Event: Squash Central NY

"If you’re one of the estimated 30,000 passengers who travel to and from Grand Central Station in NYC, or one of the overwhelming half a million people who pass through the terminal each day, chances are the only thing you’re focused on is catching the right train to take you to your destination. Recently, the Bear Sterns Tournament of Champions, the largest professional squash event in North America, was set up in one of the halls of Grand Central. The week-long event attracted 64 players and 4,500 spectators.
The glass-enclosed court was surrounded on three sides with bleachers for paying fans, and a VIP lounge was set up on the other side of the hall. And although the train schedule most certainly stayed on track, we wonder how many of the passengers got distracted walking past the pop-up court, and missed their trains."
-Andrew J Wiener
-coolhunter

Sneaks: Dior Homme

-nylonguys

Artist: Will, representing SHUPRINTZ

My homie Will just started Shuprintz establishment, and these photos represent what it entails. His media varies and the materials he use are endless, running from oil paints, acrylics, water paints, to the good ol spray cans. Shoot, I remember him writing graffiti on classmates' books, arms,..and if you are lucky..yearbook. ahhah. Anyways, the foolio is doing his shit well, and as a striving artists in the midst of a difficult industry, he is getting his pieces out, and even had a show at the Terrace in Pasadena not too long ago. If you are into his stuff, and want some custom sneaks then continue reading...
About Shuprintz:
Shuprintz was created in 2007 in pursuit of exploring and revolutionizing art, street style, and fashion. Looking for graffiti work, custom shoes, or commission paintings? Msg us or email at shuprintz@gmail.com.

Gear: Ipod case thats better than yours

Tinbot x Parra iPod Case

The new Parra Model is now available in their online store.

-highsnob

Gear: MACKDADDY S/08 Preview

MACKDADDY, a Japanese clothing and jewelry brand, continues to ship out the good shit. Too bad, I have no clue where to purchase any of their products. Maybe Union on la brea..no se. But everything they make has some interesting design to it, or crazy color combos..i like.

pic: highsnob

Public Art: Gen of Sao Paulo, Brazil

I currently have no info on Gen, but I like his use of bleeding tears.

Architecture: Thomas Heatherwick

Heatherwick's Design for Longchamp Flagship Store.




Born in London, Thomas Heatherwick trained as a designer at Manchester Metropolitan University and at the Royal College of Art, London. He is a Royal Designer for Industry, a Senior Fellow of the Royal College of Art and was awarded an honorary doctorate by Sheffield Hallam University.
-Heatherwick.com

Event: In Living the True Gods Screening at the Evil Monito Studio

"Stones Throw's first DVD, Stones Throw 101 served as a primer course for those unfamiliar with the label's video releases, and included one of indie hip-hop's greatest visual moments, the animated Madvillain "All Caps" video. Directors of Stones Throw 101 videos have gone on to great heights, working for the likes of Nas, Young Buck, Ludacris and alongside visionaries like Michel Gondry.

For the label's follow up, the West Coast mavericks have assembled a more advanced curriculum, In Living The True Gods - a line borrowed from Madvillain’s "Accordion,” seen for the first time on this collection.

From the surrealist Quasimoto "Bullyshit" animated video to the late J Dilla's last appearance on film in MED's "Push" to the neo-noir animated nightmare of Madvillain's "Monkey Suite," this anthology demonstrates Stones Throw's widening, and never retiring, creative base. A series of bonus features range from an exclusive J Dilla interview from 2003 to a mini-documentary Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf, shot in session on VHS in 1992." - stonethrow.com

Clothing: Enjoi's S/ 08 preview

Havn't felt Enjoi the last couple years, but I like their spring line this year. Spring colors..windbreaker..yee

O Funtimes: Soccer Injury

yeaaaaa.....he won't be walking anytime soon.

do it yourself hat

thanks biff

Sneakers: Puma MTV Yo!

Yo! MTV Raps aired in 1988 and was one of the first hip hop music shows hosted by Doctor Dré, Ed Lover and Fab 5 Freddy. What the fuck is happening to MTV now?? serious..I havn't seen a music video on MTV in months..have you? Back to the sneakers, shits on fire!! neons. retro. Yo! MTV emblem. yee. out this spring in limited qualities.

Circular Communities: Birdeye view

Sun City, Arizona

Nahalal, Jezreel Valley, Israel

unknown community, Brondby, Denmark

-dd deputydog

Art: THEARTOFQUITTING.COM

www.theartofquitting.com is a Dutch website that asks visitors to contribute a quit smoking message in a creative way.

Art: Hannes Broecker "Drink Away The Art"

"Forget about wandering through an art gallery and wondering if you’re the only one who has no idea what anything means. Hannes Broecker has brilliantly invited the cultural elite to grab a glass at an exhibition in Dresden, Germany, and drink away the art. Regardless of what we do or do not understand about art, we can all agree, it stimulates our senses. Broecker has aroused our sense of taste (not to mention eliminated the need of elbowing our way to the bar) by hanging flat, glass containers with a variety of cocktails in the exhibition space. As the night progressed, the levels of the multi-coloured infusions diminished. By the end of the event, the art, itself, ran dry, and empty drinking glasses were returned to where they were originally placed." -By Andrew J Wiener

via:coolerhunter

Public Art: Judith Supine does London

thanks to the wooster

Style: Undefeated S/ 08 Hoodie Preview

Undefeated La Brea
112 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Between N La Brea Ave and W 2nd S

Toys: Kathie Olivas: Bittersweet 2/29/08

"Kathie Olivas will bring her Misery Children to Gallery 1988 San Francisco for the opening of her Bittersweet show opening on Friday, February 29th, 2008 (7-10 PM). Extremely talented and prolific, Kathie's created an impressive body of work for this solo including paintings, custom vinyl figures, and jaw-dropping original resin sculptures. Her paintings continue to impress as she adds more emotional complexity to her portrayals of children. On the 3D front, Kathie's known for her outstanding vinyl toy customs, but her new wholly original resin sculptures are pardon the cliche -- 'next level'. Several of the resin sculptures are still available -- got get 'em. Be sure to check out the online preview and if you're in the Bay Area go out to the opening and enjoy. Click through for a few more sweet resin sculptures."
-Vinylpulse

Gallery 1988 SF
1173 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415.409.1376

pic and info via: vinylpulse

Style: Huf's Spring 08

Huf is on Sutter St. San Francisco. West of union square I think. www.hufsf.com

Kaws put lizards in his joint

Sneakers: Nike SB Dunk High Ferris Bueller

via: hypebeast

Store: Fly Or Die Gallery Opens in Westwood Village

It offers uniquely crafted shirt/hoodies/etc that have aesthetic roots in Japanese streetwear, hip-hop culture of all sorts and a 20 year sneaker fetish.

via:urb

Clothing: Nom de Guerre S/S '08 preview

Event: Insa at Recoat Gallery Glascow

via: highsnob

Event: URB party in Costa Mesa

Art Event: Scion Event

Scion Presents: Love Will Bring Us Apart Again

Scion will inaugural its latest exhibition this evening at its new 4,500 square feet location at the Hayden Tract area of L.A. Working in conjunction with London-based Apart, the exhibition will display works of mixed medias by some 27 artists from all over the world. Artist such as Pakapoom Silaphan of Thailand, Time Blake of UK, Super Violence of Japan, James Mathers of US, and much more. The opening reception will start around 7 pm PST with open bar and valet parking. The show will last till March 1st.

Scion conducted a brief interview with Apart’s Adrian Palengat regarding the exhibit. You can read on after the jump as well as a brief YouTube introduction.

Scion Installation L.A. Gallery
3521 Helms Avenue | Map
Culver City, CA 90232

Exhibition Date: February 16th (TONIGHT!) - March 1st (Saturday)

Opening Reception: February 16th (TONIGHT!) | 7 pm - 10 pm

via: freshnessmag