nude york: nude yoga craze

the nudist camp idea worked in principle, but never in practice. we wonder how that will net-out with the nude yoga craze that’s sweeping new york? if you ask us we could think of a few little glitches that may come at the seams.

there is bold & naked, and then there’s nude york yoga amongst many others. there are also one on one classes that may seem less problematic. in a q&a session, the issue of erections was passed around… “it rarely happens, but when it does it’s okay and nothing to be embarrassed about. it will pass quickly. erections happen for a lot of reasons and are not limited to sexual attraction. yoga moves a lot of energy throughout the body and sometimes erections happen. but once we start moving, there is no way an erection could be sustained, because of the physical nature of vinyasa yoga.” be sure to take that specific class. by nk

hotel americano

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with a stunning design by renowned mexican architect enrique norten, the hotel americano stands majestically in the heart of west chelsea. boasting a gorgeous interior design by mch-arnaud montigny, visitors can enjoy their wood-enclosed beds, or dine and swim at the rooftop restaurant and luxurious pool (which changes temperature, depending on the season). by xy

sol lewitt

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the famously shy artist sol lewitt is depicted in this new documentary film by chris teerink. a dominant voice in conceptual art, lewitt’s legacy of stunning colors and illusory patterns is beauty that has, and will continue to span and inspire artists and admirers alike. the film will be playing at the illustrious film forum in new york city, may 7-13. by sv

blonde venus

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starting this evening, our wonderful friends at BAM will feature a retrospective of the seven collaborations between director josef von sternberg and the german goddess marlene dietrich. the series begins with morocco and shanghai express (which i am fortunate enough to be attending) and will continue through the next week. if you’re in the new york area, do yourself a favor this week and pay a visit. by sv

ed ruscha in nyc

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originally conceptualized for los angeles in 1977, this titular quip from the one and only ed ruscha is coming soon to new york. it will be on w. 22nd street & 10th avenue, right near the highline. this is ruscha’s first public nyc project; a silent soundtrack with playfully distracting vernacular. i don’t drive, but i’ll certainly be strolling by to take a look with my fellow pedestrians. by sv

green porno

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the delightful green porno is isabella rossellini’s brilliant interpretation of how various insects procreate. a live show will be featured at BAM this january 16-25. rossellini’s quaint storytelling style and the unexpectedly kinky anecdotes are inspired by unprecedented french screenwriter and frequent buñuel collaborator, jean-claude carrière. by sv