Photographers, lovers of photography and aspiring photographers, you should check out this newly launched site, CameraBag.TV. They review emerging and established photographers and what they use in their “Camera Bag”, providing intimate glimpses of their workspaces and tools of their trade. Check it out.
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Photographer Jamel Shabazz, the man who brought us the must have book “Back In The Days“ and most recently “Seconds of My Life“, is the subject of this new documentary by Wild Style director Charlie Ahearn who follows Shabazz’s journey from a Brooklyn youth, to NYC street and subway photographer. The documentary has interviews with Fab 5 Freddy, DJ Bobbito Love and KRS One. Premiers at Brooklyn’s BAM Rose Cinemas this Sunday June 26 at 3:30. Be sure to also pick Shabazz’s new book, Back in the Days: REMIX. For more info visit bam.org. [via]
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This the first five minutes of the feature documentary Brooklyn Boheme, which gives a first hand account of this vibrant African-American artistic community that included the great Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Branford Marsalis, Rosie Perez, Saul Williams and Lorna Simpson just to name a few. Narrated and written by Fort Greene resident Nelson George, this documentary celebrates “Brooklyn’s equivalent of the Harlem Renaissance” and follows the rise of a new kind of African-American artist, the Brooklyn Boheme.
This film is currently in the final stages of post production but we wanted to share with you this brand new teaser. It features never before seen footage including stunning aerials, insightful interviews and fresh graphics. Check it out after the jump, Read more…
This is the digital innovation of the year for art lovers who embrace technology just as much. FRAMED* by Yugo Nakamura of tha ltd. design agency, is an interactive digital art frame that is 34mm thick and uses Wi-Fi to download digital works of art. These works could be stationary or moving works of art that fill the frame with movement and add something unique to your home décor.
FRAMED* is a 40 inch, full LED HD Panel with 9:16 aspect and contains an Intel Core i5 processor, Windows 7, Adobe Flash processing and built in camera and microphone. Another added extra is that it can be adjusted using an iPhone app. Take a peek at the video below and check the FRAMED* website for further developments. [via]
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Famed photographer, Jonathan Mannion sat down with The Hype Men to discuss his experiences shooting albums, magazine covers/features, press releases and private personal portfolios for Hip-Hop’s elite figures. He discusses how he got DMX to bathe himself in blood, what Jay-Z thinks of his Jay-Z impression, breaking new artists from Eminem to Lil’ Mama, Game’s Compton street reality, the madness of Foxy Brown, Lil’ Wayne’s genius water, the ODB-Donna Summer connection and so much more! Take a listen below.
True sneakerheads think of kicks more than just rubber & leather covering feet to prevent them from harm, nah when you’re a real sneaker fiend they are literally works of art. Independent product designer Fernando A Robert has taken that to heart for those of us who look at them as modern-day Picasso’s. That’s where the Shrine Sneaker Rack comes in, these racks are made from light-weight brushed stainless steel and the simplistic construction functions as a wall mounted display. It’s ideal for your home, shop or office and it can be mounted in any configuration on the wall. You can cop’em for a limited time HERE.
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Iconic Hip-Hop photographer Jonathan Mannion will be having a gallery exhibition in Paris, France for the event “Back In The Days” which features his work solely. It will be in Paris on March 27th, check out a preview of it after the jump, Read more…
The fellas over at Street Etiquette presents Sartorial Sounds, which integrates both music and style, two elements embedded in every culture past and present. They think it’s important to remember that everyone is an artist in their own right. And it’s the life experiences we encounter that provoke what we splash on our own blank canvas. The assembled seven individuals to partake in this editorial. The finished product incorporates their individual talents such as spoken word, rapping, singing and tap. Take a look at it after the jump, Read more…
With Apple’s 2nd generation iPad slated for release in April and a product event launching in early March, you can bet the tech savvy’s of the world are holding their breath. That said, you also can get ready for another flood of iPad Cases and Sleeves as well as apps and accessories. Previously seen a short time ago, one item that stands out of the crowd is specifically geared towards the artist in you. Although you might prefer natural canvas, Nomad offers portable brushes for the iPad to keep ideas fresh when on the move. Made from a blend of natural and conductive fibers, these soft flexible bristles are the perfect drawing tool that won’t scratch your precious screen. You can order them now here. [via]
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Not content with dominating the charts, Pharrell Williams has moved seamlessly into the world of fashion and design, as well as running his own Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream clothing labels, he has designed eyewear and jewellery for Louis Vuitton and furniture for Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin. Wallpaper Magazine catches up with him in New York and talks about why he thinks the iPad, the Villa Vals in Switzerland and Louis Vuitton, were clear winners for this year’s 2011 Design Awards. Produced by Craig Shapiro, Cedar Street Films.
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