Our good friend RIPO just put out this beautiful print "Heart For Haiti" with all proceeds going to Medicos Sin Fronteras (Doctors Without Borders). RIPO had this to say about his project:
"One day after the devastating earthquake in Haiti I went out and painted a wall in Barcelona with the simple message "Heart For Haiti." After painting this it felt like painting just to raise awareness wasn't enough so I asked my friends at Zubmarino Prodz. for help with releasing a print to benefit an organization that has already done so much in Haiti and around the world, Medicos Sin Fronteras (Doctors Without Borders). Since the earthquake they've helped more than 28000 patients, performed nearly 3000 operations, and have more than 20 sites set up around the country. And since being founded in 1971 they've worked in nearly 60 continues to provide independent and impartial medical assistance for people who suffer from violence, neglect, or catastrophe."
"Heart for Haiti"
3 color silkscreen print
50x70cm (19.7"x27.6")
edition of 30, signed & numbered
printed on 250 gram Caballo archival paper
price: 70€ + shipping (will vary depending on where you are)
100% of the profits will be donated to Medicos Sin Fronteras (the Spanish chapter of Doctors Without Borders).
* Prints can be ordered by sending an email to ripo.visuals@gmail.com. Payment can ONLY processed via Paypal. First come first serve. Prints will be shipped out beginning March 12th *
Friday, February 26
Print | RIPO "HEART FOR HAITI"
THE HEAT | Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Rebirth Official Music Video
By far one of the hardest songs I've heard in God knows how long. Shout out to my brotha from anotha motha KING DAVID on the beat, straight FIRE. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony doing what they do best, and yes this is their "Rebirth".
Thursday, February 25
Trailer | Jean-Michel Basquiat "The Radiant Child"
Piano Table | Georg Bohle
Table? Piano? Piano-Table?, Table-Piano? Whatever the fuck this is it's amazing and it was designed by Georg Bohle. You can snag one for around $6000. (via)
Stylin' | Nike All Court Canvas Low
The Nike All Court Canvas Low comes with a navy canvas upper, white outer sole and white toe cap. These kicks are fresh and pretty much go with anything you wanna wear. The sneaker will be available at Shelta on February 26th. (via)
STREET | Gaia "Grandfather" in Baltimore
One of our favorite STREET & FINE Artists Gaia graced the presence of Baltimore, Maryland recently with this fresh-to-death piece entitled "Grandfather". I'm sure my gramps would be down with this piece, wouldn't yours? Gaia, send us a few linocuts of this one, would you? Pretty please... (via)
Wednesday, February 24
Kobe Bryant x Aston Martin x Nike Hyperdunk
Remember the much talked about commercial that showed Kobe Bryant leaping over a speeding Aston Martin in a commercial for Nike's Hyperdunk shoe? The ad hseems to be a springboard for the launch of the actual Nike Hyperdunk Kobe Bryant Aston Martin Edition sneakers. These ugly ass sneakers feature the Aston Martin logo on the tongue and Kobe’s signature embossed on the inside. A limited run of 500 pairs is expected to ship on May 1st, 2010. They wont come cheap though, with a rumored $700 price tag. Sneaker heads are ready for these I'm sure. I'm not.
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Tuesday, February 23
MUST HEAR | Aziz Ansari aka RAAAAAAAANDY "AAAAAAAANGRY"
The funny little Indian man, known as Aziz Ansari has an alter ego, named Raaaaaaaady, he developed for the film Funny People with Adam Sandler. Here he takes the alter Aziz into rap beefdom. He goes at KiD CuDi, Jay-Z, Ludacris, Drake ("last name EVER, first name SLOWEST"), the Wu-Tang Clan, Dr. Dre ("the only thing I've heard from you in the past 10 years, is 5 seconds of a best that was in a Dr. Pepper commercial"), Eminem, Clipse (what are you making more play clothes?), MF Doom, Mos Def, and Kanye ("Quit fucking updating your blog and send us a verse. 'Oh here's a couch I saw.' Can you sit on that couch and write your verse real quick?").
DOWNLOAD/LISTEN: Aziz Ansari aka Raaaandy - AAAAAAAANGRY (with 8 A's)
Feelin' It | Tel Aviv HDR Graffiti
Beautiful HDR image of graffiti and the sunset, from Tel Aviv. GO HUGE to see it bigger and better.
COMING SOON | DOLK "Teddy Riot" Print
This is a beautiful new print by Dolk (Norwegian for dagger/knife), entitled "Teddy Riot". You may remebber it from the FAME Festival where Dolk did this piece on a massive wall. Even if you don't it is still a great image, and well worth collecting. It is part of an edition of 200 prints, all signed and numbered by the artist. They measure 65cm x 65cm and they cost £175. Keep checking handmadeposters.com if you are interested in getting one. You might want to sign up for their mailing list, like I did in the past, so you won't miss out on this.
Monday, February 22
NEW MUSIC | Snoop Dogg ft KiD CuDi "That Tree"
Brand new for #MusicMonday is Snoop dee-ooh-double-gizzle featuring his little nephew KiD CuDi. Dont just listen for 20 seconds and give up, CuDi kills it and Snoop is the godfather of cool.
DOWNLOAD/LISTEN: Snoop Dogg ft KiD CuDi - That Tree
STYLE | Nike Air Royal Mid Textile
Here is the Nike Air Royal Mid for Spring 2010. These kicks come in a strong two-tone cool grey color combination. “Textile” uppers give it a smooth finish, while deep orange accents on the heel tab and stitching add a pop of color. These sneakers are available at Caliroots for $157.
Swedish House Mafia | Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso
Welding Wood | CuldeSac
Spanish design group Culde Sac had this to say about Welding Wood;
"We have brought back two different production techniques of traditional furniture making (lathe joined wood and steam bentwood) both came in a different period of time, and both are good examples of production technique innovations at that time.
We have combined them in a clear way to generate what we have defined as “Welding Wood.” Where two pieces connect, the section of the wood increases, and once this is done the wood is curved to achieve the structure and functionality." Whatever they did it worked out to be a pretty cool table design with undulating curves and practical functionality. (via)
Feelin' It | Colored Pencil Drawing by Rafa Jenn
Works by artist Rafa Jenn. Part of the series called, "Pin-Ups". See more after the jump...
WATCH | A Vacuum Cleaner 'Spiderman'
Saturday, February 20
Art.Genius.Inkfetish
From @inkfetish - "Finished painting this on the side of 'The Foundry' bar in East London today. 'In space, no one can hear you dream'."
UPDATE: From @InkFetish - "Made some more changes to 'The Foundry' wall. I'm leaving it alone now." Well this is the updated version above.(via) Read More......
Friday, February 19
NEW Video | Timberland ft Justin Timberlake
Funny Things for Friday
Loving It | The "How Many Billboards" Project
"The philosophical proposition of the exhibition is simple: art should occupy a visible position in the cacophony of mediated images in the city, and it should do so without merely adding to the visual noise. How Many Billboards? Art In Stead proposes that art periodically displace advertisement in the urban environment.
Billboards are a dominant feature of the landscape in Los Angeles. Thousands line the city's thoroughfares, delivering high-end commercial messages to a repeat audience. Given outdoor advertising's strong presence in public space, it seems reasonable and exciting to set up the possibility for art to be present in this field. The sudden existence of artistic speech mixed in with commercial speech provides a refreshing change of pace. Commercial messaging tells you to buy; artistic messaging encourages you to look and to think..." Keep reading, and see more photos after the leap...
Time and space allotted for artworks in commercial space is limited, and the sea of signs is vast. How can a billboard exhibition make a strong enough impact? Most importantly, the art cannot be passive. It must take a strategic approach, be critically oriented, and explore the billboard as a site.
Artistically and culturally, Los Angeles is an aggregate of dynamic histories. Experimental architecture has been active here since the early twentieth century, radical art since the 1950s. An acute awareness of urban space has always influenced both avant-garde architectural and art practices in Los Angeles. Southern California's overlaps and interweaves of architectural adventurism, pop, and Conceptual Art have generated rich environments for artistic production and yielded influential bodies of art. My co-curators and I felt that these So-Cal syntheses are relevant for the dynamics of pop-public space in Los Angeles today.
It's a win-win situation.
Los Angeles public space begs for smart art to break up the monotony of everyday media fare, and the billboard provides a fertile position for artists who work critically and site-responsively to test their ideas in urban media space. Contemporary art gains a momentarily broad audience, and city dwellers are extended a daily invitation to reflect and contemplate. Channels are opened for experimentation, innovation, and cultural exchange."
Stylin' | Bicycle Tire Belt
The Bicycle Tire Belt($30) made from used(recycled) bike tire. "This tire was rescued from the trash after a tire change at the bike shop. It has little use to it and the tread is barely showing any wear." Backing is black rubber. Belt is 1-3/4 inches wide, buckle is nickel plated steel. (via)
Thursday, February 18
Baller Status | 22432 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
A trophy property recently came on the market in Malibu. This beach estate is straight up architectural elegance on 80 feet of Carbon Beach. Originally built in 1985 this timeless design was recently completely renovated. A secured courtyard leads you off PCH to whitewater views. There are 5 bedrooms and 7 baths in 6,500 square feet of sundrenched open space with dark hardwood floors. Pool, spa, gym and 35MM projector room complete this estate on “Billionaire Beach”. At a whopping $29,500,000 (Listed with WEA) it is the most expensive home on the beach in Malibu, currently for sale. Not for long though, keep your eye out for the new mack daddy on Carbon Beach to come on the market soon. Baller's just love collecting trophies. See more of this palatial palace under the cut...
Take the virtual tour here.
Photos courtesy of efg3.com
MUST SEE | A 35,000 Staple Mural
Artist Baptiste Debombourg made this mural entitled, Air Force One, a picture of Icarus, out of 35,000 staples!!! This thing is mind-blowing.
Get Familiar | GLC & Trouble Andrew “Lay It Down”
Active Lifestyle? | Puma Phone the iPhone's Nightmare
Forget that ugly red mock up screen, it has a striking black and white interface, and this phone is a technological wonder. I personally hate the Puma brand, but this phone makes me want it nonetheless. Let's talk symantecs. The phone has a built-in solar panel. That alone is amazing. The Puma Phone features a 2.8-inch touchscreen, a 3.2-megapixel camera with LED flash and 6x zoom, GPS bike/run/hike trail tracker, a pedometer and even a beautifully designed nautical compass. Forward thinking in mind, it has a front-facing VGA camera which allows for video calls. It also includes a mp3 player, an FM radio and a stopwatch.
Say What? | Digital Graffiti with Stencils!
Previous: The 1st edition was realesed a year ago, to see some comparision footage of the orginal in action, click here. Read More......
BANKSY | Rat pub sold for £114,000
By now you've probably heard the news, but we're going to jump on the Banksy band-waggon and spread the gospel as well. Liverpool's local news had this to say;
"Liverpool Banksy rat pub building sold for £114,000 at auction...Bristol-born Banksy daubed the 30ft rat on the listed building in 2004 during the Biennial festival and, although the art event did not commission the work, it was widely incorporated into the celebrations. As a listed building, if the new owner wants to paint over the rat or make any alterations to the exterior or interior of the building they must go through Liverpool City Council for planning consent." (via)
Wednesday, February 17
MUST SEE? | Die Antwoord "Enter The Ninja"
Pretty Cool | New LG 'Mini'
While it's more of a feature-phone than truly "smart," the LG Mini ($TBA) may be enough to satisfy those with less ambitious mobile cravings. Centered around a 3.2-inch, 16:9 touchscreen, the Mini offers 7.2 Mbps HSDPA connectivity, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, a built-in FM radio, microSD storage with music and video playback, a 5 megapixel camera with advanced face detection, and several social-focused applications like Social Network Connect, a Social Network Feed, and a Social Address Book.
Cappellini Scratch armchair | Patrick Norguet
There really is nothing else in the world like the Cappellini Scratch armchair by Patrick Norguet. This chair might look like a plastic frame, but that it's actually made of ash with a stained finish. Comfort within is offered by multi-density polyurethane foam, with covers in fabrics or leathers to finish things off. This badboy is certainly something to start a conversation with and it can land in your home for £1,918. (via)
Faile BAST Deluxx FLUXX Arcade 2010
Lupe Fiasco | "I’m Beaming" (Unofficial Video)
Feelin' It | Roost Aluminum Antler Lamp
The Aluminum Antler Lamp by RoostSand-cast recycled aluminum antlers wear shades of real wood veneer in these clever lamps. The shades are available separately in cherry and walnut. UL listed components. 100 watt max.
Dimensions:
Small Base: 15” dia x 27” H ($220)
Large Base: 15” dia x 34” H ($250)
Tuesday, February 16
Young Black Guy's Fronting vs. Old White Man's Real Talk
Art.Genius.FAITH47
New work from Faith47. Delivering a great message in a beautiful way. Photo © Rowan Pybus
A Wine Bottle Even Amy Winehouse Couldn't Finish
Sotheby’s offer a rare opportunity to buy the finest and rarest wines at an auction. The highlight would be this 18L 2006 bottle of Chateau Cheval Blanc. Referred to as a Melchior, this 18L bottle of wine weighing in at a whopping 55lbs, standing at 30 inches and measuring 27.5 inches around, it is expected to go for $5600 to $7500. This bottle is big enough to pour 144 glasses of wine, go ahead Amy Winehouse try your best. In fact, call Pete Doherty to help you finish this beast of a bottle.
Go Skateboarding | Aldrin Garcia is Good
World's largest yacht | Project 1000
As the recession blues are finally getting over and as the wealthy take to the spending sprees, the optimistic signs for bigger boats have suddenly changed to super-duper boats as Berkeley March, a naval architect unveils “Project 1000.” Designed at a whopping 656 feet in length, it’s as long as two football fields end-to-end. While coming with the “world’s largest” tag, the manufacturers keep up with the industry’s stiff competition by providing customization options like gold furniture. In an effort to create a distinct and personalized vessel like no other, “Project 1000” comes equipped with over-the-top luxury toys — including a two-level cinema, a nightclub, a helipad, along with a drive-in-garage, a 100-foot swimming pool, a casino, a health spa and numerous bars and nightclubs. Expected to move the oceanic waters in under five years, “Project 1000” would unsurprisingly cost up to $1 billion (depending on the needs of the clients) and on the added info it will dwarf the Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s “Eclipse,” by 99 feet. Not a bad weekend cruiser! (via)
