If you're in the LA area on Saturday I suggest checking this show out. Freedom customized some off our OBEY denim jackets and they will be in the show. Most importantly, I'll be DJing the event (I kid, I kid).

Corey Helford Gallery
Presents

“Blurring the Lines”
CRASH, FREEDOM and RISK

Curated by Roger Gastman
Opening Reception Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 7‑10pm
On View April 30 – May 18, 2011

On April 30, Corey Helford Gallery is pleased to present “Blurring the Lines”. The gallery’s first exhibition of graffiti art masters will showcase new works by CRASH, FREEDOM and RISK, curated by Roger Gastman, co-curator of MoCA’s “Art in the Streets” and co-author of HarperCollins newly released book “The History of American Graffiti”.

Bringing together three internationally-recognized graffiti artists who are concurrently featured in MoCA’s “Art in the Streets”, the first major US museum exhibition on the history of graffiti and street art, “Blurring the Lines” is a dynamic intersection of legendary East and West coast writers, where the lines that divide urban art and the new contemporary fine art world converge.

Renowned New York graffiti artists CRASH and FREEDOM will take over the main floor with recent works inspired by their iconic imagery that was shown along alongside art luminaries Jean-Michel Basquiat, FUTURA, and Keith Haring during the 80s. A master at subway art, CRASH was also one in a handful of New York writers who painted murals on the streets during the early 80s while exhibiting at prestigious galleries worldwide. At the same time, FREEDOM moved into a larger space in Manhattan, an abandoned two mile stretch of tunnel designed by Robert Moses that would become the legendary Freedom Tunnel, launching a sixteen-year run of world-famous paintings and drawings.

For his first major gallery exhibition in almost twenty years, FREEDOM notes, “While CRASH and I have worked together over the years, this will be our first gallery exhibition together since 1987, which is exciting.”

Upstairs in the loft, famed Los Angeles graffiti artist RISK, whose bus installation is prominently featured outside of “Art in the Streets” at The Geffen Contemporary at MoCA, will unveil “Styles for Miles”. Created on canvases constructed from vintage license plates, RISK’s new works represent his graffiti career as whole, tying together elements from his origins writing on freeway overpasses to his commercial projects and gallery and museum exhibitions.

Open to the public, the reception for “Blurring the Lines” will take place on Saturday, April 30 from 7 to 10pm, and the show will be on view until May 18, 2011.

-PUBES

Renaissance man Jon "Harpoon" Haprov dropped a line to spread the word about his class project. Jon teaches high school graphic design and screen printing at Diamond Bar high school and his class is participating in the Vans Custom Culture art contest. Take a minute and drop on in to the Custom Culture site and cast your vote. When Jon isn't in the class room he gets down with a spray gun like no body's business. From the 49' Chevy he is sitting in below to countless bikes roaming the dark alley's around the globe, he get's it done....

I got an Adam Wallacavage Octopus Chandelier about a year and a half ago, and finally got it wired and hung above my dining table and turned it on for the first time last night, it's perfect!  If you haven't seen his work check out his site at www.adamwallacavage.com.  He does awesome chandeliers and photography.

-Tommy

For all of you hipsters that blew out your favorite scoopy necks at coachella last weekend, this saturday I am doing a sample sale in Orange County and unloading a ton of new and old sales samples.  Note: these are salesman samples so they only come in one size.  Mens size medium tops, 32 bottoms.  Womens size small tops, 28 bottoms.  Jackets, fleece, tees, shorts, pants, skirt, dresses, hats, beer cuzzis, you name it I got it.  This will be a teaser sale for the big OBEY Summer warehouse sale coming soon to an Irvine near you...

-Tommy

Check it out this thursday if you happen to be yachting in the newport harbor area. American Rag is throwing a party for the grand re-open of the store with it's newly remodeled world denim bar and expanded cafe. We just put in a new obey section too, come check it out.

-Tommy

Furlong and I headed out to the desert this weekend to enjoy some sun, some sand, and some tunes with our friends from Stones Throw and Brainfeeder this weekend. Even though we got way too much sun and a bit too much sand in our eyes and ass crack, you can never complain about too much music. Here's a recap of last Sunday's festivities. Thank you to Fly Lo & the Brainfeeder fam, Madlib and the Stones Throw Crew, Gaslamp KKK, and of course, Ms. Badu for making it a fun day.

Willy!

PB Wolf & Daedelus

Tweebs!

DJ Nobody / Free The Robots

Dam 'Mutha Fuckin' Funk!

Fly Lo, Thundercat & Madlib

Erykah!

Our man, Bumblemeyer, making new friends... awww.

- ROAM/FUR

Adrienne and I just returned from a week long factory tour of India- we were working on some of our new Spring 12 and Fall 12 developments.  We fell in love with the warmth of the people there and with the amazing colors and textures of the city.  It's impossible to capture the spirit of India in a few pics but I've attached some of my favorite.

xo Erin

Jon and I had the opportunity to attend the "Art in the Streets" opening reception show last night, and all I can say is, "FUCK!" This is by far the most comprehensive, well-organized and detailed show of an era that has influenced my life since I was a pudgy little snot-nosed punk until now as a pudgy, snot-nosed regular-sized dude. Do yourself a favor and head on over to the MOCA in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. It'll be open for the next 6 months, so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy this massive show. More details here...

As always, Jon behind the Lens and me, shmoozing and coordinating the drinks and spliff breaks for the evening.

1989

2011

Jonesy... looks good!

Whoa-sie! "Billy, you so stooopid!"

COLD CRUSH!

Our friends at Keep A Breast have a new campaign called Non Toxic Revolution. Check out their new PSA and we encourage you to learn more!

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What’s the story with toxins in your everyday life? Find out by watching this brand new video by the NON TOXIC REVOLUTION and please share it with friends and family! YOU need to know daily harm you can avoid. kabntr.org

Revolt against the dangers of toxic chemicals in your environment and food supply! Join THE NON TOXIC REVOLUTION, Keep A Breast’s new campaign! kabntr.org

Ever wonder why once you pop you just can’t stop? The Non Toxic Revolution tells you why. Check out their new site and video!!  kabntr.org

-PUBES

Art in the Streets Members’ Opening
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Saturday, 04.16.11, 7 – 10 PM

MOCA members are invited to join us for the opening of Art in the Streets, the first major U.S. museum survey of the history of graffiti and street art presented in the United States. Enjoy performances by the stars of the classic hip-hop film Wild Style-Busy Bee and the Cold Crush Brothers with Grandmaster Caz-and the award-winning B-Boy crew from Los Angeles, Killafornia. Cash bar.  Become a member now!

INFO: 213/621-1794 or membership1@moca.org

04.17.11 – 08.08.11

Art in the Streets is the first major U.S. museum survey of graffiti and street art. Curated by MOCA Director Jeffrey Deitch and Associate Curators Roger Gastman and Aaron Rose, the exhibition will trace the development of graffiti and street art from the 1970s to the global movement it has become today, concentrating on key cities such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, and Sao Paulo, where a unique visual language or attitude has evolved. The exhibition will feature paintings, mixed media sculptures, and interactive installations by 50 of the most dynamic artists and will emphasize Los Angeles’s role in the evolution of graffiti and street art, with special sections dedicated to seminal local movements such as cholo graffiti and Dogtown skateboard culture. A comprehensive timeline illustrated with artwork, photos, video, and ephemera will provide a historical context for the work.

Patagonia just posted a great video on my lifelong friend Scott Soens. I was really psyched on it and wanted to share it with you fine folks on the interweb. Scott's an incredible photographer and waterman and all around great person. Make sure to check his site out HERE too.

Video shot by Chris Malloy and Jason Baffa.

-PUBES

Opening reception:
Saturday April 9, 2011, 6 – 8 pm

Carmichael Gallery is pleased to announce Martha Cooper: Remix, an expansive group show featuring highlights from Martha Cooper’s photographic archive and works by over 50 artists who have created their own unique interpretations of her iconic, historically significant imagery. There will be an opening reception for the exhibition on Saturday, April 9 from 6 to 8pm with Martha Cooper and several of the participating artists in attendance. The exhibition will run through May 7, 2011.

Photographs by Martha Cooper with Original remixes of these photographs in a range of media by Aeon, John Ahearn, Aiko, Bio, Nicer & B-Gee, Blade, Blanco, Mark Bode, Burning Candy, Victor Castillo, Cey, Cekis, Claw, Cosbe, Crash, Dabs & Myla, Anton van Dalen, Daze, Dearraindrop, Jane Dickson, Dr. Revolt, Shepard Fairey, Faust, Flying Fortress, Freedom, Fumakaka, Futura, Gaia, Grotesk, Logan Hicks, How&Nosm, LA II, Lady Pink, Anthony Lister, The London Police, Loomit, Mare 139, Barry McGee, Nazza Stencil, Neck Face, Nunca, José Parlá, Quik, Kenny Scharf, Sharp, Skewville, Chris Stain, Subway Art History, Swoon, T-Kid, Terror161 and more.

Carmichael Gallery
5795 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

Every once in a while I shoot 35mm when I travel or just hangin about.. Sometimes a roll will either sit in my camera or in my desk for months, so its always a little exciting when I get stuff developed.. never know what you're gonna get..

-Furlong

The second part of my trip to the Philippines, I spent traveling through the Ilocos Region. Tobacco farms, white sand beaches, and the remnants of 16th century Spanish influence.

this post is to give recognition to our fine OBEYclothing football team, that won 1st place in a 2nd place bracket =( good job boys!!

i thought i would start off with something pretty before it gets ugly

-FURLONG