FASHION
Charles Munka for JOYCE Exhibition
May 16th
Hong Kong-based French artist Charles Munka is showing off some of his latest works for JOYCE in Hong Kong. His aim was to showcase a number of current canvas and mural projects, combined with a dedicated installation at the gallery. The installation is a neon rendering of a close-up taken from the famed Rosetta Stone. The stickers on the floor around the centerpiece were taken from architectural plans of ancient Egyptian ruins along the Nile River. Munka’s expressive style is traditionally a refreshing blend of abstract, contemporary and historically-inspired elements, and this new exhibition front in center in JOYCE’s vestibule is no exception.
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Charles Munka for JOYCE Exhibition
May 16th
Hong Kong-based French artist Charles Munka is showing off some of his latest works for JOYCE in Hong Kong. His aim was to showcase a number of current canvas and mural projects, combined with a dedicated installation at the gallery. The installation is a neon rendering of a close-up taken from the famed Rosetta Stone. The stickers on the floor around the centerpiece were taken from architectural plans of ancient Egyptian ruins along the Nile River. Munka’s expressive style is traditionally a refreshing blend of abstract, contemporary and historically-inspired elements, and this new exhibition front in center in JOYCE’s vestibule is no exception.
Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast.com
BMW F 800 R Predator Custom | By VILNER
May 16th
Lavishly appointed in carbon fiber and chrome, tuners at Bulgaria-base VILNER took up the challenges set by one wealthy Russian oligarch and transformed the BMW F 800 R into the VILNER Predator.
The requests were plenty and came at fast and furious pace from the client, who has one of the most exclusive motorcycle collection in Bulgaria. For six months, three VILNER tuners worked on the project, which called for 17 components – 9 carbon fiber and 8 chromed, to be completely hand made. Coated completely in black, VILNER shorten the overall length and made the bike into a single-seater. Gone were the original headlights and in their places, bright bi-xenon with menacing red LED lights instead. VILNER even took turn signals from the BMW Z4 and incorporated into the design. Left untouched for the most part, VILNED added a custom exhaust to the 798-cubic four-cycle engine for it to pump out 87 horsepower still. That is more than enough to propel this bike to a maximum speed of 125 miles per hour. via: autoblog
BMW F 800 R Predator Custom | By VILNER
May 16th
Lavishly appointed in carbon fiber and chrome, tuners at Bulgaria-base VILNER took up the challenges set by one wealthy Russian oligarch and transformed the BMW F 800 R into the VILNER Predator.
The requests were plenty and came at fast and furious pace from the client, who has one of the most exclusive motorcycle collection in Bulgaria. For six months, three VILNER tuners worked on the project, which called for 17 components – 9 carbon fiber and 8 chromed, to be completely hand made. Coated completely in black, VILNER shorten the overall length and made the bike into a single-seater. Gone were the original headlights and in their places, bright bi-xenon with menacing red LED lights instead. VILNER even took turn signals from the BMW Z4 and incorporated into the design. Left untouched for the most part, VILNED added a custom exhaust to the 798-cubic four-cycle engine for it to pump out 87 horsepower still. That is more than enough to propel this bike to a maximum speed of 125 miles per hour. via: autoblog
Get Sylvester 3: Nigel Sylvester – Animal BMX
May 16th
“Get Sylvester,” is an ongoing series of video shorts about pro BMX rider Nigel Sylvester. In this third episode, the show catches up with Sylvester as he waxes nostalgic on one of his first major sponsors, Animal Bikes — talking about their influence on his career trajectory, and influence on the rest of the sport of BMX as a whole. Later on, he heads to the Animal headquarters in Jersey City, New Jersey to show off his new tattoo and provide input on the second generation of his signature BMX saddle. Capping off a perfect day Sylvester sneaks in a vert session with Animal’s owner Ralph Sinisi.
KAWS “The Nature of Need” – Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong | Exhibition Recap
May 16th
Photos by Travis K.
Highlighted by its ever increase in importance, Hong Kong International Art Fair is set to open this Thursday, May 17th. To coincide with the multitude of festivities, exhibitions, and gallery openings, several notable artist will also take part, including Brian Donnelly, or better known as KAWS, at the newly established Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong. Titled The Nature of Need, the exhibition will be KAWS’ first solo exhibition in Asia. In addition, its the debut event for Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong, the Parisian gallery’s newest outpost. In person to celebrate this milestone for KAWS and Galerie Perrotin was Edison Chen and several other local celebrities . There were fellow artists as well, including a rare appearance by Takashi Murakami, who’s represented by the gallery too.
Concentrating on KAWS’ latest paintings, the exhibit is a contrast between both the familiar and the unfamiliar. Dominating on one side is CHUM, the Michelin Man-inspired caricature. And while its been a staple at majority of KAWS’ shows in the past, the contrast silhouette, heighten by the cropped canvas’ contours brought about a hint of menacing stature. The same goes with several other works, including an expansive group of 50 vertical paintings, each at a domineering height of 7 feet by 1 foot in width. The overall ambience is one to challenge audience to go beyond the common perceptions of KAWS’ works.
The Nature of Need by KAWS will be on view at Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong from now till June 30th.
Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong
50 Connaught Road Central | Map
Floor 17
Hong Kong
Exhibition Dates: Now – June 30th, 2012 (Saturday)
KAWS “The Nature of Need” – Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong | Exhibition Recap
May 16th
Photos by Travis K.
Highlighted by its ever increase in importance, Hong Kong International Art Fair is set to open this Thursday, May 17th. To coincide with the multitude of festivities, exhibitions, and gallery openings, several notable artist will also take part, including Brian Donnelly, or better known as KAWS, at the newly established Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong. Titled The Nature of Need, the exhibition will be KAWS’ first solo exhibition in Asia. In addition, its the debut event for Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong, the Parisian gallery’s newest outpost. In person to celebrate this milestone for KAWS and Galerie Perrotin was Edison Chen and several other local celebrities . There were fellow artists as well, including a rare appearance by Takashi Murakami, who’s represented by the gallery too.
Concentrating on KAWS’ latest paintings, the exhibit is a contrast between both the familiar and the unfamiliar. Dominating on one side is CHUM, the Michelin Man-inspired caricature. And while its been a staple at majority of KAWS’ shows in the past, the contrast silhouette, heighten by the cropped canvas’ contours brought about a hint of menacing stature. The same goes with several other works, including an expansive group of 50 vertical paintings, each at a domineering height of 7 feet by 1 foot in width. The overall ambience is one to challenge audience to go beyond the common perceptions of KAWS’ works.
The Nature of Need by KAWS will be on view at Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong from now till June 30th.
Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong
50 Connaught Road Central | Map
Floor 17
Hong Kong
Exhibition Dates: Now – June 30th, 2012 (Saturday)
Get Sylvester 3: Nigel Sylvester – Animal BMX
May 16th
“Get Sylvester,” is an ongoing series of video shorts about pro BMX rider Nigel Sylvester. In this third episode, the show catches up with Sylvester as he waxes nostalgic on one of his first major sponsors, Animal Bikes — talking about their influence on his career trajectory, and influence on the rest of the sport of BMX as a whole. Later on, he heads to the Animal headquarters in Jersey City, New Jersey to show off his new tattoo and provide input on the second generation of his signature BMX saddle. Capping off a perfect day Sylvester sneaks in a vert session with Animal’s owner Ralph Sinisi.
KAWS “The Nature of Need” – Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong | Exhibition Recap
May 16th
Photos by Travis K.
Highlighted by its ever increase in importance, Hong Kong International Art Fair is set to open this Thursday, May 17th. To coincide with the multitude of festivities, exhibitions, and gallery openings, several notable artist will also take part, including Brian Donnelly, or better known as KAWS, at the newly established Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong. Titled The Nature of Need, the exhibition will be KAWS’ first solo exhibition in Asia. In addition, its the debut event for Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong, the Parisian gallery’s newest outpost. In person to celebrate this milestone for KAWS and Galerie Perrotin was Edison Chen and several other local celebrities . There were fellow artists as well, including a rare appearance by Takashi Murakami, who’s represented by the gallery too.
Concentrating on KAWS’ latest paintings, the exhibit is a contrast between both the familiar and the unfamiliar. Dominating on one side is CHUM, the Michelin Man-inspired caricature. And while its been a staple at majority of KAWS’ shows in the past, the contrast silhouette, heighten by the cropped canvas’ contours brought about a hint of menacing stature. The same goes with several other works, including an expansive group of 50 vertical paintings, each at a domineering height of 7 feet by 1 foot in width. The overall ambience is one to challenge audience to go beyond the common perceptions of KAWS’ works.
The Nature of Need by KAWS will be on view at Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong from now till June 30th.
Galerie Perrotin Hong Kong
50 Connaught Road Central | Map
Floor 17
Hong Kong
Exhibition Dates: Now – June 30th, 2012 (Saturday)
Teddyfish 2012 Summer BON POINT
May 16th
French boutique Teddyfish is a simple project to create simple lifestyle accessories through loving artisanal production. For Summer 2012, Teddyfish is producing a small line of daily portaging accessories, as part of its BON POINT collection, inspired by the illustrations of the literary classic “Les Voyages Extraordinaires” by Jules Verne. The collection contains three bags: one large and one small shoulder bag, and a set of pouches — each constructed from a heavy raw canvas and featuring handpainted latex accents. You can check out the full BON POINT collection at the Teddyfish online shop.
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