Blue Magic Release
December 8th, 2007
Re-imagining fabric as a canvas, merging real substance and style in the process, the creative sew and sews at T.Magic strike again with innovative artistry. The Art Is My Hustle sweater, casual in mood but crafted with the expert of bespoke, keeps things crispy and colourful in the London fog with original flavour.
Balancing function and freshness, the attention to detail on this wearable piece of artwork focuses on the dye, wash and weave of thick, rich materials. Anyone can wear a solid black jumper. But only fashion-forward thinkers who can handle being the centre of attention are able to rock a fresh black sweat, dressed in a blood-red neck, dipped in a royal blue hem, with yellow and orange cuffs.
A fashion as well as a mission statement, in four words – Art Is My Hustle – T.Magic encapsulates the visual pulse that’s beating in our urban centres. Combining the artist’s classic values of sharp construction, bold colours, street culture and smart graphics, this limited-edition winter thread has three core components: comfort, utility and style to start your new year’s revolution with creative game.
With a T.Magic-signed poster on spot UV gloss finish included as part of the exclusive package and only 150 of these certified street heaters made worldwide, time isn’t on your side if you want in. Is an item cool because it’s hard to get, or is it hard to get because it’s cool? Philosophise when you’re dead. In the meantime, Savile Row, watch your back.
Written by Pardeep ‘The Ambassador’ Sall
Release date: Friday, December 7 @ 11:59pm
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Blue Magic
December 1st, 2007
Wats up people. Here I present to you Blue Magic. For those of you who have seen the film ‘American Gangster’, I’m referring to that product/addiction. Yesterday, I went to inspect how it was cooking up (Quality Control). It’s definately made from 200% PURE (I mean RAW) talent. No artificial colors, flavours or sweetners. It will be served sometime next week. But in the mean time have a look at the pics and wait patiently for that important email, with the release date and time.
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Think Different Pt.1
November 28th, 2007
Here I present to you Greatness. My boy put me on to this and I was like ‘Whoa!’. You guys don’t understand how excited I get about being creative. It’s like a rush for me. These guys have really thought differently. Enjoy
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Artist: Blu - Fantoche (Stop Motion Wall Animation)
November 26th, 2007
For me, this has to be one of the best Wall Animations from Blu. That must have taken him forever to accomplish. I went down to his exhibition (@ Lazarides gallery) awhile back. The size of his artwork is enormus. Diggin it!!!
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Kanye 02 Performance: One In A Billion
November 24th, 2007
Wooooooooooooooooow. Let me start off by saying that Kanye gave a performance of a lifetime. He did not let his fans down. He delivered at an extremely high level. Best concert I’ve ever experienced. Mary J Blige live in Las Vegas 06 was my best show until now (sounds crazy but she put on an amazing show).
Now, before I attempt to give my description of the show, I will also let you know about the dramas that we had trying to get in.
So, we get to the 02 Center at about 7.30pm and the show has already started (opening acts). The way we all rolled up to the front of the entrance you would have thought we had tickets. Well, the story on that was, my boy was meant to sort the tickets out but things got long. Then he was going to book two weeks before and the unfortunate death of his mom happened. After that we heard conflicting stories about weather Kanye was going to turn up or not. Back to regular schedule – So, we get to the door and my boy who is already there gives us the 411 that the Undercover Police were confer skating tickets from the touts. Please note that my boy had only one extra ticket, which meant we needed 3 more. Problem was that the ticket touts looked like the undercovers and vice versa. We’re running around trying to get eye contact and differentiate between the two. It wasn’t successful so I came up with a plan were we all split up (because a group of guys in bright colors wasn’t low-key to say the least). It worked. My boy got the tickets and we were in.
The show opened up to the intro of Stronger, which faded into Good Morning. “Wake up Mr. West, Mr. West…” Instantly tearing it down. He then went through all the classics. I think it was the third of forth song in when he performed the groundbreaking can’t Tell Me Nothing. He absolutely murdered it. The crowd erupted like crazy. Kanye shut it down with most of the songs the new album and some classics from the old including Through The Wire, Heard Em Say, Spaceship, Touch The Sky, Diamonds Are Forever, Golddiger and Jesus Walks. Let me add. Drunk and Hot Girls sounded incredible live.
When Kanye talks about making songs that are stadium I totally understands what he means. Every song had that stadium appeal and he will definitely go down as one of if not the best entertainer of our generation. REAL TALK.
There was an emotional point when Kanye performed Hey Mama. I definitely felt his pain. Me losing my biggest inspiration, idol and hero (my Mum) is the worst thing that could ever happen. R.I.P Donda West.
Kanye closed the night on an incredible with Stronger. ‘Whatever doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger,’ Let me add: His Cyclops sunglasses were fucking insane. They look like the red light that moves horizontally on the Night Ryder car. Dope.
I could go on forever about the show. Overall I commend Kanye for his emotion, effort and dedication that went into the show. For me, he is definitely the best all-rounded artist in the world right now. Hands down.
I you haven’t already, make sure you try and see one of his performances. It’s a true lifetime experience.
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Keep It Sur(Real)
November 22nd, 2007
The Spanish artist, Salvador Dali, is definately a person who has inspired my artistic style and one of the most impressive artists of the 20th century, not only because of his paintings but also because of his eccentric character.
The Surrealist’s ideology was based on Freudian psychology (who I also studied at Uni), which systematized the analysis of dreams as revealed in images from the subconscious - (This is part of how I create fantasy to rise above the harsh realities of my environment).
Salvador Dali’s painting “The Persistence of Memory” (Shown above) has the concept of melting clocks, which appeals to me, because it gives you the sense that time is just passing away or time is melting. The fact that clocks don’t melt makes this painting surreal.
This painting is a typical Dali work in that he repeats his images often and the melting clocks was a favourite of his. It is also recognizable as a Dali because of the long perspective in the landscape.
More pics after the jump.
Creative Thinking
November 20th, 2007
Saw this ad on the net the other day. Thouhgt it was a very clever idea and well executed.
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Art Is My Hustle - Update
November 16th, 2007
Wat’s up peoples. Producing these jumpers has been my biggest challenge all year. The Time Is Now (I know I’ve been saying this for a minute) and they are near enough ready. The pic I posted is the finished product. They are ready just in time for the Christmas period (not intentional though). More pics coming sooner than you think. Emails will go out pretty soon so get ready people.
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Art Is My Hustle - Web Preview
November 9th, 2007
Wats up. Here’s a web preview of the Art Is My Hustle site. It will be up pretty soon. Just a few more things to be done.
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Shepard Fairey at Stolen Space
November 8th, 2007
Went down to the Shepard Fairey’s Nineteeneightyfouria at London’s StolenSpace Gallery (Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane). The title is a reference to the surveillance culture in George Orwell’s book 1984. The show is Fairey’s largest exhibition to date, and it runs from November 2nd-25th.
Arch manipulator, scoundrel, chief propagandist, provocateur, Shepard Fairey is the man many hail as the originator of the modern urban art scene and is an undeniable phenomenon. First coming to prominence in 1989 with his now ubitiquous ‘Obey Giant’ sticker campaign, the self styled phenomenologist has since gone on to become one of the most recognisable artists of the early 2000’s.
More pics after the jump.
