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Harvest by haroshi Exhibition: Skate & Destroy

February 21st 10, 8:59

Currently on exhibit at plsmis in Tokyo is an exhibition titled Skate and Destroy by haroshi (Harvest). Making sculptures out of broken and old skate decks. The show will be on show for a week in plsmis gallery till the 27th of February.

“Skate decks eventually see its life shortened by snapping, cracking and/or wearing out. Purchasing new decks is a never ending cycle and this was evident by the tower of old decks that were reaching to the ceiling of my room. We can’t throw away these decks because they hold sentimental meanings to us. I looked at these unusable decks every day and thought there must be something I can make with these.

I decided to make some accessories with the old decks and this was the birth of Harvest. The works of Harvest are through the perspectives of a skater and as an artist. As a skater, I want to take responsibility of reusing skateboards when they were no longer useable. Also, as an artist I want to explore the possibilities of what can be done with skateboards.

We see the care and effort that a skater can have for his/her deck and we also acknowledge the origins of a skateboard. We believe that if the small things we do can connect to sustainability then we’re doing something right. We’d be satisfied in our effort when people look at products and start thinking of ways to recycle.”

More information on the exhibition here.
Take a look at an interview with Haroshi about this exhibition here (Japanese).

Make sure you take a look at our coverage of the exhibition here.

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Kaneko Optical for Nonnative | Courier Sunglasses & Dweller Glasses

February 20th 10, 19:00

Kaneko Optical worked together with nonnative to create a range of eyewear as a part of their Spring/Summer 2010 Collection. Over the years, Kaneko Optical has provided eyewear for many of our favourite Japanese labels the likes of Sophnet, Uniform Experiement, as well as being the parent company of the highly sought after eyewear label Tai Hachiro. Available now at nonnative stockists for 22,890 yen. Take a look below.

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Banksy Rat Painting on Property Sold, but to be removed by Developer

February 20th 10, 9:35

During the 2004 biennial in Liverpool, Banksy put up a large scale mural painting of his infamous rat on the exterior wall of a run down pub in Liverpool. In December 2008, when the pub owner decided to put the property up for sale, it was valuated by real estate agents to have it’s original estimated sale value doubled (from £495,000 to approximately £1 million) due to the Banksy Rat painting on the exterior wall (view our post on this here). Two years later, this building has finally been sold to a property developer for £114,000. With no interest in art, the property developer now intends to remove the large scale mural.

Telegraph reports:

The mural, a 30-foot tall painting of a rat holding a machine gun, will disappear after the businessman bought the former Liverpool pub it adorns and promised to paint over it.
The Grade 2 listed Georgian property was adorned by artwork from the Bristol-born graffiti giant Banksy, as part of Liverpool’s Biennial art festival in 2004.
But after purchasing the artwork at auction on Thursday for £114,000, property developer Billy Palmer, 44, admitted he has no interest in preserving the painting, despite protests from art lovers.
“I’m not a fan of modern art, I can’t say I know much about it really,” he said after the auction at Liverpool’s Marriott Hotel.
“All I was concerned about was getting this great building for a good price, I’m going to turn it into luxury flats.
“I might leave the Banksy on the wall until last, just to see how it looks, but it will have to go to get the look I want.”
As an official commission, the work is a rarity for Banksy.
He has stopped authenticating his work to prevent dealers from cashing-in on his now global fame.

It’s been interesting to see how the series of events have unfolded over the years regarding this piece. From creating value for the run down pub at one stage to being a neglected piece today. At present the decision to have it removed has been met with mixed views and actions, on one hand; the art goers have a pro-banksy stance on supporting the preservation of the Banksy piece, on the other hand, the property developers simply sees this as a great opportunity to restore a Georgian building to it’s former glory. It’s been a long time since we’ve heard anything about this building, It’ll be interesting to see how this will play out over the next months. Make sure you stay tuned here.

Info: Telegraph UK
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Kenny Scharf Video Interview

February 18th 10, 4:45

Here is a video interview with one of our favourite artists, Kenny Scharf. He discusses the painting titled “When the Worlds Collide”—made in the studio of his friend Keith Haring. A great video that looks into some of his influences, and insight into an important era of pop art. He cites pop culture, science fiction, and fun as influences in creating the work. Take a look at the video below.

Info: Whitney.org
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Self Service Magazine “1-31″ Retrospect

February 18th 10, 3:48

World renowned French bi-annual Self Service has teamed up with innovators Angela Hill and David Owen of IDEA Books and St Martins Lane hotel to showcase the entire history of SELF SERVICE magazine in a stunning display for one week only. Simply titled ”1-31″ the display can be found at the iconic St Martins Lane hotel from 18th – 25th February. Launching and running for the duration of London Fashion Week.

Launched in Paris in 1995 by Ezra Petronio and Suzanne Koller, SELF SERVICE has maintained its role as one of the most inspirational titles of our time. Housing every title that has ever been printed, visitors to SELF SERVICE 1-31 can look forward to early and limited edition issues priced on availability, starting from £50. Standout titles include a single Chloe Sevigny No.2 issue at £250, with additional posters of Sevigny photographed by David Sims, Terry Richardson and Roger Deckker from an original limited edition print run of 100, priced at £80 each.

“After fifteen years of publishing Self Service, it felt like an ideal time to share the extent of our archives with a larger public. The partnership with IDEA BOOKS allows us to do so at a pivotal moment in our history. We see 2010 as a year of drastic cultural shifts, a time to reflect upon the past with the purpose of rethinking and re-imagining the future” say Self Service publishers Ezra Petronio and Suzanne Koller

SELF SERVICE 1-31 is IDEA BOOKS’ first dedicated exhibition in St Martins Lane. Since launching at St Martins Lane in the Summer of 2009, IDEA BOOKS have redeveloped their permanent space at Dover St Market as well as adding concessions at Liberty’s and Selfridges.

SELF SERVICE 1-31 at IDEA BOOKS, The Front Room at St Martins Lane hotel.

45 St Martins Lane Hotel, London WC2N 4HX
February 18^th – 25^th7 days a week
11am – 7pm

http://www.selfservicemagazine.com/

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Spike Jonze “I’m Here” Flip Book

February 17th 10, 8:51

A few weeks ago we showed you a book about the much talked about Spike Jonze half-hour short film titled “I’m Here”, now a smaller flip book as also been released at Opening Ceremony. Sold individually in opening ceremony stores, and as a set of 3 at their online store. Available for $30 at the e-store here.

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Whitney Biennial 2010 Preview Video

February 17th 10, 8:24

Here is a preview look at the 2010 Whitney Biennial that is scheduled to commence next week on the 25th of February. Currently in it’s 75th year, the Whitney Biennial has been one of the leading biennials celebrating American contemporary art since 1932. The 2010 show will be curated by Francesco Bonami (Curator of 2003 Venice Biennale) and Gary Carrion-Murayari. Featuring a very impressive line-up of contemporary artists (listed below), the biennial will be on show from February 25th – May 30, 2010. Mark this down on your calendar, as this is an event you definitely don’t want to miss. Take a look at the video below of an interview with Francesco Bonami and Gary Carrion-Murayari on what the show means and the artists included.

The 2010 line-up includes David Adamo, Richard Aldrich, Michael Asher, Joe Bun Keo, Tauba Auerbach, Nina Berman, Huma Bhabha, Josh Brand, The Bruce High Quality Foundation, James Casebere, Edgar Cleijne and Ellen Gallagher, Dawn Clements, George Condo, Sarah Crowner, Verne Dawson, Julia Fish, Roland Flexner, Suzan Frecon, Maureen Gallace, Theaster Gates, Kate Gilmore, Hannah Greely, Jesse Aron Green, Robert Grosvenor, Sharon Hayes, Thomas Houseago, Alex Hubbard, Jessica Jackson Hutchins,Jeffrey Inaba ,Martin Kersels, Jim Lutes, Babette Mangolte, Curtis Mann, Ari Marcopoulos, Daniel McDonald, Josephine Meckseper, Rashaad Newsome, Kelly Nipper, Lorraine O’Grady, R.H. Quaytman, Charles Ray, Emily Roysdon, Aki Sasamoto, Aurel Schmidt, Scott Short, Stephanie Sinclair, Ania Soliman, Storm Tharp, Tam Tran, Kerry Tribe, Piotr Uklański, Lesley Vance, Marianne Vitale, Erika Vogt, Pae White, Robert Williams.

Whitney Museum of American Art

945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street

New York NY 10021

Images: Interview Magazine
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Rag & Bone Fall/Winter 2010 Collection

February 14th 10, 9:38

We continue with our New York Fashion week coverage with Rag & Bone’s 2010 Fall/Winter collection. Since their establishment in 2002, the New York label headed by David Neville and Marcus Wainwright has been going from strength to strength every season, this latest collection seems to be of no exception to their well thought-out designs over the year. Consisting of heavily layered looks predominately in earth-toned colors; the collection sees a fine balance of street-sensible, modern menswear styling paired with obvious mountaineer explorer references such as the hiking boot, amongst a number of other great items like the tweed patterned coats, bubble knits, blazers and a variety of jackets. An great collection with many very wearable pieces which I imagine will be great on it’s own.

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Sutton Lane Gallery: ‘What Where’ Exhibition

February 12th 10, 17:17

Currently on show at Sutton Lane Gallery is an exhibition titled “What Where” featuring new works by Tauba Auerbach, Alex Hubbard, Nathan Hylden and Zak Prekop.

The exhibition explores the continuing investigation of painting, narrowing its focus on multiple disciplinary practices concerning the traditional medium and the vicissitudes of such an undertaking. The title What Where, taken from Samuel Beckett’s final dramatic work, highlights the paintings’ indeterminacy or lack of easy categorization as well as the viewer’s inability to see the exhibition as a whole at any given time. The artists brought together here – though not all exclusively painters – share a methodical, process-based approach that emphasizes ascetic optical poetics, openness to mediated dealings with the format as well as minute attention to the material constructs of painting.

The exhibition deals not so much with the concept of abstraction but rather investigates painting as a functional model in relation to the subjective practices of its creators who utilize this accessible, conventional mode to exploit myriad possibilities within the confining parameters they have set for themselves. The artists gathered here are not specifically concerned with artistic movements or institutional critique; rather they individually seek to manipulate the established boundaries of painting in order to push it in a continual progression forward.

Tauba Auerbach, Untitled Fold XVII, 2010

Alex Hubbard, Untitled, 2010

Nathan Hylden, Untitled, 2010. acrylic on alluminum

Zak Prekop, Grey Division. 2009.

Zak Prekop, Untitled, 2010

Zak Prekop, Paintings without Black Lines, 2009.

The ‘What Where’ Exhibition runs simultaneously at both Sutton Lane Gallery locations in London and in Paris till March. Check it out if you are in the area.

6 FEBRUARY – 3 MARCH 2010

SUTTON LANE, PARIS
6 Rue de Braque
Paris, 75003
France

9 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH 2010
SUTTON LANE, LONDON
1 Sutton Lane
London EC1M 5PU
UK

For more info visit their website here.
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Neighborhood “The Magnificent Seven” Spring/Summer 2010 Collection | Lookbook

February 12th 10, 10:34

Here is a look at Neighborhood’s latest Spring/Summer 2010 Collection presented in the form of a lookbook catalogue. The collection titled “The Magnificent Seven”, draws inspiration from the 60s American cowboy film of the same name and English rock band The Clash. The mix of punk rock attitude and Americana aesthetic is immediately apparent, from vintage workwear to rodeo inspired looks. The collection sees contribution from a number of collaborative partners, including Champion, Loake, Hamilton Watch Company, Porter, and NGAP. An interesting collection which we can definitely look forward to. Take a look at the collection and a video trailer of the movie “The Magnificent Seven” below.

Images: CADMUS family

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Phillips de Pury: Contemporary Art Evening and Day Auction Preview

February 11th 10, 21:11

Phillips de Pury & Company Auction house is scheduled to commence their Contemporary Art Evening and Day over the next few days, with an evening auction tonight on the 12th, and a day auction on the 13th. With all the major auction houses hosting Contemporary Art auctions this month, a lot of great pieces have been put on sale. We saw last week the record setting Sotheby’s sale, and the evening auction at Christie’s last night fetching prices above the estimated figure on many occasions. It’ll be interesting to see the outcome for the Phillips de Pury auction.

Included on sale are a lot of our favourites the likes of Bruce Nauman, Richard Prince, Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Banksy, Banks Violette, Terrence Koh, Kaws, Julian Opie, Dan Colen, Cindy Sherman amongst many others. A fantastic opportunity (for those that can afford it) to secure for yourself some great contemporary pieces. Take a look at my picks from the sale below.

Click on the images for more info on the artwork at the Phillips de Pury & Company site.

Julian Opie, This is Shahnoza. 15 (2006) est. £15,000-20,000

Banky Vandalised oil # 001 (2001) est. £60,000-80,000

Damien Hirst, Oleoylsarcosine (2008) est. £10,000-15,000

Banks Violette , No Title (Throne) (2008), est. £150,000-200,000

Michel Elmgreen & Ingar Dragset, Powerless Structures, Fig. 255, (2003) est. £30,000-40,000

Kaws, Two works: Untitled (2000) est. £10,000-15,000

Cindy Sherman Untitled (#196) (1989) est. £180,000-250,000

Andy Warhol Knives (1981-82) est. £150,000-250,000

Dan Colen, Untitled (2008) £25,000-35,000

Anish Kapoor, Untitled 10 (Violet Form) from Twelve Etchings (2007) est. £2,000-3,000

Terrence Koh
Gone, Yet Still (Untitled 2), (2005) est. £40,000-60,000

Jean-Michel Basquiat , Cash Corp (1984) est. £600,000-900,000

Bruce Nauman, Untitled (hands) (1993) £30,000-50,000

Tracy Emin, I promise to love you (2007) £40,000-60,000

Richard Prince, Untitled (Why phone ahead?) (1985) est. £60,000-80,000

Damien Hirst, In a spin, the action of the world on things,(2002) est. £45,000-55,000

Julian Opie, Jensen, Racing Driver, 2004. est.

Take a look at the entire catalogue of the Evening sale and the Day sale the official website.
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Levi’s x Opening Ceremony Campaign by Ryan McGinley | Video

February 10th 10, 22:00

We recently gave you a look at the Levi’s Cord’s by Opening Ceremony collection that is set to release on the 15th of February. We are a big fan of the collaborative collection, and could not be happier to find that one of our favourite photographers Ryan McGinley was also selected as the photographer and director of their promotional campaign. Here is a look at the outcome.

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Christie’s: Post-War and Contemporary Art Auction Preview

February 10th 10, 6:12

Christie’s Auction House is scheduled to commence it’s Post War and Contemporary Art Auction this week, with an evening auction on the 11th, and a day auction on the 12th. Coming right off the back of rival powerhouse Sothebys’ record setting sale last week , it’ll be interesting to see what the outcome will be for this upcoming action. Totalling at 249 lots on sale for the entire event (52 lots on the evening sale, 197 lots on the day sale), the auction includes a wide spanning array of artworks from contemporary street art to abstract postmodernist sculptures and everything in between. Including some of our contemporary favorites the likes of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Ed Ruscha, Richard Prince, Barry McGee, Damien Hirst, Feng Zheng Jie, Ai Weiwei, Banksy, and Yoshitomo Nara amongst many others.

Prices range from low 5 figure numbers to the highest expected sale price topping at around $7,810,000 – $10,934,000 for a 1961 Yves Klein piece. A lot of great pieces for sale at this auction that are well worth a bid. Here is look at some of my picks from the auction.

Click on the image to view more info on the artwork on the Christie’s auction page.

Yves Klein “Relief éponge or (RE 47 II)” est. £5,000,000 – £7,000,000

Yves Klein “Anthropométrie (ANT 5)” est. £1,500,000 – £2,000,000

Richard Prince “Very Private Nurse #1″ est. £1,200,000 – £1,800,000

Barry McGee “UNTITLED (ROBOTS AMAZE)” est. £30,000 – £40,000

Barry McGee “UNTITLED (CAR BOOT)” est. £15,000 – £20,000

Feng Zheng Jie “UNTITLED (CHINESE GIRL SERIES)” est. £30,000 – £40,000

Andy Warhol “MAN RAY” est. £100,000 – £150,000

Zhang Huan “Smoke” est. £180,000 – £250,000

Andy Warhol “GUNS” est. £180,000 – £250,000

Andy Warhol “Portrait of Linda Cossey with Camera” est. £450,000 – £550,000

Martin Kippenberger “Untitled (from the series Lieber Maler Male mir/Dear Painter Paint Me)” £800,000 – £1,200,000

Tim Noble “Fucking Beautiful (Snow White)” est. £100,000 – £150,000

Ai Weiwei “CORNER TABLE” est. £60,000 – £80,000

Roy Lichtenstein “Collage for New York State Mural (Town and Country)” est. £200,000 – £300,000

Anish Kapoor “Untitled” est. £12,000 – £18,000

Ed Ruscha “SUNSET, VISTA” est. £20,000 – £30,000

Yoshitomo Nara “CRATED ROOM #3″ est. £70,000 – £100,000

Damien Hirst “Cow Cut Open” est. £10,000 – £15,000

Thomas Schütte “Untitled (kleine Geist)” est. £80,000 – £120,000

Andy Warhol “Dollar Sign” est. £1,200,000 – £1,800,000

Banksy “YOU TOLD THAT JOKE TWICE” est. £100,000 – £150,000

Reuters report on the auctions here.
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Nike Sportswear Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

February 9th 10, 11:16

A range of items from Nike Sportswear’s Spring/Summer 2010 Collection have been released on the honeyee store. Known for utilizing new textile technologies into everyday sportswear, this latest collection is of no exception. The release includes a reversible team jacket, Gore windstopper, Cascade messenger bag , the Nike Air BW Gen II trainers alongside a few other casual sportswear pieces. Available now at hnyee.store.

Info: PLOG
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Gitman Vintage Spring/Summer 2010 Shirts

February 5th 10, 9:34

Gitman Vintage brings us another exceptional range of shirts for Spring/Summer 2010. Currently in its third season of release from the U.S. label, the Spring/Summer 2010 range pays homage to Spring/Summer 1984.

In addition to selecting perennial favorites, such as washed solid and striped oxfords and a range of colorful chambrays, Gitman Vintage also choose for this collection some of our favorites from the past: antique seersucker, cotton madras, bright cabana stripes, short sleeve formal in double-washed denim and some decidedly fun patch work madras. Take a look at some of our favorites below, or view the entire collection here.

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