Original Fake KAWS TWEETY Toys
The toy will release in a yellow and a black colorway, with the black one being much more limited actually. Furthermore a graphic t-shirt will come out as well, in both white and black.
Video: Off The Wall NY x D’Face
I’ve stumbled across those wings on a Basquait painting. I loved it! But I never knew the artist. And of course it stood out, it’s on Basquiat filled with vibrant colors that poured out his wild style. When you scan the canvas and bring your eyes up, right out the ears are two wings. It’s similar to what Warhol did during the Pop movement, he took popular people or things and recreated them – his most popular ones, Madonna or the Campbell’s Soup. Instead, street artist might recreate an iconic symbol with their motif tagged on it. Kaws puts his mark on everything, most recently Tweety Bird.
Video: Let’s Colour Project – Walls Are Dancing
House music everyday is getting more and more popular, and going mainstream with the help of the MTV 2010 VMA’s. Dead Mau5 DJ booth was something I’ve never seen before. I know my boy Nick will appreciate this post for the music, as well as the vibrant colors in the project. In Let’s Colour Project, editing really makes the wall dance to the beat. The music is by Monsieur Monsieur, another source to look up for new music.
Start of the semester
Something I quickly put together for my typography class. It reflects just what it says, it’s calm.
Os Gemeos x Blu, Lisbon
The bloated corporate figure sucking the world dry is very relevant to date. Definitely something to see in Lisbon/Portugal.
Mr. Brainwash Experience x NYSF
video by NY Straightforward, much love to these guys!
Quick Shot x NYSF
I always been a fan of NYSF Photography. They’re definitely BIG at what they do and they happen to capture moments of life beautifully. Soho never looked better – the lighting in this photo is dope. Shout outs to Maine and Nell at NYSF.
Creative Device for Paralyzed Artists
We have all heard tales of paralyzed or partially paralyzed artists and creative minds who continue to produce provocative work with toes or limited physical capabilities as best as they can. The EyeWriter is a low-cost device which includes a DIY hardware and free software that allows artists to draw with their eyes. The EyeWriter has been created by GRL and the FAT Lab in collaboration with graffiti writer and ALS sufferer, Tempt One.
Please check out the inspiration video of Tempt One using the first prototype of The EyeWriter, and vote to celebrate the tenacity of the creative mind in face of adversity online at Pepsi Refresh after the jump.
Japanese Artist Haroshi Recycles Old Skateboards
Haroshi goes through thousands of old broken skateboard decks for wood to use in creating his lifelike sculptures. Haroshi likes to give each piece “a soul.” Once he picks the material he stacks them on top of each other, cuts them down to size, shaves off the excess debris and paints them. As he is constructing it he puts a piece of the broken bearings in the center, the heart of his work. The final product is then coated with a glossy finish. Props to Mike Hersh for the ill find.
More photos of his work after the jump.
“Gigante” NYC | Os Gemeos x Futura
Os Gemeos and Futura wrapped up production on their “Giant Project” mural in New York City. The piece can be seen on the side of PS11 at 320 West 21st.
Dos Equis x Kaws
New York artist Kaws has collaborated with beer brand Dos Equis. The fit could not be any better, as the translation of Dos Equis is “two X,” coincides with the viral XX motif by Kaws. There will be two bottles, each designed by Kaws, one Lager bottle and one Amber bottle. The limited edition bottle will only be available in Mexico.
Photos of the bottle design by Kaws after the jump.
Starring Chelsea Clinton x Mark Mezvinsky
The graphic novel, A Wonderful Honeymoon, is a play on the USA’s most recent blockbuster union, Chelsea Clinton and Mark Mezvinsky. aleXsandro Palombo covers ’society’ through humorous illustration.
Ben Brough | A Million Charming Creatures
Full length video.
Os Gemeos and Futura | “Giant Project” NYC
Os Gemeos and Futura have started working on their “Giant Project” in New York City, across the street from NYC’s PS1. The giant mural by the artists will soon be ready and here is their progress. Futura x Os Gemeos add international flags to the New York City scene.
Cherries for a Good Cause x Converse
Dutch graphic artist Parra created a brief animation introducing his latest collaboration with Converse for their (Paint the Town) RED project. This collection will be available at Rockwell, Precinct 5 and Patta. Check out the video of cherries on the run, enjoy, and anticipate!
Million Charming Creatures at Art4T Space
Film maker Jesse Fulton spent several evenings with Ben Brough at his studio quietly taking notes. Here is the full length version of Jesse’s film which includes an interview with Ben about his work, life, inspiration, and his friend Jeff Anderson. Ben follows on the tradition of the Beautiful Losers movement. His interest in art began to burn as he traveled the world in search of the perfect wave. Surfing remains both influence and passion.
Photos after the jump.
Down By Law
Artwork (C) BLADE
Down by Law: New York’s Underground Art Explosion, 1970s and 19802 surveys a key period of street art creativity and includes works from New York’s most wanted (Martha Cooper, Cope 2, Mare 139, Keith Haring, Basquiat). Highlights range from painting by Coco 144, the Marcel Duchamp of the illegal art subculture, to rarely seen canvases by Dondi White. Down by Law opened last weekend at Eric Firestone Gallery in East Hampton, New York.
Great Graphics Inc.
Great Graphics Inc. does amazing illustrations, some for Kane & Lynch, but here are some new postcards by the G’s. Definitely some illustration inspiration in their artwork.
More photos after the jump.
MINDstyle x CoolRain
MINDstyle has gotten together with Korean toy designer CoolRain on the NBA mini figure series. The NBA series 1 players included Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Garnett, Derrick Rose, Dirk Nowitzki, Brandon Roy, Steve Nash, Manu Ginobili, Amar’e Stoudemire and Dwayne Wade. What about the back in the day, 90s allstars? Like Penny ’96 or ’97 A.I…
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