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Posts Tagged ‘Art’
Nike Air Max Lebron VII “NYC” x Matsu
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Nike
As we have seen before select cities around the globe have gotten the Nike Air Max Lebron VII in two city versions, one by a local artist and another inspired by the film “More Than a Game”. We have already seen the Nike Air Max Lebron “New York” by “More than a Game” edition, now we have a look at the the custom artist piece.
The kicks were created by NYC based artist Tomokazu Matsuyama dubbed “fearless”. The kicks come in a super clean white base with the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the upper created with tiny crystals. The numbers are important to the Japanese Buddhist faith specifically their concept of reincarnation.
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Michael Jordan Poster x Shepard Fairey
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 | Posted in Sneaker News
Street artist Shepard Fairey originally gained fame as the designer behind Obey. Recently Fairey’s prominence was elevated to the mainstream with his “Hope” Obama graphic used to support the election of Barack Obama.
Fairey’s latest project is a 18″ x 24″ poster of Michael Jordan in mid flight going towards the rim, produced in layered stencil. The moment of the announcement of the poster coincides with MJ’s entry into the basketball hall of fame.
Hopefully, we will see these covering walls in cities around the world very soon.
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Nike IAM1 x INSA | London Exhibition at 1948
Monday, July 20th, 2009 | Posted in Nike
With all the attention toward the Nike Air Max 1 and its brand new hybrid outgrowth the Nike Air Maxim 1, people have paid tribute to the sneakers. If you have not seen the video were Tinker Hatfield talks about how the Air Max 1 came to be through inspiration by the must see Parisian modern arts museum the George Pompidou Centre, check it out here.
Nike Sportswear has commissioned English based artist Insa to create some artwork inspired by the Air Max 1. Insa explains the origins of the project stating:
“It started with Charlie Dark and the Run Dem Crew and got me thinking of how I see London and running. And I’m not really much of a runner, but I thought maybe my artwork would travel around the city. My art would do the running for me”
With 7 day journey through east London he painted 35 pieces, with a selection of the work seen here. Also check out a video of the project after the jump.
From today until the 26th of July you can check out the IAM1 x INSA
“Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places” exhibition at:
Nike Sportswear 1948
Arches 477 – 478 Batemans Row
Shoreditch, London, EC2 3HH
Date: 17th July – 26th July
“Just Dada It” T-Shirt x ARTSCHOOLVETS
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 | Posted in Clothing
Have you ever wanted to express your love for early 20th century absurdist art while playfully representing your status as a Nikehead. Voila, the ARTSCHOOLVETS are of a like mind, creating this “Just Dada It” t-shirt, which causes such an affect.
This endearing item to those who love art, irony and sneakers is now available at Colette for 45 euros.
Playboy Magazine | Beauties + Kicks
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 | Posted in Sneaker News
Playboy magazine has a reputation of showing corn fed hot blondes from Iowa with all of their midwestern charms on full display. The question on what to add to improve such photos has lingered for years. The answer of course is nothing they already shine bright.
Well how about some dope kicks then, will that add the allure of the beauties? Well no, but its a great way to find out the latest kicks to release. So great move by Playboy in adding a chicks with kicks pictorial.
Check out more Maxim-esque (sorry full charms are not on display) photos after the jump.
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