NIKE SB DUNK HI "CHEECH & CHONG" GAS MASK

A "gas mask" created from deconstructed Nike SB "Cheech & Chong" kicks.  The popular 4/20 inspired pair gets the official 4/20 function.  Interesting piece of artwork.  I don't think this is for sale however.

NOOKA: NOO WATCH DESIGN COMPETITION

Ends 10.10.11, more details here.

HVW8 ART + DESIGN GALLERY x PARRA: THE HOW ORIGINAL SHOW

Opening tomorrow, The How Original Show featuring drawings and paintings by Parra.  Don't say I didn't tell you about it.

JAQ DUTCH: CREATION & ARTILLERY - AN EXTENDED EXHIBITION

I saw an exhibit from JaQ Dutch and GUD Guerrilla not too long ago and it was dope.  Well she's back and I suggest you all go and see it.  More info below:

There will be an open bar, music provided by DJ El Rey and other "guddies." To spread the word about the event, JaQ is putting up a giant version of her logo on the display window location of the show, and documenting it on her Facebook page, which you can check here: www.facebook.com/jaqdutch.

RED BULL CANVAS 3D SKATE (VIDEO)

Interesting...this is a tad Ill...

KRINK x EXIT MAGAZINE x ABSOLUT (VIDEO)

Want to know how we got here to the above?  All you have to do is watch and read below...simple right?

With the bottle as his inspiration, Krink has created fifteen individual custom-designed ABSOLUT LIMITED EDITION bottles, with each 70cl bottle being uniquely customized using the artist’s signature; KRINK ink, in striking black, silver and white.

Stephen Toner, Editor of Exit Magazine said, “Exit’s relationship with Absolut spans the past decade. Both share a unique vision of imaginative partnerships with artists and groundbreaking projects. This Autumn/Winter issue we commissioned one of Exit’s favourite street artists, Krink, to bring his creative ideas to life and make the present exceptional with his own interpretation of the ABSOLUT LIMITED EDITION bottle.”

Krink commented, “The shape of the Absolut bottle is a design classic; I wanted to treat it as a sculpture. The bottle shape is iconic enough to represent their brand without showing their logo. The interaction between the drips and the bottle bring two iconic elements together, one helping the other.”

RETNA (STREET ARTIST) UNVEILS NEW MURAL IN DOWNTOWN LA (VIDEO)

Retna, took some time to talk with L.A.'s newest website LAFWD.org to discuss his newest piece that can be seen in Downtown L.A.'s skid row called "Blessed Are The Meek." 

The mural was created with fellow artist El Mac and photographer Estevan Oriol for The Jonah Project, a church operating in a converted warehouse on 6th St. and Crocker Street. - Cashmere

You can see more to the story here.

LEGO LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO LP560 KIT

THIS.IS.CRAZY...find out more here.

ABSOLUT ART TRAILER (VIDEO)

I've always had an interest in Absolut campaigns and their artistic influence on pop culture just as well as their continued desire to bridge art and the brand.  With that said check this out:

The Absolut company officially connected with the art world in 1985. That year Andy Warhol painted “Absolut Warhol,” which became the first of the brands art advertisements.

For the first time ever, the entire collection is now gathered in Sweden where it will get its permanent home at the new Historical Museum of Wine and Spirits. In 2012, the museum will move into new premises at Djurgården in Stockholm, with the Absolut Art Collection as a new offering to its visitors.

The ABSOLUT Art Collection today compromise more than 800 works in a wide range of media from Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, Helmut Newton, Damien Hirst, Louise Bourgeois, Annie Liebovitz, David Shrigley, Douglas Gordon, Sylvie Fleury, Dan Wolgers, Linn Fernström and hundreds of other artists, designers and photographers.

PHARRELL x SHEPARD FAIREY in PAPER MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2010

A pretty good read of a meeting of two artistic minds that have definitely put a stamp on our contemporary culture, hip hop and outside of it.  Peep the article here.

HYPE MEANS NOTHING iPHONE 4 CASE

You may have seen some of these cool images before, you can now decorate your iPhone 4 with them if you wish courtesy of Hype Means Nothing.  Dropping soon so keep your eyes on their website.

ENSEMBLE: THE STYLE OF MUSIC

Done by Moxy Creative, you see the style of multiple musicians.  Can you guess who is who?  Each of these "ensembles" comes as an individual poster that you can grab here.

MISTER CARTOON: ADVOCATE FOR VANS OTW (VIDEO)

Not that this means there is a Mister Cartoon x Vans OTW collaboration coming soon, but it is interesting that this video has surfaced.  Mister Cartoon talks about what Vans as a brand means to him.  Check it out.

THE BUTCHER BLOCK TV SEASON 1/ep. 2: PAUL HARDING (VIDEO)

TBB TV SEASON 1 / EPISODE 2: PAUL HARDING from The Buther's Block on Vimeo.

Saw this at HighSnobiety, the still made me think of Gremlins so I tuned in and figured I'd share it as well.  A bit of a break from Hip Hop, but it relates to plenty things you hip hop heads grew up on.  Oh for the record...it wasn't a Gremlin, but you'll recognize the character.

Paul Harding is a true example of a childhood passion becoming an adult’s dream career. An illustrator turned sculptor & toy designer, Paul has created coveted and meticulously detailed comic character figures for giants Marvel & DC Comics while also being behind some indy favorites in the form of sport, movie and his new priority, hip-hop personality collectibles. Paul talks about his early appetite for toys and how music has played a roll in his inspiration.

Created & Directed by Frank The Butcher
Director of Photography: Nicholas Cangello
Audio Technician: Paul Mighty

FLYING LOTUS - KILL YOUR CO-WORKERS (MUSIC VIDEO)

Flying Lotus - Kill Your Co-Workers from Warp Records on Vimeo.

Even if you've never heard of Flying Lotus, if nothing else watch this video for the visuals themselves.  That is all.

JAQ DUTCH: 10.10.10 ART SHOW - PHOTO RECAP via NERDLIKE.com

Here are some folks that the good man Jacques Slade of NerdLike took at Jaq Dutch's art show that went down this past weekend.  It was dope, the pieces were well thought out and hand created.  Whether it's based off an emotion or a thought out theme the pieces were clever and full of personality.  You can see more shots from the show here.  And many of the pieces are for sale as well.  Other pieces are also available as stickers, clothes and accessories...go to www.JaQDutch.com to learn more.

BANKSY x THE SIMPSONS (VIDEO)

Two artists known for their pop iconic art (one way or the other) collab for what looks to be an official animation.  Peep it out...cool to see Matt Groening keeps his eyes/ears to the street...

SUNDAY: JAQ DUTCH presents

This is going to be a dope art exhibit and you need to be here.  A $7 admission gets you food and DRINKS.  I've been posting some of Jaq's Pop Art reworkings and they've been dope so I'm excited for the show.  I'll see you there, all the info is here on the flyer so save it and make your plans accordingly.

GORILLAZ - RHINESTONE EYES "STORYBOARD FILM" (VIDEO)

The Gorillaz videos are always interesting so as long as they have a video to show I'll have a video to post.

RISKY x THE WILD ONES (VIDEO)

Risky X The Wild Ones from The Wild Ones on Vimeo.

“This video is about Risky the founder of MSK and his personal history of LA graffiti. He is the founder of AWR/MSK one of the most influential and important crews in the history of graf and the first west coast graf crew to recognized as stylistic leader across the globe.” - Curated.