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Spot the QR Codes with Soleheaven & the Trainer Angel
Spot the QR Codes with Soleheaven & the Trainer Angel
Soleheaven QR codes are popping up in the UK, find and scan them to get exclusive images… Dale tells us more…
“They appear to be the work of a sneaker obsessed character known only as the ‘Trainer Angel’.
City skate parks and popular bars on the arts and music scene appear to have been visited
overnight by the Trainer Angel. The installations are numbered and each location has a shoe
positioned in impossible high up locations as a physical signature. The sneakers that have so far
been spotted range from Nike Air Max, Supra, Asics and ltd edition Vans.
Close to each location is a giant sized paste up that wouldn’t look out of place on the streets
of Paris or Barcelona. The design is a bold industrial graphic design with strong lines, featuring
between the wings of the body a giant digital QR code.
Scan the QR code with your mobile phone and you’re taken through to the home of the Trainer
Angel where you can view exclusive images and connect with the Trainer Angel directly using
social media.
Newcastle upon Tyne continues to establish itself as a creative and leading cultural city with a hive
of creative commerce and business bringing a different kind of spotlight on the famous Geordie
shores.
Dale Parr, of Soleheaven says: “We worked last year on an exhibition with 20 artists including Dan
Baldwin, INSA and Mr Jago in an exhibition in Shoreditch. Called Kicks N Canvas. I wanted to do
something this year that was a little closer to home and directly related to the business.”
So sneaker-heads, keep your eyes peeled…
Check out Soleheaven in Newcastle for sick trainers, and keep an eye on the Trainer Angel Twitter for the latest news on this QR gubbins.
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Victoria Park canal graffiti, London 2011: Sweet Toof, Burning Candy, ROA, Mighty Mo
Victoria Park canal graffiti, London 2011: Sweet Toof, Burning Candy, ROA, Mighty Mo
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London Graffiti Photos from the World Graffiti Archives: LONDON 2010: Great Eastern Rd & Hoxton
London Graffiti Photos from the World Graffiti Archives: LONDON 2010: Great Eastern Rd & Hoxton
A load of photos from the files, London area from 2010.
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NEW NYC Graffiti book
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Over 400 eye-popping photos provide a decade-long tour of graffiti in New York City. Walls, trucks, and subway cars are featured with graffiti by the crews X-Men, KD, TNB, 156, RIS, AOK, TC-5, FAME CITY, COD, XTC, TFP, MCI, IF, DYM, 718, TD4, SMART, TATS CRU, FLY-ID, GFR, AKB, and many more. Because New York City has made a concerted effort to remove graffiti from the city, the images captured here will never be seen again. Walls were repainted and some buildings were demolished, keeping graffiti crews working fast to keep ahead of the trend. The author worked even faster to capture their ephemeral efforts. If you have a fascination with urban life and colorful expression, this book is definitely for you.
KANYE…LUPE…and now…SHALA.
Blog post/story: Free music collection download
WEARESHALA.COM
Shala. emerges from behind the scene of the emerging and innovative Chicago art and music movement to deliver an amazing 9-track collection of free music downloads. His new album preview is a refreshing expression of where hip hop is finally headed: “Songs to Rap Along To” is a clever, honest and innovative prelude to his debut release: “…And Then Along Came Shala.”
Shala’s “Songs to Rap Along To” can be found for free download at weareshala.com. Weareshala.com is an online motion painting by Shala. himself. The collection features collaborations with Ninjasonik, Hollywood Holt, Mic Terror, and Sebastian of Ed Banger.
“Post-Kanye, it seems like every kid in Chicago is putting out ridiculously fly forward-looking, backward-glancing singles linked most significantly by large bass, quick tempos, smart lyrics and jokes for days. Shala Esquire of Chicago’s unsung Qualo did us all a favor by collecting all the new and new-ish joints in one place.” -The Fader Magazine
“I love what Chicago is doing, and this Shala. song “Molly Wop” is definitely what music is missing right now, so I’m playing it” -Terry Urban of TPPS (Shade45 Radio/XM Sirius Satellite Radio)
“ . . . Shala. may be leading the most important movement on Chicago’s hip-hop scene. . . These artists exist outside the stereotype of the hip-hop artist, yet they retain the edge and authenticity they need to be taken seriously and the business acumen needed to succeed in a tough industry.” -Chicago Sun-Times Continue reading
Ohno!doom presents: Urban Paradise
A-Pair-A-Daves Showcase
April is…. 2 Daves, 1 Doom
The 4rd show at the newly relocated OhNo!Doom Gallery here in Chicago.
Urban Paradise:
Aerosols and antlers… One beloved cityscape, two approaches. David Soukup stencils out Chicago with pain-staking diligence while David Rettker takes his brush to our favorite neighborhoods populating them with the occasional woodland creature.
Both artists bring forth new pieces created on wood. Their work populates the gallery Saturday April 3rd until April 24th.
Opening Reception:
Saturday April 3rd 6-10pm
Both artists will be in attendance!
OhNo!Doom Gallery
1800 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Hours: Tues and Thur 4pm-10pm | Sat 12-7pm
By Appointment: info@ohnodoom.com
Phone: 773.698.8348
Alden for Blackbird Osgood Series Saddle Shoe
Selectism has a nice story on Blackbird’s latest in-house exclusive with Alden.
Seattle recognizes Mr. Frank Osgood as father of their public transportation system. Introducing a horse drawn trolley system in 1894, Osgood begins to further facilitate the movement of laborers and the pursuit of leisure in the city. Five years later, Osgood gave the horses a rest and introduced electric trolleys and Seattle is the first West Coast town to become fully modernized in this way.
The folks at Seattle’s Blackbird have great reverence for Osgood and his contributions to the public welfare of their home town. So much so, that they’ve produced a pair (as in two models) of shoes inspired by him. I like a quirky reading of history, and as such am willing to believe for a moment that public transportation is especially good for keeping shoes clean on the way to work.
Regardless of this somewhat dubious analysis of urban development, the shoes are very handsome (in my humble opinion). The above model is the Hayburner Saddle Shoe in #8 burgundy cordovan and black alpine grain leather. The second, after the jump, is the Leschi Picnic Saddle Shoe in black calf and navy blue suede. Think labor and leisure. Or, more simply, work and play.
P.S. The shoes are manufactured by Alden.
How to Make a Custom One-Off Skatedboard
(URBAN WARFARE) Thanks to GREASE over at Halftone Def Studios, we have a brand new segment on UAW called HOW TO NOT 2. This Segment gives tips and advice on various step-by-step process in hopes that you don’t have to do it twice to get it right. Or at least very very close. In lesser words, We done did it and here’s what went right and wrong. So enjoy this very first one about how to make a one-off skateboard from an online manufacturer. Continue reading
Black Apple Autumn/Winter 2010 Lookbook
Many of you will have heard about or seen select pieces from the forthcoming Black Apple brand – the lower price point label from the creators of Public School. Exemplified by the Jared Ryder shot lookbook, the collection weighs heavy on punk styling with a focus on attitude and rebellion. Black Apple will be available nationwide at Urban Outfitters, Metropark and more stores, soon to be announced.
Blu – Jesus (Produced by Madlib)
Video: Markku Alen Testing the Ferrari FF
Power Houses: Toronto Hydro’s Camouflaged Substations
Nike Tennis Classic AC ND – White – Gorge Green
Pendleton 2012 Spring/Summer Expedition Corduroy L/S Shirt
Ogimachi Global Dispensing Pharmacy
Calvin and Hobbes 1989-90 Calendar Cover Original Artwork Auction