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Y&R New York

New York, NY

Y&R believes in supporting creativity and innovation and with this account, curated by our Creative Culturalist, Rick Liebling, we'll identify and financially support those that are pushing the boundaries or contributing to culture in unique ways.

  1. KOFKE to the ARCTIC CIRCLE by Jason Kofke

    To study concepts of the future, an artist travels to the Arctic Circle aboard a tall ship to collaborate with emerging scientists.

    • 118% funded $4,741 pledged
    • 112 backers
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  2. Funded!

    Steampunk Holmes by Richard Monson-Haefel

    Sherlock Holmes vs. Captain Nemo in an enhanced, interactive iPad adventure book set in a steampunk universe.

    • 147% funded $42,877 pledged
    • 1,290 backers
    • Funded May 03, 2012
  3. MUTEK 2012: the VIRTUAL FESTIVAL STUDIO project by MUTEK

    Video and audio coverage of the MUTEK festival, with live broadcasting on MUTEK.TV and MUTEK.FM.

    Funding Unsuccessful (05/16/2012)
  4. Funded!

    Philosophy Posters by Max Temkin

    Ten giant philosophy posters with big ideas presented simply.

    • 2,058% funded $41,167 pledged
    • 1,393 backers
    • Funded May 04, 2012
  5. Funded!

    CONTROL: a new pilot from the creators of Pioneer One by Pioneer One

    A drama pilot focusing on Mission Control for a manned space mission. For entry in the 2012 New York Television Festival.

    • 124% funded $24,895 pledged
    • 228 backers
    • Funded May 11, 2012
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    A Guidebook of Alternative Nows by Amber Hickey

    A book featuring visionary thinkers and makers, illuminating more ecologically, economically, and socially just versions of "now."

    • 121% funded $6,065 pledged
    • 93 backers
    • Funded May 03, 2012
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    HANGBOY WORLD WAR TOO / ART BOOK by Hangboy

    An Art book telling the story of 2nd World War. Cute Deadly Sweet Twisted.

    • 118% funded $21,167 pledged
    • 229 backers
    • Funded May 07, 2012
  8. tidal by Occupy Theory

    We believe we can’t have radical action without radical thought. A journal of theory and strategy for Occupy movement.

    Funding Unsuccessful (04/23/2012)
  9. Funded!

    reaDIYmate - Build your own web-connected object by reaDIYmate

    Fun Wi-fi companions that move and play sounds depending on what's happening in your digital life. 100% DIY-friendly.

    • 108% funded $27,143 pledged
    • 233 backers
    • Funded Apr 29, 2012
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    DARK CITY: BENEATH THE BEAT by Tt The Artist

    Dark City: Beneath The Beat is a documentary capturing the sound scape of the rising Baltimore club music and dance scene.

    • 106% funded $4,277 pledged
    • 74 backers
    • Funded Apr 07, 2012
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    The Pay Phone Revival Project by Bridget Quinn

    The Pay Phone Revival Project transforms abandoned pay phone booths into meaningful and interactive art installations in Austin TX.

    • 105% funded $6,260 pledged
    • 123 backers
    • Funded Apr 01, 2012
  12. Funded!

    CAT22: Culture, Art, and Technology in the 22nd Century by Brandon Wiley

    A peer-reviewed academic conference about the cutting edge in art, technology, and culture.

    • 111% funded $1,113 pledged
    • 22 backers
    • Funded Apr 09, 2012
  13. Funded!

    ECHOFLUXX12: Festival of New Media, Art and Music - Prague by Dan Senn

    ECHOFLUXX 12 is an underground festival of new media, visual art and experimental music presented free to the public.

    • 101% funded $2,531 pledged
    • 16 backers
    • Funded Apr 07, 2012
  14. Funded!

    Flex Is Kings by Deidre Schoo / Michael Nichols

    Documents the triumphs and hardships of the community behind the contemporary urban dance movement called “Flexing” in Brooklyn.

    • 111% funded $44,555 pledged
    • 647 backers
    • Funded Apr 12, 2012
  15. Funded!

    LowLine: An Underground Park on NYC's Lower East Side by Dan Barasch

    We plan to transform an abandoned New York City trolley terminal into a vibrant community green space using new solar technology.

    • 155% funded $155,186 pledged
    • 3,300 backers
    • Funded Apr 06, 2012
  16. Funded!

    Hall of Very Good by Sky Kalkman

    With an All-Star team of writers, this ebook honors the careers of baseball's under-celebrated stars, from Ken Boyer to Rondell White.

    • 304% funded $9,133 pledged
    • 505 backers
    • Funded Mar 24, 2012
  17. Funded!

    This is Not a Conspiracy Theory by Kirby Ferguson

    A True Story About Why We Are. From the creator of Everything is a Remix.

    • 113% funded $54,610 pledged
    • 2,231 backers
    • Funded Mar 16, 2012
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    theNewerYork Lit Mag: We M∑§§ w/ Yoµr H£åd by theNewerYork

    We publish strange forms: glossaries, epigrams, lists, flashes. With innovative design and quirky narratives, it's weird by definition.

    • 141% funded $9,892 pledged
    • 228 backers
    • Funded Mar 25, 2012
  19. Funded!

    The Harlem Arts Festival by Harlem Arts Festival

    First annual free summer festival presenting established and emerging Harlem-based performing and visual artists.

    • 108% funded $13,073 pledged
    • 196 backers
    • Funded Mar 18, 2012
  20. Funded!

    Realizing Empathy: An Inquiry into the Meaning of Making by Slim

    An ambitious book of stories, dialogues, projects, and reflections revolving around the question of what it means to make something.

    • 115% funded $34,780 pledged
    • 364 backers
    • Funded Mar 12, 2012
  21. Funded!

    Double Fine Adventure by Double Fine and 2 Player Productions

    An adventure game from Tim Schafer, Double Fine, and YOU!

    • 834% funded $3,336,371 pledged
    • 87,142 backers
    • Funded Mar 13, 2012
  22. Funded!

    On Your Mark, Get Set, MOW! by Mike Ratel

    A family devastated by Huntington's disease uses the sport of lawn mower racing to raise funds for a cure.

    • 103% funded $2,590 pledged
    • 39 backers
    • Funded Feb 13, 2012
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    Khazaana Bazaar by Khazaana Bazaar

    Our project aims to study market behavior of the Appleton consumer over a three-week period and learn about consumer preference.

    • 112% funded $902 pledged
    • 22 backers
    • Funded Feb 12, 2012
  24. Olly and Molly: the web connected smelly robots. by Benjamin Redford

    Olly and Molly are web connected Robots. Olly turns your notifications into smells. Molly turns retweets into sweets.

    Funding Unsuccessful (02/10/2012)
  25. Funded!

    Vernacular Typography by Molly Woodward

    Vernacular Typography is a design and photography project that documents and maps disappearing examples of found lettering.

    • 138% funded $6,942 pledged
    • 141 backers
    • Funded Mar 02, 2012