BODEGA and MONTANA COLORS is proud to present a special commemorative can celebrating the life of the legendary Dondi White. Working with the Estate of Dondi White and Designer Damion Silver this limited edition can is available through BODEGA Boston with half the proceeds going to support the Dondi White foundation.
Established in April 2003, the Dondi White foundation raises funds for AIDS charities through various activities and events in the arts community. The contributions made in the memory of Dondi White will be used to support educational programs on HIV/AIDS prevention and services aimed at improving the lives of those affected by AIDS. To learn more about Dondi’s life and art, please visit dondiwhitefoundation.org
Much of the art direction and imagery for Prada’s 2008 Spring/Summer campaign was left in the hands of artist James Jean. His stunning sketches adorn a collection of womens handbags and form the backdrop for select Prada locations around the world. Among the pieces he created was a huge 200 foot long wallpaper scene for Prada’s Beverly Hills and Soho Epicenter Stores.
Source: NOTCOT
New for 2008, adidas Originals introduced the Celebrate Originality campaign. The by-product of this creative initiative is this latest art installation produced by Douglas Little and actor/writer/director Justin Theroux titled Sometimes Comes Mother, Sometimes Comes Wolf. The venue takes place in a reconstructed container to appear as an adidas Originals blue shoe box. With the creative care and direction left in the hands of Theroux and Little, the exhibition embodies the core values of adidas’ campaign of eliciting creative responses. The melange of personally owned items from the contemporary, to borrowed antiquities, creates a juxtaposition of the present and past items of pop-culture. The event tantalizes many senses and offers reflection through it’s thought provoking displays. Available on display from now until this Saturday.
Sometimes Comes Mother, Sometimes Comes Wolf
Saturday, February 2nd – Saturday February 9th
Opening Hours: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Broome Street (Between Essex & Ludlow)
New York
Levi’s back pocket has raised a lot of controversy in the past, as Levi’s hit to the courts in efforts to thwart the further use of their iconic and trademarked arcrute design. In the Backpocket Gallery, a group of artists were chosen to design their very own back pocket. Each artist embarked on capturing the theme for which Levi’s has stood for in its long and storied history. The whole range of artist designs can be seen over at Levi’s Backpocket Gallery.
Source: NOTCOT
For the first time in Arkitip’s history, the publication design was left in the hands of an outside source. The competent hands of Danish design collective Wood Wood were given the task of spear-heading edition No. 0044. With their quick rise to success due to their blending of different approaches and styles, no doubt this most recent edition will uphold the same qualities as previous editions from Arkitip.
Together Arkitip and Wood Wood put together HIGHTMATH, Berlin, an exhibition bringing in a wealth of talent to put their artwork on display. The list of contributors included Andrew Schoultz, Chris Lindig, Ed Templeton, Evan Hecox, Cody Hudson, CR Stecyk III, Eric Elms, Gary Benzel, Geoff McFetridge, Jo Jackson, José Parlá, Josh Petherick, Kaws, Killpixie, Michael Leon, Kevin Lyons, Michael Perry, Parra, Phil Frost, Perks, Peter Beste, Peter Sutherland, Richard Colman, Ryan Waller, Shepard Fairey, Todd St. John and Steven Harrington. Edition No. 0044 also included a special package with 3D reels and viewers. The exhibition will conclude on March 1st.
HIGHMATH, Berlin
Pool Gallery
Tucholskystrasse 38
10117 Berlin, Germany
Photographs: Artoo
I can’t imagine building huge 10 meter tall metal structures as a walk in the park. However, this was the task given to Japanese artist Madsaki as he recreated some of his trademark patterns and designs in a special exhibition titled All Day I Dream About Sunsex held in conjunction with adidas. Japanese lifestyle magazine Honyee has a comprehensive photo slideshow of Madsaki in action with Japanese commentary. Check the flash feature out here.
Dutch advertisement firm Strawberry Frog is bringing awareness to Onitsuka Tiger’s latest campaign through the construction of their “Electric Tiger Land” installation. The entire sculpture is a tribute to the vibrant and progressive thinking city of Tokyo which has come to define Onitsuka Tiger as a brand. The sneaker shaped city is filled with intricate details including skyscrapers, Narita airport, vending machines and subway trains throughout. Other consumable items have been created to go along with this giant sculpture such as key-chains and USB keys.
Piece of Piece is an upcoming art show set to take place next month. The event includes the art division of Japanese department store Parco, toy-maker LEGO and humanitarian initiative UNESCO. The theme of the show is to recreate world heritage sites and peace through LEGO and other methods. Matt Waldman of Nooka was among the guest artists chosen. The efforts of Matt Waldman seen here are a depiction of how architecture is the societal pinnacle of humanistic examples of arts and technology. The destruction of buildings and monuments represent a reminder of war and the destruction of peace. The show begins February 1st, at the Parco Art Gallery in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Subtext was the location for the recent opening of the KICKS art show thrown in conjunction with DC Shoes. The exhibition involved 19 artists each creating their own interpretation on the DC Gatsby sneaker. The shoes were part of a larger effort to raise funds for the Southern California Wild Fire Relief Fund. The list of influential artists included Ronald Kurniawan, Aaron Martin (Angry Woebots), Ekundayo, Miles Donovan, Julie West, KMNDZ, Sita Lawton, Aaron Thomas, DIRE, Josh Kenyon, Colby, Nichols, Jasper Wong, Marco Zamora, James Jirat Patradoon, Josh Taylor, Sandra Equihua, Cole Gerst (Option-G), & David Foldvari.
The shoes are available for sale can be seen over at Subtext. The shoes will continue to be on sale until February 17th
Although graphics and winter sports have largely been reserved for snowboard culture, mountain company Rossignol has applied the popular past time of integrating art and functionality with their latest Seven Artistic Sins Collection (SAS). Enlisting the help from an all-star cast of artists, veterans such as skater Andy Howell, Steve Caballero (Vans Cab), Caia Koopman, Mr. Jago, Andrew Pommier, Will Barras and Squindo are all in participation for the SAS collection. Between the artists, countless skate decks, snowboards, surf boards and album covers have come under their influence. Keeping in line with the theme of sins, each of the artist created designs based on pride, envy, lust, anger, greed, sloth and gluttony.
The skis will debut at the SIA Tradeshow which starts up today and runs until February 1st with a special running going up on Evogear.
New York based artist Neckface opened his “Death Becomes You” exhibition in Melbourne this past January 24th. The show features some amazing framed water colour works, acrylic panels, incredible tin masks, and even some custom Vans Chukkas. Hosted by Schwipe at the Don’t Come gallery, the exhibition will run until February 16th, 2008. If your in town, do yourself a favour and check it out.
Don’t Come Gallery
Royal Arcade 314
Little Collins St.
Melbourne, Australia
The Koi Klub initiative includes a wide range of lifestyle offerings from a free magazine to sneaker collaborations with Asics and other art ventures. At the recent Bread & Butter Barcelona trade show, Koi Klub founder Yoske Nishiumi debuted an intricate and detailed transformation sculpture of a symbolic koi fish into an Asics sneaker. No word on whether this is commercially available.
Source: Jeff Staple
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