Jan 4, 2008

Vans Vault 2008 S/S Collection Color Theory









The Spring/Summer 2008 Vans Vault collection with a variety of colors and inspired by nature, art and the counter-culture movement of skateboarding and surfing. Stylistic simplicity coupled with designer textiles and patterns compliment the classic Vans Style.

info via Vans


KAWS x Spongebob Squarepants


Spongebob Squarepants has been getting a lot of attention these past few months in the world of street culture since collaborating with Bape. KAWS has just posted a painting of Spongebob drawn in KAWS signature style. Will be a t-shirt or maybe toy, just have to wait and see!

info via KAWS


Jan 1, 2008

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