Archive for May, 2008

Gorillaz helping out the BBC

30May08

Gorillaz (Damon Albarn & Jamie Hewlett) have been assigned the task of creating the opening sequence for the BBCs coverage of the Olympic games. The sequence will be based on the traditional Chinese tale Journey to the West and will include the following characters:        Monkey             Pigsy                        Sandy Each character will perform a different Olympic sport as they travel [...]

Hook Skate Park Revamp

28May08

The all new Hook Skate park is being opened by the cycle king Anthony Pill on the 8th June, the boys from theLAB will be there reppin their garms and generally supporting the local scene, so head on down if you’re in the area!

Surface View

28May08

keeping inline with cheifs post below, Surface View is always a good site to drop in and check on, not for those with flimsy wallets…like me, but still some awesome and inspiring imagery on the site and even better wallpaper! The have team up with the likes of the V&A and teh Natural History Museum [...]

Blik – Surface Graphics

28May08

Found this amazing company that specialise in surface graphics called Blik. Blik have collaborated with artists to come up with some outstanding graphics to decorate your walls with. Here are a few examples of their work: Blik have also joined forces with Threadless (the tee shirt co) and are now printing the most popular Ts [...]

Little People – a tiny street art project

27May08

I can’t remember when I first came across this, I think we posted it on a previous blog. I stumbled across this saved in my favourites somewhere and it still had me transfixed with every picture. The ideas and photography are just amazing. Keep an eye out for the little people: Also keep an eye out [...]

OVERSPRAY – Street Art Magazine

27May08

Overspray is an International street art magazine aimed at the people and culture surrounding it. The magazine comes out 4 times a year and features artist showcases, book and film reviews, fictional writing and event recaps. Go take a look at their site>>  Also check their blog out too>>    

GRL – The complee7 First Season (trailer)

27May08

Check out the first trailer of the Complee7 First Season film by GRL. G.R.L. The Complee7 First Season (Trailer) from fi5e on Vimeo.

Killshot Skates

27May08

err, which loon ever put these together we’ll never know, but they make for some rare sneakers at £250!

Tate Modern Street Art Exhibition

27May08

The weekend just gone saw the opening of the first major public museum show of street art in London. It’s also the first commission by the Tate Modern to use the iconic river façade. The show is exhibiting works by Blu from Bologna, Italy; the artist collective Faile from New York, USA; JR from Paris, [...]

London Delft Tableware

27May08

Lovegrove & Repucci have put together 2 collections of the finest tableware you’re gonna see outside of habitat. You can buy a five piece set at $100, there is also a new York Delft Collection at $100, but you can buy single cup/saucer for $20! They also put together an ad for the sets, check [...]