Welcome Digest [2.20.26]
New music picks, job opportunities, Heron Preston will serve you chili tonight, and more
Welcome To February 20th
Today’s Important Headlines
New music releases
A lot has dropped in the past couple days. Here are some of our favorites: Amil Raja — i like you around; the sound chalk makes — Manmade Mermaid; Miss Bashful — Glamour Snobby; Saam Sultan — Jump Shot; evilgiane + Happydranker — sneaky; MGNA Crrrta — Beautiful Disaster; Lana Del Rey — White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter; Choker — Heaven Ain’t Sold
The first YouTube video is going in a museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum will exhibit “Me at the Zoo,” the first video ever uploaded to YouTube. The installation reconstructs the platform as it appeared in December 2006 using archived data from the Internet Archive, recreated over 18 months. A behind-the-scenes display of the rebuild process will be shown at V&A East Storehouse.
Freddie Gibbs is offering karate lessons at his shows
Freddie Gibbs is offering 45-minute pre-show karate masterclasses as part of the VIP experience for his upcoming The Last Rabbit tour. The “Pre-Show Dojo” includes instruction from professional teachers, a custom gi and belt, and a signed copy of Alfredo 2 on vinyl. The tour begins in May and, interestingly, includes select dates featuring opening performances from Nourished by Time.
Nan Goldin’s landmark photobook celebrates 40 years with new exhibition
Nan Goldin’s photobook The Ballad of Sexual Dependency is being exhibited in full at Gagosian’s London location to mark its 40th anniversary. The show presents all 126 images from the 1986 book, which chronicled Goldin’s intimate circle across New York, Boston, Berlin, and beyond. The work, first staged as a nightclub slideshow and later published by Aperture, remains a defining document of 1980s downtown culture, and includes prominent creatives such as John Waters, Cookie Mueller, and others.
Jorja Smith, Slawn, and others star in stop motion LEGO show
A new episode of Pick a Piece has been released, combining detailed Lego animation with voice performances from a stacked group of artists including Jorja Smith, Slawn, Ninajirachi, Jim Legxacy, and more. Hosts Zain and Ellis thoughtfully discuss the history of animation and its many forms while building a The Simpsons Lego set. Catch previous episodes featuring Fakemink and Fimiguerrero on their YouTube channel.
Heron Preston will serve you chili tonight
Heron Preston is cooking and serving his personal chili recipe today at FOOD, the experimental concept kitchen on Canal Street. The menu changes daily and models itself after gallery exhibitions, framing meals as rotating installations. Preston’s recipe features more than 20 ingredients and is described by him as a winter staple from his childhood. Reservations sold out almost immediately after it was announced.
Headline curation and words by Mikail Haroon (@mvkail)
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From The Archive
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LEGO arsenal built by flickr user Lawrence Fetter (2010)
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Exciting opportunities, employment and otherwise
NTS Radio — Mid-weight Content Producer, Video Team (London)
Mid-level video production role for a highly organized, detail-oriented content producer supporting NTS’s video team and programming output.
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Art Advisory — Executive Assistant (Hybrid, New York)
Full-time executive assistant role supporting an NYC-based art advisory across collections management, travel coordination, client services, and high-level operations.
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MoMA — Research Programs Manager (New York)
Senior administrative and program management role overseeing research initiatives, fellowships, budgets, and cross-departmental coordination within MoMA’s Department of Research Programs.
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ROSEGALLERY — Gallery Associate (Santa Monica)
Full-time gallery role supporting inventory management, sales, exhibitions, artist relations, and digital communications within a contemporary photography-focused space.
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Manual — Graphic Designer (New York preferred)
Paid contract role for a graphic designer with a strong visual storytelling sensibility and refined design eye to support ongoing creative projects.
Louis Vuitton — Press Coordinator Intern (London)
Internship role supporting press sample logistics, editorial pitching, showroom management, celebrity coordination, and UK media relations within the luxury fashion market.