Inspired by Art Mr. Dodorye

What has inspired Mr. Dodorye on his recent work are defined by more of what he has seen not felt in the past two months. "Working out of my studio has opened up my eyes a lot and I have realized how much America is more of a company then a country" Traver still shares a great depth of color and portraits that signify so much meanings. Can you see what he trying to express? Abstract is all I can say. 

BNE x Shepard Fairey Print for charity: water

13 hours ago  /  Arts  /  491 Views

After selling out of their initial endeavor, BNE and Shepard Fairey have released an 18″ x 24″ version of the collaborative print. Meant to raise money for charity: water with 100% of the print’s proceeds going to benefit the clean water-providing non-profit, the multicolored design is limited to just 400 hand-numbered pieces – each signed by both BNE and Fairey. The print is now available online while supplies last for ¥15,000 JPY (approximately $150 USD).

Todd James “Business as Usual” @ Galeria Javier Lopez

Todd James “Business as Usual” @ Galeria Javier Lopez

13 hours ago  /  Arts  /  750 Views

Known for his album artwork for the Beastie Boys in addition to recent installations for Miley Cirus’ controversial performance, Todd James‘s latest offering sees his second solo show in Spain’s Galeria Javier Lopez. Titled Business as Usual, James presents a set of paintings with the idea that “despite recent apocalyptic fervor, the status quo maintains its dominance throughout the world.” Based on this concept, James delivers gouache and graphite paper drawings and huge acrylic canvases to overhaul the gallery — where women, pets, colorful soldiers and pirates never fall too far from its key motifs. Avoiding any formal outlines, the dimensionless paintings amalgamate Somali pirates with California housewives, sharply criticizing society’s inability to distinguish right from wrong. These characters become inspirations to James’s compelling rendition, where absurdity and humor are prominent throughout.

Galeria Javier Lopez
12 Calle Guecho,
28010 Madrid,
Spain

Bansky the Boss of Graffiti

One of the best graffiti artist I have seen in a while. 

Supreme 2013 Fall/Winter Jean-Michel Basquiat Lookbook

Supreme 2013 Fall/Winter Jean-Michel Basquiat Lookbook

8 hours ago  /  Style  /  7383 Views

For 2013 fall/winter, Supreme presents a striking collection with Jean-Michel Basquiat at its center. With nods at the late great artist’s acrylic and crayon paintings from the early ’80s, outerwear pieces like the M-65 jacket see compelling rehashes,while button-up shirts call upon Basquiat’s trademark handwriting elsewhere. Rounded up by a hoodie and T-shirt range which features portrait images shot by James Van Der Zee, the fall/winter collection will unveil in-store in NY, LA, London and online on September 26, and Japan from September 28.

Sketches by Mr Dodorye

Us Versus Them 2013 Fall Lookbook

Southern California-based Us Versus Them presents its 2013 fall lookbook. This season, Us Versus Them’s collection sticks to a predominantly black and white color palette with bolder colors primarily relegated to accessories. As with season’s past, the brand offers up some nice graphic pieces including the Dry Bones hoodie with bone graphics running down both arms. Also solid are the outerwear offerings which include a slick wool-bodied varsity jacket in black. Shot around Salton Sea and Slab City, this lookbook shows off the best of Us Versus Them and by the looks of it, this collection could be one of the brand’s strongest yet. You can find Us Versus Them’s latest collection online at Us Versus Them and at the Hypebeast Store soon.

Yeezus

Now, for your weekly dose of Yeezus, Kanye West tapped graphic designer Peter Saville, the winner of this year’s London Design Medal, to create a logo in the iconic style of Cassandre’s familiar logo for Yves Saint Laurent (you know, the YSL letters). In spite of himself, Saville warmed to the rapper during their first meeting. “I mean, I like him,” he told Dezeen. “I didn’t expect to like him.”

The Quiet Life 2013 Fall/Winter “LAST SPLASH” Mahalo Shirt

A new release from The Quiet Life comes in the form of the aptly-named “LAST SPLASH” Mahalo shirt. Drawing influence from the effortlessly casual Hawaiian shirt, yet versatile enough to wear year-round, the shirt utilizes the brand’s popular, colorful “Mahalo Girl” print, previously seen across a range of T-shirts and camp hats. The “LAST SPLASH” piece was created in very limited quantities – 80 pieces total, to be exact – available exclusively at select web shops such as Flatspot, Urban Industry, and that of The Quiet Lifeitself.

Ed Templeton x Case Studyo “LAMP”

Ed Templeton x Case Studyo “LAMP”

1 day ago  /  Lifestyle  /  821 Views

From artist Ed Templeton and Case Studyo comes “LAMP,” the first collaboration between the artist and Case Studyo. Based on Templeton’s signature head-figures, “LAMP” is a double-sided piece that serves as an objet d’art during the day and a functional lamp at night. Each side of the piece features a different female figure while the middle features a red and black check pattern. The Ed Templeton x Case Studyo “LAMP” is available now from Case Studyo in a limited run of just 100 pieces.