If you've strolled around the West 21st Street area
you've probably noticed the “Giant Project” is near completion.
Currently, the project is being worked on by Os Gemeos and Futura but
AKA NYC and 12ozProphet have all had a hand in the creation of the
mural. Below are some more images.
Kanye West – Power Portrait from welcometothetonezone on Vimeo.
After all the hype, all the speculation and all of an episode of Jersey Shore, Kanye West's “Power” video portrait was finally unveiled tonight on MTV at 11pm EST. The moving imagery is even more surprising than many may have anticipated. It truly is not like any music video today, but rather a moving painting that was created for the distinct purpose of dramatizing and accompanying the lyrics and beat of Yeezy's single. The creative direction and art work is brought to us courtesy of Marco Brambilla's exceptional mind. Kanye was first convinced of his desire to collaborate with Brambilla after seeing his installation “Civilization” in New York's The Standard Hotel. Brambilla acknowledged West's unique aptitude of the art world (for a music artist) and so the iconography and historical themes of this exceptional project were born. Analyze and enjoy a portrait of power.
YRB Magazine and Smirnoff shacked up at the polo lounge located in the lower level of the Hotel Marcel for an exciting night to present “A Taste of the Good Life” event. The music was bumping and the Vodka was flowing as fashionistas and tastemakers packed the room. DJ Mel provided the perfect backdrop as party goers danced the heat away and sipped on cocktails courtesy of Smirnoff. Peep the jump for more pics. Video coming soon.
Images via theaudracatalog and feleciacruz
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Os Gemeos were in Lisbon for an exhibition and left a little “Thank You”. The twins from São Paulo and Blu from Italy tag-teamed all over both sides of this building during their stay in Portugal for Museu Colecção Berardo. The mural took a couple of days and shows a man sucking from the world with a straw while wearing a crown with the logos of oil companies. Message? Image via Arrested in Motion.
Shepard Farey's latest print is available online now and features the great icon Muhammad Ali. Only 450 pieces of the 18 × 24″ screen print will be produced and signed by Shepard Fairey for $70. A portion of the revenue will go to The Ali Foundation.
