From New York 05/30/08
‘Sup Magazine permalink
We are magazine junkies. We love to hold them, free read them, caress them, stare at their covers, bring ‘em home and stack ‘em up, tear their pages out, and generally just geek out on them. So we find it especially honorable when print mags like ‘Sup Magazine post the entire contents of each of their issues online. Not only does it help us get a taste, but it makes us fiend to buy/hold/ogle the actual hard copy itself. We need a Philly newsstand to pick this title up...like, now.
From DC 05/30/08
Godard in the 1960s permalink
Yes, the metro ride to Silver Spring is a weary one, but if you’ve yet to Red Line all the way to the AFI Silver Theater then now is the time for action. The theater’s ”Godard in the 1960s” series runs through June 3; we have it on good authority that the pizza at nearby Adega goes perfectly with French New Wave.
From Paris 05/30/08
April 77 Needle & Thread permalink
Hot on the heels of launching their own record label, April 77 have released a new collection called Needle & Thread. I have a fond affection for their jeans (with their signature pocket for your guitar pick) and am very stoked to see they’re back with new moto jackets and fringed trousers that I’m sure will be a hit.
From Philadelphia 05/30/08
Being True Closing Reception permalink
Nike’s “Being True – 22 years of American Youth” touring event is wrapping up tonite with a throwdown, er, closing reception, at 222gallery from 7 to 9 pm. In addition to the 22 photogs on display (that’s a nod to the 22 years the Dunk has been around) expect a proper dose of mayhem from hometown mic-wreckers Yah Mos Def and the brainbash of Pink Skull.
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- > Events
- > Music
- > Photography
From San Francisco 05/29/08
The Ampersand permalink
One thing we don’t do often enough here on the UO blog is recommend other blogs that have caught our eye. The Ampersand is just that: a blog about ampersands. (Via swissmiss.)
- > Design
From Elsewhere 05/29/08
Tugboat Printshop permalink
The title of this print is “Adornment in Treasure: Dazzling Crystal Headpiece” and we sure as hell wish we had one of those headpieces to wear to a fancy soirée or even in our bedroom when the sun is setting and everything is all rainbow crystally awesome. We also want to point out that Valerie Lueth, who is one half of the Tugboat Printshop, hand-drew and etched this bad boy onto a copper plate and ran it on a press so we’re reeling from the whole involved process. (Via LPP.)
- > DIY
- > Illustration
From New York 05/27/08
Slick Rick Pardoned permalink
Rejoice people, your prayers have been answered. New York Governor David Paterson has granted Slick Rick, né Ricky Walters, a pardon for the 1990 shooting of his cousin and an innocent bystander. The pardon should allow Walters to remain in the US. (Via Papermag.)
From Los Angeles 05/27/08
Solid Gold Rags permalink
Couple everyones favorite burnout shirts with iconic images of Serge Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin and Francoise Hardy and you have what have become my favorite shirts from the amazing Solid Gold Rags.
From New York 05/23/08
Art In The (Still) House permalink
If you want to see some great up and coming artists who all currently reside in NYC, check out Still House. Their artists all work across different mediums, go to school in NY, and have created a nice new collective for harnessing their creativity. Founders Alex Perweiler and Isaac Brest are artists themselves, and that comes across in Still House’s intelligent site design and content. These guys are on to something good. Peace, Spacey Tracy xx
From DC 05/21/08
Hatnim Lee permalink
Photographer Hatnim Lee may currently be Brooklyn-based, but that’s not going to stop us from working that DC-birthright angle to claim her as one of our own. If you missed her solo show at Transformer last month, you can catch up on her recent projects on her blog, which is updated daily.
From Elsewhere 05/21/08
Vice and Vanity permalink
Hailing from Singapore, Vice and Vanity have some of the most interesting jewelry I’ve ever seen. Throw on this Cait collar necklace for your next night out and you’ll surely be envied by everyone you meet.
From New York 05/20/08
Dan Funderburgh permalink
Can you see our mouth? Well, it’s been hanging open ever since we came across these stunningly ornate “tools” designed for the Fellow Traveler show (up now at the Rivera gallery in BK) by Dan Funderburgh. We can’t identify whether they are leather or rubber or wood (?) but we will vouch for their beauty. (Via +KN.)
- > Art
From London 05/20/08
Animals On The Underground permalink
Fulfilling today’s cute quotient, this bottlenose whale can be found swimming in the twisted maze of tunnels that is the London Underground. (Via It’s Nice That.)
From San Francisco 05/20/08
RVCA X Cinelli x Barry McGee permalink
In Italy the bike obsessed are called fissati, or fixated...another way of saying maniacs. This RVCA and Cinelli Pressure collaboration is bound to drive even more bike nuts insane. The first bike, by artist Barry McGee, will be showcased at the Pressure launch event at SF’s VASF Gallery, on Thursday, June 19th, from 7pm to 10pm. The frame kit will be available for $2,100.00. Don’t you remember when pure joy could be attained simply by bombing a hill on your Huffy?
From Paris 05/19/08
Lanvin Pair Up With Acne permalink
Alber Elbaz has let it be known that he is going new levels with Lanvin and creating a line of jeans with everyone’s favorite denim brand, Acne. His main goal is creating a Lanvin jean with an Acne spirit that will appeal to a wide variety of women. Cannot wait for this.
From New York 05/19/08
KAWS circa 1997 permalink
KAWS has been blogged to death over the past 5+ years and we’re definitely guilty of giving him additional exposure. That said, this video is worth a few minutes of your time as it documents his extremely creative and prolific transitional period of subverting bus stop and phone booth ads. This work garnered a tremendous amount of press and speculation and resulted in the internationally lauded post-graffiti art star we know today.
From Elsewhere 05/19/08
Persian Jigsaw Rug permalink
This modular “rug” from Katrin Sonnleitner is made from a recyclable mixture of synthetic and natural rubber and lets you create your own Persian style rug from jigsaw shaped pieces. You better have alot of coffee -or alot of time on your hands- to get this crafty. Definitely for the Virgos. (Via Torc.)
From Japan 05/19/08
Terry Tennies permalink
We know how hard it is to find the proper sneaker to match your aqua terrycloth robe. Well, your search is finally over. (Via the coolhunter.)
- > Flair
From Los Angeles 05/19/08
Public Library & UO permalink
The good people at Public Library designed 3 exclusive t-shirts for us to help raise awareness of the crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan. $5 from the purchase of every tee goes to savedarfur.org.
From London 05/19/08
Siggi Eggertsson permalink
We’ve wanted to post Siggi Eggertsson’s kaleidoscopic color explosions for some time now. Our memory was jogged when we saw this lysergic album artwork he did for the band Delays. (Via The Style Press.)
From Elsewhere 05/16/08
Free Yr Radio Concert Series permalink
Free Yr Radio is back with their 2008 concert series - spreading the gospel of independent radio support to believers (and music junkies) across the land. First up to bat is White Williams, who will kick out the jams at our Cambridge store (11 J.F.K. St.) this Weds, May 21, at 8pm. Make sure to check back for more Free Yr Radio coverage throughout the Summer. (Donate to WERS.)
From Los Angeles 05/15/08
Alyssa Zukas permalink
We were pretty overwhelmed when we perused Alyssa Zukas’ portfolio page. It’s not enough that she designs rad t-shirts, but she also produces copious amounts of fine art, design, housewares, jewelry (see above), poetry, photography, sculpture, sewing and textiles. Phew! (PS...you can check out the tees she designed for us here.)
- > Artist Series
- > DIY
From DC 05/15/08
Sticky Rice permalink
There’s been talk of Richmond’s fave sushi restaurant, Sticky Rice, opening up a DC location for the last two years. Well, nay-sayers, it’s finally happening - and on the H Street Corridor, no less. With late hours and nightly events, we totally plan on coming in for Godzirra Rolls before and after shows at neighboring Rock and Roll Hotel.
- > Eat
From New York 05/15/08
Tokion’s Creativity Now Conference permalink
It’s amazing that Tokion is already in it’s 5th year of holding their annual Creativity Now Conference, which has always sought to raise the bar from a cultural exchange perspective. Expect the same high quality group of speakers from the worlds of art, film, design, photography, fashion and music that you’ve become accustomed to. It all gets going this Saturday at noon at Cooper Union. You can find all the line-up and schedule related details here.
From London 05/14/08
M.I.A. Clothing permalink
With bright neons on the rise for summer, you can bet that a clothing line from M.I.A. will be quite welcome from those of you looking to stand out among the crowd. There’s not a doubt in my mind that the leggings she plans on releasing will sell out immediately.
- > Fashion
- > Gnarlitude
- > Music
From Portland 05/14/08
Tyler Stout permalink
Two things we like: Flight of the Conchords and Tyler Stout’s rainbow-brite artwork for the their latest CD. Oh yeah, Tyler actually lives in Brush Prairie, WA but that’s really close to Portland so give us a little wiggle room with our geography, ok?
- > Comedy
- > Illustration
- > Music
