Freshjive Presents: EDWARD COLVER photo exhibit at Reserve
Posted under: Freshjive, Events
Originally obtaining notoriety for documenting the early Los Angeles Punk scene and culture, Edward Colver has captured some of the most iconic photos ever shot. But this was just the beginning. Edward, with his discerning eye, has over the years captured photographic images that stand alone as art beyond the realm of the L.A. punk days. On August...
Upper Playground x Grotesk x Barack Obama
Posted under: Upper-Playground, Collaborations
Swiss graphic artist and current Brooklyn resident Grotesk has partnered with Upper Playground to produce an exclusive Barack Obama print. In the last decade Grotesk has developed a passion for folk art, street photography, hand-painted signs, vintage sport graphics, old school hip-hop music and urban anthropology. Grotesk’s Barack Obama poster is part of an ongoing series from Upper Playground of artist...
Etnies Plus x Oi Polloi Fall
Posted under: Etnies-Plus, Collaborations
Working with Manchester shop and brand Oi Polloi, Etnies Plus has created a lineup of hand stitched, quality engineered casual shoes. With Oi Polloi having their shoes crafted within the US as well, the collaboration seems like a natural one. Consisting of four models, all feature top notch materials including suede, leather, canvas and even a woven hemp midsole coming...
Rockett Back-To-School Sale (8.15 - 8.17)
Posted under: Rockett, Events
From the Rockett Blog: “Yo kids, before you go back to another year of your teachers feeding you bullshit about how amazing our government is, pick up some Rockett gear and look good doing it! This weekend (August 15th – 17th) you can get all of our tees and hoodies for cheap! 20 dollar shirts! 10 dollar sale tees! Sweatshirts as...
FIFTY24LA Gallery: Patrick Martinez & Munk One
Posted under: Upper-Playground, Events
FIFTY24LA Gallery in association with Upper Playground presents new works from Patrick Martinez and Munk One. Opening Reception: Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 7-9:30 p.m. The artists will be attending the opening and their works will be on display from August 14, 2008 to October 4, 2008. FIFTY24LA Gallery at Upper Playground: 125 E. 6th Street (between S. Main St. and S. Los Angeles St.) Los...
CANNIBAL CARNIVAL by NECKFACE
Posted under: Altamont, Events
Vans and Altamont present: CANNIBAL CARNIVAL by NECKFACE at New Image Art Gallery August 16 – September 20 Opening reception: August 16, 7 – 10pm Drenched in crimson color! A blood spattered study in the macabre! Turning innocence and beauty into a thing of unspeakable horror! It’s not art, it’s madness! Welcome to the hideous world of NECKFACE – ghastly beyond belief with an inhuman craving!...
Freshjive X Slash Magazine
Posted under: Freshjive, Collaborations
Slash Magazine was the last word on L.A. punk rock in the late 1970s. Conceived and pasted up from scratch by Steve Samioff and Melanie Nissen, with the creative writings and criticism by Claude Bessey, it had everything to do with the formation of what could be called the first “punk scene” in Los Angeles. Freshjive did a couple collaboration tees...
Ron English x Obama
Posted under: Events, Upper-Playground
Earlier this year, Ron English revealed his latest creation – a portrait depicting a hybrid of Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln. Boston’s Gallery XI opened its “A Politic” show where English decorated the outside walls with the coloured versions of the poster. http://popaganda.com/ Here is some video:
W3ST TV: Estevan Oriol & Upper Playground LA
Posted under: Upper-Playground, Events
W3ST TV recently sat down with the one and only photographer/director Estevan Oriol. He talks about how he got his start in photography, his new store in L.A., and his relationship with Upper Playground. Check out Part 1 below. W3ST TV: Estevan Oriol & Upper Playground LA from W3ST TV on Vimeo.
Ricky Powell For Altamont
Posted under: Altamont, Collaborations
Ricky Powell & His World Famous Slide Show hit The Silent Movie Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 20th. The legendary street photographer, teamed up with Altamont Apparel to create a collection of street wear inspired by his iconographic black and white photos – with a mixture of...
