I’ve been meaning to post this video, featuring Dunst dancing through the street of Akihabara which Murakami’s KaiKaikiki produced to promote his recent show at the Tate Modern, sooner. However KaiKaikiki has been playing a game of cat and mouse with youtube to protect this copyrighted video, and it’s been hard to find a solid version.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqu8NH_GIwM&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

The lads at Hidden Champion just sent me some copies of the latest Mag featuring the LTRHDS show.

Thanks Matsu!

I have a few extra copies so let me know if you want one.

Trailer for an upcoming documentry on the worlds greatest inventor.

Dr. Nakamats.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_w9XMTJnpM&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

Photos from TwoOnes recent and massivly successfull exhibition at Gorkey Gallery.

TwoOne will be doing a live printing of artwork on the 10th at Gorker along side a wine tasting. 6pm – 7pm.

Every the craftsman, ever the visionary. Japanese born Melbourne artist TwoOne is presenting a new exhibition at Gorker Gallery this Thursday. The show will comprise a series of limited edition lino cut prints.

Launching 6pm this Thursday at Gorker, details below.

Amano’s first exhibition in the states for over a decade, ‘Deva Loka’ named for the ancient American Indian land of God at LeBasse Projects shows a clear reflection on the pop illustrations of his formative years, a contrast the the lush and intricate Art Nouveau of his later works.

An understandable stylistic direction considering that he’s using this excursion to the states to present a tribute to his childhood love of American comics, culture and automobiles. Painted in automotive and metallic paints this show would be truly amazing to view in person.

Amano is widely acclaimed for his work in animation and video games. He is renowned for designing the characters for the hit video game, Final Fantasy, as well as for anime films including Vampire Hunter D, Guin Saga, and Front Mission.

During his youth Amano worked on character design for Gatchaman (Battle of the Planets, Gforce) and Tekkaman the styling of which is very much present in this stunning and sentimental show.

“Between the late 60’s and the 70’s, and during my early years in the art world, I was greatly influenced by American comic books and pop culture. I’d like to show my gratitude for the inspiration America gave me with this exhibit. With the theme of DEVA LOKA, all of my concepts and influences are able to come together, centered in one place. I hope everyone enjoys my show.”

If i wasn’t on the other side of the world i’d be there right now, I recommend checking it out if you can.

February 20th through March 13th
Opening Reception: Saturday, Ferbuary 20th, 7 to 10pm

At LeBasse Projects
6023 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA

Skate/snowboard photographer Yoshihiro Higai is having his 2nd exhibition “Cold Frame” at Studio Fish i in Daikanyama (sorry there doesn’t seem to be any English info available).

To check the extent of what he has done check out the “Skate 80’s” section on his site:

http://www.venus.dti.ne.jp/~higai/

It’s interesting in Tokyo how occasionally you find yourself stuck between parallel worlds, looking up you have the classic Neo Tokyo fantasy, the slick glass technopolis, but then as soon as you bring your eyes back down your surrounded in old 70’s looking buildings, chaos and the blare of cheesy hip hop. This video by Tokyo writer/editor Jean Snow dispenses with the former, presenting the uncut fantasy with peotic results.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpTI3W9dPtc&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

Did Parralax ever release a Decent 4?

Photo’s from the installations of Momo Kawakami’s Tento Exhibition which launched earlier this month at Umu in Roppongi Hills Tokyo.

The artists created 3 tent installations for the show,  so she could have the oportunity to sleep in them while also sharing her dreams with her audience.