Culture Vulture: Tattooist, Scott Campbell Ventures Into Obscure Art

Scott Campbell has deservedly earned his stripes as a tattooist, so taking the next leap into captivating art was not only expected but was equally well mastered. Currently hosting his debut art show titled 'Noblesse Oblige' in LA, Campbell has elevated his accredited body art skills to abstruse line drawings of skull and Gaul images-whilst at the same times, embarking on laser cutting techniques to create various obscure drawings of the mighty dollar bill.


Scott Campbell also etched a few designs for Loui Vuitton last year, using his laser techniques for the label's  spring/summer menswear bag collection. View Scott's work below.

Source: Who's Jack

Culture Vulture: Brixton Presents Another Lost Child

Beyond the tarnished reputation and the almost customary 'yardie' stereotypes that have become synonymous with the area of which I owe much of my childhood, Brixton still remains as one of the most fascinating and culturally compelling areas in London.
Though it has come a long way, gang culture continues to rare it’s menacing head in the nook of an area rich with diversity and an unrivaled personality.

In 2008 photographer Adam Patterson began an insightful project documenting gangland culture in South London. His aim was to convey the true reality of the frequent misconstrued depiction of gang members represented in the media- visually seizing the “vulnerability and humanity the general public rarely see”. However; what is so inspiring about the exhibition is the brotherly bond Patterson and former gang member Vipoh aka Jean Claude, have surprisingly formed during the photographic journey of Jean’s harrowing story from a previous stab victim, to a  fully fledged photography college graduate, now living in Doncaster.

Presented by the Photofusion Gallery, Another Lost Child is not just an exhibition but a candid reveal of a life, of which many can relate and a humble awakening for those willing to stop and take notice. 

Enjoy.

Another Lost Child will be showing until 25th March. Click here for more information on the exhibition.

Culture Vulture: French Artist JR 'Wrinkles Of The City' Targets Los Angeles

French artist JR is on a global mission to spread his 'Wrinkles Of The City' art series across each city in the world. The inspiring public art pieces were first introduced to the streets of Shanghai, Cartenga and Spain and now JR has targeted the city of Angels, Los Angeles to house another mesmerizing creation. Just where does one begin to question such awesomeness?


Source: Complex Magazine

Culture Vulture: Coca Cola Partners With Daft Punk

I love it when a brand thinks outside of the box. This time it's in the form of the thirst quenching drinks company Coca Cola who have appointed the French electro/pop duo Daft Punk to front Coca Cola's 'Club Coke' campaign. 

Homing in the on the groups unique style, there will be limited edition coke bottles smothered in gold and silver inspired by the helmets famously adorned by Daft Punk. The special edition bottles will be packaged in collectors box as a set and will be available to purchase exclusively at the Colette in Paris.


Get yours!

Culture Vulture: London Goes Popovic

Famed  pop art activist Heidi Popovic will be showcasing some of her most renowned art work to the London public, in an exhibition due to be a held at the Olyvia Fine Art Gallery in Piccadilly. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Woody Allen  and Casper Friedrich, Heidi's work, which has never been revealed in the UK, is a definite must see for fashion and art lovers alike. 

The exhibition will be held from the 3rd December-15th January. 

Click here for more information. 

Culture Vulture: A Tribe Called Quest- The Documentary

A documentary about a Tribe Called Quest, why wasn't this idea conceived earlier? In any case, I can't wait.




Teach the kids...



Thanks Miss Kip!

Culture Vulture: Future Beauty-30 Years Of Japanese Fashion

China's economy may have had a recent boost but Japan has long been regarded as the land of forward thinking art and fashion. Therefore Future Beauty -30 Years Of Japanese Fashion at the Barbican, couldn't have arrived at a better time. Gathering the work from Issey Miyake to Tao Kurihara, the exhibition honours the significance  Japanese designers have had on the world since  the 1980's.

Future Beauty-30 Years Of Japanese Fashion will be showing at the Barbican Art Gallery, London from October 15th 2010 to February 6th 2010. 

Culture Vulture (Film): Kanye West 'Run Away'

The word 'epic' is a word often misused and entangled in modern day colloquialism, regularly giving mediocrity more credibility than it arguably deserves. Therefore when using 'epic' to describe Kanye West's short film, 'Run Away', it comes as no exaggeration.

Kanye West is a genius and 'Run Away' is just an extension of his creativity. Starring model, Salita Ebanks as the phoenix the film is visually compelling and the ideology behind it speaks volumes about modern day culture. The sound track which gives us a snippet of what to expect from Kanye's highly anticipated album 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy', is the perfect back drop to a stunning work of art.



Listen, breathe and learn.

'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' is out on 22/11/10

Culture Vulture: The Otolith Group Nominated For A Turner Prize

The duo filmakers who form the Otolith Group, Kudwo Eshun  and Anjalika Sagar are one of the nominees for this years annual Turner Prize Award.  The British born, half Ghanaian and Indian descendants are known for their abstract and unorthodox cinematic essays  which depict present day life in London and fantasises with the future of tomorrow in Mumbai.

Their vision has even stretched a far as outer space in their effort to challenge the banal notion of 'otherness', a commonality in the artistic exploration of non-Western culture. Also apart of the Black Audio Film Collective, the pair have recently completed their trilogy of films, 'Otolith' I, II and III.
You can be forgiven if you're a little unfamiliar with the Otolith Group, their work isn't something you can catch at your local Odeon Cinema but now that you've heard of them, visit their website to learn more.

Let's hope victory will be theirs at the Turner Prize ceremony!