The Drowning Man: Keeping Up with the Flood of Culture

The next salvo of an ongoing diary of the things that have been making Swoon feel all tingly in key chakra points. This time–new records by Pharaohs and DJ Koze, Leos Carax’s insane film Holy Motors, and Spectrum live review. By Shaun Frente

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  Conversations in Art: Suzy Poling & Owleyes

  Two of our favorite artists interview each other about art, dreams and spirituality.

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  Desert Light by Kelly McKay

  Photographs of Joshua Tree, California by Kelly McKay

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  Eye on Queer Cinema: Drew Denny on death, friendship, and her first feature film

  Swoon caught up with Drew Denny, director of semi-autobiographical dark comedy The Most Fun I’ve Ever Had With My Pants On, to discuss independent filmmaking, new projects, friendship, grief, and her favorite films from Outfest this year. Interview by Kelly McKay

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  Ryan Heffington’s KTCHN: A Dance Installation

  Nolan Hendrickson’s wildly colorful paintings are brought to life in this interactive multi-dimensional dance/theater/fashion/art extravaganza. Critical without being cynical, boldly earnest with a brilliant sense of humor, utterly spectacular without sacrificing nuance or heart- Ryan Heffington’s KTCHN is an absolute pleasure to behold. Review and interview by Drew Denny

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  GAMORA: Hieroglyphic Poetry

  Brooklyn gem Gamora talks about music, brains and embryonic necessities. By Laura Li

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