Yuhzimi Victorinox Swiss Army Knife

Yuhzimi (Bern, Switzerland) teamed up with WK Interact (New York), FAFI (Toulouse, France) and London streetwear icon Hardy Blechman (Maharishi) to produce a limited edition series of the world famous Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. The 3 designs are limited to 200 pieces each and will be sold in worldwide reknown boutiques like Colette (Paris), Nomad (Toronto), DPMHI (London) amongst carefully selected other design / concept stores.

The Run Up

Presented by Upper Playground and Fifty24SF Gallery, The Run Up is a DVD compilation featuring several influential contemporary urban artists. From graffiti to photography to the in-between, the best of today are covered. The Run Up will be available in September. Here's a sampling of what's in store:

Jeff Soto

Estevan Oriol



Doze Green

iPod Skins - Artist Series

Looking to get a cover and add some flavor to your iPod. Here's your opportunity to pick up some iPod skins designed by today's influential artists. Artists include Jeff Soto, Frank Kozik, Gary Baseman, Thomas Han, Clive Barker, to name a few.
Here is a sampling of some of the skins.


More iPod skins aand information available at www.macskinz.com.

Sket One vinyl figures.

"Blending urban vinyl with everyday consumer culture, these five action figures, designed by artist Sket One, are featured in the current “Subcultures: Art of the Action Figure” show at Channel 1 gallery in New Haven, CT. These are custom pieces for this show, so don’t look for them on sale anytime soon. But here’s hoping that appreciation for Sket One’s work inspires a commercial run of these memorable figures."

via productdose.com

KINGS DESTROY

www.illbeats.org

V-DUB$

Jada Toys introduces V-DUB$, the latest addition to its immensely popular Dub City brand. V-DUB$, with distinctive new packaging and design elements, features six models of the ever-popular Volkswagen: ’59 Beetle, ’62 Bus, ’63 Pickup, VW Thing, VW Ghia and the Buggy. The V-DUB$ will be available in stores August 2006 with a suggested retail price (SRP) of $2.99 for the 1:64, $11.99 for the 1:24 and $24.99 for the 1:18 scale models.
For more information... www.jadatoys.com

Project: PRESENTS "CLUB27"

AN EXHIBITION BY DAVID HOLLIER FEATURING ARTISTIC PORTRAITS OF MUSICIANS WHO PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 27.

The list begins with Robert Johnson, a Mississippi Bluesman, who died in 1938 and includes, amongst others, Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain. Also included will be a special 12’ x 8’ mural dedicated to celebrated contemporary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

The opening reception on Saturday June 10th will be held from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., and will feature live performances by Latin Funk and Rock band Gadget Car and Orange County Alternative band Afterfall, along with music by turntablist extraordinaire Vinyl Ritchie, who will pay homage to those musicians with a set inspired by this show.

project: CLUB 27
Saturday, June 10th
8pm-1am
$10/open bar

project:
5016 Venice Blvd (at La Brea)
Los Angeles, CA 90019
www.project.bz

project: CLUB27 will remain on display until July 1st and may be viewed during gallery hours (Thursday-Saturday 12pm-5pm) or by appointment.

Artist David Hollier, who has shown across the United States and is a member of the ‘Apart’ artist collective of Notting Hill, London, draws upon his background in graphic design and the Fine Arts degree obtained from London’s prestigious Newcastle University to pay an effective tribute to these inspirational musicians and their exceptional artistry.

Christpher Wallace

Here is a sneak peek at what Eric Q. has been working on...it's going to be B.I.G!

AADIZOOKAAN: New works by Blaine Fontana

The opening reception will be held tomorrow, June 3rd (Saturday) from 7-10PM. We are proud to present our new show, AADIZOOKAAN a solo show featuring artwork and installations from Long Beach artist, Blaine Fontana. AADIZOOKAAN in Anishinaabemowin, or Ojibwe language means "a traditional story" or a sacred myth that represents themes of human existence: where we came from, how we should live, the reconciliation of tragedies in life, thankfulness, and answers questions about natural phenomena and human behavior. AADIZOOKAAN will run June 3rd through June 17th, with an opening reception on Saturday, June 3rd, from 7-10 PM. This opening reception is free of charge and we will have an open bar for guests over 21 years of age.


Gallery1988
7020 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 937-7088
www.gallery1988.com