Dec 25, 2007

Ron English - Abject Expressionism


Ron English combines sharp social commentary with a high level of technical skill to produce arresting work on nearly all levels. He created several art toys including Big Yang and the Yang Bangers, MC Supersize, and Cathy Cowgirl.

The new Abject Expressionism book is he first comprehensive look at hs 20 year career from staged photography to neo-Surrealist oil paintings to street art. 208 page hardcover volume features a foreword by Morgan Spurlock.

info via vinylpulse


HEYWIRE Guide & Gallery

 HEYWIRE Guide & Gallery a new online community for artist all over the world to share their artwork. KAWS pointed on his blog to newly opened gallery. More than just a gallery, it's a guild for those whi create art. It only launched on December, have a look and join the community.

info via kaws HEYWIRE


Merry Cruz'mas!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Looking forward 2008, better year!



Nov 7, 2007

MACKDADDY 10th Anniversary Be@rbrick


The celebration continues for Japanese label MACKDADDY as it celebrates the company's 10th anniversary. As part of the commemoration, MACKDADDY and Medicom Toy created a special 100% Be@rbrick. Feature the original and a special 10th anniversary MACKDADDY logo. The red polka-dots on white is completely covered in a very fine hair material, commonly known as flock. Enclosed in a specially designed box, which opens like a shoe box, this limited edition Be@rbrick is available at selected MACKDADDY and Be@rbrick retailers.

info via fmag

 

OriginalFake x G1950 Head Porter Messenger Bag


The OriginalFake by KAWS has recently collaborated with Gallery 1950 on Head Porter messenger bag. The bag features a Chomper pattern original designed by KAWS on the outside of the flap while the inside of the flap has the logos of OriginalFake, Gallery 1950 and KAWS version of Pipo Kun. The bag is current available now at OriginalFake for a price of ¥29,400, approximately US$256 (RM970) and extremely limited quantity 20 pieces. 

info via KAWS


Atmos x Levi's Buffalo Check Collection



Japanese sneakers store Atmos has teamed with Levi's to once again release a special series of products under the influence of Buffalo Check. The pack includes two pairs denim, in the 703 cut as well as a Military Sherpa jacket includes details on the shoulder similar to the bottom stitching seen on the back pockets of the Levi's denim. These items are only exclusive to Atmos, price set approximately US$200 for 703 denims from size W32 to W38. 

info via atmos


Nov 3, 2007

Vintage Greetings Cards - Merry Christmas


The hollywood animation archive is featuring this set of vintage disney christmas cards from 1948-1956. The cards feature many of disney's famed characters and recall a simpler time in the history of animation. For all my friends and family, Merry Christmas!


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Oct 17, 2007

Transformer Horse - Optimus Prime


Optimus Prime transformer horse, what do you think?


Sep 23, 2007

KAWS Darth Vader Companion


The artist KAWS will be doing a limited edition Darth Vader companion which will release on September 29th at the Original Fake store in Aoyama, Tokyo. You will only be able to get these via a lottery system or a reseller but the prices will be super high. I need it!!

  Product Release : September 29th(Sat) 2007
• A lottery will be held from 8:00 AM on the day to allot Admission Tickets 
• This product is for ages 15 & up.
• Customer must show their valid identification cards as Driver's license, passport, 
   or insurance proof when the store staff requests. 
• The purchase of item is limited to one piece per person only.  
• The Admission Ticket is valid to said person only, and can not be yield to 
   the others. 
• Customer can purchase the product one piece of the product per person only, 
   even if he/she has two or more of the Admission Tickets.


info via OF


Sep 14, 2007

DIY Bart Simpson Qee Art World Tour - NYC


The Toy2R DIY Bart Simpson Qee Tour is coming to New York. The exhibition will take place this weekend only at SHOWROOM NYC. Hosted by Toy2R, along with ToyTokyo and Diamond Comics, the event will feature more 100 customized 10" Bart Simpson Qee figures by luminaries like Ron English, Colette, Stash. Buff Monster, and more...

There will also be an exclusive 3" Bart Simpson Qee - Treeman Black Edition, available for purchase during the exhibit only. The figure will not available anywhere else in the U.S.

SHOWROOM NYC
117 2nd Avenue, 2nd FL.
New York, NY 10003

EXHIBIT DATE:
September 15th (Saturday) | 6pm - 10 pm
September 16th (Sunday) | 2pm - 7pm

info via fmag


Sep 6, 2007

New Apple iPod touch



Apple announced released an an new iPod model - iPod touch. The outlook and basic configuration of iPod touch is similar to iPhone. 3.5" touch screen, OS X 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and Safari installed. The only differences are you can not make calls from iPod touch as it is not a phone, and also there is no camera on iPod touch. There are 8GB and 16GB version with price US$299 and US$399. 

At the same time, Apple also upgraded the iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod shuffle with new colorways. For the iPhone, Apple will lower the price of 8GB from US$599 to US$399 and stop the production of 4GB model.

info via Apple


CLOT Royale x Visvim Christo



Designed by Kazuki from Visvim and Edison Chen, CLOT is combining chinese traditional graphics, materials and nowadays fashion to release these Royale Visvim Christo. Seen here are samples of the CLOT Royale X Visvim Christo in red and blue with two other colorways being released in black and yellow. 

All of them are limited to 250 pairs worldwide. The first to drop are blue and yellow in November, followed by black in December and red in 2008 February, Chinese New Year color.
Retail price is tentatively set at HK$2,180 (approximately RM 1,090)

info via ETmag


Sep 4, 2007

Giant Lego man found in Netherlands



A giant, smiling Lego man was fished out of the sea in the Dutch resort of Zandvoort but no one knows where it came from or what it is. Workers at a drinks stall rescued the 2.5-meter (8ft) tall model with a yellow head and blue torso from the sea and placed it in the sand.

 "We saw something bobbing about in the sea and we decided to take it out of the water" said a stall worker.  "It was a life-sized Lego toy"

info via rts

Sep 3, 2007

OriginalFake X tsetse




OriginalFake and Japanese eyewear brand, tsetse up and created a pair of wayfarer style sunglasses monogrammed with KAWS "X". The leather casing also has two big "X's" across the top, the wayfarer style glasses is a classic and one of my favorites.

info via KAWS 


Aug 27, 2007

Magazines Machine



Magazines Machine created by Industrial Design graduating student, Tom Allnutt, from Melbourne's Swinburne University. This automated magazine stand which replaces the age old news stand and seller by encasing a selection of magazines within secure stand for purchase.

Simply swipe your credit card through, make your selection and before you board your train, plain or automobile. Hope to see this machine soon.

info via tch
 

Aug 26, 2007

VACATION? Huvafen Fushi - MALDIVES



If celebrity patrons are an indicator of a hotel's popularity, the Maldives super-lux Huvafen Fushi is about as hot as it gets. George Clooney popped for lunch last year, Kate Moss partied in her Ocean Villa, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes booked in a massage during their honeymoon.

Trendsetting Havafen Fushi has been raising the benchmark since its first inception two years ago. Opening its doors to feature the world's first underwater spa. Hufafen Fushi has since earned its spot on the coveted Conde Nast Traveller Magazines UK and US Hot List.



BEST TIME TO GO
January to May

FACILITIES 
Three restaurants, a lively bar, a seriously cool well-stocked underground wine cellar, an over-water yoga pavilion and the world's first underwater massage treatment rooms.

COST
Bungalows from US$880(rm3,000++) per night 


info via CNTmag



Staple 10 Anniversary X Complete Technique Chairs



As part of the Staple 10th Anniversary, Staple and Complete Technique worked together to do a limited run of Reed Space inspired chair pendants. They can be used at keychains, necklaces, earrings, zipper pulls, phone charms or anywhere you can clip them onto. They come in 3 colors, gold, silver, black, only 20 pieces of each are available at Reed Space NYC. 

info via fmag

Art House - Jingumae, Tokyo


This small live in studio and salon has been decked in black paint with a beautifully elegant mural, depicted from the salon's own brand to engulf its two exposed walls. The hand-painted pattern is reminiscent of an inverted Rorschach inkblot drawing. Yet the symmetrical display blends perfectly with the centre place - a woman overwhelmed by the surrounding plumage. And while the windows are large and severe, they don't distort the image. Instead, They perforate the design with different levels of intensity, revealing larger and smaller details of what lies beneath.

Inside, the space has been deliberately simplified, so as to not compete with the eye-catching exterior. Blackened wood surfaces sit quietly against the enlarged windows, decorated with cream-colored blinds. While the theme of masculie and feminine remains true throughout. The angular planes of the structure repeat in the harsh lines of the furniture and the effeminate fresco is imitated by the soft lighting inside. A smart yet simple piece that respects theduality of the building somewhere to live and work.

info via tch

Shoe Store - The World's Best




"One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art" The financially fortunate seem to agree, with well-manicured feet peaking from artistic footwear worth their weight in rubies and diamond detail.


                          
The art of footwear is not limited to those of stratospheric bank accounts. The need for fashionable shoe has crossed all social boundaries. Collecting retro-style sneakers to high-end designer fashion heels, shoe sales are a major part of the international fashion market and a serious indicator of status and sub culture.



The shoe store has evolved, side-by-side, into an equally stylish hub of modern fashion. No matter if you're talking about a pair JIMMY Choo wedges or a rare collectable pair of original 1985 Nike Air Jordan sneakers - there is a carefully manicured storeroom and market-analyzed price tag for each. 



So what's your favorite shoe store? 
Where is my own store? 
COMING SOON!


Aug 25, 2007

cruz New Blog

Finally new blog up.. enjoy!

cheers!!