Time and Space Presents: NECKFACE

One of the most eccentric dudes doing it, Neckface's work is a true representation of his character. He's been copied and criticized but his originality shines beyond all.

Time and Space catches up with Neckface and dives right into his world of art and unusual stories. Enjoy

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Episode 3

Graffiti, Artists, Bans (?)

In recent weeks, Toronto has been buzzing with a slightly disturbing (at least in my eyes) campaign - getting rid of the graffiti in the streets!

They say it makes the city look ugly, but those who do, don't quite understand the idea behind this Art. It's a self-expression of the surrounding of the anonymous artist behind the piece.
Let's face it - if it wasn't for Toronto's graffiti pieces seen in back allies and little streets Downtown, the city just wouldn't be as 'cool'. We, personally, have friends who come visit and spend a whole day shooting numerous walls across town!

Anyhow, when art is art it should be appreciated.
Enter Tanina Jackson, who's painting have created a viral boom, not only shows amazing artistic skills but manages to push them through mixing in a little (a lot) bit of Fashion in there.
The Arizona-based artist's latest collection - Babe and Butter - is rep'd by a series of pretty catching illustrations printed on clothes, bags, accessories, shoes, etc. All in all the collection represents the power of the well-dressed woman, who is proud of her wardrobe and style and ain't afraid to flaunt it.

Check it out:

I am vigorously searching for her pieces online! Anyone come across one - be sure to e-mail me!

Ben Eine Presents: Oranges and Lemons

"There's a Starbucks, GAP, and all that shieet, it's just boring"! Ben Eine puts most of our urban sprawls into perspective and in his home town of Westminster UK, Eine is making a difference. Putting Graffiti on a creative pedestal with an attempt to drive the negative sigma contrived by popular culture to a halt, Westminster locals may just think outside of the box for once. "Get Up, Stand Up. Stand Up for your Right"! Enjoy the movement

Ben Eine - Oranges and Lemons from abbie brandon on Vimeo.

Places

April was a cold month here in Toronto!
Not only that but our schedules were so off that we never really managed to attend all the events we wanted to!

We missed Redman at the end of March, ONYX a couple of weeks ago...But when 'HA' called us up to let us know of this year's Freestyle Battle "King of the Dot" we knew we had to get out and support his boys from MTL. It was definitely a Saturday well-spent: it's good to see people doing their thing and know that Hip Hop is still alive in the hearts of some. Those with passion shined-through, the rest - well they just 'fell off the platform' as their Egos started flying around without any sufficient rhymes to back 'em up!

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A week later we headed over to 99 Sudbury - the exclusive location of this year's Alternative Fashion Week.
99 Sudbury is an Event Venue, which houses many Art and Fashion Events; this time around it was the setting of an Art Market, where many local (and international) artists and designers/labels showcased their work.
We fell in love with many of their inspirational creations and I am currently in the works of contacting the ones that really grabbed our attention! It is great to to be a part of/and support emerging artists - we love unique pieces and at times 'detest' commercialism!

Check out the Set-Up of the Venue and its surroundings:

The Entrance.

Through the door to the chill-out lounge:

I love T.O. for its never-ending Graffiti Art:

Forgive me for this, but I am a fan of hidden-messages:

Martha Cooper @ MOCA

I've always loved Martha Cooper's work and how she has had such a crazy impact on Hip Hop culture photography. Plain and simple when I think of the Golden Era and the foundation of hip hop I automatically think of Cooper's "Hip Hop Files". By all means she should go down in the Hip Hop Hall of Fame for exposing the true essence of genre in its early stages. Check out the clip and see how humble she views her work. A truly insirational individual. Enjoy

Big Shout out to L.Ruano from hypebeast for the clip

VNA x Martha Cooper at MOCA from Charlie Inman on Vimeo.

The Wonder that was McQueen

"I don't know why you get so excited at the sight of such...thing! Is that really Fashion?"

What many people - especially those fashionably-oblivious - don't understand is that it's not just about the expected, conforming fashion anymore; it's rather the opposite - those with the real insider-scoop on newest trends are rapidly looking for something to shock/shook them to their very core. Fashion is not just clothes (sadly that is how many see it), it's Art ...

It's about that place that others hardly turn their heads to; that place which others ignore because they see no beauty in it, but rather fear.

Alexander McQueen was an Unbelievable Talent - his intricate work can hardly be described in words, as only his creations could silently speak.
His was not only Fashion - it was Art! The kind of Art that will never really be again, the one that happens once...
I keep a McQueen archive close to me - it helps put me in a different place, where I can escape reality and sort of level with myself!
I was reminded of him once again today, while reading an article about The Met's Annual Fashion Exhibition, which this year "will focus on McQueen's "Savage Beauty". The Exhibition will be open to the public from May 4th till July 31st and I will definitely be treating myself to a NY Birthday Trip this summer - is there a more glorious way to celebrate one's birth but a day among the Best Art ever made?

A moment of Peace, while I reminisce over the Powers of His Soul:

Shot by David LaChapele

MOCA Los Angles Presents: Art in the Street

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles will be presenting an exhibition called Art in the Streets. The first of its kind in the U.S., the exhibition will trace the history and development of graffiti and street art from the 1970s to present day. Installations and works by more than 50 of the world’s most dynamic street artists will be on display including pieces by Fab 5 Freddy, Lee Quiñones, Futura, Margaret Kilgallen, Swoon, RISK, Shepard Fairey, John-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, JR and Mister Cartoon. Emphasis will also be placed on photographers and filmmakers who documented graffiti and street art culture including Spike Jonze, Terry Richardson, Martha Cooper and Ed Templeton.

Written By: Adrian Brinkley
Photos: Brandon Shigeta