Turmkunst 2010

Chaz Bojorquez

Chaz Bojorguez is the artist who influenced whole generations of graffiti writers, street artists and tattooists in America and around the world. Bojorquez believes that his art work comes from the soul, and very early on in the 1950's he was submerged in the East Los Angeles Mexican-American style known as 'Cholo' style, 'Cholo' was dictated by an honored code of writing. Allegiance to that code of traditional writing brought you respect.

Chaz Bojorguez went on to study Asian calligraphy in the 1960's mentored by Master Yun Chung Chiang (Master Chiang studied under Pu Ju, brother of the last emperor of China). Chaz went on to take the skills he had learnt about the Chinese form of calligraphy to meld them together with his own roots integrating the 'Cholo' styles he was familiar with to create his own personal style of 'Cholo' graffiti.

The most recognized thing we associate with Chaz Bojorguez is his symbol or 'tag' the personalized skull know as Senor Suerte inpired by Mexican folklore and the cult of Holy Death, this skull went on to be associated among street gangs as the skull was believed to protect you against death.

Bojorguez has recently had a book published THE ART AND LIFE OF CHAZ BOJÓRQUEZ Curated by Marco Klefisch and Alberto Scabbia, this is the first monograph about Chaz Bojorquez and looks to be quite interesting catering for all you art/graffiti and even typography lovers.

St Patrick's Day

Ok so if your Irish blooded and celebrating St Patrick's day tomorrow, or if you just want to go out and get hammered for the sake of it. why not roll in style with these new supra 413 Edition St. Patrick’s Day “Clover” Vaider. These babies go on sale at 12:00pm tomorrow, limited numbers of a 150, if my numbers are right. I personally would just buy the hat on its own, not really into the golly green giant kicks myself.

SAUL BASS

One word 'Inspiration' if you love the art of the title sequence then take notes. Saul Bass was one of the many great graphic designers of the 20th Century, he became the undisputed master of the 'film title' design in many peoples eyes. This may of had something to do with his collaborations with people such as Alfred Hitchcock, Otto Preminger and Martin Scorsese. Personally I think it was down to his passion for the sequences he produced, taking his time to create and craft something beautiful for you the viewer to watch before you jumped into a great film. so heres to Saul Bass for creating some beautiful work

hot girl + lace + pink + nike = happy smiley

SAFE EMMA X

VBS SKATE EUROPE 2 - Italy

COVENTRY COPPER ROOMS

REST IN PEACE, DARE TWS

We Lost a Graffiti Legend this week, Dare (Sigi Von Koeding) died in hospital march 6th 2010. May the Swiss legend rest in peace. Via

Rest in Peace Dare † 06.03.2010 from I Love Graffiti on Vimeo.

REDBULL HOUSE PARTY

Basically this lot and more was thrown into a house with some local DJs, some cardboard chairs and lots of students...

Bring a spirit was the basic information handed out... the choice of mixer being Redbull (obviously) whether it be the cola, the shot, diet or regular everyone was buzzing off the free juice.












small collection of Pictures explain themselves really, i got far to drunk on a selfish bottle of Jager.

big shout out to Ben Roden for organizing and holding the party in his gaff, mike Coleman and Tom bassi hookin' it up with the tunes and everyone who made the night positive and fun!

CHIDDY BANG IN STORE MASH LONDON - 'opposite of adult'

FILMED 'CHIDDY BANG' PERFORMING THEIR 'MGMT' KIDS REMIX LIVE IN STORE MASH LONDON THE OTHER DAY

THIS IS THE FINISHED ARTICLE

HOPE YOU ENJOY



Trav

MASH SESSIONS

Get down to the Mash Store this saturday if your in and around London, for another Mash session.

Mash Store is situated at: 73 Oxford Street, London W1D. for more info on the sessions and Mash visit their site here

JOHN CARDIEL

If you dont know who John Cardiel is by now, shame on you!, this dude has been ripping since i was born! conquering skateboarding.

Cardiel should be an inspiration to all, the guy has been through some hard times recently after being hit by a car a couple of years back on tour in OZ.
I often wonder what my life would be like with out being able to skateboard properly. But this dude just got back up and pushed himself when he was probably feeling at his worst.

So this is a massive shout out to the one guy that would try stuff on a skateboard that most pro's would never do in their life time, and to all you Fixie boys not trying airs on your bikes, take a page out of Cardiel's book, stop making them look nice and start thrashing!

intheCUTTS Episode 6: JOHN CARDIEL from In The Cutts on Vimeo.

ALL I DREAM ABOUT IS SNEAKERS

All Day I Dream About Sneakers was a global branding project created for adidas Originals. I know if you like your new kicks like me, then you will love this project. The project was created by Art Director 'Demitri Kalagas' and Creative 'Chris Cork' both inspired by adidas and their brand creeds, ‘Impossible Is Nothing’ and ‘Celebrate Originality’. The project brought to life the world's most "original" range of sneakers, which were then made into sculptures as part of the project.

if you want to peep some more work by Demitri Kalagas and Chris Cook heres some link ups.

Luftsack (Airbag) - A sneaker with SRS protection against scuffs and being stepped on.

Midas - A sneaker with a 'Midas kick' that turns everything it kicks into gold.



Roboter (Robot) - A robotic sneaker that can clean itself and tie its own laces.



Synth - A synthesiser sneaker that plays music to match your different strides.



Baum (Tree) - An organic sneaker that grows from a planted seed.




Personally this is my favorite bit.







EXM All DAY