COMMON Gallery in Harajuku, Tokyo just wrapped up their nine day show entitled  “IKONOCLYSM” with works by artist Rostarr. The gallery was decked with canvas and sculptures by the artist, May 11th- May 20th. Roman Kimin Yang, aka Rostarr,  Brooklyn based artist,  is known for his calligraphy styled pieces and street like feel.

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With each print purchase a book is donated to a community in need through the International Book Bank.

What happens when innovative women from nine cities across the world are given a platform to express themselves? The White Space Project. Whether you’re a small town girl or living in the city, making film or painting walls – there’s room for you. Tag your work with #WSP to join the movement and find out what adidas Originals is doing in your area.

In Milan, Florencia di Stefano aka PhloPhlo of “Lava Lava Love” shares her personal experiences and famous case histories for the “THINK, PLAY AND TWEET” workshop. #wsp #adidasoriginals

We don’t often take in the care and craftsmanship that goes into a title design or television shows and movies. Today, we offer you a deeper look into the world of title design through a this episode of Off The Book by PBS. The show explores the thought process and the stores behind forward-thinking title designs seen on Mad Men, Zombieland, and Blue Valentine. via HowToMakeIt

Despite modern technology, the simplicity of Lego building blocks still tickle our imaginations. The creative marketing team at German-based Jung Von Matt proved that in their latest campaign for Lego: Imagine.

With just a few blocks, they take a minimalist approach to inspiring us to use our minds to take us to far off places and dream big.

Look quick and you might just see a few stacks of colorful blocks. Look a little longer and those blocks become some of your favorite cartoon characters. The simplicity of this campaign proves how much we can do if we just put some creative energy into motion.

Dust off your jackets and scarves this Thursday, November 10th and get ready to embark on some Malaysian cuisine. LA’s Downtown Art Walk is putting on its first “edible” Art Walk with the flavors of Malaysia. With the help of 7 restaurants,including Starry Kitchen and Belacan Grill, Art walk will be providing free tastings in 6 of the showcasing galleries.  While supplies last, visitors can sample the delights and even enter for a chance to win a trip to Malaysia! If you have never experienced Art Walk before get there this Thursday. Be apart of an Art Walk 1st!

Art Walk lounge

November 10th, 2011

6pm-10pm

634. S. Spring St

Los Angeles, CA

Via Downtown Art Walk

Justin Bua is one of the great artists of our generation – capturing hip hop culture in all that he does in only a way someone of the culture could. Now we see that in The Legends of Hip Hop out today.
The book is an intimate and poignant look at the visionaries and the pioneers who have helped build and mold the world of hip hop.

Bua profiles and paints fifty key figures, including everyone from Afrika Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash to President Obama and Jay-Z, providing a portrait of each legend in a style reminiscent of the great masters. The artwork is accompanied by an engaging autobiographical narrative that contextualizes the impact each icon has had on Bua’s personal life and on the hip-hop culture at large. With a foreword by Chuck D, this landmark volume is more than a celebration of hip hop; it is the definitive word on the subject as told by Bua, one of hip hop’s leading artists and a legend in his own right.

Buy it on his site where you can also find information on his Bay Area and LA book tour.

A Year in New York from Andrew Clancy on Vimeo.

Celebrating the human billboards of North Korea’s Mass Games, these visual artworks involve the synchronized movement of up to tens of thousands of participants. Often they work together to collectively display large images by the perfectly timed raising of single colored pages from a book of printed sheets. Traditionally, it celebrates strong nationalist themes and symbolism of their country’s leaders. When we come together, we do big and beautiful things.

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Scribe is the most beloved artists in the Midwest, but the truth is, he’s one of the best in the country. For over 15 years his engaging, colorful and cheeky murals and illustrations have gained notoriety, often getting love from Kidrobot and the greater art world alike. He’s got toys, prints, a children’s book and more. (On top of that, he gives back. Often. You should really check out the work he does for Children’s Mercy hospital).

He brings his gifts to LA tonight, Thursday, May 26, for “Baggage & Freedom,” his exhibit at Gallery1988 7020 Melrose Ave. The show runs through July 1st.

Mashable compiled a list of some of the most creative uses of the new FaceBook Profile, I have to admit, I’m in love with some of the ideas.

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Tim Palen, Lionsgate Marketing Chief and an accomplished and award-winning Photographer, brings the women of FOR COLORED GIRLS to life with eight ‘Living Portraits’ – shot on 35mm film and conceived of and directed by Palen. This project marked Palen’s second time working with Janet Jackson, after directing the music video for her single “Nothing,” from Tyler Perry’s WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO.

Palen’s ‘Living Portraits’ will be on display at the prestigious Lehman Maupin gallery on October 24th- 27th at the gallery’s 540 West 26th Street location in Manhattan. Janet Jackson will host the opening night event.

Lionsgate has created an unprecedented online gallery experience to showcase this art work:¬† http://forcoloredgirlsgallery.com/. From the website, fans of FOR COLORED GIRLS can grab and share these portraits online. Additionally, fans can text ‘COLORS’ to 30333 or scan the Outdoor Advertising across the country to bring the posters to life on their mobile phones.

One of three new pieces by the mysterious Banksy. May he always maintain his mystique.

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