The reclusive artist that was Rammellzee started his career in Queens tagging on the side of A train cars, he then moved on to become an influential lyricist in the exploding hip hop scene. His art is the result of his obsession with futurism and linguistics, the Hip-Hop and graffiti pioneer passed away at age 49 in 2010. The artists “The Letter Racers” sculptures are on show for the first time in NYC, created over the course of 14 years from found objects which explore metaphysical concepts in the physical world.
// Suzanne Geiss Company: 76 GRAND STREET, NEW YORK, NY
Megan Christiansen
The incredible LN-CC Installation designed by Gary Card has been nominated for the prestigious 'Designs of the Year 2012' award, in the fashion category - with nominees in six further categories. The awards run by the Design museum is described as the ‘the Oscars of the design world,’ so a nomination is a huge honor.
Megan Christiansen
Following a successful show at Nepenthes in New York, iconic tattooist Thomas Hooper talks to us at his Brooklyn studio about his art, how his career came to be, and things that are beautiful...but not nice.
Adam Bryce: First of all, can you tell us how you originally started tattooing?
Adam Bryce
Band of Outsiders recruits iconic pop artist Edward Ruscha to star in their Spring 2012 lookbook. The brand showcases their trademark tailored suiting, casual outerwear and separates on polaroid at Ruscha’s studio in Culver City, CA.
Megan Christiansen
Ruth Hogben discusses Fan Club, her latest film with Katie Grand and LOVE Magazine which will be shown as part of the Louis Vuitton exhibition at Les Arts Décoratif that opens 7 March, and previews today on LOVE's website.
Mandi Lennard
Patrick Mohr is one of the most exciting designers to come out of Germany in recent times, making a name for himself since the brands inception in 2009. Playing with unexpected silhouettes, clean design and pure materials, his avant-garde take on sportswear has definitely made him a designer to watch. Patrick was kind enough to speak with us after presenting an incredible Fall/Winter showing in Berlin.
Megan Christiansen: For those who don't know about the brand can you just tell us a little bit about your background?
Megan Christiansen
Photographer - Courtesy of Patrick Mohr
Post New favorite Scott Campbell presented his first European solo exhibition entitled Bless This Mess. The showing at Galerie Gmurzynska in Zurich opened last week and our friend Mandi Lennard was kind enough to snap some images of the opening reception while she was there with Scott. Paintings, sculptures and un-circulated US currency reliefs are accompanied by rare works from the infamous Mexico City show in 2010 where Campbell set fire to his artworks after an argument with the gallery owner.
// Bless This Mess shows through to March 2012 at Galerie Gmurzynska.
Megan Christiansen
Our interview with iconic South African photographer was published today, in which Ballen mentions the video he directed for South African band, Die Antwoord. We can now reveal the video itself, whether you're a fan of Die Antwoord, or of Roger Ballen, the film shows the best of both talents.
Adam Bryce
Los Angeles native Tofer Chin opened his first NYC solo show at Lu Magnus last week, entitled Totally. With the works open to the public the man himself was nice enough to answer a few of our questions and take a moment to reflect on his latest achievement.
// "Totally" runs through Sunday March 25th 2012 at Lu Magnus, 55 Hester St, New York.
Megan Christiansen
