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Jan 31 | Miami … Vacant It's been a nice new year. Lots of fun things already happened. More surprises in the coming month. Vacant will land in Miami and they've put up a new site. Looks hot. Check it. Look for more nice things in the coming month.  govacant.com |   Jan 29 | Future Relic in new museum's windows If y'all are in and around SoHo shopping during no tax week here in NYC. Make sure to drop by the New Museum of Contemporary Art and peep Future Relic's window display. Big Ups guys! futurerelic.com | Jan 26 | Lost in Translation Have you not seen it four times? (I have) If you can relate to half of the stuff we report on go see Lost in Translation!! For all you sneaker heads, catch Bill Murray rocking HTM Rainbow Air Wovens. For all you fashion heads, catch Hiroshi Fujiwara making a cameo. For the boys, Scarlett Johansson!! For all the award heads, Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for Bill Murray and Best Screenplay - Motion Picture. For all you travel heads, making good friends with strangers. If you've traveled alone and met good friends, you know what i mean. I am no movie critic so I will not make the attempt. (The DVD comes out Feb 3!!! Copped!) Look at some of these reviews and comments below Chanpon | Rotten Tomatoes| Official Site | Jan 23 | Magazines and gifts. I love magazines and I love free stuff. Some might know that I collect magazines in addition to sneakers. I have a huge collection of Rolling Stone, Wired, Relax Comm. Design, and more. I occasionally pick up a few other magazines I don't read regularly just for the nice gifts that come with the magazines. I think the Japanese magazines does the best free gifts. Most in these pictures are pretty old. Boon, Smart and Sneaker Jack are the only ones from this month so make sure to pick up a copy. All three should be available at Asahiya or Kinokuniya here in NYC. Free Gifts. | Jan 22 | Nike Dunk Low (ltd) Dirty Denim Sorry this should be the last pair of dunks we'll show this week. We'll get some other pictures to show next week. Quite a few people have been asking for pictures of this so we'll post them up since a nice little birdy dropped off a few pairs for me today. These should be dropping soon. Compared to the original denims... Ack! You decide. Dirty Denim | Jan 21 | Asian Aesthetic Consumerism · Matzu-MTP If you're in the downtown area be sure to drop by the opening reception of MATZU-MTP new show "Asian Aesthetic Consumerism" at The Levi's Store in SoHo. The Levi's Store | 536 Broadway @ Spring Street, NYC | Thurs, 01/29/04, 7pm-9pm Flyer | Map |  Jan 21 | White Dunk Tokyo exhibition report # 2 … More Pictures Here are a bunch more pictures of dunks from the White Dunk Tokyo exhibition. THANKS AGAIN TO YUSUKE!  Sneaker Pix #2 | Sneaker Pix #3 | Jan 18 | White Dunk Tokyo exhibition report First off. The exhibition hall is CRAZY! Especially the exterior. The artwork is completely off the hook! The collection of dunks on display is... DAMN! I have no words to describe them. Lets hope the exhibition makes it to the States! WDNY!!! Bring it. A big thanks to Yusuke for covering the exhibition for us.  Exterior Pix | Sneaker Pix | Artwork Pix | Jan 16 | SEE ME, FEEL ME So, 31GRAND has a new exhibit featuring Tim Wilson's solo exhibition SEE ME, FEEL ME. They are the people that brought us the BLING exhibit with Derek Lerner and Tom Sanford. Check our Oct.-Nov archive. Tim’s world, created by ‘throwaway culture’ where ‘oily plastic figurines, partaking in lustful orgies,’ and ‘phallic images of cameras and microphones mingle with psychedelic renderings of fake flowers soaked in a Caravaggio light.’ Has got me sold. I’ll be down there this weekend. 31 Grand | 31 Grand St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn | 01/10/04-02/08/04 31 Grand | Map |  Jan 15 | The phenom Show. Hey cool guys! Looks like several of our friends will be in the shows. It's one night only so don't sleep! Check the press release for more info and artist list. THE PHENOM SHOW | Sunday January 18, 2003 | 8pm - 12 am THIN (above Onyx Room) | 852 5th Ave. | San Diego, CA 92101 | (619) 235-6699 Press Release | Jan 14 | MID-WIZ-EST opening reception [updated] Yes yes y'all! Opening night for the MID-WIZ-EST show, if i may say, was a success. Great space, music, and art, made for a great event. Freshnessmag and Freshmeatinc. are very proud to have sponsored the show. We would like to thank all that came out to show their love and support for these fine artists. Check out the pics from the event (video coverage to come). If you still haven't gone. GO! You won't be disappointed. 
Take a look | Movie removed (back next month) | MID-WIZ-EST | Jan 14 | Browsing. There's a cool interview with Fraser Cooke of Footpatrol on sneakerfreaker.com. There's also a cool interview with Sandy Bodecker, VP of Nike SB (thanks cueoner). // In related news, nikeskateboarding.com has been updated with several new sneakers. // New Meth's on benballer.com // In toy news, here's a new toy shop to check out, DaoJonz. // Also in toy news, in the December issue of WIRED magazine, there's a nice article on the urban vinyl toys. Big ups to all those who are featured in the article; M. Lau, Toy2R, Eric So, J. Siu, BrothersFree... If you can't find the mag check out the article here. // In art news, check out SHOK1's website his Power Socket paintings are crazy. // What else is new.... Jan 13 | Nike Spring/Summer 2004 Here are some images from the Spring and Summer releases. The spring retros will include sneakers, clothing and accessories inspired by retro team colors. Look for a bunch more retro teams. // The summer releases include some of the lightest street legal runners we've ever laid our hands on. They are super cool. They will be releasing in and around the Summer Olympic games. 
Nike Spring 2004 | Nike Summer 2004 | Jan 13 | 3-d happy action fun · Tristan Eaton We hope you saved your 3D glasses from the last Spy Kids movie because Tristan Eaton will be in town next month to demonstrate 20 new works at Soma NYC. Guests will experience the end result of six years of 3D art experimentation carried out by the illustrator and toy designer in the East Village Gallery. In this latest installation, '3D Happy Action Fun!' Eaton works with NY artist FILTH, Paris artist SUPERDEUX, and the Amsterdam artists' collective The London Police in a unique collaboration. Come see the show, and have fun! SOMA NYC | 437 East 9th street, NYC | Thurs, 02/05/04, 7:30pm-10pm Flyer |
Press Release | SOMA NYC | Map | Jan 13 | Jason Siu & CO · Spearhead Jason Siu & Co.'s new speaker--"Spearhead" the Kill Billy Ellow version, limited 50 pieces.
Take a look | Jason Siu & Co. | Jan 13 | Eric so · Travel master · i love Animals Eric So recently launched the Travel Master in mid of December in Hong Kong. There are 2 custom made versions for 2 different toy shops in Hong Kong. The Hot Toys version: Red color View-Master viewer & a yellow shirt Travel Master doll. The Superman Toys version: Black color View-Master viewer & even the Travel Master is in black, white & grey color. "I Love Animals" launched before Christmas in Hong Kong. It's a mini plush animals series. There are 8 different cute animals which included elephant, leopard, lion, mouse, tiger, wolf, cat & dog. 
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| Jan 13 | Toy2r · Qee series 4 This just in from Toy2R. Qee series 4 Designer Collection Volume 2. Packaging designed by our friend TADO. 
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| Jan 09 | dream so much 2 [closing party] Last night, we stopped by DREAM SO MUCH 2'S closing party- they had a great turn out. It was nice to meet the curators of the show and a few artists who had work on display. Here are some pictures for those of you who couldn't make it. Enjoy! 
Take a look | Dream So Much ||Jan 07 | the break in Paul Rodgers/9W is pleased to present a unique group exhibition of leading graffiti/underground artists. Tats Cru, Shepard Fairey, Ces, Seen.UA, NYC Lase, Dalek, Ewok, and Doze Green. paul rodgers/ 9w | 529 West 20 Street, 9th fl, NYC | Thurs, 01/15/04, 6pm-10pm Flyer |
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| Jan 07 | vapors Kankill Vapor Kankill enters its second season. Continuing the line's success with collaborating artist's, you'll find the likes of graffiti king MISK (BA) from San Francisco, LA's notorious BuffMonster and Worldwide bomber Grey (PVC) of San Francisco. Besides the artist series Vapor Kankill have a whole set of shirts and sweatshirts that were designed by the Vapors crew. There are many other products on Vapors online store. So, be sure to stop by. Vapors Magazine | Jan 07 | ARkitip issue 20 Issue 20 of ARKITIP done by KAWS. Each issue KAWS CHUM decal affixed to the cover and a polybagged with KAWS laser cut magnet. Arkitip ISSUE0020 |
Jan 06 | the madness hits tokyoThere are 202 pairs. 10,000 lottery tickets. What are you chances?? Probably better if you brought a friend. Now if they did a lottery system in NYC... The tokyo white dunk is on! To refresh your memory: White Dunk Exhibition Opening: Jan 17, 2004, 18:00-21:00 @ Miyuki-dori, 5-350 Minami Aoyama, Minato-Ku, Tokyo (by invitation only) // 20:30-Late @ SPIRAL HALL, 5-6-23 Minami Aoyama, Minato-Ku, Tokyo Open to the Public: Jan 18-Feb 1, 2004, 11:00-21:00 White Dunk Tokyo Edition: 202 pairs will be available by lottery, 10,000 lottery tickets will be distributed starting January 5th at AD21, Harajuku, Tokyo. The dunk is made of high-quality genuine painters canvas. We were told this is the first time painters canvas is used. Since it's the first time painters canvas is being used a lot of work and craftsmanship was put into developing this edition of the Dunk. A few flicks for you | White Dunk Images | whitedunk.com | Jan 05 | Freshmeat inc. · shorts The Freshmeat Inc. crew made 3 movie shorts relating to their January banner. Toys from MADREAL Sony Capsules and Toy2R. Movies removed (back up next month) | Freshmeat inc. | Jan 05 | mhi · Michael lau · CC19 'Junkie' mhi, sister label of Maharishi, recently collaborated with Michael Lau to create another limited variation. mhi version of CC19 'Junkie'. This mhi version is sporting a Junkie mhi guest artist tee from mhi's 2004 collection, and kicks based on the 'michaelrishi' custom AF1 sneakers Michael did earlier this year and a Junkie beanie. This figurine is limited to 100 worldwide. The mhi version of the CC19 'Junkie' are available at Maharishi retail store in London and their online store. Maharishi 19a Floral Street London WC2E 9HL 
Take a look | dpmhi.com | Jan 05 | Toy2r updates Just some news from the Toy2R camp: Special edition Lion Qees in the month of January [Chinese New Year month], Kidrobot Qees Brooklyn Edition 2 and an article on Knuckle Bear by Touma in Playground magazine vol.1.
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Article | Toy2R | Jan 05 | UK design-a-QEE Expo 2004 · toy2r · playlounge Toy2r x Playlounge have join and come up organized a Design-A-Qee competition, it's an opportunity for people to submit their designs ideas for a Qee , the best designs will go on show at an exhibition in May in London, a selected few will actually be made into special UK limited editions. Packaging and mini-site designed by our good friend TADO. Flyer | mini-site | Playlounge | TADO | jan 05 | MID-WIZ-EST @ Stay Gold Gallery NY + Bubblegum and Braces Ever wonder how the mid-west kids do it up hip hop style? Well we have, Freshnessmag and Freshmeatinc. are proud to sponsor this fine show. Check it, Stay Gold Gallery and Bubblegum and Braces, presents work from a collective of artists 'graphically exploring their interpretations of the Midwest.' All artists have roots in the Midwest and a 'range of styles from graffitti art to experimental web based design.' Not only that, but included will be a performance by a group of Chicago based mc's and dj's. You'll have to check the show out. We'll be there doing our thing, so make sure you holla at us.. Stay Gold Gallery NY | 451 Grand St, Brooklyn | Fri, 01/09/04, 7pm-12am
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| Jan 04 | NORT NYC · ESPO · NIKE ARTIST SERIES · MIDNIGHT madness The rumors were true. NORT NYC opened their doors at midnight. First Espo showed up, Stash and the Recon/NORT crew showed up and then the cops showed up. Apparently some of the neighbors called the cops. BOOO!! The cops began to regulate the line which was good! Big ups to Recon/NORT for trying to help everyone by opening up early. Espo showed up in a converted ice cream truck decked out in DJ equiptment. All zee flicks are below. 
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ESPO | Jan 02 | dream so much 2 [closing party] Those of you who still haven't gone to the DREAM SO MUCH 2 exhibition, this is your last chance. They are having a closing party to celebrate and also the launch of their limited edition exhibition catalogue, which features an introduction by Franklin Sirmans and 32 full color pages of art by the dream so much 2 artists: Dalek, Misk, Kenji Hirata, and MatzuMTP. "Attractive and promising" - New York Times "Voice Choice!" - Village Voice Asian American Arts Centre | 26 Bowery, 3rd floor | NYC | Thursday, 01/08 | 6:00pm-9:00pm Flyer | Dream So Much | Map | Jan 02 | Happy new year! What a year it has been!! Thanks to everyone who's been supporting us!! We are ready to have a great year! Lace em up and let's play! Jan 02 | January banner Once again big thanks to Freshmeat inc. for their amazing work for the banner this month. Reload and see! Freshmeatinc. (aka FM inc.), a name reflecting their entry into the design profession. These are two designers that don't suck! Freshmeat inc.Dec 31 | ESPO & the air force II Well, before you all go pitching tents outside Niketown. Drop by 255 (the Nike Gallery) for a special little treat. A section has been added to the Revoultion Exhibition to include art of the ESPO Air Force II. ESPO is scheduled to be there, so he may be signing books. There will also be little treats for you... HIT IT! Espo & the Airforce II @ 255 | 255 Elizabeth Street | Friday 12pm -6PM
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