Lost my G10 in the midst of an awesome scotch and cigar fueled crawl with Tetsuji from FTC. Felt naked but found another one cheap and im back on track. Tokyo raising star, artist Mhak had my back and got shots from a bunch of shows that we went to so will be posting shortly.

Until then i’m taking a break from it all in Kyoto and Nara, two stunning historic cities, that are every bit as dope as Tokyo.

Nice Produces Singaporean brothers at Project Midas have organised for, José Parlá to show his latest works for the first time ever in Ooi Botos Gallery, Hong Kong.

Jose’s new works are inspired by his recent travels in France, Japan and the United Kingdom.

I’m sticking in Japan for the weekend and wont be making it to HK, but will get shots from the opening, layout and show tomorrow.

Ooi Botos Gallery
5 Gresson Street | Map
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2527 9733

Exhibition Dates: May 14 – June 11 2009

Gallery Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 11:30 am – 3pm and 6pm – 8pm
Saturday: 11am – 6pm

Melbourne artists Rone’s up in some impressive Tokyo spots right now.

Taking a break from the sublime abstractions of the Japanese art scene. On the other side of the world, Lessley Reppetaux has a new show up on display at Metropolis gallery. She just sent me a link, more images here.

Incredible talent of Que Houxo from Tokyo, check his flickr here.

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Live painting show last night at Smoke Bar Tokyo.

Sense in the middle.

Intricate line work by Kaz

Tokyo’s Mhak in the middle. see his No Comply artwork here.

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Speaking in Code is an unbelievable insight into electronic music culture.

Check the website for more information.

http://www.speakingincode.com/

Something for everyone. Also word to the nice readers, the door in the last image, it belongs to Kaikaya seafood resteraunt in Shibuya, a.k.a THE shit.

This is where you want to eat when in Tokyo, insane, profoundly tasty seafood along with autographed recommendation Shawn Stussy and drunken table side illustrations by Gary Basemen and Mark Ryden, stickers from the 5 corners of the known world, jolliest waiters on the planet. Make a note.

ALL ROADS LEAD TO RONE

THE SNEAKY RONE EFFECT

WHOSE ON TOP?

NICE PRODUCE, THATS WHO.