A SHOW CALLED KICKS.

ADIDAS ORIGINALS “LEGACY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP” CELEBRATES DESIGNER MARKUS THALER

In a short film following the life and expressing the philosophies of Markus Thaler, one of the original designers and disciple of Adi Dassler himself, adidas Originals’ The “Legacy of Craftsmanship” introduces a new bloodline of premium designers while giving fans an look behind the scenes to a few custom pairs of sneakers for adidas partners.

The designer developed some of the brand’s most cherished designs and you can see why when you listen to the passion behind the man, who is soon to retire after some 40 years in the game.

Under the guidance of Markus Thaler, adidas Originals has always encouraged its designers to learn all aspects of footwear manufacture, from traditional methods of shoemaking to the technical innovations that allow them to push boundaries. 

STAR WARS DETOUR - NEW ANIMATED COMEDY SERIES

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BEHIND THE SCENES WITH BOBBY HUNDREDS FOR FALL 2012 LINE PHOTOSHOOT

When the 2012 Fall lookbooks dropped, streetwear fanatics looked toward Supreme’s lineup as one of the most important of street fashion’s contributions this year. The Hundreds produced a line that is just as impressive and even more immersive, with their post-apocalyptic photoshoot tying in man and beast to a compelling series of pieces with camo and Native prints with washed-out, distressed, and soft-edged details. A look behind the scenes comes alongside an interview with Bobby Hundreds about the new clothes which you can order now on The Hundreds’ online store.

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KILLIAN MARTIN STATIONPARK - ABANDONED STATION SKATE VIDEO

Killian Martin grew up with a passion for surfing that could not be realized, with no ocean within six hours. With the absence of the means to realize this passion, the now world-famous skater combined two of his other intense skills in gymnastics and skateboarding to create a unique and irreplaceable style. The professional athlete is a skate video director’s dream come true, and he has created many well-done and artsy videos, including his recent visit to an abandoned waterpark outside Los Angeles that took the internet by storm thanks to the help of filmmaker Brett Novak.

This time the skater visits another abandoned skating playground in the historic Park Station, and director Juan Rayos was there to capture all of the action in a beautifully-edited style.

1-2-1 INTERVIEW WITH “IRON” MIKE TYSON

Jeffstaple is the founder and creative director of Staple Design & Reed Space, and his series 1-2-1 takes the most interesting characters and interviews them one-on-one. “Direct. Intimate. No BS.

The latest in the series - debuted Monday - involves boxing legend Mike Tyson, and breaks the interview into segments beneath a pigeon coop, talking about amazing topics as only the Man of Iron could do. Check out part one above and a description below:

For this very special subject, we deviate off the norm and will be creating a series of small episodes to document the amazing time we spent with the former heavyweight champion of the world—Michael Gerard Tyson, better known as Iron Mike.

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THE NEXT SNEAKER DESIGN STAR AT CREATIVE RECREATION

Creative Recreation is a brand oft admired for its high-end appeal in functional, sporty models of sneakers. Their latest contest and campaign “The Next Sneaker Design Star” invited shoe fanatics their own opportunity to design a sneaker and see its process through to completion. Winner Kyle Hodge also got the chance to meet a bunch of the Creative Rec crew and absorb all of the knowledge that comes alongside a design internship. The video shows an appreciative Kyle in a peek behind the curtain of a fan favorite sneaker company.

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DUDE, MONSTERS! OPENING NIGHT RECAP VIDEO

Whether or not you missed the opening, join us for the closing reception of LA’s illest skate show, party with the bands, and watch a painting be made out of skate tricks. Details below!

RSVP for Alex’ free skateboard action painting performance.

Join the whole closing event and enjoy live bands and cheap drinks.

Find out more about the show, watch short artist highlights, and see a list of artists here!

Think Tank Gallery is located at 939 Maple Ave, Second Floor, in DTLA, and is open Wed-Sat, noon to 4pm (except Friday, which is 4pm-8pm with skating after 6:30).

Open til July 27th for the closing party!

SANTIGOLD - THE KEEPERS VIDEO

Assisting in the hype already built behind Santigold’s sophomore album Master of My Make-Believe is an official video just released for “The Keepers.” The latest single takes the creepy vibe put off by middle-American suburbia from the 50s, but adds to the ambience with a warily cheerful and green-tinted, darkly lit dinner scene. While the repressed nature of the atmosphere slowly turns into a crime scene, Santigold’s signature style shines through in the track beneath.

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AARON ROSE: PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A BEAUTIFUL LOSER

Aaron Rose sits down with Gestalten.tv for an interview encompassing his many views on art, anarchy, and the art world as a whole, discussing some of the more diverse opinions that have defined his shotgun effect on the world of creativity. Having worked in street art, curation, film, photography, writing, music, and many other fields, Rose is addicted to creation. The artist is also addicted to talking art with friends and strangers, as anyone who has run into him at openings and art receptions around the city and the world can tell you.

One of the more inspiring artists to come out of the street art movement, the man who introduced Shepard Fairey, Barry McGee, and Harmony Korine is a blast to hear every time he speaks on his passions. 

Aaron Rose is one of my favorite people in the art world. 

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