Openers Gallery presents Volume 10 of its New Creator’s file. Yabuta Osami is the profiled photographer here and the interviewed pertains specifically to his “Tokyo Bunny Girls” project. He describes it as an “erotic/sexy but elegant” portrait of 70 Bunny Girls in downtown Tokyo where hostesses and entertainment outlets are vast. He names serious projects like “The Killing Fields” (1984) and world renowned Time Life photography as his inspirations, visible from his gritty black and white photography with manipulation of shadows and the hostesses’ sexy bodies.
Nike’s much anticipated exhibition, Being True, curated by Aaron Rose and Emma Reeves, is opening tonight at the 114 LAB in Los Angeles. The exhibit is a celebration for the 22nd anniversary of the iconic Nike Dunk. The photographs exhibited will try to capture what the Dunk represents and how it has influenced, not only the streetwear industry, but our entire culture. The exhibition space is very simple and clean, giving way for the images to speak their message. However, the floor with its white, red, and black dots, gives an intriguing personality to the overall space. If you’re in the area, this is definitely worth checking out. In addition a special opening party was recently held with many big names in attendance from the likes of Tour de France marvel Lance Armstrong, to artists Kaws and Eric Haze among others.
Source: Eddie Cruz, Allen AKA, Kathy Lo @ Journal Gallery
In January, photographer Boogie exhibited a selection from his self-titled book at Colette. The man himself was snapping some pictures as you’d expect in his day to day Parisian routine. There’s something about his imagery which features an element of realism that’s rivaled by few.
Source: Fecal Face
Japanese photographer Yone and model Aki Hoshino have followed up on their photographic print endeavor Sneaker Lover with a gallery showing at Taiwan’s SOL. The exhibit includes large blow ups of pictures seen in the Sneaker Lover book as well as candid Polaroid shots. Other items not pertaining to the Sneaker Lover book include miscellaneous items such as Yone’s previous works, Nike Michael Lau Dunk SBs and Aki Hoshino Kubricks. The show will run until April 13th.
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Whilst fixed gear bikes have experienced a substantial rise in popularity in recent times, few if any will ever experience what bike messengers have endured as they paved the way and created a strong foundation for track bikes. In the upcoming exhibition, New York Bike Dreams, photographer and messenger Takuya Sakamoto will share his experiences over the years in a series of photographs taken on the job. The whole sub-culture and lifestyle is revealed in this visual foray into the bike messenger world, in New York none the less. Growing up in Yokohama and Okayama, Sakamoto would become an integral part of Japanese dance culture which included trips to Brazil to train extensively in capoeira. Soon after in 1998, he would move to New York City where he would embrace life as a messenger. With the vast amount of photographic opportunities before him, close friend Eddie Williams would release a book titled “Bike Messengers Life New York City”, bringing to light Sakamoto’s skills behind the camera (albeit a disposable point and shoot).
New York Bike Dreams
March 27th – May 10th 2008
Memes
3 Great Jones St.
New York City 10012
p: 212.420.9955
In an exhibition curated by Emma Reeves and Aaron Rose, Nike has translated the 22nd anniversary of the culturally iconic Dunk into a series of photographic memories. These shots are meant to be a representation of what the Nike Dunk has stood for over the last 22 years through the eyes of some of the world’s most prominent photographers. Their imagery will attempt to capture the essence of what the Dunk represents and why it has become such a mainstay in so many facets of culture.
WAYWT/WDYWT are two acronyms firmly implanted in internet fashion culture. Any and every fashion/sneaker site undoubtedly dabbles in this What Are You Wearing Today/What Did You Wear Today internet phenomenon of sharing with the world what you wore that day. For photographer Sidney Lo, the year long “What Are You Wearing Today?” project became a visual diary for not only his fashion accounts but a running account of the progress of his raw denim as it would take a life of its own throughout the months. In an exhibition sponsored by internet forum Superfuture.com and among the USA’s premier denim stores Selfedge, Sidney Lo will present 367 days of photographic progress. The exhibition starts March 27th and ends April 19th.
‘What Are You Wearing Today?’ – A Year-Long Project by Sidney Lo
Presented by superfuture.com & Selfedge
Opening Reception
March 27th
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
721 Broadway, 8th floor
NY, NY 10003
The Kermit the Frog x Supreme collaboration made a lot of noise this week in the streetwear industry. Every forum, blog and website including us covered this project quite a bit. Now, here’s a look at a video of the photo session where the famous photographer Terry Richardson took pictures of the iconic character, Kermit the Frog.
You can watch the video here.
As a photographer, Shawn Mortensen’s talents and skills have resulted in him becoming a powerful force in the photography community. His work includes fashion and music as well as provocative and touching photo essays spanning the globe. The official opening party taking place tonight includes a series of never before available photographs for sale including personalities such as Tupac, Biggie, Snoop, James Brown, Sonic Youth and the Beastie Boys among others. Other highlights include a special bound ‘zine documenting Mortensen’s work since 2001 and recently found deadstock prints of a collaborative effort with Shepard Fairey. The exhibition will take place tonight at the Max Fish Gallery in New York.
Shawn Mortensen Out of Mind Exhibition
Thursday, March 6th
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Max Fish Gallery
178 Ludlow Street {half block south of Houston St}
Lower East Side
New York City, NY 10002
In4mation in conjunction with San Diego’s 5 & A Dime Gallery will unveil a special pop-up store and gallery. Aside from housing In4mation’s most recent collection, the space will also serve as an arena for New York metal photographer Angela Boatwright. Boatwright’s fondness for metal and photography have made her a hot commodity amongst companies such as Sony Records, Tommy Boy records, New York Magazine, Elle, Spin, Mass Appeal and Urban Outfitters. The opening event featuring Angela’s works will take place March 8th between 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
In4mation Pop-Up Store @ 5 & A Dime Gallery
March 8th – April 5th
828 G St.
San Diego, CA 92101
With the help of the collectice “also known as”, Japanese photographer Yuri Shibuya is in the works of producing a full fledged photo book documenting things on a street level. Everything from the everyday hustle, graffiti and skating are all part of this project. The pictures and experiences were compiled over 10 years of summer trips to New York.
Source: Allen Benedikt
Originally revealed in early December, the official release of the 1979 project will release on February 2nd. The collaborative efforts of UNDFTD, adidas and Estevan Oriol are captured through a series of products including an adidas Top Ten sneaker and book of photographs. The package looks to capture the essence of street ball and adidas’ history in basketball. The complete package will retail at Consortium dealers in February 2008 with a suggested price of $450 USD. The book on its own will release at UNDFTD and select accounts worldwide.
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