My website is a working design portfolio and blog (pictured REIGN MAN). Source: KIMANHI BOLDEN CREATIVE SPACE Anyone who knows me, is aware of my dream to open an art gallery. We were married in my brother Herb’s Gallery 504 and I hosted open mics at the venue. That place was my soul and I…
In 2018, Adam announced a new project: A series of paintings based on his own photographs taken in and around the greatest city in the world – New York. The series was inspired by some of the great Photorealist painters from the late 1960’s to present, including Richard Estes, Robert Cottingham and Ralph Goings. Source:…
Our friend Mikael Kennedy is an interesting guy—a photographer, world traveler, and most recently, rug collector. A few months ago, Mikael came through to our 1901 Lincoln studio to make a pair of bespoke Alphas using one of his prized 100-year old Persian rugs. Source: Introducing: The 100 Year Alpha & Bravo I’m not going…
Artist Reina Koyano explains her love for art and Jordans and takes us through her Los Angeles studio. Words: Rembert Browne Source: Reina Koyano + the Shattered Backboard I was just told that I need to be more vocal and present on social media. I explained that, by experience, social media and third party sites…
Opening on January 4 at WHQ, the structure is home to some of the brand’s most exciting artwork. Source: Stash and More Paint Murals for Nike’s New NYC Garage Last year I spent as much time writing about the endeavors of adidas in the art community as I did writing about their footwear. The Three…
Source: adidas Originals by Daniel Arsham | Chapter 2 of ‘Hourglass’ Film | ‘New York PRESENT’ Sneaker Release I’ve had a number of serious complaints and issues with adidas in regard to the repetitive nature of their footwear designs. I’ve written several articles including my recent analysis of the Prophere. I Really Want to Like…
Dave White is a contemporary British Artist who dedicates his work to celebrating popular culture and interpreting emotive issues. Source: Dave White | Artist Most sneakerheads know of Dave White as the man behind one of the most successful redesigns of an Air Jordan For 1. The Wings version created by the artist remains a grail…
Subset DublinArtists. Creators. Visionaries.Subset Dublin is too corporate for the artists, too artistic for the corporates. So they decided to say screw it and just do their own thing; and it’s a good thing they did, because it’s pure brilliance. A multidisciplinary artist collective Source: Subset Dublin Saucony has long had an active blog that…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas connects with Chicago Artists and Creators The alignment of art and commerce is often sketchy at best. Consider the idea that one of the greatest artists of our time doesn’t sell his art. He finds areas, creates guerilla style and disappears without a trace leaving people wondering what is…
Independent footwear brand borne from the converging disciplines of art, craft and technology Source: No.One If you’re like me, and thousands of other GOT fans, when you see No.One you immediately think of the many faced god. That’s just how it is when certain words become allusions. In this instance No.One is the name of…
Source: adidas x Colossal Media Bring Urban Running to Life Through Art in Bushwick adidas continues to find the location other brands are missing by focusing on the connective tissues of daily life for a new generation. Retail is in a moment where the value associated with things is rapidly diminishing. There was a time…
This Friday, July 21, Kith will be exclusively launching Daniel Arsham’s first collaboration with adidas Originals, as the duo reinvent the classic New York silhouette. Arsham’s signature design cha Source: adidas Originals x Daniel Arsham New York – Kith Exclusive Launch Daniel Arsham is an artist. adidas in the last three years has been more…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Celebrates the Roots of Venice Beach, CA., with its New Store on Abbot Kinney Content via adidas VENICE, Calif., (July 13, 2017) – adidas today announced the opening of its new store on one of the most vibrant blocks in America – Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice, Calif. Opening on…
Featured in NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times, Larry’s List is the leading art collector editorial and art market knowledge company providing insights, data, and access to contemporary art collectors. (pictured Theaster Gates, “Civil Tapestries”, 2012. Courtesy of Elliot and Kimberly Perry Collection.) Source: Former NBA Star on Why the Work of Artist…
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Hosts BOOST the Nation Custom Sneaker Auction For Women by Women to Unite Creativity Through Sport 50 States, 50 designs created by dope artists. adidas continues to redefine the marketing landscape via unique collaborations that speak not only to the promotion of footwear, but the promotion of culture and…
The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power And all that beauty, all that wealth ever gave,Awaits alike the inevitable hour.The paths of glory lead but to the grave Source: Bodega x Asics Gel-Mai ‘Underground’ Bodega continues its assault on how footwear is sold in a retail environment. Take note smaller shops. This video is…
Legendary photographer Estevan Oriol and breakout talent Julius Caesar – come together in this lookbook to represent downtown Los Angeles and the Formula 23 Source: FOR LA. Air.Jordan.com At times it becomes difficult to tell the difference between Jordan For Brand and adidas. What do I mean by this? adidas Originals has created an indelible link…
“A city sidewalk by itself is nothing, It is an abstraction. It means something only in conjunction with the buildings and other uses that border it, or border Source: RESIDENTIAL USE: BOSTON, MA – Bodega The interpretation of art is a subjective matter. One person can look and see thugs and another person…
Source: adidas Originals ‘Artist in Residence’ Showcase When a store opens the entire goal is to generate foot traffic which could potentially turn into conversions. In other words every part of your store has to be monetized. More important however is merchandising. The way a store looks tells a story and that story shapes the…
Madina Design – Designer with a passion for Hip Hop, Hip Hop clothing, fashion, design, old school, classic, art, photography, illustration, goldenera. Source: Madina Design – Hip Hop Clothing & Design – Madina Full disclosure, I haven’t bought anything from Madina, yet. I’ve been sharing, liking and being a social media follower for years, but…
Shane Griffin made a 1:1 replica of the shoe on 3D-printed resin material. The sculpture makes for a distorted version of a Yeezy Boost Sneaker. Source: Yeezy Boost Sneaker Turned Into A Real-Life Optical Illusion I thought this imagery discovered through PSFK would generate a little bit of interest. I’m always astonished by the way…
