South African street artist Faith47 just released a video, directed by Rowan Pybus, supported by The British Council, Red Bull, and Bass Festival. The short film serves as an exploration into some of the South Africa’s environment within the context of the painting Faith47 has been doing. Although it’s short the film is poignant and inspiring. Click here to watch it for yourself.
Girl Talk’s fourth album, “Feed the Animals” is near immaculate. Those familiar with Girl Talk will come to the album expecting the wide variety of samples, but for this disc it seems producer Greg Gillis used samples from seemingly everybody, expected and unexpected—M.I.A., Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, The Police, The Cure, Britney and Madonna, Rihanna and Queen—they’re all fare game. He even takes some of their most obscure tracks and mixes them in the party.
The highlight of the album is undoubtedly “Here’s The Thing” which at 1:05 features an amazing breakbeat remix of Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone.” In the track he manages to mix in Mary J. Blige, Peter Bjorn and John, Shawty Lo, Elvis Costello, Nelly Furtado, NIN, & MC Hammer and still have an great track.
What I found so intriguing about the album is in the our iTunes three and a half minute single loving culture “Feed The Animals” exists as a rare ode to the dwindling form of creating an album. This is Girl Talk everybody can enjoy.
Download: “Play Your Part (Part 1)” “Here’s The Thing” “Give Me A Beat”
by: Kendrick Daye
This saturday, Giant Robot will present Mossy & Glossy, a group show featuring new works by artists from the Pacific Northwest with excellent nicknames: Justin “Scrappers” Morrison, Candi “Snaggs” Hibert, and Mike “Le Merde” Kelly.
According to a press release, “The art of Scrappers reflects the outdoorsy environment of Portland, OR and his new pieces will preview his upcoming book about a logging crew, feral scouts, beards, and mushrooms. Seattle-based Snaggs was inspired by stuffed Nauga Monsters from the ’60s to become a felt artist. Her rainbow-colored body of work, which includes “paintings,” dolls, and pillows, has a retro modern style that combines the handmade quality of craft with the sensibility of clean design. Le Merde has gained a rabid following in the limited-edition figure scene with his molten and oozing but cute style.”
A reception for Scrappers, Snaggs, and Le Merde will be held from 6:30 to 10:00 on Saturday, June 21.
Artwork will be available to view and purchase online next week.
GRNappletree, one of the biggest streetwear lines today, will hold a free movie screening for “Control” Fri. June 20th, in Los Angeles at the Downtown Warehouse. A DJ will be spinning at 7 PM and the movie will start at 8 PM. Make sure to check it out if you’re in L.A.
Here is a quick look at the new TBG Summer 2008 line themed “Jim Crowe Couture” thanks to our good friend Carl at Fresh Milk Publicity. The line is being sported by none other than Pacific Division, Diz Gibran and TiRon. Pics of the line as well as free music downloads of Pacific Division, Diz Gibran and TiRon are all posted in the links below. More pics after the jump.
New York gallery, Franklin Parrasch, will soon host the “everything else” exhibition that will hold installations from a wide range of artists including streetwear’s favorite, KAWS. The exhibition will showcase two of KAWS signature works including the 4ft. Companion and an untitled painting with a hanging Smurf. The opening reception is set for Thursday, June 19, from 6 to 8 pm. Definitely go there if you want to see an eclectic mix of art.
Franklin parrasch Gallery
20 W 57th Street (between 5th and 6th Ave.)
New York, NY 10019
Tel 212.246.5360
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Keiichi Nitta will open his first solo exhibition later this month in Italy. The exhibition will also mark the release of his very first book. The private opening night will take place on June 24th at gogallery while the public opening will commence the following day until July 15th.
Apparently legendary Japanese designer Rockin’ Jelly Bean hearts BBC | Ice Cream. Bean is revisiting his previous partnerships with BBC | Ice Cream in an upcoming collaborative effort. As part of the yet to be revealed Season 7 collection of BBC, look for some new updated looks on some of BBC | Ice Cream’s staple designs. Stay tuned for more details.
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The Opening cut “Time for some action” has a minute long movie-like narration by Pharell sounding like he’s going to make some profound statement, before turning into a funky club banger, in which he assures “This is not love/it’s lust”. At least he is honest!
And with that, Pharell, Chad Hugo, and Shay Haley, better known as N*E*R*D return with their third album. Unlike it’s mostly Rocky predecessor “Fly or die”, this is a mish mash of styles; Funk, Dance, and Rock, sometimes interlacing all in one song.
Similar to the opening cut is the bouncy “Everyone nose…”. “Windows” sounds like “Around the world in a day” era Prince, a clap-filled pop/rock song with Pharell even throwing in some Prince-style squeals. “Anti matter” has a buzzing riff with rapped verses and drum & bass in parts, followed by the similar “Spaz”.
“Yeah you” is one of my favourites, groovy R&B, as is the Chic-sounding “You know what” complete with scratchy guitars and remniscent of the song “She’s not me” Pharell did on Madonna’s new CD. Both will definately get a club jumping.
“Happy” is a sunny rocker which wouldn’t sound out of place on “Fly or die”, “kill joy” (with a rap about Little red riding hood and Prince-like harmonies) is a Funk laced upbeat song with a James Brown feel, while closing cut “Laugh about it” pairs chunky beats with driving guitars.
Slowing things down are the piano ballad “Sooner or later” with lovely harmonies (remember “Maybe” from “Fly or die”?), and “Love bomb” (piano and guitars, eerie flourishes and chunky beats in the chorus).
So there you have it, their most musically adventurous album yet. A fun album with a little something for everyone.
Icon Style Trunk Show and Sample Sale Summer 2008 will take place tomorrow, 6.14.08, 1 pm-5 pm at LOFT at Castleberry Hill. Art Nouveau Magazine will be there showcasing a new collection of our “Art is Everywhere” t-shirts designed by Corinne Francilus.
Last week was the opening of the joint show between skateboard artists’ Cody Hudson and Michael Seiben. Cody Hudson’s exhibit “Save My Life,” explores happiness and forseen death of human life while Michael Sieben’s “Heroes for Ghosts” uses his trademark style to show the progression from childhood to the adult life.The exhibition is on display at San Francisco’s FIFTY24SF.
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I would like to say hello to all the art nouveau’s avid readers just recently I haven been interning for the magazine and I have my first assignment for THE BOSS (Phillip). My friend Allison works for the B.lynn Group which is an image agency that works with the industry’s largest magazines, record labels and production companies that gives a great deal of different services like fashion styling, wardrobe design, make-up/hair Artist and image consulting.
There’s strength in numbers and nothing brings people together more than art. When the media wants us to choose sides over polarizing presidential candidates and divisive issues it’s always a good song, art piece or book that brings us together.
On Friday, June 27th, Art Nouveau Magazine presents “All Together Now” an exhibition featuring the work of Corinne Francilus, Myra Nash, Shawn Blake, Olivia Dong and Paul Deforrest. The work in this show will take your mind off all that divides us and focus on something that brings us together—the human experience. So let us grow together and enjoy together. Pieces will be available for purchase during the event.
Art Nouveau Magazine presents “All Together Now” will open June 27th from 7 pm – 10 pm at Tilt Coffee Shop in Castleberry Hill during the famous Art Stroll. “All Together Now” will be on display until July 24th.
Join the Facebook event page http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=21475233141
One of our favorite galleries, The Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art presents Take a Deep Breath, a group exhibition featuring new artworks by Asbestos, Cherri Wood, The Dark, Kngee and Know Hope.
Each artists work, and their method of composing their pieces are different, as different as the cities they’re from, the artists come together to present and confront innoncence, iniquity, alienation and personal and urban neglect.
Artwork on display will comprise of a wide source of media, including hyper-realistic stencils, intricate three-dimensional cardboard works, large-scale photographs, oil pastel drawings, mixed media collages, and raspberry-infused watercolors (yum!) on paper and canvas.
The Dark, Kngee, and Know Hope will be in attendance at the opening of Take a Deep Breath on Saturday, June 21st.
Make sure to get to know all the participating artists in-depth at imeem.com/carmichaelgallery.
Foxy Brown has taken to her message board at Foxboogie.com to release a statement regarding her mess of an album Brooklyn’s Don Diva. The two paragraph message posted in all caps and signed BOOGIE finds Foxy blaming herself for the handling of her latest project, which debuted at #83 on the Billboard Top 200. Click more to read the full message.
Yes, it’s back on the map PLAID. For me it was the saying I will never wear that B.S. So now what do I do because it’s starting to fancy me alot. Why yes, make it an accessorie. These are the newest foot wear for skatebording but I am far from a skater girl. The shoes were inspired by a legendary skateborder Mark Gonzales and eS designers.
Australian fashion label Asuza have just released photos from their Fall/Winter ‘08 line. The line is dark feature mostly black, white, gray and a tinge of white. But what it lacks in color it makes up for in fit and cut. The denim skinnies are a winner. My favorite are the acid washed denim with the black cuff at the bottom. You know the drill, click more for more photos.
I never liked geometry in school. But this isn’t school and this isn’t that type of geometry, it’s alot more complex–in a good way. Montreal based fashion label Complex Geometries by designer Clayton Evans released their Spring/Summer 2008 line which looks amazing. The cuts, the colors, the fits are all unique and seem like a perfect mesh between streetwear and high fashion. Click more for more photos.
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