R2-D2 Technic 1200 Makeover

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Someone decided to transfer their love for Star Wars to their Technic SL-1200 turntable with this R2-D2 like makeover.

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An Interview: Andre Woolery Presents: "Bruised Thumbs: A Visual Story" Parts 1 and 2

"Bruised Thumbs: A Visual Story" is an in-depth interview with visual artist Andre Woolery.

He tells us more about the inspirations for his artwork.

Part 2 below...

The Routes of 10,000 Manhattan Taxi Rides from Above

"Taxi! is an analytical model that maps the trip data for 10,000 taxi rides over the course of 24 hours.

Geographic location data for the origin and destination of each ride is combined with waypoint data collected from the Google Maps API in order to generate a geographically accurate representation of the trip.

We used data from taxi rides originating or ending in the neighborhoods of Lincoln center or Bryant Park. The visualization recreates a ‘breathing’ map of Manhattan based on the migration of vehicles across the city over a period of 24 hours, displaying periods of intensity, density and decreased activity."

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Louis Vuitton: Yayoi Kusama | Kusama Through Time

Yes, this has subtitles, don't be lazy you'll have to read.

Learn more...http://www.louisvuittonkusama.com

DJ Beverly Bond - "Black Girls Rock"

"Black Girls Rock" is a mentoring program for girls of color between the ages of 12 and 17 founded by DJ Beverly Bond.

A positive program that's teaches young girl through DJing and art. 

Bond said, "I think it's important to tell ALL girls that they rock, and she says, "I just think that black girls do not get the message." 

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Andre Woolery's Erykah Badu Mural

Watch Andre Woolery create a vibrant, colorful Erykah Badu mural in Harlem.

Be sure to visit "Bruised Thumbs" Andre Woolery's solo exhibition at Frontrunner Gallery(TriBeCa) from Feb. 23 - 29.

"Andre Woolery... emotive, breathtaking art from an incredible artist" Martin Cameron Smith

The Colorful Thumbtack Art of Andrew Woolery

A portrait of hip hop artist Kanye West in thumbtack art. Photo: My Modern Met

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Andrew Woolery is able to create beautiful and expressive portraits using thumbtacks.

His colorful work is inspired by... cereal.

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A portrait made of thumbtacks of legendary Jimi Hendrix.

"Bruised Thumbs", Andre Woolery's solo art exhibition takes place Feb. 23 - March 1 at Frontrunner Gallery in Lower Manhattan(TriBeCa):

"Here Comes The Neighborhood" - Trailer & Episode 1

HERE COMES THE NEIGHBORHOOD is a Short-Form Docuseries exploring the power of Public Art and innovation to uplift and revitalize urban communities. The Pilot Season revolves around the Arts District of Wynwood Miami.

Many local and international artists are featured.

Make no mistake, this is not just about graffiti, it about muralists, street artists and community...people coming together because of one common love... art.

In the first episode of HERE COMES THE NEIGHBORHOOD the stage is set for the Wynwood Arts District.

Ray Villafane: Pumpkin Sculptor Extraordinaire

Watch scultpor, Ray Villafane as he displays some of his unque pumpkin carvings and details how he brings them to fruition.

Another Day In Boulder -Time-lapse Graffiti

Timelapse video a graffti "piece".

Film: Graffiti Women

A film by Nicole Encarnacion and Raissa Vodounon.

Produced and directed by Nicole Encarnacion and Raissa Vodounon.

Maysles Institute 

Harlem, New York

Summer 2011

Louis Vuitton: The Art of Fashion - Exhibit curated by Katie Grand

At the occasion of the Montenapoleone store opening, Louis Vuitton celebrates its savoir-faire and the creativity of Marc Jacobs' ready-to-wear collections with an exhibition curated by Katie Grand: "Louis Vuitton: The Art of Fashion". Don't miss the exhibit: from September 22nd to October 9th 2011 at La Triennale di Milano — the iconic Italian design museum.

Louis Vuitton: Trans-Figurations: Indonesian Mythologies - Eko Nugroho

Meet Indonesian Artist Eko Nugroho when setting up his artwork on the wall of the Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton corridor.

The "Trans-figurations: Indonesian Mythologies" Exhibit takes place at the top floor of the Champs Elysées Louis Vuitton Maison in Paris, until October 23rd.

Used CD Art in Paris

Artist Elise Morin's installation at the Centquatre in Paris consists of 65,000 used CDs

French artist Elise Morin has an exhibit at the Centquatre art space in Paris that is made from 65,000 used CDs that are hand-sewn together and draped over inflatable mounds.

Morin's work owes as much to the avant-gardism as it does the Green movement. After the work travels elsewhere, it will be recycled.

The installation will be on display until September 10, 2011.

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Video: VIBE - Drawn Out Ep1 with Joell Ortiz

VIBE's Khia Jackson teaches Brooklyn emcee Joell Ortiz how to sketch.