Kanye West X Takashi Murakami Good Morning Video

Today Aug. 26 is the official public premier for Kanye’s “” music video. Previously it could only viewed at Takashi Murakami’s exhibitions in select cities. The “Good Morning” video features Kanye West as a bear who wakes up late to his graduation ceremony. Along the way he runs into a couple obstacles.

If you don't know, Takashi Murakami is a world famed artist. He is very influential in the design, art, and fashion circles. He also did this Video Spot For Luis Vuitton, Check it.

Design by Humans

Check out Design By Human's T-shirts. These stylish cotton T-s have got comfort, color, and patterns. Let's design your style with them!

info via: designbyhumans

Bejeweled Tech

This time Swarovski collaborates with Philips and the example that they created represents that techno could turn it into chic and spruce by the bejeweled creations. These will be sold exclusively at Saks 5th Avenue.

Dorophy Tang+Addidas

Addidas opened the doors to its impressive retail space in Beijing on July 4. In celebration, a special exhibition of Dorophy Tang was mounted. Tang, based in Hong Kong and China, mixed Adidas heritage, footballing visuals and French furniture forms into her display.

Pharrell's Look Book

Pharrell’s Billionaire Boys Club/ Ice Cream line was recently released in a look book on his website. His mind with the urban, cartoon inspired gave the looks for this line.
He is the one of most creative and innovative artists.

info via: BBC Ice Cream

Limited Edition Designer Dolls

Olivia Lee's Limited Edition Designer Dolls are the plastic toys playfully that mock some of the design world's top artists such as Karim Rashid and Zaha Hadid by turning them into Superhero-esque personas.

info via: notcot

MEDICOM TOY EXHIBITION 2008

Medicom Toy that is pretty well known for a Toy maker is going to host their annual exhibition at Parco Shibuya in Japan from 21st to 30th June 2008. Some exclusive products including Be@rbrick layered wood 400%, Be@rbrick golden idol 400%, Be@rbrick speed racer & Star Wars kubrick will be released during the exhibition.

info via: MEDICOM TOY

Be@rbrick Speed Racer (Speed Racer)

Be@rbrick Speed Racer (Racer X)

Be@rbrick Golden Idol

Be@rbrick Layered Wood

Tunes with the Kicks-Pharrell+Santogold+Julian Casablancas

Converse claims the song of the summer produced by Pharrell, N.E.R.D., Santogold and Julian Casablancas for the "Three Artists, One Song" campaign. The artist came together to create the song "My Drive Thru." The song is now available for free download on the Converse. Along with the tune, a behind the scenes music video will be released to promote the song with Converse ads, like the one above. Download Free Song Here.

info via: Converse

HELLO! My Name Is...

The current Christie's pop culture auction features items that might overexcite all like Kidrobot lovers. Designed by Huck Gee, these creatures are super limited edition and are currently priced for $600 to $800 estimate at least.

Stussy+G-Shock XXV Items

Stussy+G-Shock watch celebrating the 25th anniversary was revealed at Stussy Harajuku shop, but wondering what about other markets like the States?? It will be dropping the same time. The watch has a very classy look in all black. The face has Stussy's graphics and features name of 4 flagship cities printed on the band.
Stussy has lots of other XXV items coming out, so keep checking back!

info via: STUSSY

Pharrell + Domeau & Peres in Perspective Chairs

Here is a chair designed by Pharrell in collaboration with Domeau & Peres. It's part of an exhibit at the Emmanuel Perrotin Galerie in Paris. These Perspective Chairs will be made in several hues, but only 4 will be sold in each color.

info via: highsnobiety

NYLON T-Shirts

LNA's Lauren Alexander and April Leight and Nylon have developed a few concert-perfect pieces for the Live Nation show. Inspired by the performing bands–She Wants Revenge, Be Your Own Pet, Switches and The Virgin–the shirts and leggings will be available for sale on UrbanOutfitters.com and NYLONmag.com.

Filmmaker bangged this out with a MAC

I thought I bangged with a MAC. Digital filmmaker Denneis
Lin puts together this sick video for The Bird And The Bee's
song "Again & Again". He bangged it out with his MAC.



Creative as hell, and fresh. Not sure if it's the official video
for the band but game should recognize game.

[via Tuaw.com]

L-R-G X Just Blaze "The Megatron Don" Limited Edition

The crew of a LRG teamed up with super producer Just Blaze to produce a limited edition t-shirt. The shirt is called "The Megatron Don." As you can tell the theme concept of the shirt is on a Transformers graphic tip. This shirt is very limited and is available only through a contest on Just Blaze's website...which makes sense since the tee is promoting his website Themegatrondon.com.

PlayStation Faucet For The "True Playa"

Luxury faucet company Jado just dropped a faucet for the true playa, designed by renowned designer type Jean Nouvel. The new faucet gets it's inspiration from the PlayStation. No taps, levers, knobs and blue =cold/red = hot. Jean Nouvel has chosen to incorporate the PlayStation controls into the faucet functions, O turns the water on, X turns the water off, triangle turns the temperature up, triangle turns the temperature down. There's no square but, You get the design Idea? No price on it yet.
Get more info here, GIZMODO

Os Gemeos "Sonhei Que Tinha Sonhado" at Pilar Parra & Romero Gallery

As the talented twin brother collective Os Gemeos (The Twins), they have made a name for themselves for their creative approach to replicating the slums and ghettos often seen in Brazil. Their latest show, "Sonhei Que Tinha Sonhado" (I dreamed that I had dreamed) is a comprehensive vision of art which creates an amazing journey that goes beyond the 2D with fixtures.

info via: Supertouch

Scion Presents: Love Will Bring Us Apart Again

What: SCION PRESENTS: LOVE WILL BRING US APART AGAIN Curated by Apart
When Opening Feb 16th
Time: 7PM-10PM
Cost: FREE!!

Curator and gallerist Adrian Palengat, will bring together over two dozen of Apart's artists, from 10 different countries, to show their very distinct flavor on U.S. shores.

info via: http://www.scion.com/space

Downtown LA Art Walk

The Second Thursday of Every Month in Downtown Los Angeles

When: Feb 14, 2008

Time: 12PM-9PM

Cost: FREE!!

The Downtown Art Walk is a self-guided tour that showcases the many art exhibition venues in Downtown Los Angeles - commercial art galleries, museums, and non-profit arts venues. Why don't you enjoy some art crowd with a couple of glasses wine.

info via: downtownartwalk

Obama Air Force Ones

Here is a unique pair of Air Force Ones with Barack Obama and his sayings "Change" and "Yes We Can". Real talk, these kicks are pretty fresh. Big Up's to the headz over at Bossip.com for posting this.

Click here to check out the artist’s Myspace page.

Sotheby's (Red) Auction

For Valentine's Day this year, why not get the one you love a one-of-a-kind work of art? Bono and Damien Hirst have teamed up with Sotheby's and Gagosian Gallery for the (Red) Auction, which will take place on February 14 and will showcase works inspired by the color red (all proceeds will go to benefit HIV/AIDS programs in Africa). As featured in an article in December's Vogue, the auction will include pieces from world-renowned artists such as Matthew Barney, Marc Quinn, Jeff Koons, Ed Ruscha, Andreas Gursky, and Hirst himself. Our personal favorite is Takashi Murakami's "Red Flower Ball (3D)," complete with his signature characters and sure to put a smile on your Valentine's face!

info via: http://www.sothebys.com

FENDI × Bearbricks

Fast forward to 2008, both Fendi and specialty boutique Kirna Zabête are introducing their takes on the collectible playthings.

Fendi, in celebration of the tenth anniversary of its cult Baguette bag, has issued a limited-edition of 10 miniature Bearbricks, each personalized with the fashion house’s logo in the same bright, cheery hues as the 10 anniversary-edition Baguettes. Fashioned in three different sizes, including the macro 1000% edition), the super fashionable Japanese toys, however, won’t be available to the public. Instead, Fendi will install the robots in their store windows in the coming months. A handful of VIP clients, however, have been earmarked to receive them as a personal thank you for being loyal Fendi devotees and shoppers. Look out for an eBay near you.

Touma's Frozen Skuttles from One Up-Dropping!

One Up is dropping three "Frozen" Skuttles from Touma for the Holiday season.
Small Frozen Strawberry Skuttle Baby (86 pieces) available 12.7.07
Large Size/Frozen Melon Skuttle X (94 pieces) available 12.14.07
Larger Size/Frozen Milk Skuttle (94 pieces) available 12.21.07
The two Large size skuttles are two-toned as in smooth vinyl mixed with flocked vinyl shells.

Vivisect Playset IV + Chu-Kins Art Show Dec 1st. (SF)

Saturday, December 1st from 7 to 10 PM at Gallery 1988 San Francisco. The Showing will feature established stars as well as some new exciting rising talents.

The opening night also offer a special opportunity for fans and collectors to get autographs and collaborative sketches from Luke Chueh and Greg "Craola" Simkins. Also, 1988 will release a print of Craola's "Winter's Knight" painting which was featured in his recent I'M SCAR3D show. The print measures 16 x 20" and is limited to 75 pieces for $150 each. So if you're in the bay area, come out and get some art in your life sucka!

Out of Place Art Exhibit NYC-Nov 11th.

Opening Nov 11, 2007 5-8pm

Event Information:@ Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Offc Bldg
Featured artists: Keith Duncan, Helene Ruiz, Miguelangel Ruiz, Jim Legge
Sunday, November 11, 2007
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
All Ages
cover: FREE | PHOTO ID REQUIRED TO ENTER BLDG

Venue Information:
Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Offc Bldg
163 W. 125th St.
@ 7th Ave | 2nd Floor Art Gallery
New York, NY 10027
212-749-5298

Amos Vortigern's Machine Comic Book

James Jarvis and Russell Waterman from Amos have released their comic book called "Vortigern's Machine" (Japanese edition) which is a modern day story involving a mystical Alice in Wonderland-esque journey. You can purchase this comic book and their toys also at their online store.

info via: Amostoys

Takashi Murakami

Japan's answer to Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons. A walking, talking creation of Pop culture, he's an artist entrepreneur who ignores yesterday's boundaries between high and low art, production and consumption... (More)

Takashi remixes manga-inspired pop themes. His one-man retrospective includes his first animated film and Murakami- designed handbags! Japan's answer to Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons. A walking, talking creation of Pop culture, he's an artist entrepreneur who ignores yesterday's boundaries between high and low art, production and consumption. This mega-exhibition will offer 90 paintings, sculptures, installations and films, not to mention a fully functioning shop stocked with handbags and accessories designed by the artist for Louis Vuitton.

more info: MOCA

Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues

Developed in collaboration with Eric Nakamura of Giant Robot and the Japanese American National Museum

-In celebration of its 50th issue and in collaboration with the Japanese American National Museum, the pop-culture magazine Giant Robot has assembled works by ten cutting-edge artists from around the country in Gian Robot Biennale: 50 Issues.
-This exhibition is the first in the National Museum's Salon Pop series that includes collaborative displays that focus on Asian American pop culture and held during Nov. 3/2007-Jan. 13/2008.
-This exhibition is being sponsored by the Imprint Culture Lab™, with additional support from the James Irvine Foundation; the Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles; and Scion.

*RSVP and more info: Japanese American National Museum

"Fridys Off The 405" Free event Oct. 26th. @ Getty Center (LA)

Enjoy music and evening views of the city, tour the galleries, and revel in the end of the workweek in a casual and spontaneous atmosphere at our monthly Fridays Off the 405 series, a musical happening curated by culture magazine Flavorpill. Fridays Off the 405 features free live music and a cash bar (open until 8:30 p.m.). The Garden Terrace Cafe, also open until 8:30 p.m., offers sandwiches, salads, and other goodies. The galleries will be open throughout the night, so bring your chums because you are cordially invited to play musical chairs in a new video installation where viewers become part of the art.

MORE INFO: CLICK HERE
Date: Friday, October 26, 2007
Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: Getty Center, Museum Courtyard
Admission: Free; no reservations required.
Oct 26th. Live Music from: Benevento/Russo Duo and Something for Rockets

Jeremy Dower New WebSite.

Jeremy Dower has launched a new site. The new site is filled with event impressive art than before. The first thing that you will notice about Dower’s work is the isometric perspective for a lot of his work and he has used that to stunning effects. Check the Jeremy Dower website and enjoy yourself.

Huck Gee- Raku "Good Morning" Narazumono Dunnys 9/14 Release

Huck Gee will drop this custom Raku "Good Morning" Narazumono Dunny (10 pieces) on Friday, September 14th @ his eBay store. This intrepid explorer steps out of Huck's print and into 3D as a custom Dunny. Each of the ten signed and numbered pieces (w/gold embossing on the back of the ear) will go for $600. Huck did a great job with these -- love the Raccoon face and the bushy tail. So this release begs the question, will we see a Raku "Good Evening" Ninja Dunny ?

Info Via: Vinylpulse.com

BLOC28 at Vault 28

Span of Sunset x Disney are presenting the BLOC28 event at Disney’s hi-end boutique Vault 28 on August 2nd. BLOC28 event is an art and product launch show featuring five contemporary artists doing their interpretations of an American Icon, Mickey Mouse. Some really great artists will be in action, they are Slick, Mear One, Steven Daly, David Flores, and Greg Simkins who will be showing their artwork featuring Mickey. BLOC28 products such as limited edition of 100 pcs of each t-shirt from each artist will also be available for purchase for the first time.

‘The Beat of Urban Art’+Justin BUA @ BLVD, Aug. 10th Seattle

Famed illustrator Justin BUA will be launching ‘The Beat of Urban Art’ at BLVD Gallery on August 10. Drawing on his life as a b-boy and writer in NYC during the birth of a culture, his “distorted urban realism” style takes us back to where it all began. BUA will be on hand at the exhibition launch to sign copies of his book ‘BUA’s The Beat of Urban Art’ that came out earlier this year. For more info hit the BLVD website above,

BLVD Gallery presents
Justin BUA
The Beat of Urban Art
August 10 – September , 2007
Artist Reception and Book signing Friday August 10 6pm - 10pm
BLVD Gallery 2316 2nd ave Seattle Wa 98121

Mr. Cartoon "Lost Angel" Toy Release Party (SoCal)

Tattoo artist, Mr. Cartoon is set to release the 2nd installment of his “Lost Angel” series. This limited edition toy will have it’s release party this Saturday, July 14th. Attendees of the release party held at Harley-Davidson / Buell of Glendale will have a full day of activities which include not only displays filled with some of Mr. Cartoon’s greatest lowriders and custom bikes from LA as well as a motorcycle stunt show by Jason Pullen. Mr. Cartoon himself will be on hand to sign toys from 1:00pm -3:00pm. Guests will also be treated to music from DJ Muggs (Soul Assassins/Cypress Hill) as well as tacos, ice cream and drinks. The toys itself will be available publicly on July 15th at a cost of $150.00 USD.

Info
Saturday, July 14th
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Mister Cartoon signing

Harley Davidson / Buell of Glendale
3717 San Fernando Rd. (Between Central Ave. & Brand Blvd.)
Glendale, CA 91204
818-246-5618

Hiroshi Fujiwara + Jukai + AdFuture

Here is a preview of the vinyl figure AdFuture will be Producinfg of Japanese streetwear guru and international style maker Hiroshi Fujiwara. Hiroshi has played an intrical roll in Harajuku fashion trends and movements. The vinyl figure will be designed by Jukai and produced by adFunture. Not much more on this except it will be very limited with apparently minimal distribution / availability in the USA.