Frank Gehry X Las Vegas Cleveland Clinic
Although initially previewed last month, here we get a closer look into the work of esteemed architect Frank Gehry, who’s latest project saw its doors open in Las Vegas last month. Built with a steel structure exterior, the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health was given a unique look, showcasing Gehry’s knack for dramatic design in a town full of enormous displays. A bit more information of the build-out is offered below.
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“Neverland Lost” A Portrait of Michael Jackson By Henry Leutwyler
“It is said that the Pharaohs built tombs to reveal their lives to future generations. Michael Jackson sacrificed his childhood to the calling of his musical gift. Neverland was the pyramid he constructed to a lost childhood. The artifacts captured in this book return us to the Neverland he lost.”
- Photographer Henry Leutwyler, from his book “Neverland Lost”
Thank you Henry! I’m grateful to be premiering your photos. The book is an amazing document of Mike’s treasures. His clothes, art, and artifacts express the essence of the greatest pop icon of our time. Mike truly was a King!
- Kanye West
“Neverland Lost” will be released May 31 by Steidl. The exhibition opening will be held at M+B gallery in Los Angeles on June 10th.
Follow the jump for more pics.
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Original Fake KAWS Companion Bearbrick – Black Version
These days Original Fake and Kaws are quick in releasing new toys. Only recently the grey version of the Companion released, next up is the black Medicom Bearbrick. Once again the toy comes in 1000%, 400% and 100% and of course they are also releasing a matching t-shirt. The Original Fake KAWS Companion Bearbrick “Black Version” will drop on May 8th.
More views of the toy and the t-shirt follow after the jump.
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MIXTAPE: Theophilus London – I WANT YOU
He came a long way since JAM!.
Tracklist and download after the cut.
Ian Francis ‘Exodus’ Opening at Lazarides
Ian Francis’ first London solo show opened this week at Lazarides gallery signaling his departure from the UK to new pastures in the United States – hence his show’s title; Exodus. A large body of works filled up Lazarides not only in numbers but in color and energy, the paintings, mostly accented in reds and blues, are painted with a liberal sense of movement and energy. I really like his use of white within his works, I feel it creates a harshness of light or energy which compliments this sense of movement and happenings.
More artwork after the jump.
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Erykah Badu – Window Seat video
“They who play it safe are quick to assassinate what they do not understand.
They move in packs, ingesting more and more fear with every act of hate on one another.
They feel most comfortable in groups, less guilt to swallow.
They are us.
This is what he have become, afraid to respect the individual.
A single person within our circumstance can move one to change, to love ourselves, to evolve.”
New Amerykah Part 2: Return Of The Ankh out March 30th. THIS TUESDAY.
Nathan Sawaya “Brick by Brick” at Agora Gallery NYC
I might just visit this over spring break, this is incredible.
Artist Nathan Sawaya make his solo debut in NYC with “Brick by Brick”, a show comprised entirely of LEGO bricks. The artist explores the limitless possibilities of the childhood toy, going as far as to create a lifeself “self-portrait” (seen after the jump.) The exhibition opens today, March 23, and runs through April 13, 2010 at Agora Gallery.
Agora Gallery
530 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
212.226.4151
Take a leap for more examples of Nathan Sawaya’s work.
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Hot Chip – I feel better
lol what
Hudson Mohawke
From: The UK
What: Started DJ’ing at 15. Since then he has released numerous LP’s and short mixes, original tracks and remixes of favorite songs. Although, I believe I’m a little late on this guy. His most recent work is an LP titled Butter, which came out in 2009.
I dunno what else to say. I urge you to give him a listen. It’s something different for when you’re feeling naughty.
Here’s a taste of his remix work with the British duo, Crookers:
Butter is in stores an now.
Ambush x RSVP Gallery Glow In The Dark POW! Chain
I know you all dig that hype shit, so here it goes:
RSVP has joined forces with one of the best accessory lines in the game to create exclusive glow in the dark POW! chains, available strictly at RSVP Gallery. They come in two styles; matte black chain orglow in the dark chain.
I’m Taking To The Streets Soon, Here’s My Direction [Graffiti]
I spotted out a couple buildings to tag something up on. I changed up my design here, this is what I think I’ll stick to for awhile.
Jenny Holzer At The Baltic
This shit is ridiculous. I love this type of stuff, hit the jump for more pics.
This week saw a new survey of work by US conceptual artist Jenny Holzer open at the Baltic Centre For Contemporary Arts in Gateshead, UK.
This exhibition takes place over the two largest galleries of perhaps the most impressive art spaces in the world (a former victorian flour mill with a glass tower – Google it), this is the first major collection of Holzer’s work in the UK and takes n elements from throughout her 30 year career, including paintings, sculptures and her spectacular LED installations.
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Some Time On My Hands
by Me
Idk why, but i haven’ t drawn in awhile but i needed to remind myself what i’m capable of.
Photographer Eugencio Recuenco
Some serious stuff right here, if you have time, check em out. More after the jump.
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Walrus TV Artist Feature: Futura
Inspiration.
Known for pioneering a more abstract style of graffiti writing, Futura played a major role in the NYCs graffiti scene of the 70s. As the popularity of graffiti art flared in the 70’s and 80’s, Futura’s work was shown alongside artists such as Basquiat and Keith Haring. As his style developed, he began designing, and has collaborated with numerous artists and companies, including The Clash, Supreme, and A Bathing Ape. Get an inside look at his workspace and his love for b movies, video games and, apparently, all things Sony in the interview from “The Run Up,” available to the public for free for the first time, on Upper Playground’s Walrus TV.
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Tom Gauld x Diet Coke
Once again we see a new collaboration between a baverage brand and an artist. Tom Gauld, known for his comic art, has created several designs for Diet Coke to raise awareness for The Heart Truth. Overall there are 3 different cans and they are being released only in the US. Via CR.
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Gering & Lopez at The Armory Show 2010 – KAWS and Todd James
I need to hit up a KAWS show soon.
The Armory Show started off yesterday, bringing together the art world in New York City. Gering & Lopez Gallery has some interesting pieces hanging in their booth, including a Kaws piece and a painting by Todd James, that we can preview today. Should you make it out there, the Gering & Lopez booth is at Pier 94 at Booth 1216.
A better look at the new works by Kaws and Todd James follow after the jump.
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Futura with LEGOs
I wish i knew how to do this. This is ART.
Documented by photographer (and also Futura’s son), 13thWitness, it looks like Futura is switching his artistic medium to the world of LEGO. Some of the latest creations include an assault rifle, slices of watermelon, futuristic buildings, a glowing red pyramid and to top it all off, a ‘District 9 Handheld’, built by the more technical parts from the LEGO inventory.
More pics after the jump.
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KiD CuDi @ Austrailia (Pics)
“oh australia how awesomely dope of a place u are. headin back to the states in 15mins and im DEF not ready for this brolic ass flight haha….no worries tho, ill be writing a bit on the plane to pass the time….new pics coming soon, got some ill pics of the Sydney Opera House and classic performances from Naughty By Nature, Salt n Pepa, Busta Rhymes and more. everybody showed me maaaaaaad love and it was def inspiring to tour with such great acts. Shit, im ready for next years trip already”
“ill get at yall when i get situated back in the states”
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Wants Vs. Needs
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Interesting concept. I’m defnitely gonna take a photography class in college, this just sparked it.
By Maryam Toson
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KAWS Exhibition at Galeria Javier Lopez – Opening Recap
First images have come in from the Kaws exhibition opening at Galeria Javier Lopez in Madrid, Spain. The artist is showcasing new paintings at the exhibition, that are actually much less colorful than previous ones and in terms of style a little more classic. We love the direction with a lot of black on black pieces, as well as red on red. On top of the paintings Kaws is also showing some new Chum bronze sculptures.
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