Monthly Archives: May 2009

Hello Again! Do you feel lucky?

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Well, Do you? We certainly do! Although A.Okay has closed it’s doors we still have some tricks up our sleeves. A.Okay’s gallery curators are hosting an event! The location has changed but your friendly neighborhood curators have been hard at work. 

Do You Feel Lucky? – New works by Patrick Ma
Next Friday, June 5th 6-10pm @ OhNo!Doom Gallery 

Patrick will be releasing a new Rocket world I.W.G toy!! He will also be there to meet you and shake your hand. Come out and show some support! Bring a friend, bring several. Sponsored by Red Stripe and MixMedia Djs.

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FINAL DAY is TODAY!!!

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Come Quick! Everything is flying off the rack! Enjoy some music, free refreshments and hang out with the A.Okay Crew one last time! See you before the day ends.

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A.Okay Official bids you farewell… it was a great run!

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A.Okay Official
First and foremost, we would like to thank all our committed customers for making the past 2 years a blast for us and making a good home to all the products we had to sell. All of the relationships we have made throughout the past years will not be forgotten but will certainly be missed.

Unfortunately we have to close due to us losing our lease. We would like to thank our family and friends for all their love and support for A.Okay and what the mission of A.Okay meant for the growth of the urban sub-culture here in Chicago. I know to a lot of you, this news will be very shocking especially for our new customers in which we had the pleasure of meeting within the past few months.

Our last day of business will be this Saturday from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm.  Please join us to show some love as we say farewell with some great music by dope DJs, refreshments and a blowout sale!  We will certainly miss all of  you and cannot thank you enough for all your support.

The scheduled gallery show which we had planned for this year is pending relocation. Our curators will be in touch and let you all know more.

“DOWN AND OUT BUT ALWAYS MOVING UP….”

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Dave White x CAPCOM x Mad Catz – Customized Street Fighter IV Controller Auction

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As mentioned earlier, game maker CAPCOM’s UK branch have partnered up with artist Dave White in creating an one-of-the-kind Mad Catz Official Tournament Arcade FightStick.  Based on Dave White’s commissioned artwork that featured Ryu of the Street Fighter franchise, the custom Arcade FightStick not only celebrate the successes of the forth Street Fighter installment released earlier this year.  It also will support the needy during these difficult economic times as the Controller will be auction off with all proceeds going towards Shelter, a UK-based charity which aids the homeless.

SOURCE: FRESHNESS MAGAZINE

Bidding starts at $200, the MSRP of a regular Mad Catz Controller Stick.  Interested parties should submit all bids or inquiries to iheartdavewhite@capcomeuro.com.  The charity auction will end on Wednesday, May 20th.

Auction Ends: May 20th (Wednesday)

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Subway Art

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During the 1970s and ’80s, photographers Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant captured the burgeoning New York City graffiti movement in the book “Subway Art.” Twenty-five years and more than half a million copies later, Chronicle Books has just released the iconic book in a large scale, deluxe format.

SOURCE: SWINDLE

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Upper Playground – Usugrow and Saber New Era Caps

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Upper Playground Usugrow and Saber New Era Caps

With all the crazy colors these days, going back to basics may not be such a bad idea as Upper Playground just dropped some black and white tonal pieces from two distinct artists from opposite parts of the world. Saber’s Paint design features abstract paint patterns that consist of blacks, whites and greys that are screen printed on the body of the cap. While in contrast Usugrow’s Hair design is more open with his famous brush strokes embroidered on the left side of the cap only leaving a blank white space on the right creating fantastic balance. Both caps use a simple black brim for minimalistic look that may not scream out loud but definitely will get the right attention.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day With an 8-inch Pink Treeson

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This seriously is “so much fun.” In celebration of Mother’s Day tomorrow, Crazy Label will open up pre-orders for this pretty-in-pink 8-inch Treeson. Each of these Treeson figures will be bundled with a white Bubblefun designed by Bubi Au Yeung.  In addition, a 4-pack of Bubblefun (3 Classic flavors + 1 Artist flavor) will be available for purchase separately. These include a random flavor designed by one of the following artists: APAK, Gaston Caba, JamFactory, Malota, Peskimo, Sonni and Tado. I think this is great. Who knew when Monster Burp arrived that he was ushering in a whole new era of bubble-burp accessories?

Pre-orders start May 10th (with fulfillment expected at the end of May). There will be a one-day-only sale of 10% off on Mother’s Day for any Crazy Label purchase. The new 8″ Treeson has an SRP of $69 (edition of 500) and the Bubblefun 4-pack is just $4.95 for a pack of 4. Happy day to all you Moms out there.
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Exsistence of Light Feature with Que Houxo

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Unbar recently did a feature entitled Exsistence of Light, following the art of Japanese painter and graphic artist Que Houxo. The piece covers Questa’s live paintings, installations, exhibitions and murals along with a look into his latest projects alongside SAG and Push Connection. A closer look can be seen here while more of his works are available here.

SOURCE: HYPEBEAST

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