The latest artist to contribute to Exhibition A’s series of prints is Darcel Disappoints with a set of two exclusive prints. Continuing the theme of his recent “150″ exhibition at colette, Darcel Disappoints will release an ongoing series of portraits. Using Terence Koh and Aurel Schmidt as his first two subjects, the artist has rendered them in his signature Cyclops figuration. Available framed for $175 USD or unframed for $100 USD, you can find these now at Exhibition A.
Every day we come across a new LEGO project online, some better than others. But when we saw this map of Japan, crafted with over 1.8 million LEGO bricks, we were more impressed than usual. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic building blocks being introduced into Japan, LEGO’s Japanese subsidiary sponsored a cross-country workshop called “Build Up Japan” where over 5000 people in 6 different regions collaborated to create the gigantic map.
Rather than recreating existing landmarks, participants were encouraged to imagine their ideal Japan and to create imaginary structures. The finished product then traveled to Tokyo, where it was put on display.
London-based sculptor and illustrator Arran Gregory will be presenting his career’s third solo exhibition titled “WOLF” at the Print House Gallery in London. Expanding on themes visited in his first two exhibitions, the WOLF installation will also be playing on various fundamental and primitive aspects that are characteristic of the animal kingdom. The exhibit will feature Gregory’s life-sized rhino and wolf sculptures, along with a number of highly detailed, albeit pared-down illustrations tackling various aspects of nature’s wild world. You’ll have until September 6 to visit the exhibition at the Print House, which is located in Dalston, London.
The Print House
18 Ashwin St.
London E8 3DL
United Kingdom
Photography: Ravi Sidhu/
Following a successful range of Andy Warhol skate decks, Alien Workshop is now partnering with artist Keith Haring for another set of art-minded skateboards. The first release comprises 10 different designs, each one paired up with a different pro skater from the Alien team. This Agenda Long Beach spotting will definitely something to look forward to for art fans and skaters alike.
BAIT and Creative Recreation join forces to fuse classic Creative Recreation styles with the iconic Spongebob universe. The collection features a “Raw and Uncut” concept that interprets the off-stage personalities and lifestyles of Spongebob, Patrick, Squidward, and Mr. Krabs.
These type of collaborations can go well, but unfortunately go most of the time very wrong. Making cartoon character sneakers for adults means balancing a thin line of adding just enough of the character, yet not too much, to ensure that the shoes still remain wearable. Thankfully we have the latter case here.
The characters appear on the footbeds, ice outsoles, and the attached rubber keychains, meaning that you need to take a second look to really figure out that it is a Spongebob infused collection. The four styles employ unique materials inspired by its respective character: including jacquard BAIT camo for Spongebob on the Lusco sneaker, dimensional zebra-patterned navy leather and suede for the Patrick Cesario Lo XVI, hairy cheetah print for Squidward’s Cesario XVI, and pinstripe suiting material for Mr. Krabs on the Kaplan V sneaker.
Here comes the coolest feature of the collection. Each pair is housed in a special BAIT Spongebob character box, which features cardboard arm and leg pieces that can be attached to form a 3-D Spongebob. The shoes will be displayed at the POP LIFE Exhibition in Beijing on August 17, 2012.
The sneakers are now available online at www. cr8rec.com.
Kanye West has unveiled the official artwork for the highly-anticipated G.O.O.D. Music compilation album, Cruel Summer. The musical accompaniment to the group’s film by the same name, the album cover features beautiful statue-esque artwork reminiscent of the backdrop that has accompanied West’s solo stage show at various points – including last year’s celebrated performance at Coachella. Cruel Summer is due out on September 4, 2012.
