Electric Windows

Luglio 4th, 2008 by Ami Kealoha

Bringing together 24 street artists from all over the world, Electric Windows is a semi-permanent installation of large-scale work exhibited on the exterior windows of a 19th century blanket factory in Beacon, NY. We traveled to the small town earlier this year to meet some of the artists and watch them make "urban art" in a not-so-urban setting. We also interview one of the organizers, Daniel Weise, a vet of the NYC street artist scene who recently moved to Beacon and co-founded Beacon's Open Space gallery there.

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ROJO.

Luglio 4th, 2008 by M.W.M Graphics

Great visit with the ROJO core-team here in Barcelona. If you have been reading this blog for the past few years, you know how much love I have for the organization. Magazines, books, movies, tv, galleries, installations, collabos... you name it, ROJO is there! (In photo: Mariana, Myself, Alejandra, David. In BG: Dude sanding wall for next exhibition.) New opening at ROJO on Tuesday - The work of Eltono.

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BCN Artwalk.

Luglio 4th, 2008 by M.W.M Graphics

"Bloody Writers" show at Montana Gallery featuring Giant, Yes2, and many more international graffiti vetrans.

Gary Baseman Solo-Show at Iguapop. Lots of new work. Well done!

Ovni has this city on-lock. Dozens of roll-downs. So much respect.

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Steve Nash - The Showdown

Luglio 4th, 2008 by DAN H.

An update from our friend 13thWitness.

The SHOWDOWN
Producer: Steve Nash
Creative Director: 13thWitness

> 13thWitness

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PUMA x Vaughn Bodé - Basket - Available on Finishline

Luglio 4th, 2008 by Poe

PUMA x Vaughn Bodé - Basket - Available on Finishline

For a limited time only, the collaboration between PUMA and the late psychedelic comic artist Vaughn Bodé is now available at Finishline.com. Based on the classic PUMA Basket footwear, each of the 4 colorways is adorned with a subtle pattern of stars silhouettes all over the leather upper. The interior is also with the similar stars patterns, but in the familiar red and black on yellow background, taken from Bodé’s most famous caricature, Cheech Wizard, and his hat.

And don’t forget, get $15 off purchases over $90. Simply enter “FRESHNESS” as the coupon code at checkout.

Style: 34738703
Color: Grey-White | White-Black | Black-White | Red

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SILAS x Michael Linnell - SILAS 10th Anniversary Edition

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by Poe

To liven up the then humdrum culture of London urban fashion scene, as told by designers Sofia Prantera and Russell Waterman. They “invited” Silas Holmes, an enigmatic American and their alter egos, as the creative lead for their new venture, Silas and Maria. With “his” understanding of urban culture and all that are within modern Americana, Holmes quickly transformed the label into an up-and-comer within the international fashion circle.

This year, in commemoration of Silas and Maria (or simply called SILAS by most) 10th year anniversary and its ongoing popularity. The label is launching a series of special collaborations, including this messenger bag with UK-based Michael Linnell. If Michael Linnell is unfamiliar to most, that is because it isn’t a fashion label. Instead, Michael Linnell is an actual mailroom & postal supplies manufacturer. And for the last 30 years, its been the official supplier of postal carrier gears for the Royal Mail of England. Based of the Michael Linnell’s satchel, a SILAS’ logo replaced where the “Royal Mail” imprint should on the large reflector stripe. Additional reflective stripes can be found on the both sides of the bag. Come in dark brown or blue and retails for JP¥ 19,950 (~US$ 190) at Japanese online retailer DEDUE within the ZOZO shopping network.

> DEDUE [ZOZO]

> SILAS (Silas and Maria)
> Michael Linnell’s Mailroom Supplies

> Freshness: SILAS x Reebok - NPC II - SILAS 10th Anniversary Edition

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Eight Clear-framed Sunglasses

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by Ami Kealoha

by Piera Gelardi
See-through specs have been popping up everywhere lately and old-school opticians Moscot recently released their limited-edition Nebb style inspired by fashion designer Chris Benz. These translucent shades comes in hues of cornflower blue, lavender, yellow, and amber. There are only 200 of each being produced so here are four other options for crystal-clear vision.
Clockwise from top left:
Moscot
Nebb Limited-Edition Sunglasses, $220, available at Moscot.
Grey Ant
Status Sunglasses, $253, available at Revolve Clothing.
Topshop
Contrast Lens Sunglasses, about $40, available at Topshop.
Costalots
Sunglasses, $196, available Oak.
For all eight pairs...

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Evisu x Grand 1888 - Bespoke Cruiser Bicycle

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by Poe

In the grand tradition of bespoke goods, premium denim label Evisu and Dutch bike crafter Grand 1888 created this one of the kind cruiser bicycle last Fall. A “classically” created bike, each hand-crafted and include long forgotten details, such as a gold plackets on the mudguard. The frame, also hand-made, is crafted from tubular steel, then powder coated and rust proofed to be chip & rust resistance. The saddle is of original design, with each stamped with tanned cow hide cover and large black springs. The bicycle comes with LED rear light and headlight for safe night riding. An Evisu bike duffel in selvedge denim is included as well. For a good measure, each bike is individually numbered.

Originally retailed for US$ 4,449, the Evisu x Grand 1888 Bespoke Bike is currently on sale for US$ 2,225 at Evisu’s online store. And if you ordered within the US, shipping comes at no extra charge.

> Evisu x Grand 1888 - Bespoke Cruiser Bicycle

> Evisu
> Grand 1888

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Five Sights at the London Festival of Architecture

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by Leonora Oppenheim

Hairywood in Covent Garden Piazza
The celebrated collaboration between 6a Architects and fashion designers Eley Kishimoto has been reconstructed for 2008 and placed in London's busiest public square. The decorative tower (above left), inspired by both Rapunzel and Jaques Tati, created a buzz in 2005 when it appeared peeping over Old Street. Take some time out to rise above the chaos, go sit in the tower and watch the London go by.

Road Trip to the Moon
This amazing installation, using steam bent hardwood (above right), is the first solo outing for Charlie Whinney, previously of Sixixis. Together with Metropolitan Workshop, Charlie Whinney Associates have created a sculptural exploration of sustainable growth, which discusses road use in urban areas. The exhibition's title refers to the fact that, "if all public UK roads were laid end to end they could span to the moon and beyond."

Storefront London
After popping up in LA and Milan, the New York Gallery, the Storefront for Art and Architecture, traveled on to London to set up shop for a month with the exhibition CPH Experiment showing projects and models by Danish architects BIG/Bjarke Ingels Group.
The highlight of the show is surely their Mountain Dwellings project model made out of 250,000 LEGO bricks. On 4 July, Geoff Manaugh, founder of BLDGBLOG and senior editor of Dwell magazine, will host a day long event at Storefront.

Street Gallery
As an encouragement for Londoners and bustling tourists to stop rushing around the city with their heads down or buried in a map most of the time, the LAF's Street Gallery provides markers around town highlighting significant buildings, construction sites and landscapes. Look out for the pink boards tied to railings and take a moment to stop, appreciate and learn something new about your built environment.

Architectural Jelly Banquet
Potentially one of the most surreal events of the festival, the Jelly Banquet, hosted by food brand Bompas & Parr, will see over 1000 architectural jellys exhibited during the evening. Models of St. Paul's, the Eden Project and other British landmarks will be dramatically uplit alongside "wobbling soundscapes," before being devoured at the end of the night.
Architectural Jelly Banquet
4 July 2008, 8pm-3am
University College London
Gower Street, WC1E 6BT map

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Five Sights at the London Festival of Architecture

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by Leonora Oppenheim

Hairywood in Covent Garden Piazza
The celebrated collaboration between 6a Architects and fashion designers Eley Kishimoto has been reconstructed for 2008 and placed in London's busiest public square. The decorative tower (above left), inspired by both Rapunzel and Jaques Tati, created a buzz in 2005 when it appeared peeping over Old Street. Take some time out to rise above the chaos, go sit in the tower and watch the London go by.

Road Trip to the Moon
This amazing installation, using steam bent hardwood (above right), is the first solo outing for Charlie Whinney, previously of Sixixis. Together with Metropolitan Workshop, Charlie Whinney Associates have created a sculptural exploration of sustainable growth, which discusses road use in urban areas. The exhibition's title refers to the fact that, "if all public UK roads were laid end to end they could span to the moon and beyond."

Storefront London
After popping up in LA and Milan, the New York Gallery, the Storefront for Art and Architecture, traveled on to London to set up shop for a month with the exhibition CPH Experiment showing projects and models by Danish architects BIG/Bjarke Ingels Group.
The highlight of the show is surely their Mountain Dwellings project model made out of 250,000 LEGO bricks. On 4 July, Geoff Manaugh, founder of BLDGBLOG and senior editor of Dwell magazine, will host a day long event at Storefront.

Street Gallery
As an encouragement for Londoners and bustling tourists to stop rushing around the city with their heads down or buried in a map most of the time, the LAF's Street Gallery provides markers around town highlighting significant buildings, construction sites and landscapes. Look out for the pink boards tied to railings and take a moment to stop, appreciate and learn something new about your built environment.

Architectural Jelly Banquet
Potentially one of the most surreal events of the festival, the Jelly Banquet, hosted by food brand Bompas & Parr, will see over 1000 architectural jellys exhibited during the evening. Models of St. Paul's, the Eden Project and other British landmarks will be dramatically uplit alongside "wobbling soundscapes," before being devoured at the end of the night.
Architectural Jelly Banquet
4 July 2008, 8pm-3am
University College London
Gower Street, WC1E 6BT map

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oki-ni - Over 350 Products On Sale

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by Poe

UK-based online specialty retailer oki-ni is having a mid-season sale event. Up to 50% off on some 350+ merchandises, such as the very limited dress shoe + sneaker hybrid PUMA Loakes Clyde, the collapsible Martin Margiela Guitar Bag, and the Evisu Deluxe Boxed Hank-Dyed Indigo Denim. Check it out and you bound to find something of interest.

> oki-ni - Sale

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Plus Minus Zero: 5th Collection

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by Brian Fichtner

Plus Minus Zero, the Japanese company co-founded by the master of minimal design Naoto Fukasawa, just released its fifth collection. Consisting of a table clock, a thermometer, a timer, a card case, a fan and an electric water kettle, the latest exudes a sense of austerity that, somehow, only Japanese design achieves.

The success in Fukasawa's designs stems not only from a rigorous paring of excess, but from calculated development decisions. Consider the "2.5R" series of products (below right). The dimensions, 58.5mm x 58.5mm x 29.3mm, have been systematically appraised to be the ideal for holding in one's hand. The corners of each object have a radius of 2.5mm. The company literature explains: "A long time ago, the corners of wooden furniture and fixtures were not rounded; the corners were planed off, and this "chamfering" relaxed any excessive sharpness. Since the size of this chamfering translated into an R of 2.5mm, 2.5R is a roundness of the corners that feels comfortable to the touch."

Unfortunately, Plus Minus Zero has yet to develop a distribution channel here in the United States. Although previous collections (which included such products as a glossy, donut-shaped humidifier and a pop-colored space heater) were widely praised, there remains little indication that these minimal wares will hit Bed Bath & Beyond anytime soon. For now, you can buy a few select items through gadget retailers such as Dynamism and Compact Impact. Or, as an alternative, get your Japanese friends to check an extra bag on their next return flight.

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Plus Minus Zero: 5th Collection

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by Brian Fichtner

Plus Minus Zero, the Japanese company co-founded by the master of minimal design Naoto Fukasawa, just released its fifth collection. Consisting of a table clock, a thermometer, a timer, a card case, a fan and an electric water kettle, the latest exudes a sense of austerity that, somehow, only Japanese design achieves.

The success in Fukasawa's designs stems not only from a rigorous paring of excess, but from calculated development decisions. Consider the "2.5R" series of products (below right). The dimensions, 58.5mm x 58.5mm x 29.3mm, have been systematically appraised to be the ideal for holding in one's hand. The corners of each object have a radius of 2.5mm. The company literature explains: "A long time ago, the corners of wooden furniture and fixtures were not rounded; the corners were planed off, and this "chamfering" relaxed any excessive sharpness. Since the size of this chamfering translated into an R of 2.5mm, 2.5R is a roundness of the corners that feels comfortable to the touch."

Unfortunately, Plus Minus Zero has yet to develop a distribution channel here in the United States. Although previous collections (which included such products as a glossy, donut-shaped humidifier and a pop-colored space heater) were widely praised, there remains little indication that these minimal wares will hit Bed Bath & Beyond anytime soon. For now, you can buy a few select items through gadget retailers such as Dynamism and Compact Impact. Or, as an alternative, get your Japanese friends to check an extra bag on their next return flight.

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SIXPACK FRANCE!

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by The Don

Doing their stuff for quite over 10 years now we always kept an eye on SIXPACK. Now it’s time to show up with some of their most incredible tees. You may know some for their appearance in the JUSTICE music clips… Of course you’ll get some at our shop.

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Yee-Haw Industries

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by Doug Black

Housed in a turn-of-the-century storefront between theaters and restaurants on Gay Street —Knoxville, Tennessee's main thoroughfare—Yee-Haw Industries has become something of an institution. Since 1996, founders Julie Belcher and Kevin Bradley have been producing striking posters and fine art prints, strictly using classic hand-pressed printing techniques.

Having more than a small obsession with Americana and classic American musicians, Yee-Haw began by making folk art-inspired woodcuts of figures like Loretta Lynn and Hank Williams, Sr. They eventually caught the eye of current musical acts, who hired the pair to make art and concert posters for them. As their output increased, they moved into their current location 10 years ago, a length of time reflected by the scores of posters that completely blanket the studio's walls and ceiling.

On a recent visit to Knoxville, I was drawn into the storefront when a striking Obama poster (below) in their display caught my eye. I later learned that it was printed on hand-carved wood that's over 100 years old. This technique creates the imperfect ink coverage and makes each print unique. The studio's front is used as a shop where they sell their limited and one-of-a-kind prints on 100-percent recycled paper. I particularly enjoyed their series of small prints featuring various soul-singers with colorful biographical commentary (pictured below, click for detail).

If you can't make it to The Marble City anytime soon, purchase Yee-Haw prints at their online store or through Etsy.

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Coconut Milk Yogurt and Ice Cream

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by Seth Brau

With everybody suddenly becoming allergic to everything, all kinds of new food alternatives are popping up. The latest we've sampled is a line of organic coconut milk-based "ice creams" and "yogurts" from Turtle Mountain. The same makers behind So Delicious and Purely Decadent, Turtle Mountain has already made a name for themselves in the world of non dairy treats. Technically called cultured coconut milks (yogurts) and coconut milk non-dairy frozen desserts (ice creams), they're not only dairy free but are also soy free (for those wary of estrogen overload) and fingers crossed there aren't too many people with coconut allergies.

Beyond the no soy/non-dairy benefits of coconut milk and something described as medium chain fatty acids (which these products apparently have a ton of), they actually taste great. The "yogurt" is rich and creamy (albeit a bit thin texture-wise) and has a refreshing coconut tang. With flavors like blueberry, vanilla, and peach, these are definitely one of the best-tasting non-dairy yogurts I've come across though they are a bit on the sweeter side.
The "ice creams" are even better. With a texture similar to gelato and sweetened with agave, they're plenty milky and smooth. With all the classic flavors, including cookie dough (which was one of the most popular among our tasters), each manages to have a distinct taste that finishes with a refreshing bite of coconut. Look for these at local grocers and health food stores.

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BBB. Day One.

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by M.W.M Graphics
This place is mega big. So much to see...Great pre-show dinner/party rocked by The Hives.KDU NYC partner Aerosyn Lex's illustration for the Sport/Street Section was looking deadly-cool. Nice work bro!Iceland KDU brother Sruli Recht was in the KDU Corner with a slew of innovations and masterfully crafted goods. Check Sruli out! The new SVSV line is sky high. Gotta see it to believe it. The live art is really popping. Looking forward to seeing finals.Reebok has a rad art jam going on. Frank 151 threw a proper party last night. Big up to Jada for the VIP hook. I definitely did not only drink beer. Feeling it today.

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Burton. MOB. Durkl.

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by M.W.M Graphics
Kicking it with the homie Dennis from Burton. Lynnette's shoot for Married To The Mob was on site, large and in charge. Had a good time chatting and building with Will from Durkl. Three solid brands.

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Big brothers.

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by M.W.M Graphics
In the KDU Corner with David Gensler and Christopher Bevans. Such an honor to hang with these guys. Legends.

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Nike Basketball - The Commitment: USA Basketball

Luglio 3rd, 2008 by Poe

Written & Photograph by: Poe

The word “Commitment” usually does not conjure a physical place. Instead, in most people’s definition, it is an act of promise, obligation, selflessness, and determination. But for the people at Nike Basketball, Commitment is an actual place, a tangible space at the heart of Harlem, New York, where past stories of the USA Men’s Basketball Team are immortalized. It is a living tribute to the current members of the team, whose stories still left unwritten. And come next Thursday, July 10th, you can visit to see this one of the kind exhibition.

Nike Basketball - The Commitment: USA Basketball Exhibition
111 West 161 Street | Map
New York, NY 10026

Exhibition Date: July 10th (Thursday) - August 25th (Monday)

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> USA Basketball

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