read all about it here.

Rufus Wainwright: The Splendor of Song

There are only a few singers that you could listen to forever, only a few lyricists who truly draw you in, only a few performers who really captivate an audience...

New York's Rufus Wainwright is undoubtedly one of them. I interviewed Rufus for an upcoming Christmas show at Carnegie Hall. Read all about it here.

The National Arts Club's New Edge

New York's National Arts Club has been championing the arts since 1898. Its renowned membership has included the likes of Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain and Dwight D. Eisenhower, whilst current day members include such luminaries as Martin Scorsese, Ethan Hawke and Robert Redford.

The NAC's recent addition of a Contemporary Art Division has injected new life into the private club, with the NAC hosting some dynamic performances from Russian contemporary artist Andrey Bartenev as well as experimental ensemble FLUXCONCERT.

I recently interviewed the new department's head and chief curator, Stacy Engman (3rd from right) and you can read all about it here.

Michel Gondry: Unknown Treasures

Michel Gondry is one of the world's most vital filmmakers. His highly original and imaginative style has made the Academy Award-winning writer/director in demand across the planet. The auteur behind Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Science of Sleep first made a name for himself with groundbreaking music videos for Björk, The White Stripes and The Chemical Brothers and has since become a defining force in modern filmmaking.

A passionate advocator of art created outside of commercial institutions, Gondry recently released a new book, You’ll Like This Film Because You’re In It: The Be Kind Rewind Protocol which details his experiences with community filmmaking at Manhattan's Deitch Projects and at his home in Williamsburg.

I recently interviewed the Brooklyn-based Frenchman and you can read all about it here.

Gondry also offers his tips for community filmmaking here.