Grotesk
Grotesk x Carhartt 2011 Spring/Summer Collection
February 7, 2011
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Graffiti artist and graphic designer Grotesk created the following batch of designs for Carhartt's 2011 spring/summer collection. Throughout the range, the graphics offer a contemporary update to the signature 'C' logo which has adorned workwear, and in more recent times an...
Grotesk: A Decade of Swiss Design Lost in Brooklyn Book
April 30, 2010
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How does a Swiss born, Belgian trained, graphic designer end up doing t-shirts for Spike Lee, collaborating with Bushwick graffiti vandals, and earning a Phd in vintage American sports uniforms? Kimou Meyer, aka Grotesk, arrived in New York at precisely the moment when the...
Super Street Fighter IV Artist Series Posters
April 7, 2010
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In association with the upcoming debut of Super Street Fighter IV by Capcom, the video game label has enlisted a group of artists to each offer their own visual interpretation of the game. Among the artists involved are 123Klan, Dalek, Futura, Cody Hudson and Grotesk. Super...
THE LOST ART OF INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
February 17, 2010
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SA Studios, The Weinstein Company, Upper Playground and Quentin Tarantino's 2009 film Inglourious Basterds come together to present THE LOST ART OF INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS. The exhibition will showcase a series of artist interpretations based on Tarantino's well-received and...
Grotesk for ONLY NY Delivery Commercial
February 14, 2010
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ONLY NY prepare for the launch of its collaboration alongside Grotesk via this short video commercial. The fully animated piece highlights the project which looks to be featured on a set of tees. Stay tuned for more information in the coming days.
Grotesk x Upper Playground “Legends” Tee Collection
November 18, 2009
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Grotesk and Upper Playground team up for a series of tees featuring Grotesk's unmistakable signature style paying tribute to various legendary creatives in the world of music and art. Featured are seven different styles, each pairing witty graphics with vibrant colors. They...
Grotesk x Nike Sportswear “The Pipe Dream Team”
August 5, 2009
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Approximately half a year ago, artist Grotesk was given the opportunity by Nike to create his own fictional sports team. "The Pipe Dream Team" came together in a capsule of items including a varsity windbreaker, footwear, t-shirts and fleece sweaters. For more info, check...
Grotesk: A Juxtapoz Cover Feature in the Making
May 21, 2009
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Juxtapoz give us a look into some of the extra works from Brooklyn-based artist Grotesk, that didn't make the magazine feature for their June 2009 issue. Although most offer a look into the artist's trademark style, there is only so much you can pack into a feature,...
GROTESK x +41 x NIKEiD Bespoke Air Force 1
May 15, 2009
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The 2009 Swiss sneaker event Sneakerness took place last week with two well-known Swiss entities including artist GROTESK (now based out of Brooklyn, New York City) and the creatives over at +41 coming together in the design of a special Bespoke Air Force 1. The two group...
Grotesk x Sixpack 2009 Summer Collection
March 9, 2009
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Continuing their artist infused collections, French label Sixpack will feature a selections of t-shirt done up by Swiss New York-based artist Grotesk. The collection revolves around the theme of Revolution paying several tributes the French riots of May 1968. Look for these...
Grotesk’s The Wannabe Bike Messenger Illustration
December 22, 2008
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Grotesk is a Swiss graphic artist living in Brooklyn. In the last decade, he has developed a passion for folk art, street photography, and hand painted signs. He has done artwork for companies out there including Staple, Alife, Hellz Bellz, and Stussy. Right now, we have...
Grotesk for 5Boro Collection
August 29, 2008
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Inspired by a gate malfunction stickers which proliferate themselves all around New York City, artist Grotesk utilized this concept to create this latest upcoming series of pieces for one of New York's finest skate shops, 5Boro. Grotesk himself has maintained a collection of...
