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M.I.A. – “How Many Votes Fix”
November 5th 08, 14:50
Out of an early retirement, and rather pregnant, M.I.A. (Maya Arulpragasam) is riding on the recent success of “Paper Planes” (featured in Pineapple Express), announcing a new EP, How Many Votes Fix Mix on US election day. The EP will feature two new “re-energized, re-recognized” tracks, “Shells” and “Far Far,” and a remix of “Boyz” featuring Jay-Z. (more…)
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M.I.A. – “How Many Votes Fix”
November 5th 08, 14:25
Out of an early retirement, and rather pregnant, M.I.A. (Maya Arulpragasam) is riding on the recent success of “Paper Planes” (featured in Pineapple Express), announcing a new EP, How Many Votes Fix Mix on US election day. The EP will feature two new “re-energized, re-recognized” tracks, “Shells” and “Far Far,” and a remix of “Boyz” featuring Jay-Z.
With M.I.A’s label, N.E.E.T. (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) with first signing Baltimore native Rye Rye, the Sri Lanka born icon adds to a long list of credentials including philanthropist and designer.
How Many Votes Fix Mix will be available on iTunes on October 28 and everywhere else on November 4.
Info: anthemmagazine
Images: interscope
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Kyran Starcevich ‘Timbars’ Interview
September 6th 08, 0:40
Melbourne, Australia recently played host to one of Australia’s best respected design events, Design Saturday, amongst numerous new designs, showing priority in function and aesthetic, I came across ‘Timbars’, with the recent surge in Fixed Gear popularity, I took special interest in the product and decided to find out a little more about the product and its designer, Kyran Starcevich.
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Colette and Solve Sundsbo Skate Deck
September 3rd 08, 16:11
colette and Solve Sundsbo have collaborated to produced a skate deck, limited to 20 pieces and available at the Colette online store. This adds to the works the Norwegian artist has on showcase at the Parasian store now. Check them out decks below, which feature some impressive imagery and artwork.
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“Disconnected” Exhibition: Marco Zamora and Derek Albeck
September 3rd 08, 15:02
BLVD Gallery’s new exhibition, “Disconnected” features new works by Marco Zamora and Derek Albeck. Marco Zamora’s densely populated street scenes and Derek Albecks richly patterned works dominate this fine exhibition of these artists who have variously worked with Vans as well as exhibiting throughout the west coast.
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Scion’s The Art of Music Exhibition
September 3rd 08, 14:48
The ever-closer relationship between music and art in the modern world is the focus of an exhibition, The Art of Music, which we first had a look at here. Scion’s 4,500 square foot Installation LA Gallery will play hosts to the installation curated by ill-Studio from France.
Artists include Australia’s Josh Petherick, who has worked with Vans California, Tokion, Products, Arkitip and more; LA’s Steven Harrington who enjoys The Moody Blues and has collaborated with Kid Robot and Element skateboards; Swiss studio //DIY who have worked with Apple, Etnies, Nike and other major international brands and also have their own streetwear label +41; Australian studio Alter, a duo of which one member is part of electro band Cut Copy and also crafts the visual identity of the label Modular (which includes The Presets and The Avalanches); another Australian duo P.A.M. loves to push the boundaries of art/culture/fashion; New Yorker Ryan Waller, labeled one of 34 “Young Guns” under the age of 30 by The Art Directors Club and one of “20 under 30″ by Print (magazine); Parisian So Me, the art director of Ed Banger records who boast Justice, Uffie, DJ Mehdi, Mr Oizo and more; Sanghon Kim whose extreme versatility has been commissioned by the likes of Lacoste, Hermes, Tate Modern, Air and more; the UK’s extreme-art collective La Boca who once balanced on a scaffolding platform in the middle of the countryside in order to photograph 3,000 spoons; German duo Smal & Paze; Artus de Leavilleon who draws heavily on 80s skateboard and punk-rock culture; Swedish Museum Studio; the Brixton-residing, death metal-listening French; and lastly Stefan Marx who keeps busy on the European scene and runs his own clothing brand.
Thanks to Scion for all the info.
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Rag & Bone Open Boutique store in New York
September 2nd 08, 14:57
Marcus Wainwright and David Neville, of Rag & Bone fame, have opened a boutique store in New York. The 1,600-square-foot shop can be found on Christopher Street in the West Village. The store itself, from the outside at least is in keeping with the Rag & Bone aesthetic, and I could suggest that the opening of this store is the sign of a new era in flagship and retail control from a new set of brands making their mark.
Info thanks to Selectism.
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Helmut Lang’s “Digitized Clothing Archive”
September 2nd 08, 14:37
032c magazine celebrates the opening of Helmut Lang’s “Digitized Clothing Archive” include three decades of Lang’s research. Looking back at the works of one of the most iconic figures in modern fashion. Opening: Saturday, 6th of September, 18:00 – 21:00 at 032c Museum Store in Berlin.
Info from Berlin Unlike.
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Hiroshi Fujiwara and Takashi Murakami Exhibition
September 2nd 08, 14:29
Hiroshi Fujiwara and Takashi Murakami are to come together for an exhibition of their respective work at Murakami’s KaiKai Kiki Gallery in Tokyo – October 31st 2008 – 15th of November. I need not point out that this is a big deal and not one to miss, both Hiroshi Fujiwara and Takashi Murakami represent the absolute pinacle in their field.
Expect more info on Honeyee.
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Graffiti Messages Worldwide by Written On The City
September 1st 08, 15:38
Graffiti Messages Worldwide, Written On The City’s street art project book, put together by Axel Albin and Josh Kamler of Language In Common, has arrived. Here are some highlights from the book for you to look at. Written On The City are also asking for submissions in continuing their search.
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