Posts Tagged ‘Futura’
Art, Product

[ART] Special Edition Grenade Bunny By Lucky Bunny

From Futura’s Nosferatu to Kaws Companion pieces, vinyl toys have become a staple in any art enthusiast’s collection. Artist and designer Lucky Bunny shows the world his take on vinyl art with a second rendition of the Grenade Bunny. Oxidized paints coupled with a safety pin create a hybrid bunny rabbit grenade. Limited to 20 pieces, the Grenade Bunny is currently available at Hold Up Art for $200 retail.

Interviews, Video

Video: jeffstaple 1-2-1 with Leonard Mcgurr a/k/a Futura

This is the fifth installment in the “1-2-1 w/jeffstaple” Series. This segment features the legendary artist Futura. Interesting interview that we’ll let speak for itself, check it out.

Releases, Sneakers, Video

Video: NIKE x FUTURA x BE TRUE

Celebrating the sport of baseball and the legacy of a team that continues to dominate, Nike Brought the legendary Futura in to collab with the most iconic franchise in sports, The Yankees, to celebrate opening day 2010. In this video, 12 oz Prophet caught up with Futura and had him walk through the line.

VIA: 12 oz Prophet

Events

Event: NSW Stickball Tournament @ 21 Mercer

In celebration of baseball, summer in NYC and the NSW/Futura/Yankees collab, Nike is blocking of Mercer st and holding the first ever Nike Stickball tournament this Sunday, April 4th. Details are below.

Nike Sportswear Stickball Tournament!
3-7p
Music by: Q-TIP
Free food trucks & Ice Cream!
Followed by the Yankee Opening Day Game screening
Nike Sportswear @ 21 Mercer
7-11p
Open Beer & Wine bar & passed food!
Video

Video: Nike Sportswear Stickballers featuring Futura [teaser]


Nike Sportswear Stickballers 4.4.10 Ft. FUTURA. teaser video for the upcoming event this weekend.

Events

N’Ap Boule: A Benefit for the People of Haiti Art Event (sponsored by LTD)

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Great event. Greater cause. Come out this Sunday for a celebration of art, music and life.

N’ap Boule: A Benefit for the People of Haiti

Sunday, March 7 / 7-12AM

Anonymous Gallery / 169 Bowery @ Houston

Silent auction and SCOPE Art Festival closing party

Featuring art/photos by Futura, Eric Haze, Dondi, Shepard Fairey, Ricky Powell, Cope2, Faile, Jose Parla and many more

Music by DJ D-Nice & Treats

$10 suggested donation for entry

All proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders

Drop A Gem On'Em, Music

Futura 2000 “And His Escapades”

Early “rap” record by legendary artist Futura 2000. This is a one-of-a-kind mix of NYC rap over a dub piece produced by The Clash with back up vocals by Dondi and Fab Five Freddy. This track has been on youtube but now we have MP3 download for your listening pleasure thanks to HQ Hip Hop.

Tracklist:
A Side: The Escapades
B Side: Version

Lead vocal Futura 2000
Backing Vocal Fab 5 Freddy & Dondi
produced by : The Clash

DOWNLOAD: FUTURA 2000 “And his Escapades”

Design, Releases, Sneakers

Married to the Mob x Lacoste Sneaker Launch Party

Dropping one for the ladies, MOB has teamed up with Lacoste for the release of the Hiromi laced-out sneaker. The sneaker comes in two colorways lilac, and copper, covered with lace detailing. The red-soled sneaker was the highlight of the “tea” party at The Pierre Hotel in Paris, France. Accompanied by Futura, MOB boss lady Leah was decked out in all lace jump suit, making a perfect balance between all things girly and street. Check out the pics of the tea party, and stay tuned for the release of the kicks, this upcoming February.






Product, Releases, Sneakers

Futura x Syracuse Collection launch event

Last night Nike celebrated the launch of the Futura x Syracuse collection at the NYC NSW store. In honor of this collaboration they brought in two Syracuse alumni, Paul Harris and Pearl Washington, along with Futura and had a Q&A session hosted by Jay Corbin from ESPN. The foursome talked about Syracuse, basketball and the collection, check the video above.

more pics after the jump…

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Events

EVENT: Futura x Syracuse Collection

The official launch for the Futura x Syracuse collection by Nike Sportswear is going down tonight at 21 Mercer. Enjoy refreshments and live screening of Georgetown vs Syracuse game at 7pm as well as a Q&A session with Futura, Pearl Washington & Paul Harris, hosted by ESPN’s own (and our friend) Jay Corbin.

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