Author: Calvin N.

8 Questions, Editorial, Feed

Jun 02, 2016

by

Ron English, a skilled oil painter, street artist and toy designer, is known for creating art that has consumers take a second look at ads from a corporate-dominated society. He is recognized as “The Godfather of Street Art” for altering many ads illegally in New York to point out bigger issues that are often controversial....

Editorial, Feed

May 27, 2016

by

In collaboration with LAUSD and Thinkspace Gallery, Branded Arts’ latest project “RFK Mural Festival” is taking place this week in Koreatown. Twenty-eight artists were commissioned to paint a series of murals on the massive walls of Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools. The aim of this project is to send an inspirational and positive message to...

Feed

May 19, 2016

by

Jahsum interviews The Grouch on the latest Real Talk Hip Hop Hawaii. In the interview they talk about making beats for Mystic Journeymen, moving into his grandmas house, meeting Eligh, how he got his name and making the move to Hawaii. If you're a hip hop head, a struggling musician, or a Legends fan, this...

8 Questions, Editorial, Feed

May 16, 2016

by

What are you currently working on? Right now I’m just working on some new models for our company called Vesso Surf. Currently partnered with Kerry Tokoro, one of the nicest and best shapers in the world. I am also working with Wade Tokoro (Kerry’s older brother), also one of the kindest and best shaper in the...

Feed

Apr 28, 2016

by

This past weekend Giant Robot had an art show at the Vincent Price Art Museum in East Los Angeles. "Silent Wonderment: Exploring the World of Giant Robot" includes works from Albert Reyes, Ako Castuera + Rob Sato, Matt Furie, Tiny Splendor + GR Zine Habitat, and Yoskay Yamamoto. This exhibition is definitely worth checking out...

Feed

Apr 21, 2016

by

This past weekend, Toyota hosted their annual Grand Prix in the heart of Downtown Long Beach. Last Thursday, the city of Long Beach hosted an event on Pine Avenue called Thunder Thursday where they showcased fast cars and had motorcyclists reach incredible heights off the mega ramp. They also merged their Live After 5 event...

Editorial, Feed

Apr 14, 2016

by

https://youtu.be/9K5dUtk5__M Ghost Digital Cinema just released a short video documenting the road to recovery with pro skateboarder Sean Malto. Skate video director Ty Evans shot the entire documentary on an iPhone with pro equipment and the $9.99 Filmic Pro app. They also released a BTS video showing how they used their gear and Evans goal...

Feed, Imprint Picks

Apr 08, 2016

by

If you're afraid of getting attacked by a shark, here is a product that will make you feel safe. Sharkbanz ($65) is a shark repellent that produces a special magnetic field that deters sharks from coming near you. When you're out in the deep blue ocean, you have no idea what's out there. ...

Feed

Apr 07, 2016

by

"Self-Starters" is a five-episode series from NBC Asian America, that will feature documentaries centered around themes and voices found in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. In this episode, Pow! Wow! founder and lead director Jasper Wong and co-lead director Kamea Hadar describe the journey from the first event in Hong Kong and expanding the...