Allister Lee (Studio B.I.B, as in, Black is Beautiful) has what may be the world’s biggest black marker collection. Currently numbered at 523 markers, the collection is still growing.

The B.I.B.L.E is an illustrated documentation of Allister Lee’s personal collection of black ink marking devices gathered from around the world. The collection and archived illustrations exist as a tribute towards a utilitarian object of function and design that is involved in the conception or execution of all STUDIO B.I.B projects.

It takes some serious dedication to commit to something for nine years and then document it by hand in detail. Lee’s process truly demonstrates that black is beautiful, especially when it results in art that can be shared with the world. You can own the collection too, in a poster that will feature 500 markers drawn to scale in intricate detail. Get one here.

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Here is an amazing opportunity to combine your love of cycling and art, in addition to getting exposure to current film stars (see the list below). Don’t wait: entries are due April 1!

Guidelines:
Submissions are now open for the Eleventh Annual Bicycle Film Festival! The BFF is looking for films with a bike-related theme. Any style is acceptable: animation, experimental, narrative, documentary and music videos are all a go. 
There is no fee to enter your film, simply download a submission form from the BFF website, and send a copy of the film to the BFF Head Office in New York.

The Bicycle Film Festival began in 2001 when Brendt Barbur, founding director of the festival was hit by a bus while riding his bike in New York City. He insisted on turning his negative experience into a positive one.  The Bicycle Film Festival is a platform to celebrate the bicycle through music, art and, of course, film.

The BFF travels to over 25 cities around the world, including Paris, London, Tokyo, New York—and Sydney. Last year, more than 225,000 people attended the festival. The BFF is not only a showcase for new films, but also, includes rock shows, street parties, art shows, dinners, bike rides and more!

The BFF over the past ten years is proud to be a platform for exposure for many independent filmmakers and artists, and to show a range of emerging filmmakers to established artists, including Albert Maysles, Spike Jonze, Mike Mills, The Neistat Brothers, Michel Gondry, and Tom Sachs.

The 2011 submission deadline is April 1.  Any inquiries please email

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Who: Arborea
What: a folk rock/indie/psychedelic concoction
When: TONIGHT at 8 pm
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw St., Brooklyn, New York, 11217
Why: Sit back and chill to their soothing sounds.

Listen here. 

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