A further look into Under the Influence: A Tribute to Stan Lee’s exhibition has been revealed. The show which opens on January 8th features a triple digit cast of contributing artists each offer their own interpretation on various works Stan Lee has produced over the years. Seen here are Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins, Ekundayo, Johnny "KMNDZ" Rodriguez, and Yoskay Yamamoto. Check the show out from 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm at Gallery 1988.
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DC Shoes in association with Subtext will present a special exhibition titled Kicks late next month. The event will include a series of customized sneakers from an extensive artist list enabling the artists to capture their creativity via various DC sneakers. The artists include Ronald Kurniawan, Angry Woebots, Ekundayo, Miles Donovan, Julie West, KMNDZ, Joshua Clay, David Foldvari, Josh Kenyon, Colby Nichols, Jasper Wong, Marco Zamora, James Jirat Patradoon, Corey Smith, Josh Taylor, Sandra Equihua, and Cole Gerst. The sneaker pictured above was customized by Angry Woebots. The opening reception is slated for January 25th and will run until February 17th at Subtext.
Subtext
680 West Beech Street #1
San Diego, CA 92101
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It has been almost ten years since the passing of one great Dondi White. Despite his unfortunate passing in 1998, he left behind him the tools and inspirations for others to carry on his legacy well into the future. His list of accomplishments include his one man show which toured around Holland and Germany. Dondi White was able to bring something often seen in a negative light to the surface and gain worldwide recognition for the art of graffiti. Despite losing his battle with AIDS, it’s no doubt that his character and disposition made him a perfect candidate for Converse’s (RED) program which contributes to various humanitarian efforts around the world.
The Archeology Rewards taking place earlier this month brought together an exhibition of Dondi White art as well as other products including Bodega x Converse (RED) Pro Leather Oxford and Bodega x Montana Colors. Each product enabled a portion of all sales to go towards various philanthropic causes, something that Dondi White himself held in strong regard.
Artist David Flores will release his very first set of prints created to Flores’ own specifications. The Warhol print is produced on an 18in x 24 heavy duty print. Each of the 320 prints are individually signed by Flores. Available in 2008 at David Flores’ online store.
Stan Lee is without a doubt one of the most influential comic book personalities to ever hit a sketch book. Under the Influence: A Tribute to Stan Lee is a gigantic art exhibition honoring Stan Lee. Approximately 100 artists such as Amanda Visell, Angry Woebots, Cameron Tiede, Chris Reccardi, Greg “Craola” Simkins, Luke Chueh and Travis Lampe among others each contributed original works from Marvel’s large roster of characters. The show will take place January 8th from 7:00 – 11:00 pm.
Gallery 1988
7020 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323.937.7088
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Vans recently kicked off the Dragon Chasers Exhibition at Leftfoot Gallery in Taipei. The exhibition was a mixture of art and some of Vans’ most important releases in recent memory. The theme of the show is based around the Asian cultural concept of “Dragon Chasers”. The metaphor of dragon chasing signifies the Asian attitude of attempting to exceed their limits, chasing something that is impossible. The art was created by Singaporean artist Jahan. The exhibition concludes on January 1st, 2008.
Leftfoot Gallery
No. 38 Dun Hwa South Road
Sec 1, Alley 161
Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: +886-227513227
We had hopes of doing a little reporting on North America’s biggest art event of the year on our own account, Art Basel Miami, unfortunately things didn’t materialize as we had hoped. Regardless, we’ll leave it to the capable hands of Supertouch to highlight the finest and most memorable pieces of the 15 or so shows they attended. Check the whole recap here.
The Hundreds and Brooklyn Projects will kick off the opening of their Censorship is Weak as F##k exhibition tonight with a special VIP party. The exhibition is a retrospective look at the history of skate art by Sean Cliver and Marc Mckee under the realm of World Industries. Their characteristically controversial and sarcastic art would be a highlighting point as World Industries would allow no social issue to be untouched as seen in this showcase.
Image: Vito @ The Hundreds
Something often dismissed as an urban legend came true yesterday. For years rumors circulated of an intense mural located somewhere in New York’s Soho district encompassing some of graffiti’s hall of fame participants. The mural includes works by Futura 2000, Fab 5 Freddy and a contribution rumored to be that of graffiti/expressionist Jean-Michel Basquiat. The mural could be considered as the beginning of graffiti. Careful procedures are in place to safe keep the work. The building was slated for demolition to make room for new luxury condo’s. The mural will be available for public display as par the retrospective graffiti art movement exhibit titled “The Wild Style Exhibit” starting Thursday.
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Michael Lau’s annual CSBOOTH event took place last weekend at Michael Gallery. The exhibition featured some of Michael Lau’s latest paintings to go alongside his most famous facet of toy-making. Three different paintings included Prodig, DJ Tommy and Off World Creatures. Toys included general releases as well some special draws for rare one-off products Michael Lau has involved himself with in the last few months.
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To celebrate the trials and tribulations of celebrated artist Dondi White, Bodega teamed up with Montana Colors to create a special limited edition can. Designed by Damion Silver and the estate of Dondi White, half of the proceeds from this Bodega exclusive can will support the Dondi White Foundation. Created in 2003, the Dondi White Foundation supports the fight against AIDS through various mediums. Bodega has also set up an upcoming Arechology Rewards exhibition outlining some of Dondi White’s most prolific works.
Often over-looked these days (and with good reason) is the lack of cultural story telling previously associated with the art seen on album covers. With online music stores becoming the norm and gathering steam, digital forms are quickly over taking the once conventional form of physical media. Records often provide more then just the obvious aural capacity for storytelling. Cover Story: Album Cover Art looks at the stories associated with album covers, a detailed look into the surrounding environments and styles of the record itself. The book is available now through Wax Poetics.
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