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visualgraphic: Zen Pencils Comic: 50. NEIL GAIMAN: Make good...

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:15:50 +0800

Zen Pencils Comic: 50. NEIL GAIMAN: Make good art

Make good art

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Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:42:25 +0800

MURDER - story of a scientist deciding create a clone of himself...

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:47:53 +0800

MURDER - story of a scientist deciding create a clone of himself after having lost his twin brother to murder. A dark and mind-bending animated comic created by students from the Multimedia and Animation Arts at the National Taiwan University of Arts.

PROSTITUTES OF GOD - “We traveled to the Indian city of...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:42:00 +0800

PROSTITUTES OF GOD - “We traveled to the Indian city of Sangli to meet a group of bolshy sex workers selling their bodies in the name of the Hindu Goddess Yellamma. Local sex worker Anitha invites us for lunch in her brothel; shows us her homemade “sex rooms,” and tells us what it’s like to be a religious prostitute in modern India.

Afterwards we cross the border into Karnataka into the heartlands of the ancient Devadasi tradition to uncover the mystery of the Goddess Yellamma, and find out how a religious icon became a justification for child prostitution. We meet two teenage Devadasis, Mala and Belavva, to talk sex, saris, and how they cope with the deadly threat of HIV.

A dancing transvestite Devadasi steals the limelight in the next phase of our journey, as we travel deeper into the murky world of temple prostitution. He invites us for chai, gives our host a manicure, and teaches us a few tricks of the trade. We explore the home of the most celebrated Devadasi brothel madam in the business to find out how she lures the next generation of girls into the sex trade.

For the grand finale we went to the annual full moon festival in Saundatti, the most prestigious event in the Devadasi calendar. The colour, dancing and celebrations of the festival disguise the darkness of its underlying purpose: child sex trafficking. Here traffickers, pimps and brothel madams come from all over India to recruit young girls and boys into the sex trade in the name of the Goddess Yellamma. On our way home, we are invited to a remote mud hut to meet two older Devadasi women a mother and daughter who reflect back on their lives and ask the question: what kind of religion turns parents into pimps and their children into prostitutes?”

SHAVE IT - In the wilderness of the forests where giant...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:27:36 +0800

SHAVE IT - In the wilderness of the forests where giant bulldozers are tearing apart the woods there is a monkey that accidentally finds a shaving machine and decides to use it. Spontaneously disguised as a human being, he moves out to the city and starts a career. After a stunning success in business, he understands the need of gaining political power. Not too long after, he becomes the president. Now he is ready to make a change.

African Foosball is a brilliant idea. How do you get people to donate 2 euros that will...

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:57:06 +0800

African Foosball is a brilliant idea. How do you get people to donate 2 euros that will promote sports to children and young people in Rwanda and South Africa? The African foosball is the answer.

The African foosball is built so that it resembles a rural african football pitch with special elements such as: a sandy and uneven ground, figures on crutches, a tree in the middle of the field, and a well that can easily swallow the ball mid-play. Whilst on the inside edges, other meaningful projects are painted on which will be supported by the donations. The idea for the african kicker came from Hamburg ad agency Kolle Rebbe, built by Materialschlachten and illustrated by Eva Salzmann. Video here. - via CreativeRoots

Easy - Mat Zo & Porter Robinson (Official Video)

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:37:11 +0800

Easy - Mat Zo & Porter Robinson (Official Video)

In January 2013, Glasgow based DE:STRUKT was commissioned to...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:10:04 +0800

In January 2013, Glasgow based DE:STRUKT was commissioned to design a mural for digital agency Blonde’s new studio. The outcome, plain sick to the bone!!!

DE:STRUKT STUDIO: destrukt.co.uk/wordpress/
BLONDE DIGITAL: blonde.net
CONZO THROB: conzo.co.uk
MR WEBSTER FILM: niallwebster.tumblr.com
Music: KNXWLEDGE: gloof.bandcamp.com

A Behind the Scene short , “Bukruk, 1 week Marathon”...

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:25:35 +0800

A Behind the Scene short , “Bukruk, 1 week Marathon” documents the intense week of Bukruk street art festival, from the first event party on the 16th of February to the opening at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre on the 23rd of February 2013.

European artists (14): Amandine Urruty & Nicolas Barrome: France / Low Bros: Germany / Hattie Stuart: England / Ibie & San: Spain / Daan Botlek & Rick Hedof: Netherland / Akacorleone & Kruela Denfer: Portugal / Saddo: Romania / Bonom: Belgium / Tika: Switzerland
Thai artists (11): Alex Face — Bon — Haritorn Akarapat — Kobby — Unchalee Anantawat (Lee) — TRK — Mamafaka — P7 — Rukkit — Tawan Wattuya — Yuree Kensaku
Bukruk festival organizers: Myrtille Tibayrenc — Nicolas Dali — Bow Wasinondh
Video directed by Gabriel Camelin: vimeo.com/freelenser
Music by Marine Caillat: www.behance.net/marinecaillat1
For more information: www.bukruk.com

An interview with Shinsuke Takizawa

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:54:05 +0800

What is the story behind the name “NEIGHBORHOOD”? How it was born?
The story goes back to 1994. I and a few friends of mine studied at Harajuku. So, it was just a neighborhood for us. When I reflect now neighborhood meant what Harajuku was for us at the time.

Harajuku neighbors made the NEIGHBORHOOD?
Yes.

If we talk about bikes as an element of esthetics and philosophy of  NEIGHBORHOOD … what are the bikes, the era in the motorbike production and culture that NEIGHBORHOOD is most close to?
It is a simple yet very difficult question. Motorcycle culture seems like a good representation, but for me it is rather vintage here that I really care about. Why vintage? For example, at the time a bike was really a bike, it was the most authentic in the way it was made. I not only like bikes, but all things, products, industrial products that were more “human-made” and people really cared for what they did. So, I feel more warmth in vintage.

Your 5 favorite motorcycle models?
• Harley Davidson 1936 EL
• Indian Motorcycle 1939 Inline 4
• Crocker Motorcycle Hemihead Small Tank
• Brough Superior SS100
• Vincent Black Lightning

Hell’s Angels or Easy Riders?
Easy Riders I’m really inspired by. Hell’s Angels … I’m only interested in 1960-70s’ motorcycling influence. It’s just a part of Hell’s Angels.

I know you friend, collaborate and are inspired by Kostas Seremetis,Jeff Decker and Cole Foster for example. Who else you would like to collaborate with next? It may be a secret you would not want to reveal, but still … what are your current interests? The ideas and values of new Neighborhood collections.
In the past I chose close friends as collaboration partners - Jeff Decker (a bronze artist), Hiroshi Fujiwara, Jack White. They were all “underground” in a sense that they were not very known and the idea was to introduce these unique artists to the public through NEIGHBORHOOD. I still do this, but going forward I will probably pick some world famous names as collaboration partners.

SVG, ONETHIRD, various exclusive collaborations – all great things we like Neighborhood for. And what about women’s lines? There used to be many great pieces, but it’s been a while … 
There have been many requests to release women’s lines. However, women’s market is quite different from the men’s market and what I realized … women’s wear tends to move with the trend. And therefore, there is kind of a conflict for me – I’m not up to speed with this, I honestly do not follow trends. So, no specific plans here. However, if there comes the right time when I could be able to create women’s wear with no need to follow trends, I will probably go for it.

I know you collect old elements of fashion design and other vintage things which inspire you. It is interesting to know more about your interests as a collector.
I wonder if there is anything I collect that you don’t know (laughs) … I collect bikes and bike parts, things that surround bikes, e.g. rider jackets. Vintage cars and all that goes with it … parts. Vintage toys – you may not know. Some art pieces. That’s about it. Not to disappoint you (laughs). I love metal … that’s where my passion for parts comes from.

Lifestyle “preached” by NEIGHBORHOOD is connected to music. What kind of music?
I’m not limited in terms of music. Neither is NEIGHBORHOOD. Rock, hip hop, reggae, punk. Sometimes even techno. The common theme is that music should touch me – that’s how I choose my favorites. If I were to pick a genre … rock and pank.

Your 5 favorite songs and artists?
• Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) / Neil Young
• Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys / Map of Africa
• Krank / KMFDM
• Hurt / Johny Cash
• Tom Traubert’s Blues / Tom Waits

What would be your other passion and profession if you would not  become a designer?
Maybe, graphic designer. In a very real sense though … maybe homeless. Not that I really want to be homeless, but likewise, I don’t remember myself studying too hard or even working too hard … so I may have well ended up homeless.

I met Kostas Seremetis because of you. If I did not know what Neighborhood does I would never know what Kostas does. Is Kostas you favorite painter?
Yes, he is, yes.

People who inspire you – 2-3 names … activists, whoever … maybe from the past…
Difficult to say who from the past. I’m more interested in the current … as I mentioned, Jeff Decker, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Jack White. Generally, I’m more interested in the end result (work, music, movie, art, etc…) rather than personalities.

Do you travel a lot? Where have you been to over the last 2-3 years?
Difficult question …I would I could name a wide range of locations, but my time does not allow much travelling. I’ve travelled mostly to Asia nowadays. I haven’t been to the US for maybe 4 years, very long time. May be I should go there soon. Otherwise, I have not been travelling much.

American culture has influenced many brands in Japan. Neighborhood is also kind of mix of English punk and American motorcycling culture. Why North America had such a big influence? Maybe at a certain time they were the best, produced the best stuff at the time? Is it that Japanese designers just took what America did and re-shaped, made it better? Why America?
Interesting question. My first interest in fashion was English punk. If you talk shoes it was Doctor Martin’s. So, first, all fashion, music and culture pieces came from London. America … many-many people ask this question. We should go back to the time of the war … we lost the war and I don’t want to go into details. So, after we lost, every commodity in Japan was “Americanized”. So, the next thing we exposed to after traditional Japanese things was American commodity and culture. It was also a political stigma – we were occupied. So, it’s kind of natural that we have absorbed the American culture pieces rather than anyone else’s.

There used to be those SVG series T-shirts with Russian criminal tattoos. How all this came about?
I used the Russian tattoo graphics because it is so different from American or literally any tattoo graphics. I found it very-very striking, distinguished and unique and I wanted to use this theme on those T-shirts.

You should come to Russia some time then. The right time should come.
I really want to. Hope I will see things I have never seen. 

With “mass” brands many people buying them don’t know and don’t care about individuals who stand behind the brands. With NEIGHBORHOOD it is just the opposite – 90% percent of customers know who you are. That is why I will try and keep doing those interviews, introducing views, passions, perspectives. It is very important.
Agree completely. With e-commerce and everything being on-line people no longer see people’s faces. Having those face to face interviews is very important and I appreciate it too. - via BELIEF

GUERRILLAS IN THE MIST – An interview with Tetsu Nishiyama

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:16:18 +0800

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(via HAVEN)

UNDER THE FOLD - At the beginning of the Great Depression...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:03:00 +0800

UNDER THE FOLD - At the beginning of the Great Depression Frank loses the stability in his and his son’s life, when he is thrown on the street. Homeless, and with his son Andrew in tow, he struggles to find a job in streets crowded with unemployed workers. Yet, Andrew naïve and innocent only enjoys tagging along, until his dad’s frustration fouls his playfulness. But as Frank discovers his son’s sad mood, he begins to cheer him up, playing on his imagination. As the days progress, the goal of keeping his son happy becomes more and more a focus. Along the way his son’s imagination and joy affects him and finally his own happiness rises – just to be thundered down by reality! In the end, Frank accepts this harsh reality for what it is, by drawing on the optimism he found in his son’s imagination and goes out to face it.

Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie (Official) ft. JAY Z, classy...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:22:52 +0800

Justin Timberlake - Suit & Tie (Official) ft. JAY Z, classy video, I personally think Jay-Z bit is the highlight of the video

HOV

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:49:14 +0800

HOV

Overwork?

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:57:50 +0800

Overwork?

FIELD NOTES 01: LAND OF THE RISING SUN - HAVEN in Tokyo“In...

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:46:32 +0800

FIELD NOTES 01: LAND OF THE RISING SUN - HAVEN in Tokyo
“In our latest INTELLIGENCE feature we present a short teaser giving a preview from the field of whats’ on the horizon for our up-coming INTELLIGENCE sections. On our most recent trip to Japan, we had the opportunity to capture and highlight some our favourite destinations in Tokyo- from visiting some of our friends behind our favourite brands, select and direct shops to must-visit food spots. Expect some in-depth coverage coinciding with this prelude in the coming weeks.”
Music: Deep Winter by Dibiase

PAPERMAN - Using a minimalist black-and-white style, the short...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:07:29 +0800

PAPERMAN - Using a minimalist black-and-white style, the short follows the story of a lonely young man in mid-century New York City, whose destiny takes an unexpected turn after a chance meeting with a beautiful woman on his morning commute. Convinced the girl of his dreams is gone forever, he gets a second chance when he spots her in a skyscraper window across the avenue from his office. With only his heart, imagination and a stack of papers to get her attention, his efforts are no match for what the fates have in store for him.

A fucking awesome piece by McBess for Deezer, good call...

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:05:41 +0800

A fucking awesome piece by McBess for Deezer, good call Deezer!!!

“喪屍血滴子 Zombie...

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:49:00 +0800

“喪屍血滴子 Zombie Guillotines”
末日，由一場突如其來的疫症開始。
要生存並不是容易的事，特別在你被當成食物的時候。
生存需要戰鬥，戰鬥需要武器，或者，更強的武器。
對抗瘋狂的敵人，你需要比他們更瘋狂，所以殺喪屍，你需要 ﹣「喪屍血滴子」。

New York is perhaps one of the most expressive cities in visual...

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:28:25 +0800

New York is perhaps one of the most expressive cities in visual advertising. Interspersed with flamboyant billboards that exceed any run-of-the-mill form of advertising, it comes as no surprise that the muralists at Colossal Media finds “The Big Apple” as a perfect canvas for their craft. Dubbed “Wall Dogs,” mural painters have exercised their expressive art form since the mid 1800s. Here, Jason Coatney and Armando Balmaceda offers a scope into another workday in the skies for Tumblr’s STORYBOARD series, exposing the details needed to execute these paintings even as the harsh weather beats against their hefty raincoats. While the hectic city continues beneath, the crew brush away with their melange of paint cans, adding their own piece of mind to the New York landscape. - via hypebeast