Art The Art of #OWS

January 1, 2012 - 1:46 pm

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last several months, you’ve heard of “Occupy Wall Street” and the subsequent “Occupy” movement.

The first campers at Zuccatti park sparked the involvement of many including serious graphic designers and artists who took to their medium of choice to powerfully express themes, ideas and statements.

The following are a handful of the most prominent pieces circumnavigating the interweb since September. The first image after the jump is by ChinaShop’s own Molly Crabapple who’s “Starve the Vampire Squid” piece was also recently featured in Rolling Stone.

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Featured Music Gym Class Heroes – Sharper Than Ever

December 29, 2011 - 11:00 am

The Gym Class Heroes are sharper than ever. After spending nearly the past two years pursuing other musical side projects, the hip-hop rock quartet returns in full force with their forthcoming album “The Papercut Chronicles II” and they couldn’t be any more excited.

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Featured Nightlife Rock In The New Year On The Sunset Strip (Deals! Deals! Deals!)

December 28, 2011 - 11:49 am

West Hollywood, California’s The Sunset Strip: the incomparable mix of its history, glamour, cutting-edge style, pure entertainment and exciting nightlife makes it the favored destination for travelers, locals, rockers and everyone in between. As 2012 approaches, The Strip invites you to ring in the New Year with special fare planned by its top restaurants–which include Asia De Cuba, Eveleigh, Nonna of Italy and Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood–or with music and comedy events at the Viper Room, The Roxy, Whisky A Go-Go, The Comedy Store, House of Blues and The Standard. The range of events and options fit a range of budgets and reveling plans. Also, the City of West Hollywood has announced it will launch a “holiday shuttle” during the NYE weekend (Dec. 29 –31). It will run in a continuous loop throughout West Hollywood from 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. on these nights. Log in here for more information.

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Art Featured Gallery All Eyes on Mr. Brainwash

December 28, 2011 - 7:53 am

This past Thursday, December 22 was a sneak peak of “Art Show 2011,” the follow up by infamous street artist Thierry Guetta (AKA “Mr. Brainwash”) to his 2008 art show, “Life Is Beautiful.” Guetta is most known for his controversial role in the 2011 Oscar-nominated docudrama, “Exit Through The Gift Shop,” directed by renowned street artist, Banksy.

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Art/Design And Now Onto An Entirely New Subjekt

December 27, 2011 - 10:26 am

I’m hard on headphones. I wear them daily at the office so I don’t disturb the folks who work nearby. I wear earbuds almost daily too, walking to and from work. Over the past few months I’ve been trying out a few different brands in the quest for a nice pair that feel comfortable and I have to say its been a bit harder than I anticipated.

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Music Talib Kweli Focuses on “Distractions” (Music Video)

December 26, 2011 - 10:00 am

True to form, Talib Kweli‘s latest song and video does not shy from political themes or social justice issues. The video, shot in New York and directed by Darryl Phillips, features Kweli delivering fiery lyrics at Zucatti Park flanked by Occupy Wall Street protesters.

Video after the Jump

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Music “Diplo Hates You” (Remix Contest)

December 22, 2011 - 3:29 pm

Pink alert! Pink Alert! Calling all DJs and Producers. Check this out. Remix Dani Deahl‘s latest “Diplo Hates You” for a chance at having your production released on Atomic Zoo Recordings.

The song has been praised by Diplo himself, saying “That shit is a jam” and the likes of Kissy Sell Out, Hot Pink Delorean, Lucky Date, Smalltown DJs, Benzi and more have already given their support.

Atomic Zoo will release 3 winning remixes. 1st place gets $500 CASH (payable by Paypal™). Details after the jump.

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