Louis Vuitton 5th Ave. Store Design by Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami always gives us that "WOW" factor. Recently, he teamed up with Louis Vuitton to work on the LV flaship store on 5th Ave in New York. Together, they designed a stunning landmark that no one can miss. Upon the building, a signature multi-colored monogram print covers the whole of the store. This store also features a "bag bar" that is often seen in LV stores around the world but with moving parts. Next time you're in New York, be sure to check it out.

KAWS Exhibition @ Gering & Lopez Gallery - Opening

Last night, KAWS held a private reception for his solo exhibition at the Gering & López Gallery in NYC. This exhibition featured some of the artist's most recent art work, including large scale painting in acrylic, sculptures, and his newest project (33 uniquely painted bronze scultures in real life size of KAWS' own severed head). This event played host to some A-list guests such as Pete Wentz, Haze, Dr. Romanelli, and Edison Chen.

Exhibition Dates: November 6th (Thursday) - December 23rd (Tuesday) | 10 am - 6 pm

Kaikai Kiki Hi & Lo Catalog

For those who were unable to attend the launch of the Hi & Lo Tokyo exhibition, which featured artwork from Takashi Murakami and Hiroshi Fujiwara, these two have released a catalog featuring both the process and the products surrounding the exhibit. Also within these pages are interviews with the two artists on art and culture. This catalog is now available at Honeyee Store.

KAWS' Family Guy Art

Artist KAWS has released many different re-appropriations of iconic cartoons such as the Smurfs and SpongeBob. One that has yet to be released is a private piece done for Pharrell Williams. Upon showing off his new Brooklyn Machine Works fixed gear, this piece can be seen in the background. Is this a future unveiling perhaps?

DTA x Chocolate Crocodile x Estate LA Fitted Cap

In November, the Clandestine Rabbit x Chocolate Crocodile "Day of the Dead" art show will take place. In anticipation of that show, Rogue Status' DTA, Chocolate Crocodile, and Estate LA have teamed up together to create the fitted cap seen above. This simple black design features extensive embroidered throughout the front and back, as well as the sides. The hat will release on November 1st.

As for the art show, here are the details:

Clandestine Rabbit x Chocolate Crocodile “Day of the Dead” Art Show
November 1st, 2008
Hours: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
18400 Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana, CA 91356

Chanel Mobile Art Tour - New York Opening

Chanel's mobile art pavilion stops today in Central Park as it continues its widely anticipated tour. Designed by Zaha Hadid, the structure was engineered to reflect a traditional quilted Chanel bag. With features of over 20 artists from near and far, many design types are showcased. This show is definitely something to check out. For further information on this tour, head over to the Official Website.

KAWS Exhibition at the Gering & López Gallery

In early November, KAWS' latest gallery show will be presented in New York following an exhibition in Miami. A preview into the show features one of the exhibition's showcases, Peril, a 68 x 86 inch acrylic on canvas. The exhibition will take place at Gering & López Gallery and will open on November 6th. The opening reception, which will be free to the public, will occur between 6 pm - 8 pm. The show will last until December 23rd, so you have some time to check it out. If you are there, head over and have a look.

KAWS Exhibition at the Gering & López Gallery
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
730 Fifth Avenue
Between 56th and 57th Streets
New York, NY 10019
phone: 646.336.7183

Mark Dean Veca | “Phantasmagoria” Solo Exhibition

Internationally acclaimed artist, Mark Dean Veca, will be opening an exhibition at the Otis College of Art & Design. Having shows across the globe, and working with Nike, his intricate style shows how talented he really is. Entitled "Phantasmagoria", the show ill be his most elaborate installation to date. The show will open up on October 11th at 5 pm, at the Ben Maltz Gallery.

The Ben Maltz Gallery
9045 Lincoln Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Rostarr “Wreckless Abandon” Exhibition

We already introduced Rostarr's upcoming "Wreckless Abandon" exhibition, but we just wanted to remind you that it's opening next week at the Our House West of Wynwood gallery in Miami. So if you are in town, head on over and check it out.

Rostarr
Wreckless Abandon
October 11 - November 8, 2008
3100 NW 7 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127

"Wreckless Abandon" by Rostarr

South Korean native, Romon Kimin Yang (aka Rostarr), has been lighting up New York's underground art scene and has also shown in cities throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. Attributing some of success from his completion of the School of Visual Arts in NYC, Rostarr is paving the roads of the future of art.

Wreckless Abandon, his latest exhibition, opens next month at "OH WOW" in Miami, FL. The exhibition can be seen from October 11th through November 8th.

Zune Unveils Limited Edition Artist Series Devices

New from Zune Originals is the new series of artist driven editions of the MP3 player. Some of these artists include Matt W. Moore and Aya Kato. Together with Sam Flores and Kenzo Minami, they provide artistic "tattoos" for your Zune. You can pickup a new Zune from the online store and then choose your favourite design for the engraving. This is really an interesting concept and deserves a definite look.

BMW Art Car Exhibition “Transparent Speed”

As the Mori Arts Center Gallery plays host to the latest BMW Art Car Exhibition in Tokyo, architect Jun Aoki brings forth his own interpretations to create an installation titled “Transparent Speed”. Based on anb”idea to have cars floating high up in the sky”, Aoki wanted the designs to revolve around the understanding and experiencing of speed without the usual precursors such as movement and resistance. The ultimate goal was to convey these feelings of air moving within the gallery space. To achieve this effect, 10,000 transparent polycarbonate pipes filled the gallery as they were strung from different heights from the ceiling. Other effects included lighting to re-create a sense of speed alongside the feeling of wind resistance from the pipes. The BMW Art Car Exhibition itself has featured some of the world’s most well-known artists as they feature their creativity on BMWs as their canvas. The project has featured celebrity artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and David Hockney.

Krunk Presents Futura "Stategic Synchronicity"

Open for just four days, Futura's Strategic Synchronicity exhibition marks the artists first solo showing in Los Angeles. Presented by Krunk, it includes an entirely new body of work and showcases some innovative material uses (like aluminum canvas stretchers). From September 18 to the 21, fans and collectors alike will be able to check out the work, and some will be lucky enough to take it home. Location is, for now, top secret. But, one hint is that it will be in Downtown LA.


Source: highsnobiety

Kaws "Saturated" Exhibition At Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin

With much anticipation artist Kaws is entering the gallery circus again this fall, after taking a break for a couple of years. There will be two solo shows by the artist coming up in the near future, the first being his "Saturated" exhibition at the Emmanuel Perrotin Gallery in Miami.

The exhibition will run from September 20th until November 15th.

Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin
194, NW 30th Street
FL 33127 Miami

I Am 8 Bit: A Celebration of Video Game Inspired Art

The fourth annual I Am 8-Bit exhibition has opened at World of Wonder Storefront Gallery in West Hollywood. This exhibition is interesting for those who love old school 8-bit video games. In all, there were 100 artists represented such as PeekabooMonster whose work you can see below.

Vans And Altamont Present: Neck Face's Cannibal Carnival

LA's New Image Art Gallery will be welcoming the gorey talent of Neck Face's artwork on August 16th. Following the artist's interest in the horror culture, he created Cannibal Carnival.

This exhibition will start with an opening reception on the 16th from 7-10pm. The carnival will continue until the 20th of September. Vans and Altamont is sponsoring this, so it's bound to be a very interesting treat. Go visit the art.

7908 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, California
7-10pm

Complex x N.E.R.D. x Kaws Update

You've already heard about the upcoming Complex issue featuring N.E.R.D and Lupe Fiasco. Here are a few more details on the issue, images from inside spreads designed by Kaws as well as some nice video interviews. Kaws designed the N.E.R.D story and artist Reas designed the Lupe Fiasco Story.

As much as we love the work of Kaws, we do not understand why this comes so short after his work on iD Magazine. Even though his work for iD was on another level, we still think that a bit more time in between would not have hurt anybody.

Check it out here.

The Studio Museum Harlem Presents Kehinde Wiley

You may have already heard of the opening of Kehinde Wiley's first solo show. Now mounted at the Studio Museum Harlem, The World Stage: Africa presents a group of work painted during the Wiley's time in Dakar and Lagos. The Studio Museum welcomes his return since it being the same place where the early experiments with contemporary subject in 18th century pose became reality.

You can head on over to The Art Collectors to see more on this.

Hand Art - AT&T

These images were sent to me in an e-mail and I had to share them with you. I found the concept to be very interesting and the art involved in it to be spectacular. Whoever did these is brilliant!

BBC Ice Cream Season 6 Lookbook By Carri Munden

The woman behind Cassette Playa, Carri Munden, has taken the stylist/art direction of the BBC/Ice Cream Season 6 lookbook into her hands and the outcome is remarkable. Just as everything else she touches is unique, so is this project.

The product is already out, but nevertheless the art involved in this collaboration is stunning.