Since the closure of the Amsterdam Tattoo Museum (ATM) in Nov. 2012 the tattoo community, along with fans and followers of the museum have had many questions about its untimely closure. Today the intention is to shed some light on this subject by presenting *bankruptcy documents levied against the museum’s main financer and location provider… Read More
New NYHC ‘all star’ band Manipulate NYHC have teamed up with clothing brand Ninth Inning to collaborate on some gear. Here’s what Ninth Inning’s Mark Champion had to say about it: “Our collaboration with Manipulate is coming this winter. We’re beyond stoked to team up with these guys on an original & awesome project that we all stand behind. East coast friends, be sure to catch Manipulate live as they continue to carry on the NYHC tradition. I want to thank not just Buske, but the rest of the band for rocking with the 9 & supporting what it is we’re doing in Texas.”.
Ninth Inning have posted a nice interview with Manipulate NYHC bass player Buske (ex Another Victim, Santa Sangre, The Promise, Rag Men, Terror, Maximum Penalty), check it out down below…
Joker Brand Fall Collection 2013 is available now. As always they’re hitting us with some classic CA styles. I’ve noticed they started adding more colorways to the designs, brings a bit more diversity to the line. Check out some previews after the jump:
Rebel 8 2013 Fall collection is being released in four separate installments. The third drop is called Root Of All Evil. And while money is commonly referred to as such, famed American author Mark Twain once said contradictory that, “the lack of money is the root of all evil.” // Fall ’13 drop 3/4 is now selling at UGHH.com & REBEL8.com.
In related news: Rebel 8 have decided to open a pop-up store @ their new location in Los Angeles. Here’s what Rebel 8’s Joshy had to say about it: “It’s time for us to commence work on the next big thing. For years we’ve been asked, questioned, begged, and outright told to open up a retail store front. But my answer has always been the same; I won’t say never, but I will say not now. I guess that is, until now. The 10-by-10 box I emotionally spoke about in my 833 blog, will go beyond what it now functions as today, and become another great memory in the history of REBEL8. This 10-by-10 will soon become our pop-up shop.”
I recently caught up with the Lazy Hustler Ricky Powell at the My Point of View group show, which was curated by the Rickster himself, this past Saturday in Soho. Besides some of his own work, the exhibit featured works from Jonathan Mannion, Futura, Godlis, Jason Goldwatch, Clayton Patterson, Tono Radvany, Ryan Keeley, and Janette Beckman. It’s always a pleasure to see artists embraced by fellow artists; it’s a definitive way to keep the culture moving forward in a positive direction.
Touch The Icon Bio: At a very early age Los Angeles native Touch became the self appointed photographer in his neighborhood. Using only disposable cameras at the time, “It’s the only thing we could afford and they were also easy to steal” says Touch, he photographed every backyard bbq, house party, and even began making his homeboys pose for photographs. The Gang culture was a part of his every day life and this was clearly depicted in all of his photographs.
Seeking to advance his knowledge of photography Touch attended a local junior College where his professor quickly to a liking to his work. Every assignment was saturated with Fellow Gang Members and Street Culture, his work was raw and shocking to the entire class. After learning basic techniques and photography principles on a rental camera Touch dropped out of school and returned to the Streets. With a new understanding of his hobby Touch began setting up photo shoots with his homeboys/homegirls and photographed every car show and local hip hop event.
The homies Rebel X, RizeOne & Nast from Antwerp based graff crew Aerosol Kings recently spraypainted some of the most influential mc’s who are no longer among us..
The expo is behind held here:
Aerosol Kings Expo @ ‘T Kiel, Schijfstraat 105, 2020 Antwerpen.
So if you are in the Antwerp area make sure to drop by.
Check out these great designs & canvasses from my man Alexander a.k.a. Jase34. Besides owning and operating I Love My Hood clothing he’s also a professional designer & painter. He recently had an succesful expo called “I LOVE MY HOOD TO THE GRAVE” @ Fish & Chips in Antwerp / Belgium.
You can buy some of his canvasses for sale on his site and at Real Recognizes Real. Well worth the $$$.
