Calligraphy: “artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering” (Merriam-Webster).
Letters of Love: an expression that calligraphy should be more universal with Love being the catalyst of that message.
Wissam Shawkat is an Iraqi Calligrapher who chose his love for creativity over his civil engineering practice. His work with calligraphy meshes a perfect blend between historical approaches and his own unique contemporary style. Wissam has literally engineered his own style of calligraphy, an ode to truly expressing oneself. Wissam and Jeff Staple have teamed up to bring the Letters of Love exhibit to Reed Space, which happens to be Wissam’s first visit and gallery within the United States. Check out the video below for a recap of the opening reception and an interview with Wissam Shawkat himself.
G-Shock has teamed up with on of the illest Mr. Craig Costello a/k/a KR a/k/a the brains behind KRINK. In line with Krink’s minimalist design aesthetic, the DW-6900KR-8 has a metallic matte silver finish (Casio pulled it out of it’s library especially for KR) and for the first time in G-Shock history, the watch will bare a full mirror face (sick!) and LCD display. They omitted all technical type from the inner ring on the face of the watch, making this piece the cleanest look G-Shock has ever produced.
From Press release:
“The new DW6900KR-8 watch is the epicenter of where art, fashion, and functionality intersect” said Shigenori Itoh, Vice President of Casio’s Timepiece Division. “The G-Shock x Krink collaboration allows our consumers the opportunity to indulge in aesthetically pleasing watches without compromising the G-Shock functionality.”
“Here at Krink, quality should never be compromised and is always worth the extra cost and effort” said Craig Costello a.k.a. Krink. “Casio mirrors the same philosophy regarding their G-Shock line of watches and it’s been a pleasure working with them on a solid product. G-Shock took the extra time to find the right finishes and subtle details that compliment this piece.”
Available mid-April at Bloomingdale’s, Barney’s Co-Op, Union LA, MOCA, and online at karmaloop.com and in Europe at Colette.
SIr Michael Rocks, 1/2 of The Cool Kids, has just dropped a new mixtape The Rocks Report. The solo debut features 25 trackswith guest appearances including Mibbs of Pac Div, Sir Charles, DJ Thunder, Trademark Da Skydiver and Phil Adé and production by Ski Beatz, Madlib, Tyehill and more.
Pharoahe Monch premieres his first visual from W.A.R. (We Are Rengades) out March 22nd on Duck Down Records. A 10-minute short film that brings viewers on a journey of a police raid gone dramatically wrong. Clap for him!
Fast Company dropped their 50 Most Innovative Companies list. Coming in at #28 is Opening Ceremony, ahead of huge companies like IBM, PepsiCo and Microsoft to name a few (i’m sure people will be complaining but it’s just a list people) “For building a global brand that still feels exclusive.” Congrats to the OC team, keep doing it.
The good folks over at Fader teamed up with Vitamin Water for a series of Hip Hop Events entitled ‘Uncapped’ to support emerging Hip Hop artists in 12 major cities. As you may know, last week, the 1st stop was in out in ATL, where ChHi Da Prynce, Pill, and Sean Falyon took the stage. This time around, Tuesday March 8th, the stop is in NYC at South Paw where French Montana, Vado, and Frenchie will show why they’re next up out here in NYC…..Who’s next in YOUR city? Stay Tuned…
A few hours ago, Apple revealed the next generation iPad to the world at their media event in California. Coupled with this unveiling also comes their latest iOS 4.3. The new iPad 2 is 33 percent thinner, weighs percent less, and still has the same 9.7 inch blacklit LCD screen. Sounds like a runway model after dieting, same face with less hips and body fat. What has been drawing a lot of attention, though, are the dual cameras, one on each side of the iPad, that helps users utilize the FaceTime call feature and definitely helps with sharing photos.
Pricing & Availability
iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available on March 11 for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model, $699 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G will be available for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G compatible with the Verizon network will be available in the US only for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. iPad 2 will be sold in the US through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers. iMovie and GarageBand for iPad apps will be available on March 11 for $4.99 each from the App Store on iPad or www.itunes.com/appstore.
Dust La Rock, the founding creative director of Fool’s Gold and friend of ours, has a new collection where inspired by his fascination with the work of experimental sound collective and multimedia pioneers Psychic TV to create an exhibition entitled B.K. Scum. Using over 30 years of the group’s sleeve art, videos and assorted propaganda as a starting point to forge a world all his own, B.K. Scum is a showcase for Dust’s mastery of symbolism, appropriation, and the power of ritual, fitting in perfectly with the ethos of Psychic TV. For the show, he has created several new prints and paintings, as well as a fully functioning guitar in the shape of the group’s iconic Psychic Cross logo.
B.K. Scum opens this Friday, March 4th at the Mishka store located at 350 Broadway. Mishka will be releasing their own Psychic TV-inspired clothing collection, as well as an exclusive B.K. Scum tee shirt available for purchase at the show. Also, Dust has teamed up with DJ / producer Star Eyes (Trouble & Bass) for a B.K. Scum mix, a collection of Psychic TV music and rarities collected throughout the years, along with exclusive vocals from Genesis. DOWNLOAD
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