To Do In Atlanta July 26th-Rahbi “Strange Fruit 3″ Concert
I guess the fruit is strange and musically gifted in Atlanta. Just ask Rahbi (If you don’t know who that is we featured him in Issue 2). His new concert “Strange Fruit” will start July 26th at the Sugarhill in Underground Atlanta and is set to feature performances from Rahbi himself, Tori Almaze, and a host of amazing musicians.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door and can be purchased at www.ticketalternative.com. Visit Rahbi on MySpace for more info. Front of the flyer after the jump.
New Work by Snaggs Le Merde & Scrappers at GRNY
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 Host “Control” Movie Screening
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.
“everything else” Exhibition
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
Source: Hypebeast
Everyday Is Like Sunday For Keichi Nitta
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.
“ALL TOGETHER NOW”
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
“TAKE A DEEP BREATH” AND ENJOY THIS SHOW
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.
Carlos Ramos’ “Natural History” Solo Exhibition
Los Angeles artist Carlos Ramos has a solo exhibition of new work titled Natural History Museum Part I coming up at Corey Helford Gallery. For his first solo show in LA, Ramos replicates the natural history museum experience for his audience, fusing the natural world with the art world.
A series of twenty-four large-scale paintings based on classic grand dioramas and a special installation of skeletal structures will transform the gallery into an epicenter of flora and fauna. The concept of the exhibition is based on Ramos’ childhood fascination with natural history museums and the “authoritative” impression they made on him growing up.
Developing a show around a cohesive theme as well as expanding the size and scale of his work mark an exciting new direction for the artist, which has allowed him to explore environments and characters more freely than in the past.
Natural History Museum Part I will open on Saturday, June 28th and will be on view until July 16th. More info at coreyhelfordgallery.com.
Source: Juxtapoz
GRNappletree Fashion Show In L.A.
One of the biggest, if not the biggest streetwear lines will hold it’s fashion show for it’s new summer collection The Movement Thursday May 29, 2008 at the California Market Center from 8pm - 11pm. With free drinks, food, gift bags, photobooths and all for $5.00 this event sounds like a catch.
RSVP at dressright@danceright.net
Kareem Rizk
Pulp Fiction is my favorite movie. Apparently Pulp Fiction is artist Kareem Rizk’s favorite film too. Rizk will hold his first solo exhibition featuring 20 new works on canvas called Pulp Fiction at Phone Booth Gallery in California. Visit phoneboothgallery.com for more info.
France Touches Hong Kong Again
France touches Hong Kong, again! Hong Kong’s hottest night destination VOLAR brings together the award winning label Ed Banger Records for the 3rd installment of “France Touches Hong Kong Music Festival.” The event has music, art, lifestyle and cultural elements between France and Hong Kong which goes perfect with Ed Banger’s talented list of performers and local acts from the visual, street and tattoo scene. The one night only event takes place Friday, May 30th. Please visit frenchmay.com for more info.
France Touches Hong Kong Music Festival 2008
Friday, May 30th @ Star Hall, HK International Trade & Exhibition Centre
Time: 9:00 pm till late
Ticket Prices: $380 HKD (before May 10th) / $450 HKD (May 11th and on)
Tickets are available through hkticketing.com or via phone 31 288 288.
Flow08!
Gonna be in Finland anytime soon? Be sure to check out Flow08-an eclectic music festival that will take place on four stages and feature bands from all over the world. So far there are over sixty acts for this eco-friendly concert which is set to rock out from August 15-17. There is a style of music for every fan, including jazz, soul, indie, techno, funkadelic and good ol’ fashioned get-your-groove-on. The line-up is impressively long but top names of performers include The Roots, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, DJ Funk who hails from Chi-town, techno genius Robert Hood, Cansei de Ser Sexy (CSS) a Brazilian indie band, Múm and Ane Brune, from Iceland and Norway respectively. Even if you hadn’t planned on crossing the pond, this concert is definitely worthy of at least thinking about making the trip.
Foreign Family Open New Gallery May 10th
Cody from GRNAPPLETREE says, “these guys really know what is going on.” And we agree. On Sat. May 10th, Foreign Family will open their new gallery FFPOPUP Gallery, with a opening party featuring fresh new artwork from MR44 and Johnny Punishment.
Slick of the Dissizit crew must like his bacon colorful. Music met Graffiti when the writer added some street art to Roger Water’s Coachella set. The pig flew over the crowd and looked amazing. Click for more pictures.
Info & Images: Highsnobiety
ALIFE Opens Flagship Store In Tokyo
Alife quietly opened their Flagship store in Tokyo. The store is in Harajuku of Japan, the fashion district in the city. The store boasts wooden floors and black trims to create a classy and spacious look. The story carries mostly Alife products which include of course Alife apparel and shoes. More pictures after the more.
Info & Images: HighSnobiety
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Dim Mak’s Summer Festival is shaping up to be amazing. Steve Aoki, Spank Rock, Kid Sister and N.E.R.D. This looks like a dream come true.
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Saul Williams Concert Part 2
We showed you guys some of the pictures from the Saul Williams concert the other day. Remember to check out Issue #4 which launches May 1st to see all of the dope shots we got. But, to hold you over we have something else. While waiting to get inside the building we caught up with a few Scene Kids and asked them what their expectations where for the show and here’s what they had to say.
Blake Lance & Matthew Williams
Blake: “Hopefully we get some good lyrics from Saul Williams, a lot of manual stuff from him, I don’t really want to hear the same stuff on the CD I’ve already heard that, but I love his stuff, I love Trent Reznor and I’m sure he did a good job producing it.”
Matthew: “I’m here