THE CULTURAL DIVIDE June

Artistic Vision

The next edition of the deluxe fashion-andart album Visionaire, out this month, comes packaged in sleek, sculptural cubes, each containing three giant double-sided puzzles designed using the work of six artists, including Vik Muniz and Yayoi Kusama

People want to see the girl next door,' Louis B. Mayer told Joan Crawford. And she said, ‘Louis, if they want to see the girl next door, tell them to go next door!'And Joan Crawford lasted for more than 50 years." This and other pop-culture tidbits are included in Chasing Cool, from Atria.

Fashion Forward

The fashion set gathers at the New York Public Library on June 4 for the 25th annual C.F.D.A. awards. Nominees in various categories include Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, and Michael Kors. And Thakoon Panichgul is up for an Emerging Talent honor.

UNSPOOLING IN THE SUN

More than 50 films from local and international filmmakers will screen at the 2007 Maui Film Festival, in Wailea, Hawaii. In lieu of traditional gift bags, the organization makes donations in the names of its honorees to several charities, including the Surfrider Foundation. (6/13-6/17 mauifilmfestival.com)

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Looking hot on Wall Street: The new Hermes shop in Lower Manhattan will carry a variety of men's wear and signature ladies' scarves. And the store opens early—perfect for the financier lifestyle.

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Tim Burton, Brian Eno, and Rob Storr are among the hundreds of musicians, artists, and thespians applauding an array of piazza productions, midnight screenings, and exhibitions at the Venice Biennale. (6/10-11/27, labiennale.org)

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Commerce meets culture at Design Miami/ Basel. Visitors can purchase limited-edition works from renowned international galleries and attend panel discussions with noted art scholars. (6/12-6/16, designmiami.com)