INCASE - MAMAFAKA

Incase Thailand enlists street artist, Mamafaka (MMFK) for the Play_Anywhere campaign, presenting a short video profiling Pharuephon Mukdasanit as MMFK while he is shown drawing murals, spray painting, sticking posters on the streets and his first solo exhibition, No Cartoon After News Tonight.

Nike Air Foampsoite One - Green Camo

 

Well look at here, another camouflage based Foamposite. This time is is in the classic camo colorway with a Military star on the heel. Could this camo series be a part of something special? Only time will tell. Stay tuned for more images and release information as it surfaces.

Lace Locks - Sneaker Accessories

 

What to make you sneakers stand out from the rest of the crowd? Of course you do. Now you can add some ice to your sneakers with Lace Locks. They have  introduced sneaker wearers and enthusiasts everywhere to a new fashion category. Lace Locks are the first ever worldwide patented, removable sneaker accessory that snap on and off the top of a laced shoe.  In four simple steps – Push, Pop, Lace, Lock – Lace Locks immediately accessorize and differentiate one pair of shoes from the next.

Lace Locks has something for everyone, if you want some bling they've got you covered with designs like their All Black Everythings and Ghost designs, if you want to rep where your from they got you covered with pieces like there Brooklyn lace locks. These have been seen one many celebs, for intense Jay Z has been spotted wearing the All Black Everythings on his custom Jordan 1's, and LeBron James has worn a custom pair during a game.

If you would like to trick your own sneakers with a pair of Lace Locks, head over to http://www.lacelocks.com/. But for now check out some of there product after the jump.

Nike Sportswear Presents Nike Air Force 1: Family of Force

 

Indonesia Character Meeting II

The second installment of Indonesia Character Meeting since its first in 2007 saw a group of 14 graffiti artists from Bandung and Jakarta work together on a large grey painted wall primed as their canvas on the theme, 'circus'. Artists who participated include Tutu, Wormo, Darbotz, Yellow Dino and Zeus.

Check out the two videos concluding Indonesia Character Meeting 2, done by Yudha Ludiranto and Fakhruddin Ar Razi.

Ghica Popa - Space Sneakers

 

Ghica an illustration artist based in Bucharest, Romania who's style is a surrealist mix between robots, animal inspired characters and strange buildings - influenced by science fiction, movies he watched as a kid, old futuristic cars, comic books and different art movements, from cubism to pop art. Check out how he interprets his favorite sneakers after the jump. To see more of his art and collaborations at http://ghicapopa.com/.

Nike Lunar Force 1 Showcased By DJ Skee

Nike LeBron 10 "Galaxy Pt. 2?"

 

It looks as if the "galaxy" theme that Nike did earlier this year for the All Star Game is yet again another collection. With the KD5 "Galaxy" colorway and now this LeBron 10, what do you think we will see next? Maybe another more signature sneaker but be on the look out as they surface. To view more images of this LeBron hit the jump.

Nike Zoom KD5 "Galaxy???"

 

Could it be that we will be seeing a galaxy themed KD5? It might be. Until then you can admire this picture that popped up earlier today. The graphics on the tongue and sock liner resemble that of the past "galaxy" theme sneakers that were release as part of the 2012 All Star Game. The outer of this shoe seems to have a bright neon (perhaps a glow in the dark) colorway finished with a orange out sole. If these did happen to release, would you buy them just because of the hyped up "galaxy" theme that Nike has going on, or is it that you actually like the shoe for its self? Stay tuned for more information about this colorway as is surfaces.

Niels "Shoe" Meulman for Eurobest Festival

 

Eurobest, the European Festival of Creativity which this year celebrates 25 years, has invited internationally-renowned graffiti artist Niels Shoe Meulman to join the Festival in Lisbon and to work on a live graffiti project in the city. Click the jump to witness the creation that he laid out.

Nike Air Force 1 "The Ones": 360 - The Spoken One

Nike Air Force 1 "The Ones": Tom Gould - The Monochromatic One

Kidrobot Now at Jackthreads

 

If you are in to  or want to start collecting vinyl toys, here is your chance. Jack Threads is now having a sell on some of Kidrobot's latest releases including KidRoyale, KidNeutron, KidHoHoHo for the holidays, and many more. And of course they are all at below retail prices. Head over and check out the site and you might find something else that you are interested in.

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Shepaird Fairey Murals at Art Basel

 

In the weeks leading up to Art Basel, which is currently running this weekend in Miami Beach, Florida, Shepard Fairey put up two beautiful murals, which was first spotted over at Street Art News. During "the most prestigious art show in the Americas," more than 260 leading galleries from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa will take part in Art Basel's festivities, showcasing works by more than 2,000 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
In the piece above, Fairey adds his classic patterns and imagery in collaboration with artist RISK's colorful background to create this beautiful mural. If you're in Miami, you can see it at 1326 NE 1st Ave, Miami.
Prior to creating this piece, Fairey put up another mural in Miami as a tribute to Tony Goldman, the New York real-estate visionary and art benefactor who was a driving force behind the revitalization of New York’s Soho neighborhood, Miami Beach’s Art Deco District, and Wynwood and the Design District in Miami. “He was such a great ambassador for art,” Fairey says of the man who gave his career a boost when he commissioned a mural at Houston Street and the Bowery in New York. “Tony was so nice to me, so supportive.”

Click the jump to take a look at the master pieces.

Nike Air Force 1 XXX December Collection – US Release Date

2012 Nike x Doernbecher Collection

Nike LeBron X+: Shoe Science

Air Jordan 4 Retro - Oregon Ducks PE

 

With the craziness the Air Jordan 3 Retro "Oregon Duck" caused on the internet and in the "sneaker world", this PE might cause just as much. This shoe might be limited to the basketball team and members of the staff of Oregon but I'm sure some pairs will be given out and sold just like the Retro 3 PE. The material of this consist of a black leather upper with a white netting and tongue. The metallic green accents on the tabs and back plate is what makes the shoe standout. Would you attempt to get your hands on a pair of these bad boys? Check out more images after the jump.

Nike Air Solstice PRM NSW NRG - Deep Burgundy

 

Nike Sportswear has released this new Air Solstice PRM NSW NRG in a reflective Team Brown / Deep Burgundy colorway.  This premium version of the Air Solstice features a rich leather and mesh upper, along with a reflective finish around the perforated swoosh. This is now available select retailers. Click the jump for more pictures.

Nike Air Force 1 x Supreme - Olive Green/White/Gum Detailed View

Nike iD Air Force 1 October Option - Denim & Goat Leather

Paul Chiappe’s Tiny Pencil Drawings Look Like Vintage Photographs

 

 Paul Chiappe’s miniature graphite drawings that look just like vintage photographs. The super skilled Scottish artist recreates aged black and white photo incredibly realistic and ridiculously tiny, some are merely 2 x 4 cm. His life long attention to detail borderlines on obsession and each piece will make you think twice about what you are looking at. Check out more after the jump.

Keith Haring x Alien Workshop Skateboard Collection

The Keith Haring Foundation has teamed up with Alien Workshop to create a special series of skate decks. Highlighting Haring’s unmistakeable designs, the colorful collection includes boards for Alien Workshop team riders Anthony Van Engelen, Grant Taylor, Jason Dill, Mikey Taylor, Omar Salazar, Heath Kirchart, Rob Dyrdek, Gilbert Crockett, Jake Johnson and Tyler Bledsoe. The entirety of the collaboration is now available in-store from California’s Atlas. Click the jump to view more of the boards.

Nike Air Force 1 Low x Supreme Teaser

 

Supreme has had quit a few collabs with Nike, but they have all been with a skateboard modeled sneaker. Now they are working with Nike Sportswear to collab on a Air Force 1. With the success of the Nike SB Dunk x Supreme  that caused major problems earlier this year, will this Air Force 1 do the same? For now there are only teaser photos, but stay tuned for more images as they surface.

Nike x ParaNorman Foamposite One Auction

 

To celebrate weird kids everywhere, paranorman is auctioning 80 limited-edition pairs of its Nike Air Foamposite one, with 70% of the proceeds going to support the born this way foundation and its commitment to youth empowerment.

Click here to view the auctions. 

Shepard Fairey Sentenced To Probation

 

Artist Shepard Fairey was sentenced to two years probation in a U.S. District Court in Manhattan Friday.
Known for the "HOPE" posters he created during President Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, Fairey pleaded guilty in February to charges of criminal contempt, and admitted to destroying and fabricating evidence related to a civil lawsuit with the Associated Press. That lawsuit, which revolved around whether or not Fairey’s infamous poster based on an AP image violated copyright laws, was settled out of court in 2011.
In court on Friday, federal prosecutor Daniel Levy recommended prison time before the artist's sentencing. "Some deprivation of liberty is necessary," he said. "Anything else sends a terrible message to the world."
Fairey's defense lawyer argued against the recommendation, describing his client as a self-made artist who admitted his misconduct immediately. He emphasized that Fairey suffers from Type I diabetes and, if incarcerated, would not receive adequate care for his condition.
Fairey faced a maximum prison term of six months, however Judge Frank Maas sentenced the artist to probation and 300 hours of community service. He cited Fairey's history of charitable work and the letters of support submitted by friends and family of the artist.
Commenting on the public response to Fairey's case, Maas remarked that "public disgrace" will likely be the artist's greatest consequence, stating that he had never seen the press take such an interest in a civil case.
Fairey is not the first artist to have been involved in a high-profile copyright case, though the criminal charges brought against him were unprecedented. Years ago, Jeff Koons was taken to court by a professional photographer, Art Rogers, after the American artist used one of Roger’s images as the model for his 1988 sculpture, “String of Puppies.” Koons argued that the use of the image fell under fair use stipulations, but a court rejected this claim, requiring Koons to pay a settlement fee as well as ship one unsold sculpture to Rogers. Recently, Richard Prince was accused of inappropriately borrowing an image from photographer Patrick Cariou in 2011, further emphasizing the slippery slope of what is and isn’t acceptable reappropriation. During the trial, the prosecuting attorney asked Prince, "There's something about appropriating images from other people that helps you make a work of art that's more believable, is that right? Prince said: "I guess you can say that, yes."

Via Huffington Post

Artist Takes Every Drug Known to Man, Draws Self Portraits After Each Use

 

This is all kinds of cool, and everything your mother told you not to do. Bryan Lewis Saunders is an artist from Washington D.C., not just any artist though. Saunders prefers to take a more unconventional approach to his artwork.

Arguably his most interesting project, entitled DRUGS is described as follows:

“After experiencing drastic changes in my environment, I looked for other experiences that might profoundly affect my perception of the self. So I devised another experiment where everyday I took a different drug and drew myself under the influence. Within weeks I became lethargic and suffered mild brain damage. I am still conducting this experiment but over greater lapses of time. I only take drugs that are given to me.” 

After the jump, you can view a collection of portraits Saunders drew while under the influence of various substances ranging from cocaine, to marijuana, to DMT. Each portrait is an astonishing look into the mind of someone tweaked out on drugs, something that your eyes will surely appreciate.

Andy Warhol Campbell Soup Cans

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Warhol’s famed 1962 “32 Campbell’s Soup Cans” art piece, the soup company will release approximately 1.2 million pop art soup cans in select Target stores nationwide. According to LaughingSquid,com, the product will sell for the accessible price of $.75 beginning Sept. 2, 2012.

Nike Lunar Hyperdunk - Think Pink

 

Now available at select retailers are these Kay Yow Cancer Fund Edition Lunar Hyperdunks. As you can see the entire shoe is dressed in the Kay Yow pink colorway with white accents throughout. If you are in support of the fight against breast cancer, treat yourself with these.

Release Reminder - Air Jordan 7 Retro - Charcoal

 

Air Jordan 7 Retro

Black/True Red-Dark Charcoal-Club Purple

304775-018

09/01/12

$160

Air Force 1 iD September Option - Reflective Synthetic

 

Available September 1st 2012

Air Jordan V "Fire Red" 2013 - First Look

 

Nike Air Force 1 Low - Black Deconstruct

 

Nike’s brand new triple black Air Force One PRM low is without a doubt gorgeous. With a textured leather upper taking full advantage of the Deconstruct minimalist design, a black embroidered swoosh, and black soles. Look out for them at local retailers. Hit the jump for more views.

Air Jordan 'Rainbow' Collection

 

Nike Air Force 1 - Year of the Dragon Pt. 3 Detailed Images + Release Info

Nike Sportswear is creating masterpieces when it comes to the 30th anniversary of the Air Force 1 model. This is the 3rd installment to the Year of the Dragon AF1, it features a dragon scale texture, including a leather-wrapped midsole, with a metallic gold hue bordering the swoosh and heel-tab.

 The release date for this colorway is set for September 28th.

5 Pointz to be Torn Down in 2013

 

The 5 Pointz graffiti warehouse is likely to be demolished by September 2013 and replaced by two apartment buildings if the property owner’s plans are approved.

The development will include walls that graffiti artists can use to display their art and there will be a small number of artist studios.

The Wolkoff family has owned the property for decades and has allowed local artists to use the warehouse to display their work for years.

However, the developer believes that Jackson Avenue has undergone a great deal of change in the past 10 years and that now is the appropriate time to pursue residential development.

 So even though all of the art will be brought down into a huge pile of rocks, the new building will feature walls for people to display there talents.

Maybe a piece of this building will be as valuable as some of the Berlin Wall.

MadC - Layers Graffiti Exhibition

 

The famous female graffiti artist Claudia Walde, AKA MadC, has opened her solo-exhibition at 44309 Gallery in Dortmund, Germany! Entitled Layers, the show presents new works made using spray paint, transparent spray paint, ink, watercolor and acrylic paint.

"Her letters flow into each other and parts of one letter borrow parts of another. Everything is connected; one part can‘t be without the other. Thus, her work is a reflection of our modern life where everything and everyone is connected through the Internet, cell phones, social networks and the media. The graffiti community has long used all those channels to stay connected for decades.
For her canvases she is using the same philosophy of connecting single parts. To create those works, MadC is using spray paint, transparent spray paint, ink, watercolour, acrylic paint and acrylic markers. She is painting on canvas as well as carton from spray paint boxes.
Claudia‘s passion for fonts and street art is also visible in her published work. In 2011, her second book „Street Fonts“ was published by Thames & Hudson and various other publishers in 5 languages worldwide. The book shows over 150 alphabets by graffiti and street artists form around the globe.
Since 1996, when MadC painted her first wall, she was invited to and has visited more than 35 countries including Sweden, France, USA, United Kingdom, Lebanon, South Africa, Bolivia, Hawaii, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, Norway, Poland, Russia and many more."

After the jump view some of what she has to offer at the exhibition.

Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier VI - Think Pink

 

Cezar/CezART - Crazy Monkey Mural

Cezar is a personal friend of mine since high-school. He is talented all around, from freehand graffiti to computer graphic design. Recently he was asked to create a mural at J&J Tattoo Shop located in Orlando, FL. This video cuts the 12 hour process into 7 minutes, take a look and see how it came about. If you would like for him to create a masterpiece for you hit him up at CezART and send him a message. Be on the lookout for more artwork from Cezar in the future.

Nike Air Force 1 Low - Team USA Gold Medal

 

Haze + Nike Sportswear

Click the jump to check out how this came together.

Air Force 1 iD – August Options: Breathable Mesh, Pearlized Patent and Metallic Leathers

 

 This is the eighth installment to the Air Force 1 30th Anniversary iD program, the month of August will feature the materials of breathable mesh, pearlized patent and metallic leathers. Will you be making a pair or more? Check out more images of what you can do after the jump.

Nike HTM Flyknit Installation at 1948 London

 

Prior to today’s debut of the Nike Flyknit technology at retail, Nike’s 1948 London storefront saw a new installation to celebrate this weekend’s release of the third installment of HTM Flyknit.

Tonight at 1948 we will be celebrating the finale of our four, week-long  Flyknit Collective workshops.

As our last workshop on Performance comes to an end this evening, we’ve invited all the participants and innovators who took part in the Flyknit Collective workshops on Sustainability, Lightness and Formfitting to join us for the closing party hosted by NTS Radio and a chance to see the work created over the past four weeks collectively for the first time.

In the courtyard we’ll have the honour of unveiling the exciting Nike Flyknit inspired artwork by one of Brazil’s leading contemporary artists Ernesto Neto. Serving as a preview of what will be presented in Brazil at the end of the summer in the nation’s capital, the woven sculpture will be suspended in the courtyard of 1948. The sculpture invites willing participants to climb into its netted enclosure, stretch, relax and consider the qualities of formfitting structures and their interaction with the human body.

While ahead of the third HTM Flyknit launch tomorrow at 1948, we also have a brand new Nike Flyknit installation in store which showcases its revolutionary and innovative technology. The first release in the third HTM Flyknit collection will kick off this Saturday at 12PM with the coveted black/blue glow colour way and the solid blue glow to follow on Sunday 29th July.

HTM is the ongoing collaboration between style leader and Fragment Design Founder Hiroshi Fujiwara, Nike design legend Tinker Hatfield and Nike Inc. CEO and designer Mark Parker, celebrate the groundbreaking performance attributes of a new technology that changes the way footwear is constructed.

Take a closer look at the Nike Flyknit retail installation and black/blue HTM Flyknit after the jump.

Release Reminder - Air Max+ 95 BB - Black/Pine Green-Dark Grey-Wolf Grey

 

Air Max+ 95 BB

Black/Pine Green-Dark Grey-Wolf Grey

511307-031

07/28/12

$170   

Release Reminder - Elite Vintage NRG - Pine Green/Volt-Electric Green

 

Elite Vintage NRG

Pine Green/Volt-Electric Green

535654-333

07/28/12

$85   

Release Reminder - Elite Vintage NRG - Italy Blue/Volt-Varsity Royal

 

Elite Vintage NRG

Italy Blue/Volt-Varsity Royal

535654-434

07/28/12

$85   

Release Reminder - Zoom KD IV - USA

 

  Zoom KD IV

White/White-Obsidian-University Red

473679-103

07/28/12

$95   

Hit the jump for more release information.

Now Available - Nike Flyknit Racer

 

At 5.6 ounces, the Flyknit Racer is 19% lighter than the Nike Zoom Streak 3 runner, the shoe worn by all three podium placers for the men's marathon at the 2011 World Championships.

The Nike Flyknit Racer is now available online at Nikestore.com.

Design for SPRAYGROUND by DBD

Have your design produced, win $500 in cash and a backpack of your choice. Click the jump for more info.

Nike Air Safari - Great Britain Pack

 

This UK exclusive Nike Air Safari "Great Britain Pack" is set to release  this Friday, July 27th. The set is comprised of basic colorways that show the classic style and color-blocking of the Air Safari with one has a black/maroon leather build while the other has a mainly black, with the grey midsole and Safari print panels lending some contrast. Hit the jump for some pictures of these, be on the look out for these on some overseas websites.

Nike SB Dunk High - St. Patricks Day 2013 Preview

 

The St.Patrick's day inspired Dunk for 2013 features the commonly associated green and gold colorway. This theme will also debut on the Janoski model for March. Stay tuned for more info as the holiday come around.

Banksy Prints Available at Jackthreads

 

If you are a fan of Banksy and always wanted his artwork on your wall, now is your chance to own some prints of his most famous pieces including Stained Glass, Boy Meets Girl, Flying Balloons, Blank Walls, and many more. For excess to this invite only website click the link below.

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Stabbed Over Olympic 7's

It seems that ever Jordan release in the past year has had some sort of casualty. Whether it is someone being shot, beat up, trampled, or in this case stabbed.

Release Reminder - Zoom KD IV - Scoring Title

 

Zoom KD IV

Tour Yellow/Lemon Twist-Photo Blue

473679-703

07/21/12

$95 

Release Reminder - Air Jordan 1 Retro KO Hi - Barcelona

 

Air Jordan 1 Retro KO Hi

Stealth/Sunburst - University Blue - White

539541-035
$125

7/21/2012

Release Reminder - Jordan 7 "Olympic"

 

Air Jordan 7 Retro

White/Metallic Gold-Obsidian-True Red

304775-135

07/21/12

$160

     

Futura x Hennessy Very Special Cognac Limited Edition Bottle

 

After the success of the Hennessy & Kaws collaboration, popular artist and musican Futura decided to team up with the famous Cognac brand Hennessy for this limited edition bottle. Expect to see this collab hit select liquor stores in the future.Hit the jump to view the video.

Nike Air Force 1 Low - Foamposite Silver/Black

 A while ago a picture surfaced featuring this model along with another colorway of retro blue. There were mixed emotions about the entire concept but they will sell regardless. This low top version of the high top that released in 2010 has minor differences such as the the black swoosh and blacked out sole. These have no release date as of yet, but stay tuned as the information comes in.