Any self respecting and knowledgeable graffiti writer knows of about the legacy of the legend that is VideoGraf. Starting from the Alpha of graffiti, with Phase2, the VideoGraf crew put in WORK stateside and around the world. The end result being relevantly raw look at graf culture’s past present and future. And despite constant pressure from NYPD and the Feds, never once did they crack. [Read more...]
25lbs of Graffiti History on the EBay Auction Block
The WikiLeaks Data Center pt II
[portfolio_slideshow] More imagery of the Banhof high-security computer storage facility in Stockholm. Once again this is what it looks like in the belly of the current Wikileaks safehouse. The elevated conference room is pure fire. Mind you, this is Sweden so you know the designer furniture is of the highest caliber. Natural waterfalls and vegetation through out the whole facility. The backup generators for the servers are powered by old German U-boats that serve as backup generators.Pionen – White mountain was designed by Albert France-Lanord Architects in a former 1200 square meter anti-atomic shelter. Major inspiration came straight from the science fiction film genre. As well, make no mistake about it, there is plenty of James Bond 007 overdosage. But that’s not a bad thing. Google and Facebook need to hop of the grid and step their “interior fashion” game up. Word.Research: ArchDaily + interiorcomplex Fotograhics: Bahnhof
24k BMX by Dzine (Chicago)
South Beach, Miami, Florida during Winter Music Conference or Art Basel, is not for everyone. You either go hard or go home. Some don’t make it home at all (no lies, I’ve seen it). Â Cultural and social lubrication at its finest, Never knowing who you might bump into from the Marlin all the way down to the breakfast bodega on Collins.One nite during WMC 2001 or 2002 (it’s all a blurrr), I was invited to dinner by a lady friend of a friend. Since I was at the Sovereign (now Soho Beach House), she caught a cab from the Delanoe to pick me up for dinner at The Ritz.[Read more...]
