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Scion has called upon seven dynamic contemporary and internationally-recognized artists to create original artwork inspired by and in celebration of the all-new 2008 xB urban utility vehicle. The artwork will be displayed at “Want2BSquare” art shows in New York and Los Angeles, and carry the theme of squares, boxes and cubes to follow the xB’s boxy style.

The Want2BSquare art shows took place in New York on April 6th at Skylight Studios (275 Hudson Street) and will be in Los Angeles on April 21st at the Scion Installation L.A. gallery (3521 Helms Avenue, at National). Each event will also feature live DJ entertainment. Cosmo Baker and DJ Ayers from The Rub DJs will perform at the New York events, while the Los Angeles show will host DJ Ramses and DJ Denimslinger. The VIP press events the evening before each public event will also include DJ talent.,

Particapting Artists:-

· Dalek, creator of the famed Space Monkeys
· Maya Hayuk, a classic-rock-punk-folk-rainbow-peace-freak-out artist
· Sage Vaughn, a Los Angeles based artist
· Kelsey Brookes, scientist-turned-illustrator
· UPSO, publisher of the Art Annual “Faesthetic”
· Freddi C, founder of the Streetwise art series

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If you still do not know, Sneaker Pimps is the worlds largest touring sneaker show featuring over 1000 pairs of rare, limited edition, vintage, celebrity signed, artists collaborated sneakers and a collection of sneaker inspired artwork, fashion and photography.

They just revealed their Asia Tour 2007 and Hong Kong being the first stop of the 6 City Tour. It’s going to drive the sneaker heads in the region crazy!! Stay tune to Sneaker Pimps for more information soon.

Kmoto of slamxhype has sent us some great pictures of the opening night’s pictures of No Comply III. Featuring over 50 artists from around the world, including graffiti legends Daim, Cope 2 & the 123 Klan and Australia’s finest city street rumblers. Check out the photos on the opening night. (more…)

We always love futura’s snapshot and now futura2000 has put up his daily shot on the web. You can click on each day of the month to view what’s he up to.
Info via 13th Witness

The good people from A.M.P. have sent us some information on their brand and their collection. It seems like there are more and more established brands from the land of the thousand smiles. Great job guys!

A.M.P. is out on the streets of Bangkok since 2002. The Brand represents the lifestyle of its founders and their surrounding. Influences come from graffiti, rock music, graphic design, skateboard culture and the art of tattooing. A.M.P developed out of the love to its activities and is dedicated to produce products without limitations to their styles. (more…)

The Killer Gerbil & Zero will be painting live on the opening night (20th April) for one of the biggest graffiti exhibition in the region – Djarum Black Urban Art. There will be a series of events for the exhibition being held in Toimoi Gallery, Jakarta from 20th April – 11th May, 2007. Be sure to check it out if you are in Jakarta.

(Click on the below flyer for further details)

Live Installation by The Killer Gerbil (Singapore) & Zero (Singapore)
Date: 20 April 2007 (Opening Night)
Time: 7pm
Venue: TOIMOI Gallery, Kemang, Jakarta, Indonesia

Streething took a trip down south for the Singaporean leg of the K-Spray 6 city Asian tour.The event organised by K-Swiss, brought together 3 of Europe’s finest street artists: The London Police (UK), PEZ (SPAIN) and Flying Fortress (GERMANY), to put on a live installation and bring a bunch of like minded people to join in and have some fun.

At the doorstep we were greeted by 3 gigantic, inflatable-insignias of the infamous street art characters. It made a change from the normal cardboard cut-outs or blown up posters that we usually see with such events. Such effort can be noted throughout the event.

Signing in, we all get some stickers and a rubber dog tag, great that K-Swiss took the trouble to produce such items, it really shows that a close working relationship has been established rather than the “Hey you, we gonna give you money to make us look cool, so just show up and paint some stuff for these people then F-off!” attitude.

FULL REPORT after the JUMP (more…)