New Short Film: Dismantling Detroit

Another metaphor for Detroit, the America story, has been made by filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, and produced by Craig Alkinson. This documentary appears on the New York Times homepage today. The subject is how men are making money from the scrap metal business in Detroit, specifically a few guys who the directors spotted compiling salvage at an old Cadillac repair shop. The filmmakers will premiere the full-length feature “Detropia” at the 2012 Sundance... Read More

New Exhibition: Vivian Maier

The work of street photographer Vivian Maier was revealed when collector John Maloof sold them at Chicago auction in the 2007. Maier shot over 2000 rolls of film from the 1940s to the 1970s, and traveled to many countries to capture her subjects. She focused on New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, the Southwest, Manila, Beijing, Egypt and Italy.  She used a Rolleiflex camera, and worked as a nanny. She died in 2009 at age 83. The collection of her work consists of nearly 150,000... Read More

Five Best Designs At the Detroit Auto Show

The Detroit Auto Shows is open to the public through Jan. 22. A calculated assembly of heavy hitting cars make up the bulk of the show. Many will be brought to dealerships over the next five years, with a few exceptions. Here’s what we’ve picked for best in show from gussied up showstoppers to simple vehicle that nail form and function. 1. Acura NSX Concept. On Twitter, I called this the Lambo-cura, and I meant that as a compliment. The Acura NSX was a reminder that a car... Read More