Last month, at a 20th anniversary screening of Kids, Hamilton Harris premiered a teaser for his forthcoming documentary about the skate kids who were featured in Larry Clark’s seminal film. When we spoke to Harris about The Kids, he still hadn’t released the teaser to the public, but now it’s online, via a newly launched Kickstarter.
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Leo Fitzpatrick Has a Cokey Cameo in The Mend, Out This Month
With the recent 20th anniversary of Kids, we’ve been talking about Lower East Side fixture Leo Fitzpatrick quite a bit lately. Just one more thing: you’re going to want to catch his coke-snorting cameo in The Mend, a new comedic drama out August 21.
Read the 1995 Cover Story That Helped Make Kids a Sensation
Last week, when creators and cast members of Kids got together at BAM for a 20th anniversary reunion, producer Carry Woods recalled showing the film to a reporter friend before its premiere at Sundance in 1995. “She loved it,” he said, “and it ended up being on the cover of New York magazine.” The hype surrounding Lynn Hirschberg’s story in the June 5, 1995 issue helped make the film a sensation. Here then, for your reading pleasure, is that story, which documents the buzzed-about premiere, the controversy that was already building around the film, and (our favorite part) Harmony Korine bopping around Soho in a wig, throwing firecrackers at everyone.
‘Kids (Not Cute)’: Not Your Typical Tot Shots
“At the Fair, Taos, NM,” 2013 by Margarita Mavromichalis
Tis the season for adorable tots to pose on Santa’s lap, but you won’t find any tinsel-framed photos at “Kids (Not Cute),” a new exhibition at Umbrella Arts in the East Village.
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A Pair of ‘Cool Style Facilitators’ Are Selling ‘I’m Rad’ Shirts For Kids
For 15 years, Melissa Scott and her business partner Annie Ju have been personal shoppers for celebrities and politicians. Last week, the self-described “cool style facilitators” grand-opened their new East Village boutique for kids and families.
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Larry Clark’s “they thought i were but i aren’t anymore…”
Earlier this year Larry Clark practically gave away hundreds of his snapshots and then celebrated his birthday with many rounds of free beer. But this is the main event: on Saturday, Luhring Augustine launches an exhibition of his work from 1961 to the present, starting with his earliest portrait (taken with a camera he borrowed from his mom) and also including his more recent sculptures and paintings.
More: Hey, Kids! Larry Clark and Harmony Korine Are Showing Their Work
Larry Clark’s “they thought i were but i aren’t anymore…”
Earlier this year Larry Clark practically gave away hundreds of his snapshots and then celebrated his birthday with many rounds of free beer. But this is the main event: on Saturday, Luhring Augustine launches an exhibition of his work from 1961 to the present, starting with his earliest portrait (taken with a camera he borrowed from his mom) and also including his more recent sculptures and paintings.
More: Hey, Kids! Larry Clark and Harmony Korine Are Showing Their Work
Larry Clark’s “they thought i were but i aren’t anymore…”
Earlier this year Larry Clark practically gave away hundreds of his snapshots and then celebrated his birthday with many rounds of free beer. But this is the main event: on Saturday, Luhring Augustine launches an exhibition of his work from 1961 to the present, starting with his earliest portrait (taken with a camera he borrowed from his mom) and also including his more recent sculptures and paintings.
More: Hey, Kids! Larry Clark and Harmony Korine Are Showing Their Work
Larry Clark’s “they thought i were but i aren’t anymore…”
Earlier this year Larry Clark practically gave away hundreds of his snapshots and then celebrated his birthday with many rounds of free beer. But this is the main event: on Saturday, Luhring Augustine launches an exhibition of his work from 1961 to the present, starting with his earliest portrait (taken with a camera he borrowed from his mom) and also including his more recent sculptures and paintings.
More: Hey, Kids! Larry Clark and Harmony Korine Are Showing Their Work
Larry Clark’s “they thought i were but i aren’t anymore…”
Earlier this year Larry Clark practically gave away hundreds of his snapshots and then celebrated his birthday with many rounds of free beer. But this is the main event: on Saturday, Luhring Augustine launches an exhibition of his work from 1961 to the present, starting with his earliest portrait (taken with a camera he borrowed from his mom) and also including his more recent sculptures and paintings.
More: Hey, Kids! Larry Clark and Harmony Korine Are Showing Their Work