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David Choe Exhibition Recap

Feb 8, 2010

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Fifty24SF Gallery played host to “Character Assassination” last week – a solo exhibition by David Choe, one of the most diverse and prolific artists working today. His art combines his interests in American and Asian pop culture, graphic novels, and cityscapes, among other themes. “Character Assassination” featured new works from the artist with a packed house on hand to witness the opening. The show will be on display at FIFTY24SF Gallery until March 24th, 2010.

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Kangol 2010 Spring/Summer

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Renowned for its brand of original headwear designs, Kangol returns for Spring/Summer 2010 with a well put together lookbook, kicking off a new range of styles. Although most remain sophisticated with an added touch of modern styling, the photography utilized within the feature really captures this season’s theme, fusing a contemporary element within the timeless nature of Kangol’s traditional aesthetic.

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Good Rats Exhibition [UK]

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Photographer and Filmmaker Niall O’Brien recently made his solo debut with an exhibition at Art Work Space – a new independent gallery, launched within The Hempel Hotel in London. The show entitled, “GOOD RATS”, opened earlier this month, marking the first substantial exposition of work from the “Superheroes” series – an ongoing project that has seen O’Brien living alongside, and observing the lives of a group of young punks from South-West London over the last three years. GOOD RATS runs though March 11th, 2010.

Art Work Space Gallery
The Hempel Hotel
Lower Ground Floor
31-35 Craven Hill Gardens
London, W2 3EA, UK
P: 020.7298.9000


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Eastpack ‘Urban Action Pure’


Eastpack introduces a line called `Urban Action Pure', part of the Spring/Summer 2010 collection of the brand. The line is composed of bags and apparel and is characterized by special series of designs and water resistant raincoats. The line is composed from zaino `a Getter' and messenger-bag `Pacer'; both pieces are realized in Cordura, in two varying colors of black and white, two jackets - called `Jagger' and `Connie Reversibile' - in technical woven and nylon.
The `Urban Action Pure' line is available between the Eastpack retailers.

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Cheshire Cat x Medicom Toy

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With the release of Tim Burton’s adaptation of Alice in Wonderland set to release next month, Medicom Toy teams up with the film to produce a Cheshire Cat, reflective of the character version from the new motion picture. The cat, produced in Bearbrick form, is seen in a 400% format and is just a small dose of the complete collaboration with Alice in Wonderland. A release is slated for February 13th through Medicom Toy accounts.

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All Gone 2009 US Release Tour

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The LaMJC headed All Gone book is a yearly review of some of the best items in the realm of street culture from the past 365 days. Having recently been released, the book will embark on a US tour with stops in Washington DC at Commonwealth on Wednesday, February 10th and in New York at Reed Space on Saturday, February 13th. Both events are free of charge and will feature live music as well as drinks.

All Gone 2009 US Release Tour – Washington DC
Wednesday, February 10th
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Commonwealth
1781 Florida Ave NW
Washington DC
p: 202.265.1830

All Gone 2009 US Release Tour – New York City
Friday, February 13th
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Reed Space
151 Orchard Street (Between Rivington and Stanton)
p: 212.253.0588


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The Art of Aaron Nagel

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Today we bring you some recent work from Oakland-based artist, Aaron Nagel. He has a show opening next month at San Francisco’s Shooting Gallery on March 6th.

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Digital Analogue Stop Motion

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Stop motion animation maybe seen as an over used technique nowadays, but this recent short moving image piece called Digital Analogue refreshes the format in a ground breaking way. The clip was made with over six thousand still photos and carefully edited to get the maximum effect. Check out the in-depth description and video below.

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MODE 2 x WeSC Spring/Summer 2010


For 2010 Spring/Summer collection, WeSC has realeased two collaborations with two large names of the street scene street. For those who don't know, MODE2 is arguably the most influential European graffiti-artist. With a background in the Hip-Hop culture of the Old Continent and in the world-wide graffiti scene, the English artist is known for his collaboration with Battle of The Year (great manifestation of breaking) its collaborations with various types of average and its complex and thus essential style. For these caps collection MODE 2 it has designed a series of t-shirts, plushes, accessories, it originates in a blazer called Luxure Cachée and a cap in collaboration with New Era.

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Lacoste Red! 2010 Spring/Summer

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Lacoste welcomes its Red! Collection for Spring/Summer 2010. Red! is aimed at the brand’s more youthful audience, presented only at selected boutiques. Lacoste Red! is highlighting the “Comics” theme, inspired by American fantasy heroes such as Superman and Spiderman, while using graphic touches which evoke the theme. Very poppy and graphic, stripes have a hand drawn aspect while colors are underlined in black or white.

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