Capricorn Calculating Capricorn, you start 2013 off with a #rare opportunity to turn your dreams into reality. The new moon on January 11 falls in Capricorn, and it gives you a chance to completely refresh your outlook on life! I know practical Capricorn has a hard time believing in new moon magick, but if you spend a couple of hours meditating on your desires — material, meta-physical, love life, work life, whatever — I promise… [read more »]

Belly dancing in the West reminds me of Western choreographers, shmaltzy ’50s records and “Orient” enthusiasts. Occasionally some random Arab Diaspora nightclub-cum-cafe will have an event with a belly dancer in an attempt to generate a quick buck, appeasing said enthusiasts. Lately, it’s something that’s most visible in gyms, a belly dance workout to combat the boredom of everyday cardio. But in the Ukraine and Russia, there are trophy competitions in which pros compete, dancing… [read more »]

A film by Jeremy Deller that tells the story of Adrian Street, the son of a coal miner who decided to become a pro wrestler. Jeremy Deller – So many ways to hurt you, the life and times of Adrian Street (excerpt) from jeremy deller on Vimeo.

Just pretend you’re Blue Ivy and let go, follow the ghost of Destiny’s Child past. Some think I am blessed just because of the Amount written on my check not because of the Amount of my happiness is the reason Why I am so blessed Having me a Merry Christmas Feliz Navidad And having me a Merry Kwanzaa Happy Hanukkah -DC, 2001

“This eleventh edition of In Almost Every Picture is entirely dedicated to photographs from Fred and Valerie. A couple from Florida who share a passion for “wet fun adventure”. One is the photographer, the other is the model and the water is the medium. No matter what they are wearing or what they are doing; they take many opportunities to get wet, the more spontaneous the better. Public or private, silk or leather, winter or… [read more »]

Successful Lifestyle-Strategies for the End of the World. Images by Rachel de Joode and words by Johannes Thumfart. The Maya Calendar of 2012 was one of the dominating memes of the year. Nevertheless, in two days, on the 21st, the end of the world won’t happen. Here’s how to enjoy this apocalypse and other scenarios of transition, the Age of Aquarius (starting in 3573), meltdown sunsalutes, tsunami, technologic-telepathic iCal sphinx, solar panel toenails, wires, and… [read more »]

MOCA TV presents Cyber: part two of the Performativity video program. Featuring work by Seychelle Allah and Rhett LaRue, Ryan Trecartin, and Yemenwed, and new commissions by boychild, Casey Jane Ellison, Leilah Weinraub. Curated by Katerina Llanes. ¡After Party! Here: