Dennis Hopper passes away at 74. Here%uFFFDs a tribute to the legend, plus an excellent video of him explaining his art collection including the importance of street art.
The Shanghai Report: Global Youth Culture’s Latest Cultural Hotspot Celebrates Expo, Surge of Street Artists, Indie Filmmakers, Urban Fashion, Electronica, and Hip-Hop Flashmob Dance-offs
Why Shanghai is the place to be right now, and how more brands are looking to China as a new source of inspiration, revenue growth. Includes images, data from LN’s China Youth Culture Study.
Still an energizing force in grabbing attention, these two collaborations are interesting because they cross over fashion, cars, beverages, art, and retail.
Street Art Collective the Urban Repair Squad Illustrates the Hazards of Cycling with Comic Expletives, Drawing Attention to a New Culture of Transportation
Painted expletives near potholes and various urban detritus in Toronto streets illustrate literally, the changing face of transportation via cycling and culture jamming.
Street art and advertising lines continue to blur as more brands seek out artists to create cred between their brands and elusive youth culture. Open Air focuses on 5 artists, their stories, and asks hard questions about the future of the forum.
Creative QR Codes Continue to Push the Envelope for New Branding, Marketing, and Advertising Strategies, as Indicated by Set Japan’s Latest Release for Frisk Mints
QR codes are catching on as the new interactive format using mobile technology, creativity, and genius, as illustrated by Set Japan’s campaigns for Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami, and Frisk.