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Month: April 2007

  • The End of the Snapazoo

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    Just a note to say that sales of the Snapazoo toy have ended — Jun, who produced them, has decided not to re-stock them. My post with instructions on how to order has been updated with the news.

  • ART iT 15

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    A new issue of ART iT (15) is out, covering this summer’s Venice Biennale. This issue is dedicated to the Venice Biennale that opens this June. Next to a feature introducing Cao Fei, a promising artist representing the young Chinese art scene, the issue contains comments from the first American in the role of total…

  • Honja Low

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    I have found my next sneaker… The Yohji Yamamoto + Adidas collaboration Y-3 line has released its Spring/Summer 2007 collection, and I’m in love with the Honja Low. Only thing is I can’t decide whether I prefer black or white! Via Josh Spear.

  • This Week at Gridskipper

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    Baker Bounce Milano Salone by Way of Japan You can read all of my Gridskipper posts here (or even subscribe to a feed).

  • Yadoya

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    What do you do with a back-alley ex-izakaya set to be demolished? You organize an exhibition there of course, which is what you’re getting with “Yadoya,” a one-night only show to be held this Sunday (April 15, 18:00-21:00). As Alin Huma describes it, “5 people with quite unrelated backgrounds have spontaneously decided to have a…

  • Suupaa Pop

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    If you’re in New York, you might want to try and catch a new exhibition organized by the AIGA, “Suupaa Pop: Package Design from Japan.” Held at the AIGA National Design Center gallery, it runs until May 25.

  • Karl Escritt + Graniph

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    Karl‘s previously announced t-shirt design for Graniph is now on sale.

  • New KOG Gear for Sale

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    Good news for all of you who were hoping to score the Mario Kart tee from The King of Games, the one that was sold at the recent “Nintendo Museum” event in Osaka (and sold out). The KOG World Store will be selling them, as well as a few choice reprints, including brown Zelda 20th…